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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star announces marriage of Flood Byrd, publisher, in Winchester Virginia. Details note consolidation with Morning News and weekly papers including The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror.
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A brief notice states that Associated Press material is exclusive for republication by this paper and that all local news published is credited accordingly. The directive emphasizes AP as the source and governs reuse of dispatches and local content.
The Bedford Democrat backs Senator Byrd s tax revision approach urging broad simple reform. Editor MT Harrison says Byrd seeks to avoid blanket equalization and supports real estate and tangible property taxes, abolishing the 25 cent rate to ease burdens while maintaining essential levies, with equalization boards serving local needs at low cost. The piece notes existing boards can adjust local assessments and argues for targeted changes over sweeping overhauls.
Danville News reports Senator Glass voices confidence in all candidates for Governor and hints he would prefer Alton Moore over Byrd or other contenders. He discusses no campaign issues such as equalization economy or the fee system.
Local supporters met in Camp Hall to form a Byrd for Governor club led by Dr. F S Hope. Officers elected include J D Foreman secretary and J C Bain treasurer. The group aims to press Byrd’s road plan while delaying ward appointments until ward leaders are consulted.
In Staunton last Friday Senator Mapp attacked the Byrd plan for a 4 cent gasoline tax in 1926 and 1927 without bonds. He suggests raising road funds by other means but does not endorse bonds or a general real estate and personal property tax. He notes about 100,000 auto owners, the state’s heaviest taxed group, would resist an extra cent tax. North Carolina uses bonds for road funding, with a 4 cent gas tax currently in place.
In Richmond on a Saturday speech the Second State Auditor reported that Virginia paid 338600 last year on a public debt of 20525103, claiming the state is reducing debt. He noted doubts any other state paid so much on public debt and linked the debt to contracts from over a century ago. He also dispatched 420000 in semi annual interest checks, asserting interest on the debt exceeds bank interest in Richmond except perhaps the Federal Reserve Bank.
The Lexington Gazette notes C Lee Moore withdraws from the gubernatorial race citing duties as Auditor of Public Accounts. It calls State Senator Harry F Byrd the favorite at Rockbridge as Byrd and Mapp continue active campaigning. Moore hinted no clear support choice and denied prior rumors of backing a candidate.
A Portsmouth dispatch in the Norfolk Virginian Pilot reports Byrd supporters organizing to mobilize the Byrd vote in the gubernatorial primary. The effort is described as a coordinated campaign among Byrd allies in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
Lexington Virginia Gazette reports C Lee Moore withdraws from the gubernatorial primary on the 12th, citing duties as auditor of public accounts requiring attention. He says he cannot carry on the campaign and does not indicate which candidate he will support.
The text notes Byrd is the favorite in Rockbridge by tremendous odds, with Mapp seen as weaker and a withdrawal from the race as a graceful exit. It frames the contest as a dual publicity struggle between Byrd and Mapp, highlighting Winchester’s Byrd as the leading candidate.
Classified notice announces MARCELLING and advance engagements by Harper Method Shop, located at George Washington Hotel. Contact via phone 570-J for arrangements or bookings. The brief item reflects a local business notice typical of late 19th or early 20th century classifieds.
If winter comes with empty bins you pay dearly for neglect. Buy now and pay later. coke at $7 per ton delivered or $6.50 per ton in 26 ton lots. Coke equals soft coal at $8.50 and hard coal at $8 per ton. Storage limited, cash discount 80 cents per ton. 25 tons at $6.50 saves money.
Mrs Henry Hoyt of Wyandotte Michigan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief after childbirth and recommends it to others. The letter states she keeps a bottle on hand and cites a doctor approving the remedy though noting she experienced ongoing symptoms. The advertisement claims the compound is dependable and available at druggists nationwide.
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