First automobile owner in Tazewell county honored in local reminiscence
In a reminiscence from Bluefield Virginia, J F Dudley is named as the first automobile owner brought to the county with a Ford. Mrs. George McCall is said to have seen the county’s first Ford and kept the relic after driving it to the Tazewell fair. The piece contrasts past poor roads with today’s busy Sunday traffic and praises the motor’s impact on progress.
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Tazewell County
Mustry
Princeton
Charleston
J. F. Dudley
Virginia
Ford
Dudley
George McCall
Tazewell
Tazewell Fair
Tazewell Road
W C Warlick Lauded as Key Bluefield Retail Leader
Publicity committee praises W C Warlick for building a large Bluefield furniture and musical merchandise business since 1917. He chairs good roads efforts and supports public drives, urging votes for him in District No 4 on July 7.
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Mr. Warlick
South Carolina
Lincoln
N. C
Bluefield
W. C. Warlick
Entirely new species blacksnake reported in Blue Ridge region
A dubious report notes an entirely new blacksnake species seen in Blue Ridge patches possibly migrating this way. Descriptions describe a creature about fence rail length with a snow white neck ring, sometimes swallowing other snakes. Warns berry pickers to beware near travel routes.
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Blue Ridge
Ambitious to Become Short Story Writer
R I Sutherland of Pocahontas visited the city to discuss his aim of writing short stories and perhaps a novel. He has spent a year preparing, with several fiction based pieces finished, and is regarded by notable writers as having the itch to write. Sutherland, a native of Dickey County, once ran a local grocery business and is well known in the area.
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R. I. Sutherland
Pocahontas
Suther Sutherland
Dickee County
Nifty Rain Coats Blur Clothes in Wet Spell
The article notes a fashion trend as rain coats resemble evening gowns, praising lizard skin designs for regality during a damp spell. It highlights the practicality and style merge seen among well dressed maids and matrons.
Mac Day Crusader to Be Off the Press Soon
Rev William G Burleigh will publish a life of Mac Day the mountain crusader detailing raids on bootleggers and the pursuit of law and order. He traveled with Taylor Watkins and other crusaders to weave authentic scenes while describing hardships and rewards. The report notes widespread support from those who back prohibition and law enforcement. Also updated local license issuance in Virginia Clear Fork district and brief society notes on residents’ travels and health.
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Mac Day
William G. Burliegh
Burleigh
Day
Mr. Burleigh
Mr. Day
Taylor, Watkins
Law and Order
Virginia
J. Grat Gi
Jess Gillespie
Virginia Side
Clear Fork
Sour Old Woman and Balloons Key Quest
The Green Wizard directs Nancy and Nick to charm the Sour Old Woman by singing balloons to gain access. Inside, the pair confront her, insist on the key to Pixie Cave, and learn she wants them to fetch the most beautiful balloon from Twelve Toes the Sorcerer.
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Nick
Pixteve
Piste Cave
Dave
Pixie Cave
Det
Twelve Toes
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