Slemp as 1926 G O P Congress Nominee Likely in Ninth Virginia
In Bluefield Virginia a weekly editorial notes retirement of C Bascom Slemp as secretary to President Coolidge could prompt his 1926 draft as Ninth Virginia district GOP congressional nominee. It asserts Slemp would retain Big Stone Gap residence and could swing the district back to the GOP, with Democrats privately admitting his potential strength.
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C. B. Slemp
Coolidge
Slemp
Virginia
Congress
National Capital
District of Columbia
Big Stone Gap
Wise County
Blemp
Con
President Coolidge
Ninth District
White House
C. Bascom Slemp
Virginia Military Institute
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Advertised
In Turtle Lake Wisconsin Mrs Mase reports long term use of Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for weakness backache and nervousness advising friends to try it It helped before and after childbirth and she also uses Liver Pills for eight years for constipation A canvass claims 98 of 100 women benefited from the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle Lake
Wisconsin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Andry
Mase
la Pornr
High Class Musical Program Hailed by City Audience
Memorial Baptist church hosted a Redpath Lyceum evening featuring the Troubadour Male Quartet to warm acclaim. Critics praised each member as an artist with outstanding voices, remarking it the finest local musical display in years. Rev M O Alexander and church members Sheb Dudley J A Strickland A G Taylor organized the event.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Redpath Lyceum
M. O. Alexander
The
Baptist Church
Sheb Dudley
J. A. Strickland
A. G. Taylor
Alexander
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Revival Predicted At Virginia Side Methodist Church
Dr D L Coale leads ongoing revival at Virginia Side Methodist Church as first week ends. He will preach three times Sunday at 11 am 3 pm and the evening service. Sunday afternoon he preaches to men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Coale
Virginia Side Methodist Church
Tomato Can Musician Dunsford to Stage Street Concert
Local tomato can musician James Dunsford plans a street concert at Main and Wister streets this afternoon at 4 o clock if weather allows. He will perform by ear with rhythm heavy in his portable setup and introduce a conk shell as part of his instrument collection, drawing crowds previously noted in Knoxville and other cities.
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James Dunsford
Main
Wister Streets
Dunsford
Knoxville
Tenn
Memorial Baptist T E L class elects officers for year
The T E L class of Memorial Baptist church held its first monthly meeting of the new year in the church. Officers elected include Mrs J A Strickland president Mrs A A Wallace second vice president Mrs J J Farley third vice president Mrs Doak Matthews secretary Mrs Bill Pruitt assistant secretary Mrs Crockett Lambert treasurer Mrs W K Graves teacher and Mrs J G Denny reporter. The Eunice Circle led by Mrs Bill Pruitt hosted with hot chocolate and cakes.
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Memorial Baptist Church
J. A. Strickland
A. A. Wallace
J. J. Farley
Doak Matthews
Bill Pruitt
Crockett Lambert
W. K. Graves
J. G. Denny
Eunice Circle
Will high top shoes for women return this winter
Readers question whether high top shoes for women will come back after the bobbed hair fad. The writer notes debates on style harmony and sock length, suggesting women should be free to wear high tops in winter if they prefer the look, and mentions difficulties in purchasing the shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Merchants' Display Ads Attract Attention In Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph highlights Bluefield merchants with a double page of display ads drawing strong reader notice. Real bargains are among the offerings as advertisers press to attract shoppers this season.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
West Virginia Town Rallies For Herbert Lambert Fund
The West Virginia side of Bluefield rallied for the Herbert Lambert relief fund with a donation from A. B. Thompson and other locals. Residents contribute and respond to the appeal as part of the ongoing relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Bluefield
Herbert Lambert
A. B. Thompson
Pioneers Monitor Snow Signs For Ongoing Weather
Tomorrow we plan a list of contributors as the community weighs aiding a worthy family. The snow on East River Mountain signals unsettled weather likely to persist while the snow sticks, a staple clue the pioneers have trusted for generations.
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East River Mountain
Blank applications for government insurance available at Chicago house
Ex service men await their blanks from Washington to file government insurance applications. Jim Burton of the Chicago House Furnishing Company holds a few extra blanks and can provide them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jim Burton
Chicago House Furnishing Company
Day feature roundup with humor and culinary tip
Feature stories for this page promise a quirky fanny bear tale and a recipe aimed at improving hen egg production alongside a brief communication from the desk.
Sunday Services and Sunday School at the Christian Church
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with a class for all ages led by superintendent Prof R W Bobbit. Morning service at 11 a m and evening service at 7 p m feature Rev E M Louthen of Bluefeld College and songs by Mrs Glen Dudley and Mrs James Gillespie. Young People meet at 6 45 p m and B Y P U at 6 p m. A cordial welcome to all. You will save money at The Fashion Shop now.
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Glen Dudley
James Gillespie
Young Peoples
Nasman
Dudley
Christian Church
R. W. Bobbit
E. M. Louthen
Bluefeld College
Motion to Nolle Prose Indictments Filed in Pittsburg Case
In Pittsburg on January 16 a motion to nolle prosequi indictments against John H. Dailey Adelbert D. Sumner Vincent Schonhardt Maurice P. McGrath and Orville R. Stiffler charged with conspiracy to violate the prohibition law was filed in U S district court by Warren H Vankirk It cited insufficient evidence for conviction The probes stemmed from a raid on alleged beer flooding in the Pittsburg district and bribe attempts to influence prohibition agents reports The 1922 indictments followed a prior failed bribery case against Morris Friedman in November
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Pittsburg
Nolle
R. M. Gibson
Benjamin H. Littleton
Saul Grilli
William F. Dunigan
Prohibition Department
Morris Friedman
Way
Snowstorm Onstage Shocks Towne Theater in Goose Show
London notes describe a dramatic third act at the Towne Theater where a fake snow scene uses paper bits blown by a fan. When the fan failed one night, stage hands allegedly raided the wings and dumped water on the set for about thirty minutes to simulate a storm.
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London
Towne Theater
Adelaide to Sydney Establish New Weekly Airmail Route
A weekly airmail service has been established between Adelaide and Sydney, Australia, marking a new faster link for intercity mail. The service expands postal connectivity and supports improved communication between the two major cities.
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Adelaide
Sydney
Australia
High power rifle shots blamed in Fairmont murder
Investigations into the Grant Town shooting that killed Ray Tobin and fatally wounded John Kelly indicate all shots came from a group near Union Hall using high power rifles. Eight men are jailed awaiting hearings. five Tobin party members are witnesses. Kelly is hospitalized with severe injuries. Tobin left a young wife after seven months of marriage.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Grant Town
Ray Tobin
John Kelly
Union Hall
Tobin
Hogan
L. S. Schwenck
Criminal Court
Kelly
Senate Turns Aside From Isle of Pines Treaty
Washington January 16 The Senate deferred action on the Isle of Pines treaty to consider other measures and leaders expect final action on the Cuban pact before next week end. About six more speeches remain, with Borah among opponents slated to speak.
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Senate
Isle OF Pines
Washington
Jan
Cuba
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
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