Burress Predicts Global Drought Following Biblical Study
St. Clair farm resident Mr. Burress, a veteran Bible student from Tazewell County, believes a vast drought and famine will strike the United States and Europe as punishment for sins. He cites scripture and notes past famines in China and Asia as warnings. Citizens who spoke with him were impressed by his earnestness as he explains his forecast.
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Bluefield Missing Tourists Spur Local Effort
The Bluefield area has long suffered from a tourist shortfall as travelers on the Lee highway pass by without visiting. Christiansburg displays a “Free Tourist Camp” sign and nearby park attracting drivers who spend on garages, stores and hotels. Officials urge early promotion to draw thousands via the Lakes to Florida and parallel routes, boosting summer traffic.
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Bluefield
Lurme
Lee Highway
Virginia
West Virginia
Christiansburg
Lakes
Florida
Charleston
New River
Traffic jams rise as Virginia Side faces parking woes
The Virginia Side of Greater Blue Field endures heavy traffic as 376 automobiles passed the city hall corner in one hour, with street cars stopping at line ends triggering jams. Officials anticipate a need for systematic parking solutions soon.
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Virginia Council
Long Term Circuit Court Predicted in Tazewell County
In Virginia the Tazewell County circuit court is expected to run a long term as the single judge handles criminal and civil dockets after the county court was abandoned decades ago and the prohibition remains in place.
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Tazewell County
Virginia
Prosperity Reigns in Clinch Valley Coalfield Boom
The Clinch Valley coalfield continues to boom with rising coal tonnage mined and shipped. Railroads serving the Norton field stay busy, and broad prosperity spreads to all interests along the Clinch Valley region due to the large coal field activity.
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Clinch Valley
Norton Coalfield
Drunken Driver Case: Roe Remains in Jail After Fine Payment
In Pocahontas, B. R. Roe was arrested on the Tage well road Sunday with a woman known as the drunken driver lady. Roe remains jailed awaiting bail or payment of his fine while the woman paid a 139.00 fine in mayor's court. Under the drunken driver law she forfeits her license for one year. Roe claims kinship to the woman.
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B. R. Roe
Virginia
Th Moe
Roe
Free Chest Clinic Held Here Thursday
Tazewell county physicians and nurses conducted a free chest clinic in the high school for whites in the forenoon and in the colored school building for colored residents in the afternoon. Officials said a number of children were examined under the county board of health program and a continuation is planned in Pocahontas.
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Tasewell County
North Aide
Tazewell County
Monument Attracts Unusual Attention In Pocahontas Cemetery
Mrs. J. McClure commissions a bronze portrait monument for her deceased husband. George Bergerson creates the piece, placed over the grave in Pocahontas cemetery, drawing notable local interest. A separate report notes Virginia’s side windstorm bypassing Bluefield though tearing wires and trees along Brushy Fork.
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J. McClure
George Bergerson
Virginia
Bikborn
Brushy Fork
Bluefield
Shuffling Phil May Pitch for Richlands Game
Fans in Richlands filled with excitement for a blue grass empire clash as Richlands faced Coalwood in a pivotal ball game. The report centers on Shuffling Phil as the planned pitcher for Richlands.
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Richlands
Blue Grass Empire
Coalwood
Richlands Seeks Win as Jas and Ross Eye Pitching Roles
The Richlands club gains prominence after a strong showing against Blue Grars last week. Jas is expected to pitch for Wood while Ross would start on the firing line for Richlands, signaling shaping of pitching duties amid local baseball activity.
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Ross
Richlands
Blue Grars
Local Social Updates Include Visits and Travel
Mrs. Dwyer and sister Mrs. J D Hinegardner visit on Vince street. Miss Rose Summers returns from a four week stay at Craig Healing Springs. Miss Francis Yost and Mrs. J D Hingardner plan a Roanoke weekend at Mrs. R O Morris home on Clarke avenue.
Dodge Brothers car prices cut across passenger and commercial lines
Announcement from W R Keesee & Co. local dealers notes August 17 price reductions on Dodge Brothers vehicles Detroit fob. A Sedan 875 to 1170, Touring 976, Cords 960, Commercial models 886 to 1146, and Roadster 855 Chassis 720 unchanged. Dodge aims at peak mechanical perfection in its history.
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Dodge Brothers
W. R. Keesee & Co
F. E. B. Detroit
Dodge Brothers Ramp Up Production to Meet Demand
Mr. Keesee notes production has risen since January from ware daily output to over 1,190 and Dodge Brothers plan an eight million dollar expansion to reach 1,000,000 daily. The policy rewards buyers with savings from increased output while 1925 six month totals beat 1924.
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Dodge Trothers
Dodge Brothers
Granite crust named Mother Restworth by ancient text
A fragment describes granite as the Mother Restworth crust and claims it as the lowest rock in a fence of animals, with unclear dating and context.
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