Graham Launches Street Improvement Program with New Engineer
Graham initiates a street improvement program hiring Charles B. Davis of Bristol as engineer in charge. He met the council Saturday to prepare estimates for the Graham street project, plan bids on concrete and sheet asphalt, preserving the limestone base, and include curbing and guttering for a permanent job. Construction to begin this month and finish by late August, with sidewalk work starting as paving begins.
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Graham
Charles B. Davis
Bristol
Davis
St Graham Street
Smashed THE CAUSE OF Indigestion Dear Sir
Letter promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. Customer Mrs L Bowker of Trenton writes of long relief after three doses, claiming improved sleep and lasting stomach strength. Goody Const Drug Co and other druggists endorse the remedy.
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Dave
Mentha Pepsin
Mentha
Mrs Butler Finds Relief With Pinkham Remedy
Mrs Charles Butler of 1233 S Hanson St Philadelphia describes long lasting back abdominal and leg pains after lifting and how Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored her strength she continues using the product and related remedies in daily life she also recommends the private text book offer from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
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Philadelphia
Mt. Holly
N. J
Charles Butler
S. Hanson St
W.phila
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bryan Praised For Stand On Religion In Sermon
Rev A S Thorn at Graham Methodist praised William Jennings Bryan for his commoner stance on religious and moral issues. The pastor declared, Thank God for Bryan, and lauded his fight against religious theories and isms, calling him solid as a gold dollar on religion.
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Graham Methodist Church
A. S. Thorn
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Graham Girls Win Debate at Radford Normal
Mrs. Gertrude Brophy and Miss Helen Cook of Graham won the debate at Radford State Normal School last week. Their victory cleaned up the slate and impressed the audience. Graham friends congratulate the talented ladies for keeping Graham on the map.
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Gertrude Brophy
Helen Cook
Radford State Normal
Graham
St Paul Woman Fires At Restaurant Keeper
A St Paul woman fired at restaurant keeper Hylton as the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio passenger train paused at the station. The bullet missed its mark and no one was reported injured.
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St. Paul
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio
Hylton
Ed Shields Seriously Injured at Columbus
A telegram from Columbus confirms Graham resident Ed Shields has been seriously injured in Columbus. Shields is the son of Douglas Shields and nephew of George Henshaw, with no further details provided.
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ED Shields
Columbus
George Henshaw
Ed. Shields
Graham
Douglas Shields
Mr. Henshaw
Five Room House and Lot for Sale in Graham
For sale a five room house with water and electric lights on South Morton Street Graham Desirable location the property of the late Mrs A Yost Apply J D Hinegardner Graham Va
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South Morton Street
Graham
A. Yost
J. D. Hinegardner
Graham, Va
Hailstorm Damage Hits Young Corn Across Bluestone Valley
Delayed reports from the Bluestone Valley describe a Saturday storm near Ebenezer church that dropped hail two inches deep and caused corn damage. Thunder and lightning preceded a half hour of rain and wind that toppled fences and ditched cars, with A B Scott narrowly avoiding collision near Ebenezer. A Cedar Bluff cloudburst near Kents Ridge washed low lands and fences. The Graham Red Sox are scheduled to play Athens and Princeton this week.
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Bluestone Valley
Graham
Ebenezer Church
Springville
A. B. Scott
Ebenezer
Cedar Bluff
Kents Ridge
Graham Area Personalities Worth Recounting
Mrs. J. C. Steele visits Wytheville to see family. Miss Bonnie Waldren leaves Scottsburg for home after visiting Mrs. K. C. Patty. Miss Mary Murdock heads to Huntington to begin work at Marshall College. Denny Williams returns from the University of Virginia after completing the term. he is a former Graham High School graduate.
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J. C. Steele
Wytheville
Bonnie Waldren
Scottsburg
Halifax County
K. C. Patty
Mary Murdock
Huntington
Marshall College
Denny Williams
University of Virginia
Mr. Williams
Graham High School
Lilly Appointed License Tax Collector for Southern District
Robt C Lilly of Bluefield has been named license tax collector for the southern district by Grant P Hall the new state tax commissioner. He received his commission from Governor Morgan and began duties June 1. Lilly is a well known southern West Virginia figure active in politics and loyal to friends.
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Robt. C. Lilly
Grant P. Hall
Lilly
Morgan
T.o
Bob Iily
West Virginia
For Sale On Jefferson Street Eight room brick residence
Real estate listings describe multiple homes on Jefferson Preston Washington East neeton Ave North Carolina Ave Wayne Street Hale Addition Giles Street and other streets with prices from 2,750 to 14,500. Properties include eight and nine room homes with hot water heat, basements, concrete floors, and attractive terms. Contact Otto E. Roediger at No 2 Federal Street opposite First National Bank. do not call.
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Jefferson Street
Preston Street
Washington Street
East Neeton Avge
North Street
Carolina Ave
College Ave
Wayne Street
Hale
Bluefield Avenue
Giles Street
Rogers Street
Hinton Street
Maryland Ave
Wythe Ave
Federal Street
First National Bank
Otto E. Roediger
Boy Scouts Train for Camp Injuries and Emergencies
A Boy Scouts of America guide stresses preparedness for injuries in camp and daily life. It describes improvised stretcher methods using coats and poles, coat collar lifts, and a coat tail carry, all illustrated, with a note of thirteen scouts rescuing seventy five children from a Rome Georgia schoolhouse fire where no lives were lost.
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Boy Scouts
Rome
The Great Blot on Life Yet Acknowledges Child Labor
The article laments child labor as West Virginia industries grow and idle loafers crowd parks. It argues plants hire children to keep industry moving while adults refuse work, urging action against idleness and unsafe conditions.
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West Virginia
Immigration and labor clash urged to protect American workers
A 1920s editorial argues against immigration liberalization, urging strict vagrancy enforcement and adherence to trade laws to safeguard American jobs. It cites 1650 child work permits issued since January and calls for immediate action to prevent a labor surplus after May.
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Congress
Frisco Rails Introduce Oil Burning Locomotives
The Frisco Railroad has purchased fifteen giant oil burning locomotives now in operation on its fast Texas and Oklahoma trains. These engines promise power and speed, offering smokeless, cerulean journeys for travelers. Frisco claims to be the first line to deploy this engine type from Saint Louis.
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Frisco Railroad
Texas
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Graham Daily News
Mrs. Bowker
Trelemadal-Shepherd
Buuefield, Wy
Graham Girl
Radford
Arch Gillespie
Embrey Court
Bruce Scott
Victor de Vault
Mary Gallaway
Ola Bruce
Gillespie
Bluefield
Bluestone River
Brushfork
Graham Billy Sunday Club
Kill VN
McCormick Eco. Pe
Druga
Joe Davidson
Graham Pharmacy
W. G. Battimore Royal Arch Chapter
Shriners
Graham Shriners
Washington
George Pyle
Jack Strickland
Graham Crowd
Pennsylvania Avenue
New Willard
Red Sox
Athens
Graham Red Sox
Princeton
BY Lorney
Carclay
Department of Camping
National Council Office
Boy Scouts of America
Reo
Asy
M. G. Whitlow Hardware CO
Bluefield, W. VA
Bureau of Labor
America
E. Jackson St
Chicago
Bluefield Furniture Co
Princeton Avenue
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