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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star issued in Winter Virginia carries publisher Harry Flood Byrd and distribution details. It notes second class mailing and daily publication except Sundays, with ties to Morning News Weekly News and Weekly Mirror editions.
An unclear OCR fragment lists subscription prices per period with amounts like 3.50, 1.75, and 0.90 in advance. Mentions multiple time frames and unclear vendor references. No definite dates, names, or organizations are readable to identify the source.
A compact notice notes Associated Press distribution for non credited material and local news items published in Menominee on Saturday May 2 1925.
A daily newspaper editorial criticizes state chairman Byrd a governor candidate while praising his conduct and business ability. The piece argues leadership qualities are needed in Virginia amid the campaign and pre-crisis period. The editor underscores a fair yet pointed stance on Byrd and his supporters.
Suffolk reports strong backing for former Governor Mapp in the race for governor as allies predict a decisive win. Davis supporters maneuver to keep influence and momentum with agricultural classes, while Byrd faction eyes a big gun to keep attention on the Davis bid.
Virginia political observer describes Senator Byrd's tax plan proposing a state tax board to review local real estate and tangible personal property assessments after hearings. It would curb over and under assessments, allow appeals to a state corporation commission, and aim for a balanced local tax effort with statewide standards. The piece notes tensions between centralized control and local concern, presenting Byrd’s compromise as part of the gubernatorial campaign.
The author argues that opposition to any tax equalization scheme is unjust, praising Byrd's concrete plan as worthy of careful study. It could remedy intercounty inequities without raising taxes, offering relief from present intolerable conditions and room for amendments as experience dictates.
In a humorous monologue Mason warns against beating a locomotive to a crossing. The speaker extols the dangers of rushing a car, describing wrecks and ruined attire as the iron horse roars by. A plea to stop, listen, and respect the right of way ends the piece.
A letter from Mountain Falls dated April 18 1926 defends Senator Harry Flood Byrd, labeling him a Christian gentleman and up to date businessman. The writer notes an oil paper attack from the north, contrasts lamp oils, and references a proposed trip to Virginia to urge votes against Byrd.
Virginia's public debt shrank to 20,583,603.88 in April with a 19,500 monthly decrease. Of this, 17,100 came from Riddleberger bonds and 2,600 from Century bonds, leaving the state debt totals at 13,452,769.26 in Century bonds and 4,042,154.16 in Riddleberger bonds plus other certificates and unfunded debt.
Train schedule lists connections from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton and beyond with Pullman cars dining service and multiple stops including Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown and Philadelphia. Fares reservations and information available from H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke.
Rev J F Morgan of First Christian Church will deliver sermons themed Putting Home Sweet Home Into the Wedding March starting tomorrow evening. Topics include The Pursuit of a Heart When Should a Man Say Will You When Should a Girl Say I Will So Long As Ye Both Shall Live Great Living In Small Places Around the Hearth Stone and Will the Circle Be Unbroken The public is invited and all yotty people are specially invited.
A fragment reflects on emotion and devotion in a woman’s life. The quote notes loving feeling and suffering as enduring themes guiding a woman’s journey, attributed to Rolzie.
Desirable real estate listing notes a 6 room slate roof house on a large lot at 3250 with terms of 750 cash and 500 yearly. Two good lots on 8S Market with 2000 and 1800 priced houses. A fine 14 room brick house with modern improvements and large grounds in the Northern part of Winchester. Best place for high grade rooming and boarding house in a good industrial area. 98 acre limestone soil farm with good stream and buildings on Valley Pike five miles from Winchester priced at 11000. Several limestone farms available at similar prices.
Winchester theatregoers welcome the Empire Theatre announcement that Madame Olga Petrova will star Saturday in Hurricane, a dramatic success praised as even stronger than The White Peacock. She follows a run on the Pacific Coast and will perform in Virginia only here before Philadelphia. also, Blossom Time screens Thursday night with Shubert, as the Empire doubles with two Paramount productions, marking a rare Shubert-Paramount Week.
On Saturday May 23 1925 at 2 PM in front of the Courthouse J M Stowers offers for sale by public auction a 57 acre tract near Rockland Warren County Virginia. Thirty acres bear standard varieties Staymen Jonathan Wolf River. twenty acres have four year old Delicious Staymen Winesap. seven acres woodland. Orchard on limestone land in excellent condition. Terms one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal installments secured by bonds and deed of trust.
The Herald quotes Florida Florida's push for broad state advertising and urges the Shenandoah Valley to adopt a similar strategy. It argues local advertising awakens towns, builds enterprise, and attracts external investment once communities first improve streets, homes, and local papers. It cites Manufacturers' Record praising the Florida example and urges southern states to expand promotional efforts to reveal regional opportunities.
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