Federal funds eyed to speed highway program expansion
Secretary of Agriculture F Houston told editors that about 75 million dollars in unexpended federal and state funds will be available for road projects in the coming calendar year with potential increases next year. He urged rapid action to advance worthy public works, stressing roads as a priority and noting existing federal and state machinery can implement expanded funding.
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Co-operative Highway
Secretary of Agriculure
F. Houston
Washington
Searces
Assiu
T le Federal Treasury
Department of Agriculture
Uew
Back Aches and Kidney Pain Relief Endorsed by Mrs Reese
Mrs G R Reese of Bluefield testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills gave quick relief from back and kidney pain after trying other remedies. She notes several years of discomfort and says a couple of boxes restored her health. Price 60¢ at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Myers Jeffalo N Wy.
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Bluefield
G. R. Reese
Bluefield Ave
Dean
East River Family Turmoil and Local Fatality Reports
The East River column notes disruptions in Thasd Phvewi's family with mournful accounts among relatives, including Birch Threnea who died in Vranee. Leo Thernton returns home with a dislocated shoulder, J Thernton moves his family to Terwind, and he joins Tur wind Larmaber Cn. The piece also claims an earth population doubling in 154 years.
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Phvewi
Pevetierontas
Birch
Vranee
Leo Thernton
J. Thernton
Terwind
Turwind Larmaber Cn
Hypo-Cod Restores Strength After Illness
An advertorial claims Hypo-Cod speeds recovery after illness, easing operation convalescence and boosting appetite, strength, and blood health. It lists ingredients like hypophosphites wild cherry lark malt extract iron wine and cod liver extract and says the tonic is palatable and easy on the stomach.
United War Work Drive Totals in Northfork District
A district report led by A. i Marker summarizes contributions from coal companies and employees in Northfork area. Totals show white and colored workers, ladies, merchants, and local towns donating to United War Work campaigns, with grand contributions around 12,015 and district quotas around 1,709.40. Town figures for Clarke and Northfork listed with several categories and final tallies.
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A. i Marker
Aes
United Pocahontas Coal Ca
Kenith
Tadian
Aes Coloret
Aehinnd Coal & Coke Co
Emsploywat Oy
Cherokee Corl & Gohe
Merowell Coal & ¢ Mae Co
Maen
Vees Bta AG
Ceeece
Firecabrier Coal & Coke Co
Roanoke Coal & Coke Co
Colehat
Arlington Coal & Coke Co
Adtvertis
Coke Co
Casacenrysss
Gyoa
O.c
Queta
Siou Nigome Cool & Coke Co
C Co
Irs
Frame
Whaigmand
Hbosintes Mensot
Distriet
Muonber
Wuota
Clarke
Chirke
Northfork
Church Notices and Revival Services Across City
A late Sunday church column lists services at Catholic and several Protestant churches. Immanuel Lutheran and Christ Episcopal schedule Sunday school and sermons, with Holy Communion at Graham. Church of God hosts revival each night led by Rev A G Kiddie, J W Lykins presiding at Welch Luke's, and First Baptist features sermons by Rev W C Blair alongside Sunday school. Presbyterian plans Thanksgiving service and orphanage fund drive with 9:30 a m Sunday school and 7:30 p m sermon by Rev J L Moore. Bethel AME notes quarterly conference with presiding elder Rev C A McGee and 11 a m holy communion. All are invited.
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Immanuel Lutheran
K. Y. Umberger
Graham
Christ Episcopal
B. Payne
Church of God
A. G. Kiddie
J. W. Lykins
First Baptist
O. F. Chapman
W. C. Blair
Baptist Church
Beckiey
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Lynchburg
George F. Phillips
J. L. Moore
Thanksgiving to Christmas War Duty Drive Gains Momentum
West Virginians back holiday appeal to boost government support for soldiers. War finance workers report strong across the board support and pledges to end of year drives. Aiming to raise War Savings Stamp obligations, the drive urges pledgers to add stamps proportional to their pay. England reportedly collects substantial waste paper annually.
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West
Compter
Secretary of the
What is the Ukraine Nation and Its People
A National Geographic Society bulletin outlines the Ukraine as a distinct region in the former Russian empire. It traces its borderlands role, Cossack heritage, and the Tatar Turk influence, noting Kiev as an early trade center and Kharkov and Odessa as key cities with a twenty five to thirty million population.
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Ukraine
Russian Empire
National Geographic Society
Negin O. Winter
Great
Russia
Bessarabia
Balkan States
Odessa
Kharkov
German Empire
Kiev
All Russia
Black Sea
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Princeton Ave
Colonial Theatre
East River
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Winchester
Hampton
Alvin
Hawkes
A&d
Isadore Cohen Company
Princeton Avenue
United War Work
Northfork District
Mase
Church of the Sacred Teart
Bland Street Methodist
Sunday School For Missions
T. 3. Hamilton
Sunday School Workers Council
England
Geographic Society
Petrograd
Moschov
Greece
Germany
Dneiper
Poland
Lithuania
Zaporogians
Rada
Seattle
Ginger
RteWen
A. S. Woolen Mills Co
Bluefield, W. Va
Charlie Chaplin
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