Winchester Evening Star publication note
The Evening Star published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. It is entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter and consolidated with the Morning News Item Weekly News Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror.
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Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Virginia
Morning News
The
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
By Mail Rates For Subscriptions In Advance
Subscription prices listed by mail include one year three months and one month options with several figures repeated and garbled. The available terms show three months and six months in advance and monthly rate details. Readers are informed of varied payment terms and a stray stray line remains unreadable.
Local News Rights and AP Entitlements
The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights to news dispatches credited or not, along with all local news published in the paper. This notice confirms AP ownership of the content and its use restrictions.
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Associated Press
Compliments to Shenandoah Valley Traveler
Mr Hollander of Denmark travels on foot and lauds the Shenandoah Valley as the most beautiful country seen. The piece extols the valley's scenery health climate and soil and notes its commercial advantage from proximity to major markets with fast rail links to New York and connections to Pennsylvania industrial regions.
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Hollander
Denmark
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Newark
Roads and roads bonds dominate Virginia political talk
The South Boston News argues that voters care most about road funding over gubernatorial candidates. It criticizes the Times-Dispatch for downplaying roads and calls for action on a statewide plan to improve highways, noting past bond attempts and limited funds. Local readers are urged to push for concrete road improvements in Halifax and Pittsylvania.
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South Boston
Halifax County
Pe -Dispatch
Times-Dispatch
Uts
Virginia
Piedmont
Richmond
Williamsburg
Halifax
Pittsylvania
Shirley
General Assembly
F. Byrd
G. Walter Mappeo
Bonds by popular vote hinders state debt growth
The Progress Index from Petersburg reports the Raleigh News and Observer demands halting further state bond issues unless specifically authorized by popular vote. The piece argues the general assembly carries a heavy responsibility to limit public debt and ensure accountable finance.
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Petersburg
Raleigh News and Observer
Aspoh
North Carolina Bond Issuance Should Await Direct Voter Approval
The News and Observer urges that no subdivision of the state issue bonds without direct approval by voters. It notes North Carolina's large bonded debt, over 100 million for highways and schools, and cites Wake County's 700 thousand in bonds plus a proposed 200 thousand more. It warns current spending exceeds tax receipts and calls for a public vote if bond policy is to continue indefinitely.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
The
News and Observer
New York
Wake County
N. C
Telephone Company Elects Officers at Shenandoah Mutual
The Shenandoah County Mutual Telephone Company held its twenty third annual meeting in Woodstock. Officers were re elected unanimously with S B Miley presenting the treasurer report showing assets of 887.24 and dues and connections leading revenue of 14 338 32. Directors from multiple districts were named and service improvements discussed including extending Woodstock night service to 11 PM.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah County Mutual Telephone Company
Court House
Mutual
Shenandoah County
Mutual Company
S .B. Miley
Toms Brook
Miley
Neome
PP. S Rhodes
S. B. Miley
N.F. Snarr
Russian Count Warns of Bolshevik Threat at Handley
A Russian count speaks at Handley School, describing factory output at one fourth capacity, noting no buyers, and arguing the government cannot shut down plants lest a million skilled workers revolt. He labels Bolshevism a deadly disease and predicts autocratic collapse as war looms. The crowd cheers and plans to hear him tonight.
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Handley School
Edelweiss Grows Hidden in Reempton Churchyard
The London Times notes edelweiss is rare in the Alps but occurs in hidden spots. A fragment mentions it growing in a churchyard at Reempton, with uncertainty about local rarity and location.
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Edelweiss
Alps
London Times
Reempton
Churchyard
Better Offices in City Hall for the Public
The 1925 budget in Winchester includes a 2500 appropriation to enlarge the city treasurer and commissioner of revenue offices in City Hall. Plans call for expanding the treasurer’s area into an adjacent storage vault and relocating the clerk’s and revenue offices, with new partitions like a bank to shield public from private business.
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Ty of
Winchester
Common Council
Revenue
S. .H. Edmonds
Corporation Clerkk
F. W. Boland
Ward
the Revenue
Singers Invited To Join Chorus During Revival
Revival services at Braddock Street South draw crowds with excellent attendance and a musical program led by Rev. B V Swizer. He outlines Jesus as the truth and urges harmony between God and man, inviting all interested singers and the public to attend 7 30 p m each evening.
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Braddock Street
M. McKne
BV. Swizer
Jesus
Pilate
God
Isiah
Sqvitzer
Auto speeders warned by Chunk of Wisdom Andy Gump
A fragment from a wisdom feature presents Andy Gump advising speeders at crossings. It hints that drivers may attempt to beat trains, with caution implied about crossing safety and timing.
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Andy Gump
Winchester Postmaster Vacancy Still Unfilled
The Winchester postmastership remains vacant since last August. A Civil Service exam yielded Roland C. Ryan and Wilbur E. Cather as eligibles. State Chairman Joseph L. Cropper delayed action, while inspectors investigated. Harry C. Stouffer continues duties without extra pay, keeping economy in the Benngal post office.
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Winchester
Hunter
N. Ker
Congress
United States Civil “Service Commission
Roland C. Ryan
Wilbur E. Cather
Department
Joseph L. Cropper
C. Bascom
Arctipe
Coolidge
Florida
Cropper
Harry C. Stouffer
Galary
Benngal
Heart Disease Fatal For Jacob M Snell Of Harrisonburg Va
Jacob M Snell a 74 year old leading Harrisonburg businessman died of a heart attack in Maryland where he had joined his son Walsteon M Snell in managing a large chicken farm. He had long served as president of the Vicunts Grocery Firm in Harrisonburg. His wife died several years ago. He is survived by three sons Arthur B Snell of Harrisonburg Elmer R Snell of Bridgewater and Walsteing M Snell of Westminster. He married Miss Virginia Meade of White Post Clarke County who had been in business at White Post for several years.
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Lace M. Snell
Harrisonburg
Ganay
Walsteon M. ‘Snell
Vicunts
Snell and Company
Harrisonpurg
Felmer R. Snell
Bridgewater
Vand Walsteing
Snell
Westminster
Marrier
Virginia Meade
White Post
Clarke County
Stone Mountain office charges Borglum with vandalism
Hollins Randolph, president of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, swore out a warrant against sculptor Gutzon Borglum for vandalism. The action followed accusations that Borglum had earned $50,000 in two years and would not perform further work. Borglum faced charges of maliciously destroying a model and plans for the memorial, which was only partially completed.
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Hollins Randolph
Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Gutzon- Borglum
Borglum
Borgium
First Bank in the United States Bank of North America
The Bank of North America in Philadelphia was chartered by the Continental Congress in 1781 and is noted as the first bank in the United States. It is linked to Robert Morris and remains in existence.
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United States
Bank of Nort America
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Robert Morris
Chauncey Jerome Clockmaker and Early Strike Picketing
Chauncey Jerome, noted American clockmaker born in 1793 in Canaan Connecticut, originated the one day brass clock movement that boosted the American clock trade and spurred European demand. The text also notes early picketing by Boston journeymen tailors during a strike in August.
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Chauncey Jerome
Europe
Canaan
Conn
Journeymen Tailors
Boston
Aupate Jent de
Dawes Attacks Senate Rules In Inaugural Address
Vice President Dawes called for reforms to Senate rules in his inaugural address, criticizing the practice of filibustering that allows a single senator to block votes. He urged ending indefinite floor holdouts and warned that current customs cede power to individuals. Senate reaction mixed as oath ceremonies proceeded and Dawes announced the presidential inauguration would occur on the Capitol portico.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Dawes
Congress
House
Cele
Ly. Blease
South Carolina
Dawési
Capitol
Parson Jones Uses Odd Sermon to Address Game Waring
The Foxy Parson Jones, after winning five dollars in a craps game with a parishioner, prepared a bold sermon for next service. He announced his text from the Good Book, stating Blessed is he that loseth and maketh no outcry.
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Parson Jones
Breddern
Fragmentary Scribbles From an Oddball Note
A terse, fragmentary snippet labeled as a note or draft offers disjoint lines about perceptions and reformulations. The text suggests critique or irony about methods and sources, but remains unclear and inconsistent in attribution and purpose.
Cornstarch for Stains Removes Grease Quickly
Cornstarch will remove grease stains from cloth. Rub a small amount into the soiled area to absorb the grease. Brush away the powder and repeat until the spot disappears.
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Corstarch
Early rail baron Cottom Cornelius Vanderbilt rises from ferry service
The text traces Cornelius Vanderbilt starting in New York with a small ferry operation on the East River before building a vast railroad empire, illustrating how a transportation pioneer began in modest maritime work and grew into a leading industry figure.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
America
East River
New York
Congress Passes Out Amid Rather Peaceful Calm
Washington March 4 The sixty eighth Congress died in peaceful calm contrasting with past bitter strife. The omnibus naval bill and a deficiency appropriation bill were the principal measures receiving final approval as the session closed without the usual legislative jam.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Senate Proceedings After Inaugural Arrangements
The Senate faced temporary disorder due to a change in seating order required by inaugural arrangements but eventually acted on several minor measures as opportunities arose leading up to the inaugural ceremonies.
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Senate
Inaugural Parade Features Winchester Veteran Presence
Washington today includes Lieutenant Laurence Hollisy at the inauguration parade near Governor BB Lee. Militia staff represent Major Robert Barton of the Third Battalion, 116th Infantry, who could not attend.
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Winchester
Washington
Larence Hollisy
BB Lee
Robert Barton
Third Batalion
116Th. Infantry
Origin of Church Pews
A historical note traces pews to early Norman nobles and their vassals used for worship, describing how seating evolved from private chapel use to public church rows as congregants gathered.
Old Insurance Companies Chronicle of 1720 Foundations
The oldest life insurance firms are the Royal Exchange Assurance and the London Assurance, chartered in 1720 and first issuing policies in 1721, marking the dawn of modern life insurance.
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Royal Exchange Assurance Corporation
The
London Assurance Corporation
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