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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
9
The Bluefield Chamber of Commerce resolutions, printed in the Graham Daily News, praise cooperation as the campaign’s high point. The piece argues unity builds prosperity and warns that division leads to downfall, noting J. B. Wagner’s wholesale proposal and battle over a “smoke screen” incident.
Readers recall historic whirlwinds from Russell County to Wise and McDowell. The piece notes a recent West Lebanon area storm, legends of the McDowell cyclone, East River Mountain’s Hurricane, and visitors tracking the storm’s wake near Lebanon. The column blends local lore with weather lore and community recollections.
Graham prohibition officers raided Clear Fork and Cove Creek routes capturing Frank Shaw a McDowell County man now jailed at Tazewell. raid party members include T M Graveley Bing Nell and G C Shamblin. Shaw claimed the still came from McDowell and fled Mac Day territory.
The message proclaims Bluefield Virginia is set to grow into a major wholesale district and trading center in southwest Virginia, envisioning the city as a regional metro area. It notes confirmation of a proposed Graham Grocery Company property purchase and urges calm discussion.
An inquiry from a reader clarifies the planned link of a Virginia state highway in Graham. Officials have not released dates or final routing details, but the project aims to improve regional traffic flow and connect existing highways.
Local readers report a home remedy myth involving soaking feet in Blue Devil product to mask odors. The crude claim circulates as a rumor with no proven health benefits.
The article outlines a Virginia and West Virginia highway coordination plan with routes through Glen Lyn Princeton Bluefield Graham and White Sulphur, hinting at a Graham court house move. It notes Governor Lowden’s Richmond visit for a breeders convention and mentions a notable cow sighting at the Jefferson Hotel lobby. It ends with station progress and a Christian Church Sunday program.
The pastor invites all to Sunday morning services with Prof. F. H. Cappa of Louisville presenting a sacred illustrated concert and a Passion play. Bake sale by church ladies at Dudley and Fimks starting 9 o clock for Sunday dinners. A political note appears as Squire Bruce campaigns to Graham voters about the city treasurer race.
Bruce states some will doubt his qualifications but vows to devote personal time and perform duties himself if elected. He notes eighteen years teaching in Virginia public schools on a first grade certificate to support his capability. He cautions voters to ignore late banners and posters and praises the new motorized fire department’s readiness.
Miss Lois Benbow returns home from North Carolina and attends the John Brown revival singing in the choir. Mr and Mrs W E George come home from Bristol with their little son and rent the Mrs Katherine Philpott home on Matin street for the summer. A quip notes saccharine lovers sleep past ten in the morning.
An advertisement claims Dr H S Thacher’s Liver and Blood Syrup cleanses the liver and tones the stomach, promising quick relief from indigestion and fatigue. It touts a vegetable formula, a money back guarantee, and lists several local retailers including Goodykoontz Drug Co in Bluefield and E B Spangler in Princeton.
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