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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia notes its post office status and publication schedule. It mentions daily issues except Sundays and records consolidation with Morning News and Weekly News or Mirror. The note cites Evening Star Publishing Co. located in Chester, Virginia.
The notice outlines pricing terms with references to one year in advance and several in advance periods. It shows amounts like 3.50 and 1.75 and totals such as 459.25 and 1,20 10, indicating a structured schedule of payments and late or partial terms.
The Associated Press article notes its exclusive rights for republication of news dispatches credited to AP and all local news not otherwise credited to other sources. It outlines copyright control and distribution terms.
Rockbridge County News reports Senator H F P Byrd, Democratic governor hopeful, argues for statewide property tax equalization via a state tax board and local review, opposing centralized autocratic taxation. He backs county boards of equalization and urges using existing mechanisms to correct local assessment inequalities without raising overall state taxes.
A Senate plan to equalize assessments across lands and intangibles is deemed unlikely to alter outcomes in Rockbridge. The county’s figures show assessments near the state average at about 40 percent of real value, suggesting Rockbridge’s rate reflects an ideal statewide standard rather than a reform.
Virginia Union Farmer Ditwyn reports The Southern Planter urges cooperation between the Farm Bureau and the Farmers Union. The Planter no longer acts as the official organ of the Farmers Union and questions how cooperation can succeed. The publication expresses distrust of the Farm Bureau and notes a prominent officer.
Captain Barger urged a one dollar contribution to help Mr Byrd in his libel suit against the Virginia Road Contractors Association. Byrd avoided liability on a technicality, since a voluntary association cannot be liable. Barger also opposes Hampton Roads improvements and tax equalization, arguing farmers cannot bear higher taxes. The Farm Bureau is criticized for political and business ties, while Farmers Union and the National Board of Farm Organizations are viewed with suspicion. The Southern Planter omission of Virginia farm groups is noted, contrasting with the Farmers Institute.
A humorous verse depicts a weary driver and his tested car. An observant passerby offers to repair the busted wagon with good will, prompting reflections on human kindness and enduring affection despite aging and fatigue. Copyright note attached.
The Roanoke Daily News lauds Powder River as the War Department authentic account of World War I, showing eight episodes from Argonne Forest to home. It highlights brutal battlefield scenes, real casualties, and moments of trench humor, urging audiences to see May 14–15 at the Empire Theatre.
Hannah Conner from Washington visits daughter Melvin Orndorff in Zepp. Bonner leaves for Ashland Kentucky with Snowden Bauserman and Carl Lee. Community praises recent rains and hopes for more. Ernest Rudolph recovering in Winchester Memorial Hospital. News of funerals for Angus Webster and Josiah Wism an. Lillian Brill home after appendectomy. D H Rhodes to speak at Christian Church second Sunday with mothers' sermon and music. Ruth Conner closes Fairmount school.
The American Automobile Association forecasts a $2.5 billion tourist harvest from motor travel this year. Destinations include Florida, California, New England, and western parks. Long distance tours are expected to rise about 25 percent.
Mountain View Nursery Co of Williamsport Maryland advertises peach and apple trees of leading kinds for present planting. Spring offerings include evergreen and ornamental trees and shrubs and other nursery stock. The notice runs with a date code.
Evansville Indiana May 5 chemical analysis of Joseph Bowles ten years old showed no poison in the vital organs. Further tests will be made before an official report. He is the sixth Bowles family member to die in 22 months with Mrs Mary T Bowles the sole survivor. The husband three sons and two daughters died from similar liver and stomach trouble.
The Third Corps Area announces details on Citizens Military Training Camps to boost public interest. Eligibility requires US citizenship, physical fitness, good character, and ages 17 to 21 varying by course. travel, uniforms, medical care, and meals are provided. Camps in Virginia at Fort Eustis Fort Monroe and Fort Myer from July 1 to 30.
The 1925 schedule lists Berryville departures to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stops with Pullman diners and sleepers. Connections at Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown join Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and Chattanooga Nashville Memphis. Fares reservations and info available from Berryville and Roanoke agents.
A sick grocer recounts 20-year stomach trouble and intense gas. After 14 months on Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he claims to now weigh 151 pounds and digest all foods. Advertises removal of catarrhal mucus and inflammation tied to stomach and intestinal ailments. Offered with money back guarantee at Baker's Drug Store.
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