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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1925
Page
4
A brief publisher imprint from The Evening Star stating publication details and historical ties to Morning News The Weekly News The Times and The Weekly Mirror in Winchester Virginia.
A garbled OCR pricing fragment shows rates for advance subscriptions and carrier options. It lists several time frames such as one year six months and three months with varying amounts including a potential one month option and weekly terms. Names, dates or places are not provided.
A notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited or not, and to all local news published, within the page. The statement affirms AP control over use and distribution of the material.
The piece satirizes Vice President Dawes as the Senate, idle in debate, suddenly acts with speed. While Dawes lectured about dilatory methods from the New Willard inn, the Senate rejected a nomination by a tie vote. A fellow Republican moved to reconsider but was tabled, making the rejection final.
In Chicago, a grand jury rebukes press coverage of crime for focusing on punishment. A News investigation of one day's criminal court activity shows multiple continuances and few convictions with suspended or pardoned sentences. The result, the paper says, is crime becoming a relatively safe form of human action.
The Franklin Chronicle of Rocky Mount urges support for Harry F. Byrd of Winchester as governor, praising his constructive leadership, practical experience, and self made background. It frames Byrd as a proven fighter and steadfast public servant ready to lead Virginia to the front with fearless advocacy for state interests.
The Chronicle urges Senator Harry Flood Byrd from Winchester as the foremost state leader. It declares he seeks full responsibility, offers his record rather than questionnaires, and pledges support with the slogan Byrd and Virginia.
In a Richmond Times Dispatch letter reprinted by News and Observer, West Moreland Davis is urged to avoid the gubernatorial field while praising Senator Byrd's cooperative, modern business approach. The writer argues for using youth and practical, profit-recycling methods to benefit workers and state offices, urging Virginians to favor action over conflict.
W. S. Metcalf of Lawrence Kansas was nominated by President Coolidge as commissioner of the bureau of pensions in Washington today.
A public sale of the Shoemaker farm comprising 101 acres on Millwood road, advertised to be held this Saturday, has been postponed to next Saturday. The event involves the farm and local bids, with notices circulated to potential buyers.
A humorous verse on self restraint and social urges as the speaker resists grand talk and gluttony. He recalls ancestral impulse to exuberant speech and defends measured, sane behavior while facing tempting meals. The piece mirrors early 20th century poetry humor and moral tone.
The six weeks of ground hog influence on weather ended yesterday and, per superstition, winter should lift. Weather proved balmy and spring like with no snow during the period.
Virginia officials led by Gov. Trinkle urged federal regulators to hear Virginia interests before approving any consolidation of the Virginian with Norfolk and Western or Chesapeake and Ohio. Virginia voices argue the merger would destroy competition and remove one of three viable rail lines, with Senators Swanson and Glass expected to oppose the merger.
Notice of a half interest in a patent related to a dirigible headlight for automobiles. The ad touts a bargain and directs full information to E. H. Barger, Manrertown, VT 11-61-1"R, FP. Dy. Box 81.
Fruit growers Richards Bros announce they will place an order for trees with Harrison’s Nurseries shortly. They request customers to state their needs as early as possible.
Prize winning breed advertisement offering English White Leghorn chicks and eggs for sale. Stock on display at HOM. SEABRIGHT location Cork Street contact phone 878.
Daily market sheet lists wholesale prices for wheat flour corn and butter with multiple items such as wheat 2 4% at 45.96 and creamery butter at 46.00 per unit. Several entries are garbled but show variations across flour barrels and grain products.
The ad promotes Lavoptik eye wash from The People's Drug Co Inc to ease eye pain from reading. It claims the first use soothes, and regular use strengthens the eyes to read and work longer.
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