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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star is a daily Virginia newspaper based in Winchester with publication days excluding Sunday. It is published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. and entered as second class matter at the Winchester post office. It consolidates with Morning News item The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror.
In North Carolina the state with high taxes and large bonds faces a nearly half million deficit in penitentiary operating expenses. The warden has been buying nap onedollar and a half apiece, provoking widespread public lament and scrutiny of state expenditures.
The Times Dispatch argues for Epes in the State Senate race as unselfish and capable. It praises his legal and business experience, public service, and knowledge of state growth, urging voters to favor his election over Abbott and to oppose Legislature selection of the Corporation Commission.
Ex governor Westmoreland Davis wrote to aspirant governor Walter Mapp offering support. The move, linked to Prohibition party dynamics, reflects shifting alliances and the delicate balance between Wet and dry factions shaping nomination and state politics.
The article analyzes political alignments around Governor race in Virginia. It notes Loudoun ex-governor Davis backing Mapp, a dry candidate, while Swanson supports Byrd’s opponent. The piece suggests Davis’ stance complicates Mapp’s path and recalls Davis’ minority primary nomination versus Ellyson and Pollard.
The verse urges generous giving to aid worthy causes and the needy, contrasting material spendthrift joy with the lasting happiness found in charitable acts. It notes gifts to help the afflicted, the poor, and children, while acknowledging the author’s own purchases and the moral glow of benevolence.
An advertising notice promotes McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a quick aid for thin and sickly children. It claims fast improvement, replaces unpleasant cod liver oil, and cites a nine year old gaining twelve pounds in seven months. Available at Baker’s Drug Store and Boyd Drug Company for 60 tablets at 60 cents.
Revival services begin Monday evening March 30 at United Brethren Church and run through Easter Sunday April 12 led by Rev. J F Morgan from First Christian Church. Evening prayer at 7 40 and preaching at 8 with a goal to deepen Christian faith and assist the unsaved through church unity and Christ’s spirit.
A veteran journalist sheds tears after reading a telegram from an American woman detailing hard charity in a winter city. The message describes deep snow and wolves outside, fuel shortages, and children kept warm with half their scant food. Near East Relief seeks donations via H. D. Fuller at Farmers and Merchants National Bank, 66 a year or 5.50 a month, to feed shelter and clothe hungry youngsters. Mrs F E Chilcott leaves for Jerome Virginia to visit her parents Nathan and Mrs Miller for a week.
James H. Allen proclaims Allenrhu stops rheumatic agony dissolves uric deposits and reduces swollen joints. He claims rapid action within two days and full recovery in days, with Rochester inventor guaranteeing results at Baker's Drug Store.
We express gratitude to many friends for kindnesses and use of cars for the funeral of wife and mother Bes sie Patton. Luther C Patton and children extend thanks for support during their loss.
Miss Eva Taylor who arrived recently for the funeral of her brother Harmon Taylor has returned to Englewood New Jersey.
Bids must be received by March 20 at 6 PM. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved by Phil H. Gold.
Mr. John C. Koons, vice-president of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Maryland, has returned to Baltimore following a weekend visit in the area with his son, Edward Koons.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream, a nasal antiseptic cream. It claims to unclog nasal passages, relieve stuffed nose, hawking, and mucous, and provide instant relief. The copy urges readers to buy from a druggist and apply the cream inside the nose for soothing the swollen mucous membrane.
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