Germany to Live Up to London Pact and Constitution
Berlin reports Chancellor Hane Luther pledged to uphold the Weimar constitution and honor the London agreement. He warned against force to alter the republic, supported the Dawes Plan, and urged early talks to resolve Cologne zone issues while instituting reforms such as an eight hour day for steel workers.
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Berlin
Weimar
Germany
London
Hane Luther
Reichstag
Cologne
Luther
Local social notes from Flat Top area residents
Miss Euna Crawford regains health after a week of illness while Robert Page misses school days. Friends and relatives, including Mrs. L Caldwell and Mrs. G C Wallace, visit from nearby towns. A Dirham improves with flu, and several households from Bluefield to Bramwell host callers. Mrs. Davis Bowman is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson visit with T P Tickle family. A seventy-five and seventy-three year old couple travel unaccompanied. Numerous neighbors from Bluefield, Pocahontas, Newtons, and Hivefield are seen in town or shopping, with other calls and visits noted.
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Euna Crawford
Robert Page
L. Caldwell
G. C. Wallace
G. W. Anderson
Maggie Sarver
Blueffield
Nemoura
A. Dirham
C. L. Walkway
Falla Mills
D. N. Sarver
Bluefield
G. M. Perdua
Misa M. Parson
Jstil Tabar
Newton's
Fred Boley
Janfog
Bramwell
T. OP. Tickle
L. H. Buckland
Anderson
Maggia Sarver
Nemours
Hutt
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs
An old newspaper ad touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for chronic coughs and lung trouble. It claims creosote-based medicine soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs, aiding recovery from bronchitis, asthma, and colds, with a money-back guarantee if not relieved after proper use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os the
Mesicnt Healing Agency
Atlanta
Texas at door of great adventure for first woman governor
Austin reports Texas poised for historic moment as Miriam A Ferguson is set to be sworn in tomorrow noon. A special platform will seat dignitaries including Pat Neff, retiring officials, and state leaders. Chief Justice Cureton will administer the oath after a prayer, with Ferguson delivering a brief inaugural address before a ceremonial gun salute and inaugural ball plans.
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Austin
Texas
Atite
Miriam A. Pergugon
Chamber
House of Representatives
Ferguson
Pat M. Neff
Ducowine
House
Supreme Court
Mra
Enp
Pet Eh Ea
Governor Morgan urges rise in gross sales tax
Governor Morgan presses for higher gross sales tax and new state finance measures. The text outlines proposed controls on school construction contracts, state budget reforms, park commissions, and financial oversight changes amid broader calls for economic policy adjustments.
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Morgan
Governor urges tighter laws and finance reform network
The governor urged cooperation with federal agencies to enforce prohibitory laws, favored removing state license fees from panel boards, and proposed amendments to finance company laws under the banking commissioner. He also called for stricter racing machine controls, mine safety improvements with more inspectors, and cautious water power oversight. The message included a Board of Control report on state institutions and funding requests for West Virginia University buildings, new administration and library additions, a water prisoners’ building, and hospital consolidations.
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Boards of Boards of Eucation
Montecoroncal Manor
State Board of Control
United States
Morgan
Huntington
Measag
Wheeling Park
Wheeling
Bey
ALLO
Brrkeley Springs
Morgan County
Finsance
Virginia University
Weat
Liberty Normal
Ste Board
State Penitentiary
McKendres Hospital No. 2
Economy Pledges Highlighted in Both Branches
The piece lists numerous proposed measures from delegates across counties including Monongalia and Marion. Reforms cover education funding, compensation law changes, licensing, securities promotion, divorce grounds, and municipal regulations.
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Delegate Street
Monongalia County
Unien
Federer
Kubleton
Marion County
Delebetes Purtlett
Edwards
Delegatta Dorsey
Herkeley Springs
Buyer
Lunoan
Nepatiae Ai
Wilinaly
McCrum
Sedan
Bayer
Cullen
Nelepate Brimmage
News of Colored Folk in Bluefield Area
Local notices report Mrs Georgia visiting Cleveland to see her brother Rufus Gillespie. Mrs Lelia Becker of Gary visits Bluefield for extension work at Bluefield Institute and is praised as a Gary public school teacher. Mentions Cora Scott teaching at Dott, Rev H Mathee of Huntington visiting, Mt Vernon Motel proprietor Rev McGhee, and upcoming community events at Howard Hall and Y M C A. A post about bonus applications and post membership goals, plus a recital by James Harrison at Bluefield Institute. A January 28 sermon at Seattle Street Baptist Church by Dr Marselynnder is noted with anticipated attendance by prominent black leaders.
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Georgia
Cleveland
Rufus Gillespie
Lelia Becker
Gary
Bluefield
Becker
Cora Scott
Dott
Bluefeld
Jones Street
H. Mathee
Huntington
Rev. McGhee
Mt. Vernon
AL Alga
Howard Hall
Janen Street
H. P. James
Thos. G. Howard
Peat. Dus
J. Hill
J. Hairston
Maybury
A. A. Staples
Harry
V. Molt
Will Home Street
John Stewart
Seatt Street Baptist Church
Seatt Street
P.m
Marselynnder
la Message
Africa
Adil
Pneumonia Peril Warns State Readers in February Peak
State Health Commissioner warns of rising pneumonia deaths with 1250 fatalities last year and around 7800 cases in the state. Emphasizes prevention, vaccination for those exposed to wet and cold, and isolation of cases to curb spread. Countrywide risk groups include overworked individuals, drinkers, and chronically ill. The report notes pneumonia is not caused by cold weather but winter living conditions raise risk. A separate item reports London social scandal with Asher Biggs facing divorce after a photographer’s hidden camera capture.
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Henshaw
Arctic
Wubby
Beatty
London
Asher Biggs
Wembley
Jie
Bigg
Cowboy rides alligator in Wyoming carnival ring
Uniontown South Africa Hic Blackton Wyoming cowboy thrilled crowds at a recent indoor carnival by riding the back of an alligator. He cracked the whip and wowed spectators with a string of bold cowboy yell.
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Uniontown
South Africa
Hic
Pape's Diapepsia Promises Instant Digestion Relief
Indigestion and gas pains are claimed to vanish within moments after taking Pape's Diapepsia. The ad asserts millions rely on this harmless stomach remedy for instant relief after heavy meals or wrong foods, with a 60 cent guaranteed tablet from druggists nationwide.
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Pape
Union Revival Draws Hundreds at Matonka
In Matonka on Sunday a large union revival led by evangelist Trigg Thomas of Kingas City drew about 100 conversions and 170 re consacrations, with six members leaving Matoaka church. The two week campaign began at the Presbyterian church and moved to the school auditorium, aided by cooperating ministers. Thomas, a dynamic preacher, energizes the crowd with scriptural sermons, men and mothers prominent in appeals, and widespread song. Women form a prayer movement, youths join the Win-One-Club, and a daily men’s service runs 11:45 to 12. Thomas spoke on The Fall and Rise of a Great Man, with a men-only mass meeting yielding eighty conversions.
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Matonka
Slx
Matoaka
Trigg Thomas
Kingas City
Presbyterian Church
Thomas I
Astrong
Thomas Homeself
Dr. Thomas
Thomas
Matouka
Mesa
Wall St Briefs on Steel Plants and Bethelehem 1924
Iron and steel plants in the Youngstown district operate near capacity with ingot output at a year high. United States Steel units fire at many furnaces as Carnegie and Sheet and Tube keep Bessemer at capacity. Bethlehem Steel 1924 earnings forecast around fifty cents to share, close to $2 a share for the year, with surplus after dividends about $1.3 million. Pig iron sales last week local market about 5,500 tons versus 7,500 tons prior.
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New York
Iron and Steel
Youngstown
United States Steel Corporation
Bessemer
Carnegie Steel
Newcastle
Sheet and Tube Company
East Youngstown
Republic
Bethelehem Steel Corporation
Financial
Well Merited Success of Dr. R Y Pierce
A distinguished citizen Dr R Y Pierce is honored for fifty years of pure herbal remedies still among the best sellers. His Golden Medical Discovery is promoted as a blood and skin improving stomach and liver tonic. Consumers are urged to ask for tablets or aid form or send 10 cents for a trial package.
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R. Y. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Beatty
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Poetry
Buffalo
Metal Prices Slip in Chicago District as Trade Cools
A week earlier inquiry showed improvement, about 16 000 tons under negotiation. Heavy metal steel price fell roughly $1.50 in the Chicago district over four days, current quotations at 19.50 to 20.20 per ton.
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Chicago
Black-Draught Relieves Longtime stomach and gas pains
Huntington West Virginia resident Charles Wintz recounts fifteen years of gas bloating and tightness easing after taking Black-Draught. He says the remedy broke up gas, relieved tight feeling, and improved breathing. He uses it for dizziness biliousness and his family uses it for liver trouble. Sold everywhere.
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West Virginia
Huntington
Charles
Miler
Leroy
Mr. Wintz
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Stanley
EDS
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Sias
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Leqson
M. C. A. Scott Street
James Hairston
Bluefield Institute
Jank Harrison
Rluger
New York City
Harrigan
Pom
Bluefield Iinstitute
Hi. P. Janes
G. H. Martin
DNY
IW Union
Wall ST. Briefs
J. W. Wade
Telephone
Princeton, W. Va
L. A. Pine
W. Va
Call Coal, Co
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Eiik
Draugh
Ful
Twanore
Usiness Loeg Cirginia
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