Mecca Grounds Show Arrives In Bluefield This Morning
The Tee John Robinson Circus and its world wide curiosities are en route to Bluefield arriving early today. Crews unload trains and erect large tents as ground preparations proceed, with arrows guiding locals and visitors to the grounds for a Sunday opening.
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John Robinson Circus
Bluefield Grrt
Bastrd
Billy Exton
Bluefield
Princeton
Federal
Fair Grounds
John Robinsonville
Red City
Pocahontas Fields Seen as Safe Ground for Tenants and Investors
The Pocahontas coal fields near Bluefield are described as a solid future for enterprise with abundant deposits and reliable operators led by figures such as Atwater Lincoln Jones Ord Freeman Mann Bowen Pack. The piece stresses confidence in growth and prudent management for long term investments. In a separate note, Mrs. Nellie Wynn hosts Bluefield Woman's Improvement Club on August 18 1926 with discussion on a state federation ship fund to educate needy youth and welcomes two new members Mrs Moore and Mrs Carter.
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Pocahontas Fields
Pocahontas
Messrs
Atwater
Lincoln
Jones
Ord
Freeman
Mann
Bowen
Pack
Woman's Club
Nellie Wynn
Bluefield
September 14 Fund Drive and Social Evening Details
A handsome sum was collected with pledges and plans for future fundraisers. Boyd lacks funds to defend himself as his father also struggles financially. A large reception at Mrs. R. H. Wynn’s home honored Mr. and Mrs. Ira Kendrick of Detroit and Mrs. Hattie Finney and daughter of Topeka Arkansas, featuring sandwiches cream cake music and games.
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Boyd
Pine Hill Park
West Binefield
Bluefield
Payne Boyd
Princeton
C. B. Martin
Huntington
R. H. Wynn
E. M. Harris
Wynn
Ira Kendrick
Detroit
Mich
Hattie Finney
Topeka
Ark
Revival Stirs Upper Jones Street Community
A revival on Upper Jones Street has been underway since last Sunday and continues to attract local attention as residents participate and reflect on the event. The description notes broad community engagement and ongoing activities.
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Jones Street
Special Service Planned by Bluefield Churches
A special service will be rendered at 3 30 p m by Rev James T Rollins evangelist from Philadelphia. The event aims to foster unity among all Bluefield churches with a cordial invitation extended by pastor W Wade. All welcome on Sunday the 23rd for a wonderful time and closer fellowship with Christian virtue toward all classes.
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James T. Rollins
Philadelphia
Bluefield
W. ¥. Wade
Missionary Platform Program Announcement
Missionary platform program to be held Monday evening at 8:15 led by Mrs. M. E. Palm president and Mrs. Pearl Brown secretary.
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A. Hendricks
Mineral Street
Fers
A. T. Hendricks
M. E. Palm
Pearl Brown
Proposals for Radio Microphones at Parliament Seats
The idea of broadcasting Parliament proceedings is under discussion. A microphone attached to each speaker’s seat would transmit directly to a radio transmitter when they rise to speak.
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London
Wellington as Capital and Harbor of New Zealand
The National Geographic Society bulletin describes Wellington as New Zealand’s capital with a central harbor position on Cook Strait. It notes steep hills, extensive engineering, and tram lines, plus strong municipal services including water, power, milk distribution, and public works.
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San Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
Seattle
Chicago
Wellington
New Zealand
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
United States
Australia
Bulletin
Cook Strait
North Island
Dominion
Auckland
Sydney
Wellingston
Hobart
Melbourne
City of
Parliament
Govern Life Insurance Service
Way Department
Government Trust
Wis
Largest production in Winding Gulf history week ending 16
The Winding Gulf district reports its largest weekly coal output in sixteen years with over 200000 tons mined and shipped. Labor shortages persist despite full car supply and rising market demand. miners who left earlier may drift back as steady work resumes.
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Winding Gulf
Ten Years On Bread Recluse Hides Hidden Wealth
London trabalh Walter Pope a retired straw hat maker lived in near poverty on bread and old margarine for a decade. Police found hidden bank notes and pre war whiskey worth 15000 in his home revealing a secret wealth.
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London
William Pope
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Mecca
J. W. Moore
Lawson Street
Cunaen
Suger
Angos
Egro He Lefield
McKoy
R. H. McKoy
Bramwell
Mercer
Baptist Church
J. C. Kingslow
National Medical Association
A. H. Brown and Son
Charleston
Richmond
Norflok
Dubram
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Bos
L. A. Watkins
Northfork
Busi
J. H. Bryce
Worth
Henry Brown
Miss Sadie
Alfonsa
John
Lillian Allen
Norfolk
Hampton
Buckroe Beach
Altha Allen
Columbus
Greater Bluefield Business College
Commerce Street
Benn J. Ferguson
A. M
Warlick Furniture CO
Ffyanes
Bluefield, W
the Cowes
Cowes
England
M. P’s
Isadore Cohen CO
West Virginian Hotel
AIRY
Zealand
America
Gulf
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