Bugs Big Worry To City Fathers In Bluefield
Virginia Side leaders met Monday night to approve resolutions and advance a pending plan for the corporation extension. The Bluestone Motor Company building faced grade disputes with a city hall controversy about the foundation height. The session included heated talk on accounting and a warm night with no screens on mayoral offices, prompting reflections on civic forgiveness and governance.
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Virginia Side
R. H. Mathews
Evolution trial sparks town talk over monkeys and Darwin
In Piuefield Virginia locals debate whether monkeys from a Bluefield fairground incident could evolve into humans or remain wild. The discussion references Darwin, a Dayton evolution trial, and a call for Bryan to run on an anti evolution plank.
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Piuefield
Bryan
Virginia Side
Bluefield
Virginia
William Jenni
Dayton
Norfolk and Western’s Columbus to Waverly Busy Rail Corridor
The Norfolk and Western line between Columbus and Waverly is billed as the world’s busiest stretch. Railway Age notes a 70 mile segment processing more tonnage in 24 hours than any line, with 69 trains in one run and 103 cars per train, plus outbound empties on the opposite track. Connecting traffic shifts to this route, making it a major West Virginia freight artery.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Columbus and
Waverly
Columbus-Waverly
Norfolk and Western
Columbus and Waverly
West Virginia
Shufflin Phil Douglas Sparks Buzz in Hump League
The Hump League buzzes over Shufflin Phil Douglas whose lively appearance has revived interest in baseball across the region. Commentary notes the crowd warmly admires his spirit and the human kindness he brings to the game.
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Phil Douglas
Bull This Day Is Drawn at Saunders Farm
The report notes activities at Saunders farm on the Oakland Stock and Farm agenda with mention of berries and dairy stock. Details are fragmentary but identify the Saunders property as a focal point of the Day’s listings.
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Oakland
Red Bible Donated to Saint Marys Church
The article notes a red morocco Bible presented by the ladies service league to Mrs. R L Poindexter in appreciation of her Sunday school service. The Bible remains property of Saint Marys Church and was given for use in memorial activities linked to R B and T N Williamson.
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St. Mary's Church
R. B
T. N. Williamson
R. L. Poindexter
Official in Senate Library Paid Far and Wide for Dusting
A local note alleges a senate library helper earns $8 daily for sixty days plus $7 per day for dusting seven books. Report claims the official is paid $1 per book with no other duties. The piece questions which governor candidate he supports in the August primary. The alleged official is said to have earned $5,363 in two years and votes straight.
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Richmond
Senate
Fabric Sale Ad Highlights Discounts on Faille and Rayon
A faded ad lists discount garments with regular prices and sale prices. Faille and Radio chiffon items show cuts from two dollars to under two dollars. Perma nent silk remnants and other fabrics are advertised at reduced rates.
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