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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1925
Page
4
The text presents a sequence of vague timing phrases like for one year in advance and for six months in advance, plus a cryptic numeric pattern 01 three months 30 and a trailing ee e. Its meaning is unclear and lacks concrete events, entities, or dates to form a proper news item.
The article notes that Associated Press material is used exclusively and not credited to the local paper, with other local news published under standard credit practices. It emphasizes the paper’s reliance on AP for wire coverage and local reporting consistency.
Henderson News Observer notes a heated exchange over whether Senator Byrd can place Winchester Star with a rival paper. The piece argues mudslinging harms Virginia’s reputation for chivalry and honors, citing prior charges and responses that denied any wrongdoing while defending Byrd’s abilities.
The piece laments old friends now begging penny by penny, writing from shabby park benches and worn shoes. It recalls youths turned beggars, now aged, pleading with scraps for a chance to rise again, while others reminisce on better days and the persisting calls for aid.
Baron Antoine Volkoff once served as Russian Consul General for the Central Department in Chicago overseeing vast subjects and long tenure across Europe and the Orient. Once admired in Central Western society for jewels and gowns, his fortunes declined amid regime changes and rising costs, ending with a modest Chicago apartment and uncertain employment prospects.
Trustees named in a November 6 1924 deed of assignment announce a public sale of the Boots Farm in Marlboro area on the South side of Cedar Creek near Strasburg Virginia. The 128 acre 3 roods 33 perches property is described as fine quality hay and grazing land and will be sold in gross at 2 30 p m on May 25 in front of The Massanutten National Bank. Interested parties may contact trustees in Woodstock Virginia for terms.
The disease, whose origin eludes science, spares no age or sex and has struck among publicans, vagrants, and dairymen, with the fewest cases appearing in these groups.
A fragmented market report lists local wholesale and retail prices for wheat flour corn meals butter and eggs, with figures for city, Baltimore and country markets. Entries cover hens roosters spring chickens and cattle alongside feed ingredients, hay and straw, though OCR irregularities obscure many values.
A dense list of across and down crossword clues with numbered entries. The piece outlines starting with confident fills to unlock crossing words and describes horizontal and vertical placements, clue types, and a mix of common and archaic terms across numerous entries.
An advertisement urges readers to use Triumph Pills from Safe and dependable Stores and to request free information from the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin. It warns against trying alternative products to avoid disappointment.
Arch Shoes Dept N Cincinnati advertises stylish footwear with large cash commissions and popular priced samples. Prices stated include 3.95 and 4.95 with actual samples furnished for quick write ups.
Notice from Winchester Gas Company that only its employees may connect gas service pipes from curb to house and no service smaller than one and a quarter inches will be laid. Piping will cost 50 cents per linear foot including excavation and restoration. The company disclaims responsibility for gas service through pipes not installed by them. W A Ryan Manager.
Schedule in effect February 22 1995 shows Roanoke Bristol intermediate stations and multiple Pullman services. Includes dining car connections at Roanoke for Memphis Special to Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis, with various locals and sleepers to Hagerstown Philadelphia and New York. Contacts H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke for fares and reservations.
Rockman, son of the Vir ginia sire Trap Rock and full brother to Tracery, scored his fourth victory of the season by winning the In ce stake, a feature event. Lydia A., Rockman’s dam, was sired by Sir Wilfred from the Blue Ridge stock of Henry T. Hard at Upperville, Virginia.
The Christian Endeavor and church group invite all to attend evening services at 7 15 p m led by Roy A Rick with guest speaker Mrs Cather in charge. The notice emphasizes a warm fellowship and invites everyone to participate in the events at the church.
C. W. Nash, noted automobile manufacturer, acted as chef on a fishing expedition near Redlands California. After the party caught fish none would cook so Nash donned an apron and fried the trout, displaying woodsman experience. The trip occurred just before Nash returned from the state.
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