Wonderful Snake Stories Told Across The Nation
A long mixed tale from El Paso to Bluefield recounts snake encounters on the railroad. Rail workers describe snakes swallowing frogs, near misses with rattlers, and humorous safety committee plans to curb the snakes. Witnesses back the odd episodes as a curious southern climate peculiarity.
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Texas
Hi Paso
Bluefield
Virginia
Ord
Norfolk and Wantern
Allias
Lhua
Nedmynda
Byefield
Sunderson
Phat
Daser
Southern Pacific Balletin
Hicks
Sanderson
Dyer
Gaman
Bn- Bineaer
Stead
Jnet Wa
Virginia Side Business Booms Amid New Constructions
The Virginia side shows strong business with many buildings under construction and a large employment outlook. A wholesale house is planned for West Graham while the Seylora prepare for a new industry. Bed Company shipments will resume, signaling major local economic activity. Election day looms as November 3 brings in nominees and a House of Delegates member for Tarowell county.
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Virginia Mide
West Graham
Seylora
Immons. Bed Company
Virginia
Ford
Isa
Tarowell County
House of Delegates
Old Dominion
Holdara
Piggly Wiggly to Open on Virginia Side Soon
Piggly Wiggly to open in the Virginia Side in the former T. K. Leedy building on Main Street. The store is bought by J. F. Dudley and his two sons Charley and Glen Dudley of West Graham, tied to Dudley & Fink and LL Dudley & Bons. Manager not yet confirmed, but Glen Dudley may run the store.
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Virginia
Main Street
J. F. Dudley
Charley
Glen Dudley
West Graham
Dudley
Dudley & Fink
Clurisld
Dudley & Mink
Dudley & Bons
Glen Nudley
Voter Challenge at Bluefield Primary Sparks Party Tensions
The Bluefield Virginia precinct saw widespread voter challenges by lifelong Democrats who questioned voters suspected of backing Coolidge and Dawes. Officials claimed the action drew intense interest as Democrats alleged organized challenges within the ninth district group. One local Democrat admitted voting for Coolidge and Dawes and ripped his ballot after being challenged.
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Bluefield
Dawes
Loenihy
Mapp
Coolidge
Nnd
Youth Cranks Ford Car, Breaks Arm at Bt Clal's Crossing
James Colwell, young son of Ene Kinsey Charley Colwell of Bt Clal's Crossing, broke an arm Monday morning while cranking a Ford car opposite Dudley's star Wort Gra han. He was taken to town for first aid by a local physician. James is a popular Heaver high school boy.
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James Colwell
Ene Kinsey
Charley Colwell
Clal’s Crossing
Dudley
Virginia Recall Question Spurs Political Debate
Fragmented text shows strong tension over recall actions tied to a Virginia side of a line. The piece hints at political maneuvering, political language, and implied consequences for voters and candidates.
Funeral for Dr Ratcliffe Largely Attended
The remains of Dr P Ratcliffe, a renowned physician, died early Monday and were brought here for burial. The Christian church funeral was well attended. Dr Ratcliffe, a graduate of the old school, lived in Giles county and Walls Mill, later returning to Whitethorne. He was a respected member of the Christian Church and had a wife and several children.
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P. Ratcliffe
Whitethorne
Ward
Ratcliffe
Hyod Hera
Mie Oholr
Teatcliffe
Achoal
Giles County
Walls Milla
Waktethorne
Willow
Bear stories and boys fun promise for Sunday event
A fragmented note describes boys seeking bear stories and wild animal tales. Mentions a perch of a tale to be uncorked Sunday, hints at hunting imagery with birds and four legged animals, and references the recent Democratic primary as a backdrop for local amusement.
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Ines
Colored cook charged with stealing an auto
Gharley Ford a colored cook at the Green Lantern was arrested Monday on auto theft charges. He allegedly borrowed the Stude baker sedan from Lee Lambert owner of the Green Lantern after cooking a Sunday noon meal. He drove off spent the night away and returned the car early Monday morning.
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Gharley Ford
Green Lantern
Studebaker
Lee Lambert
Gharley
Mr. Lambert
Tastice
Marey
Charioy
Douglas Shielde farm bought by Al Baldwin
The Douglas Shields farm on Blugatone was purchased by Al Baldwin for $6,000. The forty acre property promises quiet use for any buyer. Bidders were many, Baldwin the final winner. Open new church Tarowell Tarptlata awaited the handsome, new-made over church. The sermon was preached by Dr. W. C. Taylor of Blacksburg. The church has received praise since completion under Rev. M. O. Alexander. Virginia crowd at Trevitta enjoyed the program and noted the mayoral result. Virginian will cover Woovarnow meeting.
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Douglas Shielde
Blugatone
al Baldwin
Baldwitnally
Tarowell
Tiaptlata
Xarmon
de. W. C. Taylor
Hlackaburg
Ita
Lev. M. O. Alexander
Radio Program Highlights Across Cities August 5
Eastern time listings show WEDNESDAY schedule with orchestras, bands, and operatic performances across U S cities. Notable entries include Jack Albia Orchestra, Abington Orchestra, KDKA Pittsburgh, and Ottawa Ottawa broadcasting various concerts, weather, and news.
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dr-Mialnert
Marie
Toa
N.apalla
Altai Tacuren Alortainers
Pruladsel
Pinner
Markete
Pia
Dianint
Aldine Theater
KDKA
Ateree
Sonia
el Aljearn
Ei Te Ig Ball
Arketn
Ib Wee
Borton
Loni
Neal ‘Rogram
Unyne
St Marys Sewing Circle Meets This Afternoon
The sewing circle of St Marys securch on Walnut Street will meet this afternoon with Mrs. G A Nelkirk. All members invited. Virginia side personals note visits from Norfolk and Bramwell residents as Tolbert Clark condition remains critical and Mrs Litz visits.
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St. Mary's Securch
G. A. Nelkirk
Walnut Street
Pipply
Wister Street
D. Call
Mr. Call
West Virginia
Nippin
Virginia Side
J. L. Breedlove
Norfolk
C. S&s. Pippin
John Elwood
Bramwell
Hockman
J. K. Routh
John St. Clair
Tolbert Clark
Ilaig
Clay Callaway
Nell Marie Brewster
Gomer Anderson
Reese
Frank Anderson
Anderson
Lutheran Church
Lynchburg
Tom Davin
Honaksr
Sallie Litz
Davis
Samuel Netkirk
Bhenandoah
W. T. Poteet
W. 1
Poteet
Misa Louise Graham
Nortonigh School
Henry Carnatt
Raleigh My
W. Gar
Personal News From Wytheville And Nearby Areas
Socials page reports Mr and Mrs Munsey and family enjoyed a fishing trip to Bland Virginia after trips through Mt Airy North Carolina and Abingdon Elizabeth Stowers visiting at Wittens Mill R D Byrd left for Norfolk with wife returning from month long visit Mrs CG W Jones discharged from Bluefield sanitarium Mrs S W Kelley at sanitarium for treatment Robert Mabe underwent appendicitis surgery at the sanitarium Mrs John Stupalaky and baby have left the Bluefield sanitarium A A Tall Jr has returned home
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Wytheville
Mt. Airy
N. C
Abingdon
Bluefield Sanitarium
W. Kelley
Springton
Robert Mabe
Crystal
John Stupalaky
Baby
Aa. T. Tall
Local residents and visitors cited in early 1900s notices
A crowded column of society notices lists residents at sanitariums and hospitals including Ratcliff of Shegges Virginia and Barton of Princeton with tonsil removal noted as successful. Several locals such as Jacquellyn Blair Gary and Misses Alig Price and Gladys Belcher are mentioned as patients or visitors. Various trips and visits appear, including to New York Roanoke Ferrum and Florida, along with a report of Mrs. Bryan’s funeral travel and a Bulgarian sun pillar event affecting peasants.
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Maryland Avenue
Kyrve Ratcliff
Shegges
Barton
Straley Avenue
Princeton
Jacquellyn Blair
Wille
J. J. Blair
Gary
Alig Price
Gladys Belcher
Ferrim
Roanoke
East Radford
Poluta
Cabell Payne
Princeton Avenue
Sanitearium
RL. Bogle
Kathleen and
Madelyn
Sedging
Wia
Mra
Bailey
Vineyard Street
Florida
Bernice Kidd
Aland
R. M. Grimm
Sidney C. Milla
Kimball
Alnefield Sanitarium
Maxwell
Honaker
New York
Wlora Benjamin
Mra. J. W. Hendrick
St. Clair Apartments
Rumsey Street
D. P. Richardson
Mra. WS. Phelps
Bland Roa
J. J. Penn
Judge
World Court entry predicted by senators amid warnings
Washington reports two senators from the foreign relations committee say the World Court recommendations may be tapped by the Senate in its next session. Lenroot and Swanson warn that accessions to the conciliation probe could doom ratification, while other opponents argue pressure could misrepresent the situation.
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Washington
Coollige
Senate
Senate Committee On
Senavs Lenroot
Wisconsin
Benatar Swanson
Democrat
Virginia
Dispatchea
B Swainpscott
Beamor Pepper
Pennsylvanian
League of Nations
Lettering Fight
Root
Serre
Noasille
Help for Mothers of Ailing Daughters
Letters from Mrs. Quigs of Ray ersford Pennsylvania and Mrs. Betton of Ridgely Maryland praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing long standing female ailments in their daughters. Quigs notes relief from headaches cramps and irregularity with improved work attendance. Betton describes a nervous run down condition with side pains and cramps that improved after starting the medicine, enabling daily school attendance and appetite. Both families offer to provide details to others.
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Main Stheert
Movenbford
Pal Royersford
Lydia E. Pinkham
Quigs
Main Street
Rayersford
Betton
Ridgely
Row
Bis
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Jo Alot
Joseph Betton
Rideels
Maryland
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William Britts
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Britta
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Bluefleil
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