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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1924
Page
25
Samuel's Store in Northfork will remodel its building and shift to an exclusive ladies and children's shop focusing on apparel for stouts. Men and boys’ wear will be dropped, and a ten day reconstruction sale with major discounts begins, plus balloons carrying merchandise vouchers will be released to draw crowds.
The Northfork Elkhorn Post 1101 VFW met at Northfork High School on June 26 with about fifty members present. Nine new members joined, and members aided others with bonus applications, ordering 360 more forms for future distribution and filing help. Next meeting set for July 3, 1924.
Various local residents and visitors are noted in a sequence of social events and business trips. The Fidelis Sunday School Class enjoyed a wienie roast on Page Mountain while church members travel for business and vacation across West Virginia and nearby states.
A business visitor in Gary reports that The Good Fellows Club of North Fork and Eckman hosted a shirtwaist and gingham dress dance at Eckman on Tuesday evening July 1 with music by Howard Jennings Famous Eight. During the opening hymn Miss Taylor, a club member, collapsed and died.
A pickpocket attempted to swallow five one dollar bills during arrest and choked on the bills, nearly strangling in the process.
National Geographic Society expedition along the Yellow River discovers non Chinese tribes in Kansu including the To Runs meaning earth men. Frederick R. Wulsin notes blond Chinese with curly hair, Moslem settlements, and a distinct house culture with pigpen courtyards.
Two robins at Montclair New Jersey attacked and beat off a cat attempting to reach their nest in an oak tree.
Charley K Browne, distressed by heavy income tax duties, ends his life. Browne faced significant obligations involving several million dollars in tax collection, a burden described as overwhelming by associates.
London reports the Prince of Wales plans another trip to his Calgary ranch once his official duties permit. The schedule remains subject to engagements and travel considerations.
A Korean detainee in Seoul admitted setting fire to Japanese government offices, police report. The incident prompted investigations and heightened security in the city.
Some readers flatter themselves by paying “something on account” each month. They are not considered good payers unless all of last month’s purchases are paid in full by the 10th of this month.
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