Bluefield Supreme Court Rules PUC Lacks Power
The West Virginia Supreme Court held that the Public Service Commission lacks jurisdiction to force Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company and a street-using electric railway to relocate water mains or alter operations to prevent street damage. The decision, written by Judge Lively, upholds limits on municipal charter power versus PSC authority.
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Calvary Fellowship Fund Appeals for North Side Needs
The Calvary Fellowship Fund urges Bluefield citizens to donate 50 each to support religious and educational advancement on the north side. Campaign work continues despite Rufus Holder’s temporary withdrawal for a nervous breakdown. committee members Cameron Shrader Glass Fairchild Brooks and Deweymore are asked to approach neighbors.
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North Side
Bluefield
Holder
Calvary Fellowship Committee
Chas. Cameron
Sidney Shrader
Vilas Glass
Theodore Fairchild
R. L. Brooks
Deweymore
Rufus EF. Holder
Fashionable foulards inspire midsummer frocks
Foulards with bold patterns paired with plain georgette or satin create cool, stylish dresses for midsummer wear. The trend blends vibrant fabric with solid color textures for elegant summer outfits.
Overworked Mothers Seek Relief with Lydia E. Pinkham
The piece portraits exhausted mothers balancing home duties and care for children. It cites widespread use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief, noting years of testimonial letters published in the paper and claims of restoring health and vigor to women.
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Lydia EK
Pinkham
House Beautiful Attracts Good Crowds
Visitors to the House Beautiful on College avenue grow in numbers and enthusiasm as hundreds from Tazewell Graham, Princeton and Matoka draw to inspect the home. In three open days nearly 1800 visitors were shown through. good weather could bring many more before week’s end. The reception committee, led by Mrs. J R Laird, will host this afternoon and tonight. Admission is free.
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College Avenue
Tazewell
Graham Day
Princeton
Matoaka
J. R. Laird
University Summer School Lectures Begin This Afternoon
The University Summer School offers a Friday program of lectures for students and the public. This afternoon at 4 at Fairview School auditorium State Superintendent George M. Ford will present the second lecture, with Professor Beckett providing special music. The public is invited and can expect a worthwhile talk from Ford, a former Bluefield resident.
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Bluefield
City Hall Notes Change to Twice-Weekly Garbage Collection
Beginning next week the city will collect garbage twice weekly in all sections due to hot weather. An announcement will be made Sunday with the new schedule. City crews spent yesterday cleaning mud from streets after Wednesday night rain. water stood ankle deep on North Street near Bland at Harman's Greenhouse till cleared. A gang is conditioning city playgrounds to finish within a week to keep children off streets. All 1923 24 licenses are due before July 1 with a 10 percent penalty after that date. call 62 for notice if not received. Very practical hot weather costumes are linen with long sleeves and bright piping.
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Inlet
North Street
Bland
Harman
Miscaif
Better Homes Week Curtain Material Specials
A parade of curtain fabrics goes on sale for Better Homes Week. 86 inch sheer Marquisette and Voiles in white and ivory are featured with dotted and figured Swisses. 36 inch lace Voile and Marquisette, Tuscan nets, and bordered Marquisettes offered at regular 60 and 75 cent qualities.
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