Railroad Open All the Way from Western Points Today
Outlook from coal operators' viewpoint grows cheerier as lines reopen. Norfolk and Western reports rapid reconstruction. passenger and mail trains running toward Williamson. Turkey Gap mines set records by loading fifty five cars despite flood damage.
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Norfolk
Elkhorn
Shamokin
Lick Branch
Switchback
Houston
Powhatan
Simmons Creek
Turkey Gap
The Judg eship I n S ection on Beer
Readers praise Hes ter s Famous Beer as a reliable choice for good taste in beverages. The note claims true judges recognize quality and endorse the brand, urging readers to follow their lead.
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Hester
Debris finds yield two more dead near Langraff
Workmen clearing debris near Langraff recovered two bodies badly decomposed and burned, while another debris heap at Kyle emits a strong stench suggesting additional corpses may be concealed there.
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Langraff
Kyle
Severe rainstorm floods streets and riverlike avenues
A recent heavy rain left Princeton avenue like a swollen creek with potential watercraft crossing from the depot. The storm was brief and no damage expected to the coal field. An advertisement touts Hester's beer for dyspepsia and female weakness and promotes a $1 corset for 80 cents at Bluefield Mercantile Company.
Piano for rent to Bluefield resident
One grand square piano in good condition. Easy payments. Will rent to a resident of Bluefield. Apply to J. B. Jenkins at Wm. Hicks & Company Bluefield West Virginia.
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Bluefield
J. B. Jenkins
Wm. Hicks & Company
W. Va
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Drugists
A druggist from Van Etten New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is preferred for family use and customers satisfaction for five years. He reports using it for ordinary coughs colds and after grippe and finds it effective. For sale by H N White druggist.
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J. Goldsmith
van Etten
N. Y
H. N. White
Chin Music on Flood Situation
A general discussion item addresses the flood situation with broad comment and public sentiment. Officials and residents weigh impacts and potential responses in an informal meeting format.
Revenue Law Changes and Flood Aid Debate
The article discusses changes in internal revenue laws and anticipated revenue declines after July, with debate over outside aid for flood victims in Elkhorn Valley. It covers stamp redemptions, bank and stationer roles, and procedures for claims, aiming to speed settlements while noting potential losses to the government.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Dr Steel Lecture At Bland Street Methodist Church
Dr Steel spoke last night at Bland Street Methodist Church on courage to go to the front in forceful language. The orator, nationally renowned, lamented Bluefield’s lack of appreciation for the opportunity. A local sale ad notes 20 cents back per dollar at Bluefield Mercantile Co and a residence property for sale on Mercer Street with outbuildings and rental potential. A Wisconsin resident, Mrs O E VanDeusen, praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, sold at H N Whites. Samples free and 80 cents buys a dollar of goods.
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Dr. Steel
Bland Street Methodist Church
Steel
Bluefield
O. E. VanDeusen
Kilbourne Wis
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Dr King’s New Life Pills and Discovery Promoted in Boston Ad
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills restoring a sickly wife to health and claims effectiveness for jaundice malaria fever and liver stomach troubles. It also promotes Hos ter beer and Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung diseases with testimonials and trial bottle offers.
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Boston
Dr. King
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Senator Scott Backing Virginia GOP Push For Full State Ticket
Washington report notes Senator Scott of West Virginia acts as a political patron to Virginia Republicans. He urges reappointment of Lynchburg postmaster and supports appointing West Virginia loyalists. mentions aiding flood victims in the Virginia mountains and potential outside help. The piece highlights patronage aims and relief needs for miners and families.
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Washington
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Scott
Lynchburg
J. M. Mctaughlin
Daniel
Patrick Mewall
Virginia
Comesmissary Department
The
Govern
Ginia Mountains
White
Navy Struggles to Reach Full Strength in Recruitment
Washington reports difficulty filling the Navy to its 25 000 man maximum as apprentices and seamen are both short by about 1 000. Nearly 1 000 sailors with expired terms have been discharged after ships returned from Asia and the Pacific. Postwar enlistment has fallen and re enlistments are below normal despite active recruiting stations.
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Washington
Asia
Pacific
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Williamson
WIL
Norfolk and Western Railway
Elkhorn Valley
Johnson
Pocahontas
Welch
Bramwell
North Fork
Rolfe
Bottom Creek
Eureka
Pulaski
Shawnee
J. Baker
Bluefield Ave
Ekhorn Valley
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Mercantile Company
Congress
Col. Hewitt
Geo. Wood
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
New York City
United States
Port of Claims
Venue Bureau
Pocahontas Collieries Co
Mercer Street
M. F. Douthat
Bluefield Merscantile Company
Hoster
Mr. Scott
Sena
Torial
White House
Ginia Republicans
Ment
H. 8. Hawk
Atlanta
Hawk
Moundsville
Georgia
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