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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

16

Local Woman Dies After Prolonged Illness in Bluefield

Mrs. W. M. Abshire 29, sister of F. B. Boggs of Boggs and Goodall, died at 10:30 yesterday at her home 41 Fourth street after more than three years of illness treated locally and in Richmond. A resident of Bluefield for 15 years, she was a Grace Methodist church member and is survived by her husband.

W. M. Abshire F. B. Boggs Boggs and Goodall Company Fourth Street Richmond Grace Methodist Church

Zemo Soothing Skin Remedy For Itching Relief

Depend on Zemo to stop itching caused by mosquito bites sunburn prickly heat or rashes. This clean reliable itching relief draws out heat and sting with one application. Zemo has twenty years of success for irritating skin irritations and is sold for 60 cents or one dollar at all dealers.

Hie

Funeral Planned for Mrs. Boggs at Grace Methodist Church

The funeral for Mrs. Boggs, Bluefield Telephone employee W. M. Abshire's sister, will be at Grace Methodist Church Saturday at 2 30 p.m. The service is led by Rev. C. W. Kelley and Rev. J. Taylor Stinson with Monte Vista Park cemetery as the burial site. Active pallbearers and many honorary names are listed, and car space is available near the church or home.

W. M. Abshire Grace Methodist Church Bluefield Telephone Company Paul Abshire J. T. Reynolds Frederick Street J. M. Smith H. Maggard W. Maggard Kentucky EB. B. Boggs This City W. J. Boggs Bristol F. L. Boggs H. C. Boggs Norton C. W. Kelley J. Taylor Stinson First Baptist Church Monte Vista Park Cemetery M. J. Lawson M. L. Sykes Barnie Phillips J. A. Hawley W. P. Hawley Jr C. EB. Simpson G. R. Gish W. T. Patton B. Gray Jack Bowles Herbert Bowles G. I. Smith W. P. Porterfield F. C. Goodall A. H. Hoge W. C. Slusher J. E. Blaydes N. E. Rierson J. H. Hicks Andrew Shumaker C. F. Scruggs J. W. Cruise J. L. Corvin BE. L. Poe C. H. Porterfield J. H. Cook W. E. Jeffcoat Willie White

Tilton Nomination Approved in Senate

The senate confirmed Frederick A. Tilton of Michigan for third assistant postmaster general and Robert B. Regar of Pennsylvania for purchasing agent of the post office department.

Mentha Pepsin Stomach Relief Promises Quick, Lasting Ease

A promotional claim describes Dare's Mentha Pepsin as a remedy for stomach agony gas indigestion and dyspepsia. It asserts rapid relief within ten minutes and notes high sales in a New Jersey town with broad pharmacist backing.

New Jersey Goodykoents Drug Co America

New Problems Confront Banks Says Highland

The article discusses banking challenges from competition with credit firms and foreign securities, the rise of rights issues for corporate funding, and the impact of women as major investors. it argues for tighter banking exams, prudent lending, and maintaining liquidity to withstand financial shifts.

Banks Highland

Amazing Konjola Aids Woman With Stomach Troubles

Miss Mollie d of Folsom West Virginia reports relief from two years of gas bloating sour stomach and loss of appetite after using Konjola. She says weight returned and appetite improved and references Easley-Penn Drug Store Hale Pharmacy Wrights D Store Matoaka and other local druggists.

Konjola Easley-Penn Drug Hale Pharmacy Princeton Wrights D. Store Matoaka W. Va

Chairs of Sand at Granada Stars Holmes and Arthur

Illips R Holmes and Jean Arthur headline the Paramount picture Chairs of Sand showing at the Granada. The entry lists Holmes and Arthur in the lead roles as the go to cast for the engagement.

Illips R. Holmes and Jean Arthur Granada

Banking evolution and changing conditions discussed

A historical discussion examines how group, chain, and branch banking may adapt to shifting conditions influencing the banking system. It considers potential impacts on merchants and customer access while outlining the need for flexible structures.

Bank Mercera

Miner loses arm trying to catch freight train in West Virginia

Hollie Stephens, 21, of Cleveland Virginia, lost the arm while attempting to catch a Norfolk and Western freight train at Cranebrake in McDowell County yesterday. He had been working as a miner at Berwind and was taken to the Miners' Hospital in Welch for treatment.

Hollie Stephens Cleveland Cranebrake McDowell County Norfolk and Western Stephens Berwind Welch

Flag Week Message Ends With Flag Day Theme

Ending with Flag Day on Friday, the message asks what the flag has for everyone and calls for loyalty to our country and values. The note stresses patriotism and public spirit during Flag Week.

Busy Bee Restaurant Upholds Flag Week Ideals

Jimmy Rantis, proprietor of the Busy Bee, vows to serve with strength, purity, and perseverance. He emphasizes the cafe’s ideals as Flag Week arrives and pledges to be a finer restaurateur.

Busy Bee Jimmy Rantis

Lady Godiva Not Tax Free Now Reported

Coventry reports that the Lady Godiva tradition is not tax free now. The dated note recalls the historic ride through Coven tried in days of old and notes ongoing questions about exemption status. Local observers reference the enduring legend and modern tax policy debates.

Coventry England

Urata bs advertised remedy for bladder troubles in middle life

A testimonial style ad promotes Dr Southworths ARATABS for bladder weakness and kidney distress in adults over 40. It claims rapid relief from nocturia, back pain, and nervous irritability with a money back guarantee offered by druggists. The reader is urged to try ARATABS for relief.

Southworth

Godiva pageant taxed as entertainment for hospital fund

The British customs authorities rule that the 1929 Lady Godiva tribute in Coventry is entertainment and subject to tax. The Coventry event on June 29 to honor the first Lady Godiva and raise funds for a local hospital will allocate a portion of proceeds to the government. Muriel Mellerup is chosen to portray Lady Godiva with long blond hair and blue eyes.

Godiva Great Britain Coventry Lacy Godiva Muriel Mellerup

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