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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1925
Page
4
Publication notice from The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Virginia states Berry Flood Byrd as publisher and that the paper is mailed from the post office in Win py Virginia as second class matter. It also notes publication daily except Sunday and ties to Morning News and Weekly Mirror editions.
Rates shown for year and months in advance, with separate amounts for mail and carrier delivery. The figures include three year terms and multiple monthly options with varying prices, reflecting a periodical subscription structure.
A note states that Associated Press news dispatches are credited to AP for republication and that material from AP or this paper should be properly attributed. It also mentions local news published in the paper and the exclusive use policy for AP content.
The Panville Va Register reports that Senator Harry F Byrd advocates a tax equalization plan aimed at fairness and efficiency. He supports either lowering real property tax rates or enabling state tax officials to review county records to adjust assessments, with local input and safeguards against overreach.
The Virginia press highlights the tax situation as the central issue for voters. The Evening Leader notes F. Byrd, a gubernatorial candidate, prepared a detailed statement on state finances released yesterday, signaling significant policy discussion to come.
The commentary endorses Mr. Byrd's solution oriented toward segregation of duties and criticizes a central board of equalization as costly and tyrannical. It argues Virginia lawmakers will not establish such a board and resists central control from Richmond, urging careful study before any rejection.
A poet-narrator praises a Punktown mill making concrete candy while noting local tastemembers favor imported confections over homegrown goods. The manager touts workers and payroll dreams but laments low local demand for Punktown candy and taffy.
A promotional appeal promises a free trial of a so called asthma control method at the sender's expense. It targets chronic and recent cases, regardless of climate age or occupation, and asserts it can end difficult breathing wheezing and paroxysms without any payment or postage. A mail coupon is requested to start immediately.
In Staunton Virginia May 13 judge J Harry May of the city Juvenile Court heard the case of 15 year old Billy Freed son of Dr and Mrs J W Freed who after arrest acknowledged starting seven or eight fires around Market and Frederick streets seeking excitement None of the fires caused material damage and were discovered soon after being set
Mrs T A Saunders of Knoxville Tennessee describes prolonged nerves and insomnia before taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says after nearly three years of ill health she gained weight and has had no trouble since endorsing the remedy as dependable for female ills.
The Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion presents Powder River tomorrow and Friday evening. The write up promises a stark, realistic WWI era drama with no stunts, depicting shell holes, fallen soldiers, airship crashes, and the blend of tragedy, humor, hate, and loyalty that marked the era. It urges every reader to arrange to see the film.
A testimonial proclaims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cleansed the body of ailments and pain, avoiding surgery. It claims rapid relief from right side pain, bloating, and indigestion, and markets the product as a harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation. The ad promotes Haker's Drug Store and druggists everywhere with a money back guarantee.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists February 1986 schedules from Berryville to Roanoke and intermediate stops. Various local and thru services include Pullman sleeper cars to Bristol and Philadelphia, connections at Roanoke with the Memphis Special and Shenandoah Junction routes, and dining car service. Contact Va agents for fares and reservations.
Review describes Powder River as a stark wartime documentary style image showing submarine action, ships sinking, troops in Canicay and the Argonne. It emphasizes raw, gripping scenes of battle, the sea, and wounded soldiers, with Red Cross and relief groups in support roles. The narrator argues the film conveys the true brutality better than words.
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