Mammoth skull on display from Florida swamp visit
Tacoma Wise county owner Jess Bailey brings a five by six foot mammoth skull and accompanying skeletons to Bluefield showing a prehistoric find from Florida. Crowds in Norton and Coeburn have toured the collection while Bailey considers more exhibitions and travel to attract interest.
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Jesse. Bailey
Tacoma
Wise County
Jess Bailey
Bailey
Florida
Balley
Coeburn
Batley
Manater
Ekull
Oharne
Norton
Oeburn
Big Temperance Rally at Falls Mills Sunday
Preparations for a temperance rally at the Falls Mills Methodist Church Sunday evening at 7 o'clock headlined by Miss Shaner of Mississippi. The noted temperance worker and orator is praised for stirring humor and pathos. Falls Mills W T has reformed with new officers: Mrs. W J Sturges president, Mrs T E Anderson vice president, Mrs James Bryant treasurer, Miss Turner secretary. The local ladies pledge to oppose drinking and promote temperance.
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Falls Milla
Miss Shaner
Mississippi
Falls Mills W. €. T
W. J. Sturges
T. E. Anderson
James Bryant
Jonn ‘Turner
Falla Miis
Growth of grass in Tazewell county after rain
The text notes fine growth of stuff and grass sprouting after recent showers in Tazewell County. It mentions prior dryness and drought conditions on fertile lands, with rain arriving as a welcome relief to dry spring weather.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Baptist Congregation Considers Dr Ellis for Memorial Baptist
The Memorial Baptist Church on the Virginia side is pleased with Dr P Kadlis of Newport News and may extend a call to Dr Ellis. The church, currently without a regular pastor, compares selecting a preacher to signing a baseball team, with Ellis seen as a sure bet to join and lead.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Virginia
P. 9
Kadlis
Newport News
Ellis
Contrexation
Ellie
Dr. Tilts
Praises Local Girls for Record at Radford Normal
Professor Fitzpatrick of Radford Normal praised local girls during a visit to Vitemia Side Bien School Gurink week of May, noting their excellent records. He spoke to students and the Parent Teacher Association, endorsing statewide education efforts to begin in May.
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Vitemia Side Bien School Gurink
Fitzpatrick
Radford Normal
Firepatrick
Summer White House renewal hopes in Abbs Valley
Local readers note Abbs Valley history and scenery as they await Colonel Browning to renew his summer proposal for 1926. President Coolidge has declined the offer for this year while plans for the present summer proceed. The piece recalls early Indian threats and a historic Moore family massacre, marked by an old apple tree at the massacre site.
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Ers
Mad Park
Prealdett
Qoolidze
Tazewell County
Gredier Bliefield
Hove
White House
Abbs Valley
United States
Coolidge
James 3. Browning
Browning
Moore
James Moore
Canada
Exporting Flappers to Cuba Sparks Candid Debate
A reader suggests exporting flappers to Cuba where courting happens on front porches and bay windows. Cuban lovers laugh and hug banisters for hours yet avoid touching, while girls refrain from hobbing hair or rolling stockings, reflecting strict social limits.
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Cuba
Odd Fellows Anniversary Celebration Slated at Presbyterian
The Virginia Site Odd Fellows plan a Sunday anniversary celebration with a sermon by Dr. W. M. Lorimer at the Presbyterian church and a musical program. Amato sisters will perform an instrumental duet. A cyclone Friday caused Miss Snow Lafon to be struck on the head by a flying plank while on a porch, leaving her badly injured.
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Virginia
Odd
W. M. Lorimer
Presbyterian Church
Amato Sistere
Snow Lafon
Miss Lafon
Tazewell Folks Boost Drive For Charity Funds
A local drive by Tazewell Post American Legion No. 134 aims to raise 1000 dollars for the nationwide endowment. Hon George C Peery chairs the effort with R B Painter as treasurer. Donations may be sent to Mr Painter. Ex Major J M Smith and Mrs Smith were seen out and about after a recent illness.
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Tazewell Post American Lessor
George C. Peery
R. B Painter
Mr. Painter
J. M. Smithas
Pepgen touted as health booster by Mrs Kirby in city
Mrs Dora Kirby credits Pepgen with restoring her health after nervous strain and digestion problems. She says she can work all day, sleep well, and feel revived. The ad touts Pepgen as a system tonic and blood purifier backed by numerous testimonials from doctors and patients. Pepgen is sold at Goodykoonts Drug Stores in Bluefield and other local towns.
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Dora Kirby
Ave
Pepgen
Kirby
Jim
Uke
Bluefield
Goodykoonts
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New York City
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Haglah
Woxs
Faio
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Chambray
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