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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star published in Manchester Virginia with daily editions except Sunday. It notes distribution through the Morning News Gem Weekly News The Weekly Mirror and flags second class matter status at the Win Wa post office.
The fragment lists advance subscription prices for various terms, including one year and six months, with figures such as 3.50 and 4.60, and mentions monthly and three month options. Names, dates, or locations are not provided.
A standard Associated Press notice states that AP retains exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited to AP or not credited, and to local news published in the page. The text emphasizes exclusive use and copyright protection for AP content.
The News and Observer quotes Josephus Daniels arguing against issuing bonds beyond public willingness to pay. He cautions North Carolina against a dream of rapid prosperity fueled by borrowed funds, noting a growing deficit and heavy tax burden amid bond indebtedness. The piece critiques immediate, large scale borrowing by state and cities, highlighting a $320,000,000 bond exposure.
An item comments on Senator Byrd's platform and reactions from Virginia figures such as John W. Chalkley and C. O'Conor Goolrick. It notes editor Gray Williams of Williamsport praises Byrd, while the paper cautions readers that its policy treats such content as editorial opinion, not news.
Fragmentary text shows Virginia figures H F Byrd Walter Mapp and others in a discussion of political power and governance. The piece hints at family ties and early careers, with mentions of editors managers and orchards, but details are incomplete.
Mr Byrd, a Virginia leader with deep ties to the Valley, serves on the Trades committee of the Virginia Horticultural Society and as director of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank at Winchester. He formerly led the Valley Turnpike Company, helped transfer toll roads to the state in 1918, and has held major political roles since 1915 guiding highway policy and Democratic Party efforts. Virginia is proud of his broad industrial and public service record.
In a February 12 open letter Lawyer Mapp urges a real business man to run Virginia for four more years. Byrd is praised for prudent private business, road funding by pay-as-you-go, and opposition to bonds. The public backs Byrd by a strong statewide majority.
A Communication Editor defends a correction from Feb 1824 to 1924 and challenges Mayor J W Suddith on road supervision. He notes the road’s line and fence dates, questions records, and criticizes council funding for the fire truck and town maintenance while praising some institutions amid concerns about lawns and gardens.
A poem memorializes Merton E White who died February 29 1924. The speaker laments a lonely year of grief and ache, insisting the sorrow remains deep and unseen despite appearances.
A local letter argues civic pride is damaged by efforts to improve the yards described as lovely. The writer contends change should reflect community values and calls for broader public input.
Authorities in Washington, including Commissioner Oyster and Police Superintendent Sullivan, pledge strict vigilance for the inaugural period. They warn of a precinct shakeup for lax enforcement to keep out liquor and curb indiscretions by thousands of visitors expected for March 4.
Reynolds Store locals note visitors at homes near Collinsville and Martinsburg. Mr W F Moore hosted Er nest Sargeant Paul Frye Ruth Braithwaite and Eva Shade. J D Shade’s Sunday visit and Purcell Dyck’s calls in Unger Store area are listed with other small social movements and business trips.
The poem laments the decline of the county fair with recollections of past crowds, livestock displays, and prize winners. It recalls Aunt Julia’s top prize, Uncle Silas’s blue ribbon, and the sorrow of change as old institutions fade and the grandstand becomes a relic.
An old style advertisement targets parents of thin boys, promoting McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tastier alternative to fishy oil. It promises rapid weight gain and vitality, highlighting coated tablets and wide druggist availability.
Store room and dwelling on a pike seven miles from Winchester. Will sell stock of goods and fixtures if wanted. Location commands good trade. H. B. Naml. Mayreeld, Ya. 2-24-6t
Advertiser seeks a buyer for a 600 acre farm described as very productive and partly financed. Prospective purchasers are instructed to apply via E Evening Star to pursue the deal.
An old advertisement touts Kojene as a powerful non poisonous antiseptic for catarrh. A six ounce bottle costs 60 cents and is available from Franck Baker and Son or any progressive druggist. It claims four times the strength of carbolic acid and offers a money back guarantee if not gone in a week.
Important notice from company directors warns shareholders not to sell or offer stock for less than par value. It states that selling stock within thirty days will lead to regret, and lists officers including Louis F. Cooper president and Charles W. Trenary vice president among the board and counsel.
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