Pioneer agent promotes Bluefield real estate boom and farms
D B Bald, a veteran Bluefield real estate agent, touts 1000+ lots and homes sold in 23 years with profits for buyers totaling over 300000. He advertises 47 South Blue Ghent Addition lots with cash discounts, a 200 acre farm within Mercer county, and Bluefield’s current boom with shops, hotels, churches, two daily papers, and rapid growth toward 12000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Baldwin
Bluefield
W. Va
Blue- Ghent
Mercer County
First National Air
Cincinne
Alli the Great Cities Cast
Chamat Commerce
Graham Daily News Briefs From Pearisburg and Nearby
Local social notes report Mrs W L Nash and sister Mrs Strader visiting in Graham and Pearisburg with return trips home. Oakland hosts J R Burgess family guests including Miss Mary McDonald of Blacksburg who will stay in Graham. David Baken arrives in Graham to study at the Institute of Technology while David Raken Sr plans global travel for metallurgical work. Cadet Arthur Mitchell and Dr J Frazier are mentioned among locals with family visits and farm days near Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearisburg
W. L. Nash
Graham
J. Sttrader
J. H. Wagner
Blucteld
Oakland
J. R. Burgess
Jizzie Burgess
Bernard Wharton
Roanoke
Mary McDonald
Blacksburg
McDonald
C. O. McCall
Hughey
W. Va
Arthur Mitchell
Arthur
J. Ie Frazier
A. C. Davidson
Joe
Princeton Day by Day and Local Court Actions
Princeton daily notes county court in session with appoint ments for estates guardianship and probate hearings. Local baseball games slated against Virginian shop team and Pulaski next week while Peck's livery stable is torn down for modern buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Pulaski
Telegraphers Adjourn Roanoke Conference
The general committee of the Order of Railway Telegraphers of the Norfolk and Western system concluded a several day session in Roanoke. Members dispersed last night and this morning as talks ended and plans were made for homeward travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke World
The
Order of Railway Telegraphers of
Norfolk and Western System
Free Recipe Offers Cure for Weak Kidneys
An ad promises a home remedy recipe to cure kidney problems within a week to ten days. It claims Dr. A J Robinson will mail the prescription for free from Detroit and warns of quick relief after use. It mentions Mrs. Bentley's Violet Cream at a White Pharmacy and includes sales language to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Freckle Cream Promises Clear Complexion Guarantee
An old advertisement touts Wilson's Freckle Cream promising to remove freckles or fade them completely within use of one or two jars. It guarantees money back if complexion is not restored, claims removal of tan pimples and freckles, and lists prices and local drugstore outlets including East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
H. Goodykoontz Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Welch News Notes Highlight Local Visits and Tennis Result
Mrs Purcell of Williamson visits Judge Coutts. Mrs Shields buys a Victrola for Tug River Hotel. Clifford Reneb travels with Buffalo Bill show to Welch. Doctors Eweanksin visit Welch after Columbus Medical meeting. A baby born to Eliott family prompts a cheerful joke. Welch defeats Northfork in tennis 6 1 6 2 9 7 to 6 5 6 0. Several locals travel to Huntington and Christiansburg for trips and weddings. Pocahontas Coal Co executives visit Welch to discuss stock interests. Mrs Youn of Norfolk visits sister Minnie Beckner.
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Purcell
Williamson
W L. Coutts
J. A. Shields
Tug River
Clifford Reneb
Buffalo
T. J. Eliott
Tom
Emile
Ales
Herbert
David Apple
Huntington
Gauley River
Mach Gire
Welch
Northfork
Sale
West
Weileh
Frame
Gore
J. &. Saields
Helier
Christiansorg
Lacey-Johnson
R. L. Paze
Newport
Irma Smith
Mia. I. C. Herndon
W. C. Hail
Deegane
Glen Jean
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Co
J. A B. Hofmiere
Parkersburg
William Brown
Gien Jean
The
Mabel Youn
Norfork
Minnie Beckner
One Third of a Century Woolworth Sale Announced
The Woolworth Co marks thirty three and one third years with a record breaking One Third of a Century Sale. From its Ithaca origin to 617 stores in the United States and Canada the firm promises special values across departments during a week long event. The chain began as a five and ten cent store and evolved after mergers with Knox Kirby Charlton and Moore to the Woolworth name. The celebration notes continued adherence to low prices amid rising costs.
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F. W. Woolworth Co
United States
Canada
F. W. Woolworth
Ittca
N. Y
Sis Next Atere
Lancaster
8. B. Knox & Co
BP. M. Kirby & Co
J. P. Charlton & Co
W. Hi. Moore & Son
Woolworth
Giant Marketing Sale Draws Public With Deep Discounts
A local firm promotes a week long sale highlighting enormous purchasing power and unmatched bargains. It promises daily window specials and many additional items on counters, inviting patrons to visit during the sale week to view exceptional values and celebrate a major event.
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Mercate
Virginia City Coal Man Shot After Altercation
J B Rhodemyre, a Virginia City coal man and former Tog River field miner, was shot twice after a heated dispute with Kirby and Marley near a colliery. Rhodemyre, though seriously wounded, walked home and is not thought to be fatally hurt. Kirby is jailed on bond. Wise attorneys Vicars Peery and Hand Bruce assist in the case.
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Virginia City
J.B. Rhodemyre
Wharfield
Lasheen
Rholemyre
Byefield
We. Marley
Kirley
Rhodelwyre
Rhodemyre
Virginia City Colliery Co
Ohio
Kirby
Kentucky
Vicars & Peery
Hand & Bruce
Prominen Attorneys
Wise
Notice to Tax Payers of Beaver Pond District
The district lists delinquent taxpayers and warns payment is required within a few days to avoid returns of delinquent accounts. Deputy Carter for I J Ellison, M C oversees the process.
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Beaver Pond
BE. Carter
I. J. Ellison
M. C
For Sale Plant Nursery Offer Imperfect OCR Listing
For sale tomato plants all varieties pepper and beet plants priced at 1.00 per 100. Gabbage plants live per 100 Mottet plants and cut flowers funeral te o8 and boqueta a specialty. Whoab 385 South Bluefield Florist hAtf.
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South Bluefield Florist
Sale of Fideliitel Bank Building in Bluefield West Virginia
The Fidelituelankinged Troct Company of Twefeid West Virginia offers the bank building and branch premises including vaults and furniture at public auction on Saturday June 29 1912 at 10:30 AM Sealed bids may be entered with bids read aloud The receiver reserves the right to reject any or all bids under 25000 Terms require 1000 cash at sale and balance on deed delivery Inquiries to CLILLIAMS Receiver Bluefield WV Jun 8 15 22 29
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Rameo
Fidelituelankinged Troct Company
Twefeid
WN 2
Pringet
Avenue
Eaid City
Clilliams
Bluefield
W. Va
Testimony of Five Women Endorses Lydia Pinkham's Compound
A set of endorsements from Reedville Oregon and Mishawaka Indiana and other locations praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. Women report relief from hot flashes dizziness backache sleeplessness and nervous tension after using the remedy. The letters name several city and state locations including Reedville Oregon New Orleans Mishawaka Mishawaka Ky and Deivem North Dakota among others.
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Reedville
Ore
Lydia B. Pinkham
Many Jgart
Oregon
New Orleana
Lydia F. Pinkham
Mia
Ton Blondeau
Polymnia St
New Orleans
Mishawaka
Ind
Lydia
Pinkham
Marion Et
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Man Credits Thedford's Black-Draught for Healing Chronic Indigestion
Cecilion Maryland resident George Richards reports twelve years of stomach trouble and costly treatments. He says dried peaches and buttermilk failed, raw eggs offered relief, and after two 25-cent boxes of Thedford's Black-Draught he regained health and strength to work daily on the farm.
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Cecilion
George Richards
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