Political Hints Trim Virginia Primary Prospects in Bluefield
In Tazewell county congressional and governor race talk dominates court session interludes. Byrd forces claim broad Augusta primary support for Senator Byrd while Mapp backers push sentiment toward Mapp, with dry and anti-vice stances shaping debate.
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Tavewell County
Byrd
Mapp
Tarawell County
Augusta
Benator ‘Byrd
Jender
General Assembly
Virginia
Tazewell
House of Qalegates
Falls Mills Good Roads set for Monday
Colonel James Browning leads Falls Mills Good Roads plan with a call for men and boys to join a road work day on Monday May 11. He aims to secure a durable highway improving condition ahead of the baseball season and urges community participation, including women, to ready the road for wider travel. A missionary society meeting followed with devotional readings and a business session.
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James
Browning
Tig
Good Roads Movement
Imhakes
Falls Mills
Gonad
Berlod
Browning Yeaterday
Tia
Milla
Mace
Social gathering details with Mrs Logan hosted event
The account describes an auxiliary gathering with remarks by Mrs. O H Logan, noting an advance in length and bialness Gesalnn. A half hour of refreshments was served by hostesses including Mrs. Lana Barnett, highlighting a pleasant social period.
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O. H. Logan
Lana Barnett
No Known Way To Change Weather In Wild North Winds
Weather in the region remains erratic with sudden warm spells followed by cold snaps. Residents report alternating sunshine and frost as clouds move in and out, with temperatures shifting unpredictably and dry coal orders placed during brief warm intervals.
Lee Rakes Accused of Violating Mann Act
Leo Rakes a well known young man and employee of the Norfolk and Western was taken into custody yesterday at Bluestone Junction by a federal officer on a warrant charging him with violating the Mann Act. The alleged incident involves Bluefield Virginia with travel between Bluefield West Virginia and Roanoke Virginia. He was taken to Welch on train No. 16 and bond may be arranged. He is about nineteen years old.
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Leo Rakes
Norfolk and Western
Bluestone Junction
Bluefield
Roanoke
Virginia
Rakes
Welch
Bond
News of Colored Folk Woman's Club Hosts City Card
Mrs. W. Q Moore and the Bluefleld Woman's Improvement Club meet at 383 North Melcher Street this afternoon at 4 o clock. All who seek elvic betterment are invited. Also preaching tonight by Rev D Goode of Lebanon Va at A M Zion church on Wilken Street. The note mentions Hancock Salouie White and Pauling in a subscription contest.
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Wonsai's
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ank McQueery
George A. Reynoldy
Edmonds
Woman's Club
W. QO. Moore
Bluefleld “Woman's
North Melcher Street
Rev
D. Goode
Lebanon
Zion
Wilken Street
Stacedra Hancock
Salouie White
Pauling
Ferraline Mineral Water Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Ferraline as a concentrated mineral water treatment for stomach disorders. It claims fast relief from indigestion and heartburn and offers a money back guarantee if not delighted after the first bottle, with druggists selling the product nationwide.
Lists American Gifts to German Culture
A newspaper writer catalogues American influences on German life including jazz music boxing bobbed hair and fashion items. The piece urges Germany to adopt concise warning placards and notes Americans view policemen as protectors of the people.
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Herlin
Ica
Germany
America
Freckles Remedy Claim Promises Free Trial Then Charge
An old advertisement promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles with a money back guarantee. It promises a clear complexion if effective, offering a free trial and noting that most cases need one ounce. The ad touts Othine Complexion Up and shampoo, priced 5 cents a cake, available from Othine Laboratories in Buffalo New York.
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Othine Laboratories, Inc
Buffalo
N. Yo
Washington council reports and Coolidge economy aims
The International Council of Women reports on forty councils with Secretary Work announcing a planned annual reduction of operating expenses through reorganizations. President Coolidge's economy drive may cut federal outlays by 300 million dollars for 1927. Richard F.Grayt of the U S Chamber of Commerce backs the Nickel Plate Railroad merger before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The AFL approves campaign plans for non union organizers. Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin predicts a congressional probe into the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul failure and alleged misuses of stock news from New York officials.
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International Council of Woren
General Fond
Coolidve
Uriye
Richard FE. Qrayt
United States Chamber of Commerce
Federa-torn of Labor Executive Council
Lenrool
Wisconsin
Jie
Chicago, Milwaukee Widh St. Paul
Coolidge
Iew
Cam Atte
New-York
Ins
CHILDS STONY CLUB TO MEET FRIDAY AT 4 P M
Fragments note Cobb and several youths failing to report on day one. A meeting at Jom Stewart M. Church is planned with Mrs Thel Klarria as president. Promoters of West Virginia Civic Loan Company announce a program and band at Drewery's Hall Friday at 7 30 p m. Reward offered for lost dog helper.
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Childs Stony Club
Jom Stawart M
Thel Klarria
West Virginia Civic Loan Company
Drewery
Local Bluefield Notables Visit Beckley in Winding Gulf Trip
Mrs M B Beckwith, a noted Bluefield citizen from the colored community, planned financial aid efforts and traveled to Beckley after a stop in the Winding Gulf. She was seen in Bluefield yesterday and returns today for engagements in Beckley.
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Nikbonals
M. B. Beckwith
Gulf
Buslness
Beckley
York Men's Shop Clears Stock in Cash Realing Sale
Unusually backward season leaves York Men's Shop with shelves full of desirable merchandise. A cash sale began last week to raise cash for pressing obligations. Everything for men including G, G, G and Londontown clothes is included at savings up to fifty percent. Stocks will be filled with items men need, with assurance of best quality with every purchase. Read page three for details on good values.
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York
Londontown
Restless stomach gas relief advertised by Adlerika
An old advertisement claims gas pressure in the abdomen causes restlessness and sleep disruption. Adlerika supposedly removes gas in ten minutes and releases large amounts of waste, marketed as a superior intestinal evacuant. The White Pharmacy and Central Pharmacy in Princeton stock the product at Rice Drug Co.
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Adlerika
White
Central Pharmacy
Princeton
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