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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1925
Page
4
Public notice style run detailing publication name Harry Flood Byrd publisher at Winchester Virginia. Rates shown for daily, weekly and consolidated editions including subscription and carrier prices. Text reflects a historical newspaper masthead with pricing for various time periods.
A Palo Alto style republication notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to all News Dispatches credited to it and to all local news published, with rights reserved by the AP for distribution and reuse by the paper.
Richmond editor cites Ohio analyst and William P Helm Jr to warn that a mania for laws floods government. He notes 12 new laws this year plus 50 000 city ordinances and 5 500 000 don'ts burden citizens. Costs cited include 930 per Federal law and 1200 per state law, with total yearly national expense near 200 million. The piece questions if voters tolerate this parity of liberty with heavy legal load.
A fragmentary verse by Walt Mason recounts enduring ailments and recurring colds as he reflects on aging. The tone blends humor and complaint, noting how illnesses return and overwhelm the speaker with pain and weariness.
A veteran voice laments recurring illnesses and harsh discipline aboard, recalling mumps and croup as well as the rigors of cold weather at sea. He condemns casual talk of hardship while noting the crew bears relentless sickness, fear, and weariness that strip strength and leave men broken.
The lines urge a balanced ideal of male charm combining dress, athleticism, and modest gentleness. It contrasts fashion and grooming with physical vigor and inner refinement, urging that gentler graces remain valued alongside strength.
A verse defines ideal womanhood through practical skills and virtue. It urges balance of work, care, generosity, and loyalty. The speaker envisions a wife and mother who earns respect, fosters peace, and upholds family faith within societal expectations.
Rev George S Bearden of Toms Brook will preach at Bethel Lutheran Church Albin on Sunday night June 28 at 8 o clock. Raymond Mattison of Washington visited his parents D S Mattison. Local residents joined Newton Cather family in Chambersville for a Monday gathering. Edgar Brown of Washington visited his parents B and Brown. Mrs Samuel Clark of Martinsburg visiting her sister Susan B Howard.
The notice invites homeowners to let the contract for a new home on July Fourth and make it a joyous memorable occasion. It offers contracting builders assistance with plans and specifications for the contract and encourages readers to contact MVWe Contractor for details.
John Wesley DeKay, a banker, sportsman and writer, appeared before Federal Judge Arthur L. Brown in Providence and posted a $25,000 bail after a twelve year avoidance of prosecution. The indictment stems from a bank failure and related charges.
Advance engagements arranged by the Harper Method Shop at the George Washington Hotel. Contact by phone 570 J for appointments and arrangements as indicated by the notice.
Winchester Gas Company offers smokeless coke at 87. per delivered ton or 6.50 per ton for 25 tons cash, claiming prices rival soft and hard coal. The program promises storage until November in exchange for immediate purchase, with cash discount of 50 cents per ton. Manager W A Ryan promotes the move to ease winter fuel bills.
DeKay pleads not guilty to three indictments charging misapplication of Atlantic National Bank funds by drafts. Attorneys reserve right to withdraw plea or substitute others. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company provided surety for his release.
Schedule details for February 1926 route from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations. Includes Pullman sleepers to Bristol Gary W Va Shenandoah Hagerstown connections and dining car service with connections at Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown. Agents H H Burks Berryville and W Saunders Roanoke offer fares and reservations.
In Macedonia Virginia residents share a string of social visits and family updates. Miss Meta Boyce spent time with Mrs Annie Arnho, Mrs Charles Piferra and Annie Armel, while Elsie and Dore Funk joined others in daytime calls. Mr. Goddaughter Me attended Front Royal on Sunday evening as part of local social rounds.
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