Penn and Pony Show Announcement in Bluefield
Advance car of Gentry Bros and Pony Show arrives with posters planned across the city for a June 30 event. Local farmer John Henry Young buys a Monroe county farm. Witten resigns as cashier at Union Bank and Trust, N H Plager acts as custodian. Auxiliary items note wireless station, church reception, and community notices across Bluefield with various ads and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros .and Pony Show
Binefield
John Henry Young
Monroe County
Robert Young
Highland Avenue
Mr. Young
W. B. Kion
Graham
United Woolen Mills to invade Pittsburg announce West Virginia institution
Unusual statewide interest attaches to the public announcement that United Woolen Mills, a renowned West Virginia institution, will invade or expand into Pittsburg. The move signals significant regional economic impact and broad public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Woolen Mills
Pittsburg
West Virginia
The
Pittsburg Store Lease To Raise Prestigious West Virginia Firm
W A Hersch president and W W DerMott secretary of the company return from the Smoky City after negotiating a twenty year lease on a 42 foot frontage at 6 and 538 Smithfield street opposite the Oliver building. The deal, valued over half a million in rentals plus improvements, delays possession until next May when the largest store will open. The agreement adds 100000 to the annual payroll of the West Virginia institution and marks a notable advance for the leading $15 merchant tailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessors
United
West Virginia
Fire Alarm Signals At Numerous City Streets
A list of alarm signals includes multiple city streets and addresses such as 12 City Hall, 18 Princeton Avenue, Russell Street, 14 Bluefield Avenue, and Mercer 15 Bluefield Avenue. The report notes a Militia Call line and indicates alarms originate from Central Station.
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City Hall
Princeton Avenue
Russell Street
Bluefield Avenue
Mercer Street
Sublette & Barnes
Thomas Street
Chestnut Street
Spruce
Cherry Street
Raleigh Street
Federal Avenue
Raleigh and
Stewart Streets
Wyoming
Monroe Streets
Giles Street
Lee and
Franklin Streets
Reese and
Marshall Streets
Allen and Powell Streets
Pulaski and
Park Streets
Bland and Jones Streets
Bland and
Williams Streets
Bland and Ellis
North Streets
South
Jefferson Streets
Pen Mar
Frederick Sts
Middle Adams Street
Roanoke and
Clark Streets
Norfolk and Western
Hardy and
Orange
Standard Oil Co
Bird, Ave
Midway
Henry and
Greenbrier
Upper Jones Street
Central Station
Sealer of Weights and Measures Appointed in County
The county court appointed J. D. Shott of Bluefield as county sealer of weights and measures under the latest legislative act. The office, new and important, targets short weights and measures from grocers ice and coal sellers with penalties. The court also issued marriage licenses for four couples including William Nickles and Ruby Jordan. Deputy State Tax Commissioner Anderson from Charleston visits local firms.
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J. D. Shot
Bluefield
Shott
Short
Yesterdany
William Nickles
Ruby Jordan
Lee Valentine King
Pocahontas
Clementine Vincent
Freeman
Emmett Ellsworth Davis
Cynthia Victoria Reed
Willowton
William Grey
Willie R. Willis
Mere
Anderson
Charleston
Hundred Thousand Dollars Released Boosts Princeton Trade
A $100,000 payout on the Virginian yesterday surged Princeton’s currency flow, swelling the town’s medium of exchange by roughly the same amount. Local merchants report stronger purchasing activity and increased cash turnover as the immediate effect of the sizable payment.
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Princeton
Minnesota Leads in Farmers Co op Associations
Minnesota has more farmers cooperative associations than any other state, reflecting a dense network of agricultural collaboration and shared markets across rural communities. The article highlights the state's cooperative infrastructure as a model of collective farming support and regional economic organization.
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Minnesota
Farmers’ Co Operative Associations
State
Sentanel Laxative Tablets Ad Seeks Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Sentanel Laxative Tablets as a time tested vegetable remedy for constipation sour stomach biliousness and inactive liver. It claims physicians prefer it over calomel for gentler action and no harsh after effects and offers a 10 cent box and a free four dose physician sample from Sentanel Remedies Co Covington KY.
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Sentanel Remedies Co
Madison Ave
Covington, Ky
Nervous Disorders Topic for Mercer County Lecture
The Mercer County Medical Society will meet at the Commercial Hotel tomorrow night. Dr Tom A Williams of Washington DC will discuss Practical Methods in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Nervous Disorders. Patients may be presented for diagnosis. A luncheon will follow.
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Mercer County Medical Socre
Tom A. Williams
Washington,d. C
Mercer County Medical Society
Williams
Commercial Hotel
Bruce reports knee strain delaying VPI star in Washington
Washington scouts note Virginia Tech slugging outfielder Bruce reports knee ligament strain. He will be examined by the club physician before practice. Bruce, tall and loosely built, showed a fine two year record at VPI and drew major league interest.
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Washington
Roanoke Times
FL W. Bruce
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Griffith
Washington Baseball Elit
Bruce
Washington Scont
Pryce
Beaver Lodge Elects Officers in Knights of Pythias Meeting
Beaver Lodge No. 204 Knights of Pythias held a lively Castle Hall gathering and elected officers M F Thompson as chancellor commander Jr M Tanner as vice chancellor U S Kilmer as prelate T Nelson as master of works H Douthat as master weapons J DPD Barkley as master of exchequer R L Austin as inner guard T F Johnson as outer guard R Rh Rogers as trustee. Public installation set for the first Tuesday in July with invited ladies and friends. Arrangements by H J Moore J M Tanner and U S Kilmer.
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Beaver Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
M. F. Thompson
Jr, M. Tanner
U. S. Kilmer
T. Nelson
H. Douthat
J. Dpd. Barkley
R. L. Austin
T. F. Johnson
R. Rh. Rogers
H. J. Moore
J. M. Tanner
U. S
Kilmer
Winston-Salem Man Saved From Death
J. Erwin of Winston-Salem North Carolina suffered long stomach disorders after various treatments doctors and medicines. After a single dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy his life saved and he praised its permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. He urged others to try it with guaranteed money back if unsatisfied.
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J. &. Erwin
Winston-Salem
N. C
Mayr
Sealer Named To Enforce Old Weights and Measures
The county court appointed J. Shott as sealer of weights and measures under a new state law aimed at standardizing trade. The position tests all weights and containers, requires accurate markings, and prescribes penalties for short measures. Exemptions apply to packages already in use when the act took effect May 13.
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J. ®. Shott
County Firms to Comply With New Law Reach Wide
The county faces a broad sweep of enforcement as about three hundred stores and numerous other firms and individuals will come under the law. The measure imposes new requirements, and many will be compelled to adjust to the provisions.
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Swbj
Fumigation Process Speeds Seed Import Handling
The United States Department of Agriculture, using a partial vacuum, has developed a hydrocyanic acid fumigation process to treat imported seeds more quickly than before.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Mond
y-Penn Drug Store
Ithuys Monroe Farm
Hane S. Witten
Union Pank and Trust Company
N. H. Plagter
Witten
Ereets Wireless
Ralph Hulard
W. 8. Bullard
Tazewell
Beaver High School
William Thompson
Adams
Ralph
Bullard
Mose
Federal Street
Bodell Plumbing Company
Hodell
Christian Church
R. M. Jaffee
Bluefiel Oway
Jaffee
St. Luke's Hospital
Bluefield Lodge
A. F
A. M
Norwood Davis
Order of Golden Seal
Ihah, Lee
Bluefield Camp
Steinway
Weber
Geo
Steck, McPhail
R. M. Turner
W. Va
Thurman & Boone Co
Roanoke
Ady
Glenmont Land Association
East End
MT. Vernon
Sandy Hidge
Carter
Edison
Stieff
Lynchburg, Virginia
W. Whitmore
Mgr
Eyea
Third St. Jat
High School
Columbia Trust CO. IN
Vonderscher & Son
Kelley & Saya
Corvin
Town Hill
Allen Street
Hawke's
Isadore Cohen Company
J.C. Alexander
Bland St Pocahontas Agency
Flat Top Drug CO
Crane’s
Flan & Greear
Stone’s
Mephisto
Central Pharmacy
Elks Theatre
the White Pharmacy
Inve
Heart of Business District
Pulaski Street
Westinghouse
Grandpa
Bluefield Electric
Coun
Pythians
J. E. Erwin
Sealer
Henry Rodgin CO
Christiansburg
Cambria
C. Ride
Vicarion College
Marion
Virginia
Afcrestone
Boiliesient University
Henderson N. Miller
Hox
J. S. Compton
W.va
Mercer
Athens
R. G. Meador
Athens, W. Va
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