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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
4
Gary Flood Byrd, fourisher on at the post office at Winchester Virginia as second class matter published every day except Sunday The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester Virginia ted with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly The Weekly Mirror.
A partial reading shows subscription rates for various advance periods and a note that Associated Press content is exclusive for republication by this paper. The fragment mentions one year six months and three months options and rights wording regarding AP dispatches and local news.
Saturday June 20 1925 report on C Lee Moore withdrawing from Virginia governor race and impact on Byrd Mapp contest. Signed letters by R M Seely champion Byrd as next governor. readers note Byrd gains from Moore’s exit while Mapp faces scrutiny over taxes and road bond history.
R D Haislip of the Statin Evening Leader weighs Moore as strongest on economy and leadership. He argues Byrd risks weaker fiscal stance and tentatively favors Moore, noting public doubt about a "desk man" leader and the need for a disciplined administration in Virginia.
The Danville News editor quotes a reader asserting Byrd will win and notes a unsigned article headlined An in Behalf of Byrd appears in yesterday’s edition. The fragment hints at political backing but lacks full context or named sources.
The Louisa County Leader reports Senator Harry Flood Byrd and Senator G Walter Mapp spoke at the Louisa courthouse. The writer notes Byrd drew larger crowds and praised Byrd as a pleasing speaker among admirers while observing both campaigns and noting Byrd’s lead in enthusiasm at the Democratic gubernatorial events.
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A marketing notice touts buying gas coke now to save on winter fuel. It advertises $7 per ton delivered or $6.50 per ton in 26 ton lots with cash discounts, claiming coke equals cheaper coal in energy value. The seller promises storage capacity and a payment window to November 1, urging immediate action.
Notice of public sale by R. N. Luttrell at 216 B. Baker Street on June 24. The inventory includes valuable personal property and an antique item plus one building lot measuring 50 by 180 feet.
Herndon News-Observer critiques Accomac candidate Mapp, noting limited campaign funds and attacks on Byrd. It questions Mapp’s tax equalization plans, salary votes, road proposals, and central tax board ideas, urging readers to scrutinize statements and keep Byrd’s positions clear.
Lynchburg Virginia voters face a limited field as C Lee Moore withdraws, leaving a single candidate. The local league wants an appeal meeting in Richmond and possibly here, aiming to offer Lynchburg residents a chance to compare positions, though no joint debate may occur.
A reflective verse on fleeting glory and the vanity of lasting fame. It compares past conquerors and public figures to present figures, noting how even grand names fade after death as memory shifts and pride fades. The piece muses on legacy, mortality, and the illusion of enduring reputation.
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