Virginia to go bone dry as alcohol sales end
The Graham express office faces a surge of whiskey deliveries as Virginia nears prohibition at midnight Saturday. After that date only patients can obtain intoxicants with prescriptions. The Graham depot will close at 5 pm tomorrow and no alcohol will be sold thereafter.
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Express
Southern Express Company
Virginia
Graham Express
Everning
Graham Depot
Southern Express
Graham residents seek wood as coal price substitute
Acting on the theory that high coal prices will continue Graham residents discuss fuel substitutes. Many have electric ranges, while Councilman R L Gillespie says wood can be cheaper than coal and urges discarding coal stoves for winter.
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Hale Place
Graham
Bluefield
Graham Daily News
R. L. Gillespie
Christians Call Pastor Young Bristol Minister in West Graham
The West Graham Christian church official board extended a call to Rev. Joseph N. Harker of Bristol, likely to accept. Salary set at 2000 dollars annually and a new church may be built here if he accepts. Harker preached here last Sunday and is accompanied by his wife. the local church has been without a regular pastor since last winter. Meanwhile West Grahamites push for a new sidewalk after three injuries from the old board walk, including a damaged claim from two cases and a nonclaim by a charter member.
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West Graham Christian Church
Joseph N. Harker
Bristol
Harker
First Christian Church of
Graham
New Christian Church
West Graham
Mr. Harker
West Grahamites
Council
Sidewalk Boosters Club
Tur
Graham News Briefs Highlight Local War Service and Civic Events
West Graham boosters discuss civic improvement while Harman and Slaughter join naval reserve at Norfolk. Hopewell police veteran Harman enlisted and says letters describe a favorable new adventure. Gem theater to reopen under New Rex. first class pictures and piano planned. Ben Linkous ill with tuberculosis. Rev J F Gibson to preach. rain boosts gardens. Ice cream supper at West Graham church. T K Shawver offers piano tuning. Remains of Mrs Garland buried in Maple Hill after death at Upland aged 58.
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Claude Harman
Sherman Slaughter
Graham
Colors
Norfolk
Hopewell
Mr. Harman
Gem
Rex Theater Company
Fourth of July Attractions at Alleghantes Park
Yellow Sulphur Springs in the Alleghentes offers a special Fourth of July with masked ball orchestra music tennis and bowling. Cool delightful temperature and unexcelled mineral water compliment the 50 acre park operated by W Hazlewood and partner.
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Yellow Sulphur Springs
Alleghantes
W. &. Hazlewood
Prop
War service draft selection in Tazewell county described
The article notes the process of selecting young men from Tazewell county to serve in the German war effort. It mentions death and mourning from Elkhorn and Upland and references goods on sale and piano tuning notices amid community notices as part of the page.
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Tazewell County
Germany
Conscription Critique Claims Few Men Are Fit for War
A dated argument questions conscription, asserting only about one in twenty men would be drafted. It mockingly contrasts fit soldiers with the rest, condemns both men and women for weakness, and promotes Tanlac as a remedy sold by Bluefield Pharmacy in Bluefield and Northfork Drug Co. in Northfork.
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Samuel
No Man’s Land
Tanlac
Bluefield
Northfork Drug Co
Northfork
Local Officials Named for Draft Board Appointments
Sherif Shields Harman County Clerk C W Greever and Dr P J Johnson of Tagewell Court House are named for a draft board. Greever will not serve as a physician member. Each man will be appraised on his occupation and physical condition. Drafting is expected to begin next week. Other notes report Mrs W C Anderson visiting Pembroke and guests Lettie Walker Bettie Everton from Norfolk returning home.
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Sherif Shields Harman
C. W. Greever
P. J. Johnson
Tagewell Court House
Greever
Beeun
Adler-i-ka touted as instant relief for stomach woes
The wife of a merchant suffered severe stomach trouble but could eat only toast fruit and hot water. Adler-i-ka is claimed to quickly flush the digestive tract and relieve constipation sour stomach and prevent appendicitis, according to T. Frank Mastin, druggist.
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T. Frank Mastin
The Big Over-Flow Shoe Sale on Federal Street
Shoes are priced high elsewhere but available at The Big Over-Flow Shoe Sale on Federal Street, described by Roe.
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Federal Street
Roe
Morgantown Board Considers Cuts to Avert Strike
In Morgantown on June 28 the board of education faces a threatened teachers strike over higher wages. To fund a possible ten percent wage increase the district contemplates reducing staff and eliminating art and music instruction. Health officers may be reassigned without pay.
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Morgantown
Morgantown Board of Education
Tax appropriation debate influences school administration funding
Lawmakers discuss reducing the appropriation for superintendents as part of a broader effort to cut education costs. Proposals aim to shift funds to classroom needs while balancing district governance.
Bradley's Corn Remover Offers Quick Pain Relief
Advertises Bradley's Corn Remover as a simple remedy for corns and callouses. Claims only a few drops are needed to stop aches and shrink the corn within days. Promises easy removal without tricks or magic and suggests trying a small bottle.
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Bradley
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