New Theater Planned in Hinselfd by East Coast Chain
A proposed new motion picture theatre for Hinselfd took another step forward as eastern chain owners purchased an option on T. H. Settle property on Aland Street near the old Hawley building. Settle indicated he may back a local effort or form a theatre company if negotiations lapse. Local and regional residents show strong interest in the project amid ongoing talks about whether outsiders or locals build the theatre.
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Hlnsfeld
Eastern Theatres
T. H. Settle
Alandtreet
Hinefield
Settle
Hawley
Hankla Grocery Company
Bland Street
Typical Fox Chase Painted by Miss Neel
The article describes Miss Neel's painting of a fox chase, noting a full cry scene with a red fox seen ahead. It praises the artist’s imaginative portrayal, tied to her high school graduation recognition.
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Miss Neel
Ola
W ‘Wonderful
Speeding crackdown dominates Breckinridge week
A busy week for speed enforcement in Breckinridge County Virginia saw drivers fined for speeding and others warned for staying on their own lane around curves along the Bluefield to Pocahontas corridor. The report notes a persistent mystery over drivers straying to the wrong side of the road and mentions patrol efforts extending beyond state lines when needed.
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Walter Breascuddy
Blue- Held
Knesell County Inc
Avivera
Swamp-Root for Kidney Ailments
An old advertisement touts Swamp-Root as a premier remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It claims gentle healing, broad availability, and high efficacy, citing numerous testimonials and urging readers to buy the two bottle sizes.
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Opee
Colored Faith and Civic Life in Bluefield Church Leaders
A pointed opinion piece defends Bluefield colored citizens against unfair charges of misrepresentation and urges cooperation among church groups. The author, Thomas Howard, emphasizes shared social welfare programs led by local black churches and counters claims that white church offers were rejected or controlled by outsiders. The piece also notes an upcoming mock trial event organized by the Willing Workers' Club at Zion Baptist Church with local figures as participants.
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Issie
Bluefield
Birefield
Hay
Presbyterian ‘Church
Chrch
Woman's Improvement Club
Christians of Colored
Thomas
Howard
MT. Zion Baptist Church
Willing‘ Workers’ Club
Jamas
Will Will. Praaida
C. W. Tiffany
Willim Drewry
Anderson
Mra. M
Mosely
Bhue
Mary 1
Beckwith
T. J. F Toyston
Arthur
H.G. Swan
iHnéas
Knoxville
Atherway
Washington
Keyatone
Slaughter Ang
Augusta
Tapola Lee
Nurica
Pauline Slaughter
Beers
Flora Thomas Hag
Norfolk
Maggie
Royater
Anya
Fireco
Mary
Mitchell
Golden Slate Baptist Church
P.J. Dicker
Mys.b
Slaughter
J. Martin
Devout tone frames nation and politics in inaugural speech
The article reviews a presidential inaugural address stressing reliance on Almighty God and fiscal restraint to protect ordinary citizens. It likens the leader to Lincoln, praises the era's moral direction, and notes a Daily Telegraph editorial praising the nation as being in safe hands. It also lists local civic notices and social notes from Bluefield.
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atrige@ling masses
America
Bence
Baid
Lincoln
God
Lincotn
Mr. Coolidge
The
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Colored Institute Basketball Schedule Update
Bluefield Colored Institute players prepare to travel Friday to Roanoke for a game with the Roanoke team set for the following evening. Coach Lyda expects a tough contest both here and in Roanoke as forwards Hayden and Hickman and center Captain I Holley lead the lineup.
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I¢Nin
Foahoke
Roanoke
Lyda
Ilnetp
Hayden
Hickman
I. Holley
Holleyan Hendricks
Card of thanks from Ata Ren W Harbour
The family sincerely thanks friends for acts of devotion sympathy and floral tributes given during their deep grief after a recent bereavement. London news reports King George cutting royal expenses by not filling several salaried posts.
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Than Ata
Ren W. Harbour
London
George
Competition Seen As Sign Of Rate Contes t
Dublin notes that thirty years ago 3000 emigrants sailed weekly from Queenstown to America with two lines handling traffic. Now under a fourth survive yet five lines compete. United American Line enters Queenstown office while North German Lloyd directors discuss transit facilities. Shipping costs and cheaper options to Liverpool are cited as factors. A resident says competition hints at a possible new rate war.
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Dublin
Irish Times
Queenstown
America
United American Line
North German Lloyd Company
Liverpool
Ireland
Idle Tonnage Increase Shown in British Port
Liverpool March 4 idle tonnage figures reveal the poor state of the shipbuilding industry. The report notes rising idle ship capacity and reduced activity at British ports, signaling signs of strain in maritime commerce and production.
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Liverpool
Port tonnage changes by quarter across major ports in 1494
The report compares tonnage at key ports for the December quarter against October quarter figures. Liverpool rises by 50,000 tons, Hull by 89,000 tons, London by 9,001, Glasgow by 28,000, Bristol by 6,000, and Teesport by 10,000 tons. The data highlights shifting maritime activity among ports.
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Liverpool
London
Glasgow
Bristol
Ely's Cream Balm for fast cold relief
A public service style notice urges direct attack on germs causing a cold. It advises applying a flya Cream Basin in the nostrils and breathing to clear the head and soothe inflammation. Readers are instructed to ask a druggist for Ely's Cream Balm for quick relief rather than waiting for internal effects.
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Ely
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