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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1934

Page

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Benedict Helps Bluefield Lodge Guests At Tightly Packed Evening

In Bluefield the "troubadour" Benedict joined Bluefield lodge 263 for a goodwill dinner at the Bluefield club. Armstrong missed the event due to car trouble while local officials and Elma Gillespie performed. A motorcade escorted the car from Hast River mountain as the local gathered for talks by Dr. Frank M. O'Brien and Mayor W. As Light ahead of the national convention set for July in Kansas City.

Hd Hunedict Chicago Poscir Bluefield Lodge O.E Kansas City Bede Armatrong Bridge ‘Authority Benedict Armstrong Mation Whis Migs Elma Gillesale Chicago World's Fair W. G Breckenridge Virginia Charles Tickle 11Ks Lodge Hast River Mountain Freelty Bluefield Frank M. O'Brien H. B. Smith

Fugitives from Braxton jail captured after deadly escape

In Sutton mountains three Braxton County jail escapees were captured after a jailer died from a fractured skull during the escape. The men were identified as Camden Roode 30 Eliott Kener 18 and Raynone Mace 29.

Charleston W. Va Braxton County Sut Howard D. Gibbe Button Quo Camden Roode Eliott Kener Dane Webster County Raynone Mace Chamibal Utton Sutton Bar Bland Broppar W. Hissem

Gity and Goalfield Hosts Summer Dance Event

Fretwalls promotes latest two piece seersucker dresses in white and plaid at 3.90 regular price with special 92.48. Shawnee Priday hosts a dance on June 29 with Louis Kaman and his orchestra performing 9:40 to 1:30. Admission 75 cents plus tax.

Louis Kaman

Cattle Shipment Leaves Tazewell County in Drought Call

The first car of export cattle from Tazewell County, voiced by a local buyer to a packing concern, moved forward a month early due to drought. Eighteen head, averaging about 1600 pounds, were grazed by A. W. Davis at Durkes Garden farm. price not disclosed but said to exceed six cents above last fall’s close.

Tazewell County Tazewell Naual A. W. Davis Durkes Garden

Speculation on Louisiana lottery revival stirs in June

Reports from Baton Rouge indicate renewed talk of legalizing a lottery for state revenue though Governor Allen rejects any plan. A gambling bill was withdrawn over constitutional concerns while the Gilmore proposal for state controlled lottery awaits action. Gambling centers hesitated then reopened as officials warned private gambling. Women’s vanity notes aside, a separate column mockingly recalls ancient quests for skin remedies.

Daton Rouge K. Allen House Anal Poseaga New Orleans

Jailbreakers Flee After Guard Slaying In West Virginia

Large posses and bloodhounds closed in on three jail breakers charged with killing a guard during a jail break at a Birch River area. Camden Tooda 30 Dane Eliott Keaner 18 Frametown and Raymond Mace 19 Chemical near Sutton are the fugitives as hunt continues through mountain forests.

Sutton W. Va Marl Bland Camden Tooda Frametown Eliott Keaner Dane Webster County Raymond Mace Chemical

Merchants Oppose City Oil License Tax Plan

Local merchants voiced unanimous opposition at the Bluefield Business Men's luncheon to a proposed city license tax on oil businesses. They argued the measure is unnecessary regulation and discriminatory, urging all taxpayers share the municipal burden. Fred R. Ghriatin, secretary of the association, said merchants are 100 percent opposed.

Business Men’s Association Bluefield Business Men's Association Fred R. Ghriatin Association

Patch Test Guidance for Cosmetic Safety

A brief guide explains that most cosmetics are safe for public use, with some people sensitive to ambulances. It recommends a patch test by applying a tiny amount of the product to skin to check for sensitivity and any reaction before full use.

Doan's Pills Endorsed For Kidney Relief

Medical authorities warn that kidneys contain long tubelike filtrers. Doan's Pills have helped millions for over 49 years. Do not trust other cures. ask your druggist for Doan's Pills from Foster Milburn Co 1834.

Doan Foster-Milburn Co

Chesterfield Blending for a Milder, Richer Taste

The ad explains blending and cross blending of home-grown and Turkish tobaccos to balance each type’s qualities. By carefully combining tobaccos the Chesterfield method aims to create a milder, better tasting cigarette that satisfies smokers.

Chesterfield

Beauty Industry Growth and Ancient Cosmetic Habits

The text notes U S beauty products rising from 14 million in 1909 to 100 million in 1930s with 260 million annually in sales and 264000 employed. It traces ancient Egyptian use of eye paints copper and lead and antimony, plus cosmetics for cheeks hands feet nails, and henna for hair and nails, showing long standing beauty practices.

United States

Unclear OCR fragment on Egyptian craft and engine policy

Fragment mentions Egyptian craft and a woman with gesture described, plus a note that the Wrenchair ministry planned to replace syndéoling motors on all military airplanes with oil burning engines.

Denen Wrenchair Ministry

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