County Fair Idea Celebrates a Century of Growth
The article traces the American fair from its early roots in Britain to a nationwide system of county and state events. It notes key figures like Blkanha Watson and outlines how fairs foster agricultural education, competition, and progress across communities. Athens and Bluefield fairs are highlighted for September.
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Athens
Bluefield
United States
Germany
Tees River Valley
Britain
England
Blkanha Watson
New York
Watson
Agricultural Society of
Albany
N. Y
State Agricultural Society
Columbian Agricultural Society
Washington, D. C
Pittefield
Mass
Samuel R. Guard
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
America
Mr. Gaara
Clock Fairy Helps Twins Fix Old Clock
In a charming tale the clock fairy Tick Tock assists the twins Nancy and Nick as they aid an aging grandfather clock. They wind, oil, and repair the timepiece's mechanism to restore its accuracy, promising to return for more adventures.
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Tick Bock
Tick Tock
Nancy
Nick
Black Fairy
Allenrhu Special Formula No. 2 Promises Quick Neuritis Relief
An advertisement touts Allenrhu Special Formula No. 2 capsules as a fast remedy for neuritis, gouty conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, and sciatic nerve pains. It claims pain relief within about 24 hours and urges purchasing from Goodykoontz Drug Co. or similar druggists.
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Goodykoontz Drug Co
Former Pocahontas Lady Lela Swimm Houston Dies
Mrs. Lela Swimm Houston, formerly of Pocahontas and longtime Itmann resident, died Tuesday night at Memorial Hospital Princeton after an operation for intestinal trouble. She leaves a husband, mother, three sisters and three others in mourning.
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Lela Swimm Houston
Memorial Hospital
Princeton
Houston
Pocahontas
Itmann
Age Old Dispute Revived In Picture At Van Theatre
The Metro-Goldwyn film Dixie Handicap plays at the Van Theatre tonight. The plot centers on Claire Windeor who proposes to Lloyd Hughes as the romance nears its climax. The story riffs on the ancient idea of women seizing mates by force, noting little change in modern flapper society.
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Metro-Goldwyner
Ee Ion
van Theatre
Claire Windeor
Lloyd Hughes
Forse
Heredity Drives Most Arterial Hardening Cases
Dr. M. A. Mortensen reports from Battle Creek that after reviewing 300 arteriosclerosis cases two thirds are linked to heredity. He says diet may slow progression and influence outcomes.
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Battle Creek
M. A. Mortensen
West Virginia crops show mixed August outlook
The August crop report from the West Virginia Kentucky office of the U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes higher estimates for corn oats and rye while apples peaches tame hay tobacco and Irish potatoes are forecast shorter. Tobacco in West Virginia expected at 6 4 million pounds down from 6 473 000 on July 1 and last year. US total tobacco forecast at 1 234 096 000 pounds versus 1 240 513 000 last year and 1 330 876 000 in 1920 24. West Virginia corn forecast 19 529 000 bushels up from 18 885 000 on July 1 and 76 000 last year. Wheat this month at 2 611 000 bushels compared with 2 191 000 on July 1 and 2 574 900 last year. US total crop 678 446 000 bushels versus 872 673 000 last year. Potatoes 4 066 000 bushels versus 4 604 000 July 1 and 4 841 000 last year. (Turn to Page Thirteen)
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West Virginia
West Virginia-Kentucky
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Est
Virginia
United States
Westginia
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Tomorro Thona
Pepperell
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