Virginian Court of Appeals Alters Graham Dry Status
The Virginia Court of Appeals at Wytheville granted a writ of prohibition ending the Graham local option movement’s election efforts. The decision declares the Harman prohibition act constitutional, making Giles Tazewell Buddhan and Dickenson counties dry except for Pocahontas in Tazewell, which remains wet. Local attorneys lament the lack of a written opinion.
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Virginian Court of Appeals
Wytheville
Graham
Jude Keith
Virginia Court of Appeals
Giles
Tazewell
Buddhan
Dickenson
Pocahontas
Tazewell County
Court of Appeals
Women Believe Pinkham Medicine Gave Relief in Eldon
A Missouri woman describes long standing displacement and back pain eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims the remedy has helped thousands with women’s ailments and urges others to try it, noting availability nationwide.
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Eldon
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Jewelry Store Opens on Wister Street with Repair Services
A new jewelry store at 823 Wister Street next to Quality Store offers watch clock and jewelry repairs at reasonable prices. They also provide eye glass fittings and free examinations. The ad promotes mutual profit from doing business with them.
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Wister Street
Dry counties debate shapes Virginia politics and education
The article notes four Virginian counties remain dry and vote on September 22 as part of statewide prohibition. It also highlights Carter Glass defending Wilson in Congress boosting local support, and a Graham school committee tonight considering teacher applicants and the principalship amid strong public interest.
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Virginia
Nonight
J. F. Dudley
Graham
Graham election contest papers served in county court
Sheriff Shields Harman served the Graham election contest papers on affected candidates Thursday night and Friday morning. The case may not be heard until the August term, with many witnesses and key points to be aired. John A. Tate is minister at the church hosting services with a note on a business matter at the sermon.
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John ‘Henry Wilson
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
John A. Tate
Shields Harman
Graham
Largely Attended Funeral for Neena Jackson in Graham
The fourteen year old Neena Jackson daughter of J H Jackson colored died at Kimball after an operation and her remains were brought to Graham for interment. The funeral was among the most largely attended colored funerals in Graham in some time. Card of Thanks thanks friends and neighbors for kindnesses and sympathy shown during illness and death. Also thanks Dr H B Frazier Dr R M Witten and Dr C K Phelgar for attendance and kindness. Signed Mrs D A Rolen and family.
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Neena Jackson
J. H. Jackson
Kimball
Graham
H.B. Frazier
R. M. Witten
C. K. Phelgar
D. A. Rolen
Rain Largely Misses Graham Amid Evening Showers
Light rainfall reached Graham with most areas dry while Dry Forks and Coal Dale reported stronger showers. A church event led by J H Sluss scheduled for 9 30 am and Rev J A Lowry plus Rev W B Relchee spoke in the evening.
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Graham
Dry Forks
Coaldale
Opposition to Carnivals in Graham Faces Uncertain Fate
The community debatesallowing carnivals in Graham as organizers plan events while opponents gauge their influence. The outcome hinges on local support and the strength of the opposition, which could determine whether carnivals proceed.
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Graham
Mrs Harman Heads to Pittsburg to Join Husband Rail Project
Mrs HW Harman leaves today for Pittsburg to join her husband in charge of railroad construction near the city. Mrs J F Galloway travels to Christiansburg to visit relatives. Vernon Daily returns home from V P L for vacation.
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HW. W Harman
Pittsburg
J. F. Galloway
Christiansburg
Vernon Daily
Mediation Efforts in Mexico Amid Villa Carranza Rift
Articles describe American rejection of a mediation plan as insufficient to halt the advancing forces. The Mexican conflict remains unsettled with factions Villa and Carranza splitting, complicating constitutionalist unity and peace prospects.
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Mexico
Villa
Carranza
Conference on Eugenics at Columbia University
A national conference on eugenics met at Columbia University under the Eugenics Research Association to develop the science for educational and other applications. The association grew from the prior year’s Eugenics Record Office field workers conference and involves researchers in heredity and related studies.
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New York
Columbia University
Eugenics Research Association
Eugenics Record Office
Moser Nominated for Harbin Consul Post
President Wilson names K. Moser of Virginia, currently consul at Colombo, to be consul transfer at Harbin China. The nomination was announced in Washington on June 19.
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Moser
Harbin
Washington, D. C
Wilson
K. Moser
Virginia
Colombo
China
South Pole Explorer Ronald Amundsen Biography
Ronald Amundsen born July 16 1872 at Sarpsborg Norway grew up in Christiania and aboard sealing ships. He joined the Belgica expedition at 25 as first officer, spent two years at sea, and sought further polar voyages after studying medicine and science in Germany.
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Ronald Amundsen
South Pole
Fie Sarpsburg
Norway
Christiania
Jens Amundsen
Belgica
Germany
Northwest Passage
Wade
New York World
Not Catching
Jane explains her sister, returning from normal school, is very ill after a letter from the principal calling it a lack of mental ability. The neighbor wonders if the illness is catching.
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Jane
Philadelphian Ledger
Little Elizabeth's Dream Prompted Aunt and Grandmother Talk
A child named Elizabeth narrates a first dream to her grandmother and aunt while her mother listens. Elizabeth responds with a puzzled tone and mentions a familiar memory, recalling Lippincott's in a questioning line.
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Elizabeth
Miauima
Lippincott's
Life and longing echoed in an adolescent voice
A reader remarks on a lifelike portrayal of a young person's feelings about school and desire for freedom. The exchange expresses empathy and a soft, heartrending mood.
Only a Comparison
Comic exchange about marriage roles with a quip on wisdom and foolishness. The wives' judgment and a man’s vanity are contrasted in a witty dialogue.
Woodpecker's Tattoo Tale From the High Woods
A fragment notes a woodpecker tapping a tree and its strange construction. The speaker muses that human jaws would ache after hearing such loud work for an hour, yet the woodpecker seems unfazed by the noise or effort.
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Woodpecker
Hotel Proprietors Appared Before Board In Person
City board plans to enforce building and sewer rules, accelerate connection compliance, and review milk supply analyses. Officer Sturtivant exonerated after dispute with United States Woolen Mills manager. An ordinance caps auto truck weight and speeds on Mercer and Grant bridges. Library funding debated as supporters urge increased city appropriation, citing local prominence of the public library.
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I. W. Sturtivant
United States Woolen Mills Company
Charleston
Mercer Street
Grant Street
East End
Hf. A. Ritz
Edwin Mann
Binefield
Avay
Huntington
Ubrary
JH. B. Lee
Kahle
Shima
Valley Forge dedication draws nation’s crowd and flags
A winter ceremony at Valley Forge honors the nation's patriots with a large turnout of Philadelphia leaders, veterans, and dignitaries. The event unfolds amid patriotic pageantry as speakers recall the Revolutionary era and symbolize unity.
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Philadelphia
Valley
Comnington
City and Railroad Clash Over Bridge Walkways Maintenance
Norfolk and Western officials dispute who must repair bridge walkways excluding Mercer Street. City agrees to uphold some parts while the railroad company is tasked with others.
Kearsarge Alabama Battle Survivors Reunite in Boston
Fifty years after the Civil War clash off Cherbourg Coast the USS Kearsarge crew and Alabama cruiser veterans gather in Boston to renew ties and swap stories. Survivors from New Hampshire and New York recall the sea duel that ended with the Union ship capturing the famed Confederate vessel.
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Oston
Mass
Unitedstates
Kearsarge
Aliwama
Cherbourg
France
Al‘ap
Alabama
Seamies
Halfa Scentury Azo
Thedford's Black Draught Praised for Stomach Relief
Madison Heights Virginia resident Chas A Ragland reports Thedford's Black Draught eases indigestion and stomach troubles. The ad touts 75 years of success, quick relief, gentle action, and a 25 cent price, stating the medicine is safe for all ages and available everywhere.
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Madison Heights
Chas. A. Ragland
Thedford
N.C
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