Slemp May Be Drafted Again for Congress Next Year
Long article discusses Bascom Slemp potential Republican bid in Virginia’s ninth district after retirement as secretary to President Coolidge. Argues Slemp could regain district, cites cross-party support and his record at Virginia Military Institute. Notes Slemp’s service to both parties and his strong local ties in Wise County.
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B. Slemp
Coolidge
Slemp
Virginia
Congress
National Capital
District of Columbia
Big Stone Gap
Wise County
Siemp
President Coolidge
Ninth District
White House
Bascom Slemp
Virginia Military
Hore
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
Turtle Lake Wisconsin report recounts a woman describing relief from weakness backache and nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She cites personal history of six children and repeated use around pregnancies and childbirth. canvassed responses claim high benefit rates.
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Turtle Lake
Wisconsin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jave
Mabel TA Point
R.F. D
Lydia
EB. Pinkham
High Class Musical Program Praised At Memorial Baptist
Attendees praised the high class program at Memorial Baptist church. The Troubadour Male Quartet received unanimous criticism for its artistry and vocal prowess. Guarantors included Rev. M. O. Alexander and church members Sher Dudley, J. A. Strickland, and A. G. Taylor. The Redpath Lyceum bureau aided winter performances. An old time religious revival led by Dr. D. L. Coale is forecast to start midweek at Virginia Side Methodist with multiple Sunday services.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Steppath Tyceum
The
Baptist Church
Sher Dudley
J. A. Strickland
A. G. Taylor
Mr. Alexander
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
D. L. Coales
Virginia Side Methodist Church
Tomato Can Musician to Stage City Concert Today
James Dunsford, a local tomato can musician, plans a 4 pm concert on the corner of Main and Winter streets this afternoon weather permitting. He attracts large crowds and recently drew front-page coverage in Knoxville, Tennessee. He plays by ear and incorporates a new conk shell into his set.
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James Dunsford
Bunsford
Dunsford
Knoxville
Tenn
T E L Class Elects New Officers at Memorial Baptist
Memorial Baptist church T E L class held its first monthly meeting of the new year. Officers elected: president Mrs J A Strickland, second vice president Mrs A A Wallace, third vice president Mrs J J Parley, secretary Mrs Doak Matthews, assistant secretary Mrs Bill Pruitt, treasurer Mrs Crockett Lambert, teacher Mrs W K Graves, reporter Mrs J G Denny. The Bunty Circle, led by Mrs Bill Pruitt, served hot chocolate and refreshments.
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T. EE. L
Memorial Baptist Church
J. A. Strickland
A. A. Wallace
J. J. Parley
Doak Matthews
Bill Pruitt
Crockett Lambert
W. K.graves
J. G. Denny
Buntcy Circle
High Top Shoes for Women Return Question
Readers debate whether women will embrace high top shoes after bobbed hair fades. Some urge freedom to wear styles like high tops in winter, while others note supply issues and demand more advertising from merchants. The piece also highlights Bluefield merchants’ ads drawing attention and a local relief effort for Herbert Lambert fund.
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Paris
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
West Virginia
Bluefield J
Herbert Lambert
BH. Thompson
Christian Church Sunday services and class offerings
The article notes Sunday school at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages and a sermon at 11 a m from Rev 21 1 There are musical selections by Mrs Dudley and Mrs Gillespie and a young people meeting at 6 45 p m It mentions a follow up topic Namman tac Leper and a welcoming stance The Meror ial Baptist Church also lists Sunday school at 9 46 a m and sermons at 11 0 m and 7 p m by Rev B M Louthen with I Y P at 6 p m A general invitation to attend and save money at The Fashion Shop appears at the end.
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Ee Christian Church
Glen Dudley
James Gillespie
Young Peoples
Dudley
USA
Merorial Baptist Church
KR. W. Babbit
KB. M. Louthen
Bluefield College
Motion Nolle Prosse Indictment Filed in Pittsburg Case
A motion to nolle prosequi indictments against John J. Dailey Adelbert D Sumner Vincent Schonhardt Maurice P McGrath and Orville KR Stiffler was filed in U S district court by Warren H Vankirk special assistant U S attorney The move cites insufficient evidence to secure a conviction and concerns an alleged beer conspiracy to flood the Pittsburg district with overly alcoholic brews The 1922 indictments stem from probes by Saul Grill and William E Dunigan into bribery attempts involving federal prohibition agents and local defendants The Mor ris Friedman case previously resulted in no conviction in November
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Pittsburg
Olle Prosse
John J. Dailey
R. M. Gibson
Benjamin H. Littleton
Saul Grill
William E. Dunigan
Prohibition Department
Morris Friedman
Snowstorm Disrupts London Theatre Show
In a Goose play at the Towne Theater a heavy snow effect caused a collapse of stage fans. Directors improvised by having stagehands shower the set with water for half an hour. A weekly airmail link now operates between Adelaide and Sydney, Australia.
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London
Towne Theater
Adelaide
Sydney
Australia
High power rifle suspected in Grant Town murder case
Fairmont West Virginia January 16 county officers probing the Grant Town murder say all shots likely came from high power rifles fired by a party near Union Hall. Ray Tobin, killed, and Join Kello, fatally wounded, were part of a roaming group. Police hold Ed Rhodes Steve Markisus Joe Burke Irwin Shaffer Milton Haught Ted Summers Janes Ryan James Hogan awaiting hearings. Kello remains hospitalized with intestines penetrated. Tobin leaves a young wife married seven months.
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Fairmont
W.va
Grant Town
Ray Tobin
Kello
Union Hall
Tobin
Ed. Rhodes
Steve Markisus
Joe Burke
Irwin Shaffer
Milton Haught
Ted Summers
Janes Ryan
James
Senate Turns Aside From Isle of Pines Treaty
Washington date not included in lead. The Senate deferred Isle of Pines treaty consideration to tackle other bills and aims for final action on the Cuba convention by late next week. Only about six more speeches expected, with Senator Borah among opponents.
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Washington
Senate
Isle of Pines
Cuba
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
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