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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

5

Slemp declines Roanoke meeting as he heads to France

Congressman Bascom Slemp says he will not attend the Republican state executive committee meeting in Roanoke as he prepares to depart for France after Congress adjourns. He urges delaying the state convention to a near date after the Democratic primary and argues for responsive, affordable government and broader voter influence.

Republican State Committee Roanoke Slemp Virginia Washington Ninth District Congress Bascom Slemp France Germany Republican State Executive Committee Republican State Convention Virginia State Republican Committee Republican State Executive Committees Southwest R. O. Crockett State Committee

Holy Roller revival opens in West Graham with large crowd

The Holy Roller revival began Friday night in West Graham with a large turnout. A handsome tent was pitched in a bottom area, lights installed, and an organ placed for the choir. Levi Winn of Graham preaches, announcing inspired sermons. Critics question the doctrine and unknown tongue practice while converts from other churches increase.

Holy Roller Revival West Graham Ient Levi Winn Mr. Winn Holy Rollers

Holy Rollers Rally In Orthodox Prayer Circle

Orthodox Christians gather in prayer as a tent revival prepares a summer campaign. Organizers describe a large turnout and a hopeful, momentum-building swing into a major outreach effort.

Holy Rollers

Red Cross drive shows strong Graham support

In Graham the Red Cross drive made solid progress with about one thousand dollars subscribed yesterday. Businessmen led the effort with contributions up to two hundred dollars, firms giving one hundred, and individuals pledging five, ten, or twenty five dollars. Citizens were urged to drop donations at Reynolds Pharmacy for patriotic support.

Red Cross Graham Keo Cross Reynolds Pharmacy Reynolds Red Cross Fund Victoria K. CL Dow

Marriage of Colored Propsi Clarence Woods and Mabel Alexander

The notice reports the marriage of Clarence Woods of Graham to Mabel Alexander of Narrows last Sunday at the bride’s home, with congratulations and a future supper hosted by Mrs Lena Paxton. It also mentions Republican committee meetings in Roanoke, a Graham chautauqua souvenir controversy, local illness notices, and various community updates.

Clarence Woods Graham Mabel Alexander Narrows New York Baltimore Norfolk Richmond Lena Paxton C Bailey C. C. Pailey Davy W. Va T. FE. Nash Clear Fork R. A. McComas Matoaka Samuel W. Williams Attorny Virginia

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promoted in Clarksburg Ad

An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments, claiming it cures irregular or painful periods, backache and nervousness. The ad notes the product contains no alcohol, lists its ingredients, and offers a free book from Buffalo New York. It also promotes Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for biliousness and related symptoms.

Clarksburg W. Va Pierce Dr. Pierce Invalides Buffalo N. Y

Margarita Island Two Thirds Size Of Isle Of Pines In War Bulletin

National Geographic Society issues a war geography bulletin describing Margarita as over two thirds as large as the Isle of Pines with 440 square miles area. It notes its double island form, fertile interior, key exports, and a 40,000 population. Asuncion is capital. Pampatar the chief port.

Margarita Germany National Geographic Society Washington Island of South America Araya Isle of Tines Macanao Venezuela of Guerra Cabagua New Cadiz St. Augustine Lope de Aguirre Nueva Esparta New Sparta Asuncion Pampatar Port Spain Triniana

Calomel advice contrasts with safer stomach remedy

An old medical notice urges using Calomel for bilious symptoms but promotes Blacko Stomach and Liver as a gentler alternative. It claims Calomel risks salivation and next day sickness, while the advertised remedy is safe, gentle, and fully refundable if dissatisfied. Sold by all druggists.

Just Once Try Dodson's Liver Tone For Health

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel. It promises to relieve laziness, biliousness, and constipation, claim no salivation, and offers a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen by morning.

Dodson

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