Big Egg Laying Contest Breaks Out Across Precincts
Bluefield Virginia News reports renewed interest in the egg laying contest with readers sharing letters from George Farmer of Bluefield about White Orpington pullets yielding 182 eggs in December 1924. The piece highlights Purdue standards, renowned Orpington records, and local enthusiasm amid winter production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Winston
Herndon
George Farmer
Bluefield Virginia News
Bluefield
Virginia
Purdue University
Superior
M. Molenson
V. Va
W. Va
Eighteen Calves: Bluefield Farmer’s Shorthorn Cow Record
Bluefield Virginia News reports W. W. McClallahan’s Shorthorn cow yielded eighteen male calves in her 20 years, first calving at two, then every year. Bought for 35 dollars twenty years ago and valued for milk and butter production, the animal never traded showmanship for pasture duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Ark
Bluefield
Virginia News
W. W. McClallahan
Bluestone Valley
McClallaghan
Peyns
McClallahan
Rheumatic Relief: Rad Salts and Hydration Guidance
A historic health note advises rheumatic sufferers to drink water, avoid damp ground, and keep feet dry. It promotes a daily rad Salts dose for a week to neutralize acids, cleanse the blood, and support kidney function, claiming wide use and low cost.
Weather in Scotland Tough on a Virginian
A. A. Grant, a Virginia Side resident, reports from Paisley Scotland that while the weather suits Scotsmen it proves tough on Virginians. He notes the ideal climate for a Scot and shares a postcard from the God's Memorial Church in Paisley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
A. A. Grant
Grant
Paisley
Total Eclipse of 1872 Recalled Across Years in 1869 Record
Mrs. Amanda Greever recalls a sun eclipse said to be in 1872 occurring during 1869. Some recall 1868 or 1872 while papers note 1869 as the event year. Survivors hold eclipse reunions and local memories vary by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Greever
W. A. Bennett
West Virginia
Bennett
Mercer County Banner Shows Hunter’s Horn Coverage
The Hunter's Horn, a Sand Springs Oklahoma sporting journal, published nationwide advertising this week featuring Guy Ritter and his champion fox-hound Red on its cover. The issue also highlights Mercer County Dog Show trophies and includes a write up by Roscoe Dudley of Bramwell, noting its focus on wolf and fox chasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Sand Springs
Okla
Guy Ritter
Mercer County
Roscoe Dudley
Bramwell
Great Building Boom Expected in Bluefield This Year
A Bluefield building boom is anticipated with T K Leedy predicting the city will see unprecedented construction. A Kingeport Brick Company representative surveyed contractors and builders as Leedy, a Virginia Side contractor, notes strong demand for a modern brick business block on Main Street and multiple lease inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Kingeport (Tenn.) Brick Company
T. K. Leedy
Virginia Side
Leedy
Main Street
Crusade Aims to Dry Radford City of Bootleg Liquor
Dr. A S Thorne a former Virginia Side pastor leads a campaign in Radford to suppress bootleg liquor. He says the drinker is as guilty as the seller and urges public sentiment to back law enforcement. A Radford pastor echoes the call for stronger community support to enforce prohibition laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Thorne
Virginia Side
Radford
Virginia Side Fans Enjoying Radio Show
Virginia Side radio fans attend the Radio Show and enjoy it with attendance expected to rise. The notice also lists a for rent 6 room brick residence at Vincel Street Bluefield Virginia with a contact at 210 Bluefield West Virginia.
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Virginia Side
Vincel St
Bluefield
W. Va
Trigg Leedy Funeral Held Today in Methodist Church
The remains of Trigg Leedy, who died Monday at Powhatan, arrive on train No. 10 at 12 50 pm and the funeral is set for 1 pm in the Maple Hill cemetery area. Leedy, 71, was a blacksmith and survived by a widow Julia Hager and four sons and a daughter. He died suddenly after two weeks of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trigg Leedy
Powhatan
Maple Hill
Leedy
John Leedy
Clear Fork
Tazewell County
Julia Hager
J. W. Leedy
Hiram Leedy
Vivian
C. Br. Leedy
Virginia
Margaret Cowan
Bramwell
Frances Dillon
Burks Garden
Mr. Leedy
Quarters Sought Outside City Hall as Smoking Prohibition Bites
City administration bars use of mayor’s office for gatherings and smoking. Door will remain locked except for public business such as court, council sessions. Officials complain of wasted fuel as police and staff seek new assembly spaces away from city hall due to eclipse chatter.
Virginia Pastors Salaries Deemed Inadequate
Virginia pastors are underpaid, says Dr D L Coale during a two weeks revival in town. He notes Texas pays pastors more and urges Virginia pastor salaries to rise with their service. January 31 last day to operate untagged cars under 1924 licenses in Bluefield. 1925 tags required. penalties apply. Card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Wagner for bereavement support and floral tributes.
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Virginia
D. L. Coale
Coale
Texas
Bluefield
Kenneth C. Patty
C. M. Wagner
Earl
Five Shots and a Stampede End the Bandit Plot
The tale follows Harry Gloster fleeing after the discovery of two murdered partners. He joins a bandit gang to stay near Joan Barry, who aided his escape. Samuel Carney betrays the gang by warning Wickson Bank and exposes Macarthur’s role as the killer. In a rapid breakout, bullets fly, a stampede erupts, and Macarthur dies insisting Gloster is innocent.
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Harry Gloster
Gloster
Joan Barry
Joan
Joe Macarthur
Samuel Carney
Wickson Bank
Macarthur
Buck Daniels
Wickson
Rainey
Carney
Floods Hit Albany Sewer Contract and Newton Inundation
J. H. Sluss of this city holds a large sewer contract in Albany Georgia but floods from Flint River forced him to move machinery to higher ground. Newton, the Baker County seat, was inundated as Flint River rose ten feet above previous highs. A severe sleet storm added to the winter’s harsh weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sluss
Albany
Newton
Flint
Sluss
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Bers
W. B. Morton
Mr. Bennett
W. W. McClalahan
China
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Bland Street
Trigg
Stove League
CM Putnam's
NEA
Tompson Lace
Daniels
Page
The
Twin City National Bank of
Twin City National Bank
N. E. Rierson
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. Va
Portland Cement Association Union Trust Building
Parkersburg, W. VA
National Organization
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