Hides of all the world described by old time hide man
An interview fragment cites a veteran hide dealer discussing global sources of hides for leather. He explains climate effects on hair, grain quality, and how hides from South America, Africa, India, and Australia reach the United States. Methods to prevent infestations are noted along with regional packing quirks such as the Bogota book.
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South America
Ameria
Europe
Asla
Africa
India
Australia
United States
Texan
Marchet
South
Central
America
Montevideo
Bogota
New York
Cairo and Norfolk rail line plans near Radford to Virginia
Reports say Cairo and Norfolk will halt at Radford and connect with the Virginian Railroad to reach the sea. Bristol notes an independent Norfolk line is abandoned, but officials and local merchants dispute it. President Gantic may visit Roanoke soon with clarification on the project scope.
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Roanoke Times
Cairo
Norfolk
Virginia
Radford
Virginian
Bristol
New Road
Retail Merchants’ Association of
City
Gantic
Vislt Noanoke
Motts Pennyroyal Pills and Foley Urine Laxative Ad
Safe and reliable remedies promoted by Motts Chemical Co and Foley’s Urine Laxative target constipation stomach and liver issues. Pills sold by Deuggists White Pharmacy and Cleveland based firms. farmers and mechanics urged to act. Ad area notes a want ad format.
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Motts Pennyroyal
Deuggists
Dr. Motts Chemical Co
Cleveland
Ohio
White Pharmacy
Foley
Action of Board Hard 10 Forecast
Tonight the board of affairs will meet to appoint city officers for the coming year. The bipartisan board may reshuffle incumbents including city auditor engineer electrician health officer street commissioner jailor fire chief attorney and scavenger. Police changes and possible force reductions are also anticipated though details remain speculative.
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Board of Affairs
Frazier Stowers
N. Worley
J. S. Kahle
Frank M. Peters
Bramwell Man Marries Miss Fannie Penn Lee
I W Clarke and Miss Fannie Penn Lee wed quietly at the bride’s parents near Rocky Mount Virginia. Rev FR W Owen officiated at eight o’clock Wednesday morning. The bride wore blue traveling suit with matching hat and gloves. The groom, a Bramwell building contractor, and the couple left Rocky Mount on the 11:15 train for Roanoke and points west to await a reception at Mrs T H Pendleton’s Elliston home.
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Fannie Penn Lee
I. W. Clarke
J. W. Lee
Rocky Mount
FR. W. Owen
Bramwell
Clarke
Roanoke
T. H. Pendleton
Elliston
Cairo Norfolk Road Promises Support From Bristol Investor
A Bristol gentleman who has met President L W Goode of the Cairo and Norfolk Railway predicts the Cairo to Norfolk rail line will be built. Goode expects five hundred miles under construction this year and is backed largely by French capital.
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Bristol
L. W. Goode
Cairo and Norfolk Railway
Cairo
Norfolk
Goode
Injured Captain Baldwin Survives Rail Wreck Near Buffalo
Capt W G Baldwin of Birefield and Roanoke sustained injuries in a veil road wreck between Buffalo and Mira N Y yesterday. He and two other occupants were hurt when their car overturned as the train, traveling at seventy five miles per hour, wrecked. Baldwin continued his journey to Buffalo despite his injuries.
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W. G. Baldwin
Birefield
Roanoke
Buffalo
Lmira
N. Y
Baldwin
Coal and Clear Steamers Sail for Foreign Ports
Fortuna captain Christiansen leads the Norwegian steamer Fortuna in a voyage with 4 614 tons of coal steaming toward foreign ports Pocahontas and the Norwegan steamship set sail amid brisk harbor activity as crews prepare cargo and navigation plans for distant destinations.
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Norwegan
Fortuna
Christiansen
Pocahontas
Norfolk
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Minerva
Christophersen
Christobal
Canal Zone
Panama
Graham Daily News Finishes Third Year
The Graham Daily News reports several local moves including Magen Frankenfield finishing a year at Virginia Polytechnic Institute en route home from Blacksburg. Frank Baylor accepts a Cassell and Kott commissary post at Jaeger. Homer Anderson returns from Roanoke College with medals in multiple categories and praise from the faculty. Prof. J A Livesay attends Central College commencement in Missouri. Mrs. Mary Watkins heads to Mountain Lake then Chase City. J W Hicks travels to Tazewell for circuit court and Terry Burton begins work as a telegraph operator at Honaker.
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Magen Frankenfield
Graham Boy
Blacksburg
Mason
Fieulty
Frank Baylor
Cassell & Kott
Jaeger
Frank
Graham
Homer Anderson
J. R. Anderson
Salem
Roanoke College
Homer
Fiei
J. A. Livesay
Missouri
Central College
Mary Watkins
Graham College
Mountain Lake
Chase City
J. W. Hicks
Tazewell
Circuit Court
Terry Burton
Honaker
Kansas River Refers to Ancient Indian Names and Local Tales
The article recalls how most streams in Kansas bear Indian names in Anglicized form, notably the Neosho. An Osage story from Humboldt era describes a water hole named by an Indian after a horse and rider fell into deep water, giving the river its name. It links regional history with exploration in Oklahoma and mining prospects with deposits of asphalt, gold, silver, and copper. It also notes Brazilian coffee stockpiles and storage locations in Europe and North America.
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Kansas
Missouri
Praine
Humboldt
A. T. Dickerman
Oswego
Hutchinson News
Oklahoma
Asphalte Arsa
Lkely
Bao Pavia
Brazil
Europe
North America
Santos
Havre
Hamburg
Bremen
Antwerp
London
Trieste
Marseilles
New Yorks
New Orleans
Rexal Orderlies Promise Constipation Relief
An advertisement for Rexal Orderlies claims they relieve constipation with no griping or purge. Sold as candy like treats and suitable for children. Two sizes offered Loc. and 256, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory.
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Rexal Orderlies
M. Goodykoonts
Rexall
Cure for distressing ailment using Chamberlain's Salve
Mothers with affected children may find relief by applying Chamberlains Salve immediately after nursing. Wipe off with a soft cloth before the next feeding. Many trained nurses endorse it for best results. Available at West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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West End Pharmacy
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
No Smoking Rules Ignored on Camden Ferry Run
Passenger smoke persists aboard a city Camden ferry despite a stern deckhand warning. After three calls for compliance, the crew member declines further action, stating stopping is not his funeral as tobacco fumes fill the Delaware waters.
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Camden
Delaware
Philadelphia Times
Wife Proclaims No Spring Purchases Amid Husband's Scheme
A wife declares she will buy no new dresses or hats, claiming fashion changes are absent this spring. The husband, plotting to paste this year's cover on last year's magazine, relaxes and smokes as the ruse unfolds.
Raffle Prize Mention Sparks Odd Exchange at Event
An informal exchange at a recent gathering centers on a raffle prize and a remark about smoke. Mrs Kawher complains of a scent while Mrs Homesome notes her husband won cigars and is not smoking them. The moment highlights the quirky mood of the occasion.
Child asks why he cannot be baptized at library reading
A young boy bursts into a library where his mother sits reading and asks why he cannot be baptized. He says he is ashamed because other boys are baptized and they think his family cannot afford it.
Floral arrangements offered on short notice at Eureka Hardware
Cut flowers and floral designs available this week through Eureka Hardware Co and Bluefield Flora Co. Customers may place orders at the hardware store and carnations are priced at 50c per dot. Daily Telegraph subscription promoted.
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Eureka Hardware Cocarnations
Bluefield Flora Co
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