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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1926
Page
19
In Paris a Durasta cellar auction fetched 666 francs per bottle for three 1805 liquor brandies, 130 025 francs from 2 000 bottles, and 11 100 francs from 130 bottles of 1914 champagne. Also noted were 1847 Syria Port and Grande Chartreuse lots amid a broader report on French cultural topics.
One hundred and one French women establish the Women's Bibliophile Society aiming to counter the belief that women dislike books. The group plans a yearly model volume with high typography and illustration, hoping intense literary competition to publish under its banner. Princess Marie of Greece is invited to be president. committee includes Princess de Bassano and several notable madams.
Beverly West Virginia June 26 A tale from pre Revolutionary days claims Colonel Benjamin Wilson bested the village blacksmith at pitch and toss and used the stake to deed a lot for Beverly’s public playground. Wilson later served as Harrison county clerk for thirty years and as a Virginia convention delegate.
The Norfolk and Western band will give a free concert at its new bandstand on Princeton Avenue opposite the Henry Rodgia Company. Director Ramage arranges a program featuring West Virginia’s champion amateur band with soloists and marches.
Mrs. C B Hoover hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon Friday for guests including Mrs. Dwyer of Powhatan Mrs R A Anderson of Northfork Mrs A F Thornton Mrs J C Sells Mrs J B Dorton Mrs A J Price and Mrs B M Edwards The gathering featured friendly chatter and hospitality.
The article argues success hinges on brains, money, and opportunity, using Henry Ford as an example. It urges parents to develop children's brain power first, then money and opportunity, noting brain power is the key to turning any fortune into lasting benefit. It also reports Bishop Gregg declining the Howard University presidency and lists local club meetings and a Grand Court Heroines of Jericho session.
Dr. 8. D. Long presiding elder of the Bluefield district will lead a unique meeting at Bland Street Methodist church on Monday evening June 28. Officials from Grace Trinity and Bland Street churches will convene in a joint quarterly conference session. If all attend, more than 100 persons are expected.
Washington reports an agricultural census showing only one farm in ten in the United States has plumbing. The traditional tip basin remains common on many farms, highlighting rural living conditions and infrastructure gaps.
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