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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
2
Community classifieds list coal sales and prices at West d Coal Co and other local providers, dining options, lodging, and service ads. Items include desk requests, sewing services, bath products from Cosgrove's store, a mortgage watch note, and a public notice about responsibility for bills. Headlines mention Moonshine confiscation and local road work by Oliver's crew, plus a church choir rehearsal at Bland Street Methodist Church.
Lewis Love, a colored man, was taken by Federal Prohibition Agent R L Taylor after alighting from a freight train in East Princeton avenue. He was found with moonshine carried in hot water bottles under his arms and was jailed awaiting trial before Judge McClintic.
Redpath Chautauqua guarantors meet to divide net proceeds between the YWCA and the Boys Club for summer camp work. Tickets sold by the two groups will be awarded by a 55 45 split based on funds raised. The tent site at College and Dearborn was reserved for the event with a strong booking lined up.
In Great Falls Montana on June 20 Jack Dempsey conducted a shortened four round workout in a rain storm under manager Jack Kearns. He aims for peak form for the July 4 title bout with Tommy Gibbons in Shelby. Dempsey showed improved punch and drive despite the weather.
Patrick Dillon, pursued by Irish irregulars near Wexford, fired from a hill and killed seven assailants. The episode notes his remarkable marksmanship and the peril faced during the pursuit in Dublin era tensions.
Richard H. Dyson, a Shakespearian collector in London, was found starving and dying due to privation, leaving behind an estimated fortune of $200,000.
Mrs Clara Dawson lifted an automobile pinning her child in Elgin Illinois before he crawled free unharmed. Authorities praised her quick action and strength during the incident.
Muskegon Michigan Mrs Nellie Quillon recalls years of illness with doctors unable to help until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After four bottles her weakness and severe side pains eased she regained strength and can work in the factory. She continues using the product.
Bluefield daily exposition draws the public with displays from Bluefield Hardware, Superior Chevrolet, Mountain Motor and many other firms. Cars from Nash, Packard, Studebaker and Willys-Knight line the booths while makers demonstrate electrical devices, the sanding machine by West Virginia Armature and a broad range of home building supplies. Live music by Esberger's Band and soprano solos by Miss Helen Hofner accompany demonstrations and vendor booths including Coca Cola and local candy makers.
A visitor praises Bluefield College for rapid establishment and solid, permanent facilities. The campus features three sturdy, fireproof buildings with long service plans, library goals, and a qualified teaching staff aimed at enduring contribution to West Virginia's growing population and wealth.
A Bluefield College statement paints the institution as a pioneer in a broad district lacking higher education access. It vows to attract youth from Bluefield and nearby Virginia and West Virginia, with promising growth through wise leadership and strong community support.
University summer school offers a Business Psychology course organized by Dr Winter. About fifteen local businessmen have signed up to study salesmanship advertising and related topics. The class meets at 7 15 Thursday evening for an hour with a yet undecided permanent meeting place.
The article notes a business group forming a program with twice weekly meetings. Participants may earn extension credit at the University or join for personal benefit. Enrollment is still open, and interested individuals should join promptly. Bak Poseurs 16 PETS, Orange NJ reports ten pets dying from poisoning in Berkley avenue over the last two weeks.
Hungarian police raided a Communist residence in the suburbs and found a tunnel stash of arms capable of arming 1600 men. Authorities reported the discovery as part of a broader crackdown on subversive activity.
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