Political mixup in Tazewell County races for the House
The Clinch Valley News summarizes a tangled Tazewell County race for the Virginia House of Delegates. Democrats back Dr. J W Witten, a lifelong Republican, while Republicans back W P Boggess, a Democrat, with both parties trading favors and avoiding a clear nominating crisis. The piece notes the uneasy cross backing and the lack of mass meetings, highlighting the mutual support between parties through key figures like Dr. Witten and Congressman George C Peery.
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The
Clinch Valley News
Tazewell County
House of Delegates
W. P. Boggess
Richlands
Boggess
J. W. Witten
North Tazewell
Dr. Witten
Roggese
Boggees
Dhrome
Virginia
General Assembly
Ane
Witten
George C. Peery
Congress
Peery
Virginia General
Bankers Enter Old Coin Contest in Bluefield Area
The old coin contest draws bankers and collectors into listing and valuing ancient and odd coins. Readers report rare pieces such as a 1794 penny, 1804 silver dollar, and various U S gold and foreign coins with dates ranging from 1792 to 1888.
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A. Frost
Walker
Bob Repass
O. Mennings
W. F. Anderson
West Virginia
George C. Smith
Yukon
C. C. Adams
Richlanda
L. A
Bluefield
W. Va
Virginia Side News
United States
Liberty
United States of America
Estephen
Owever
West Indies
South Carolina
John A. LE
Fire at sea and other notices highlight busy Virginia theater ads
A cinema screen note reviews Dangerous Inn e and The Ten Commandments at the Virginian Theatre with stars Laura La Plante and Eugene O'Brien and director William Belter. Local items announce cattle shipments Tazewell and Russell counties, mortgage loans by Dudley Land Co., and a slate of church events and society notices.
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Universal Jewel
William A. Belter
Virginian Theatre
Laura la Plante
Eugene O
Clinch Valley
Tazewell
Russell Counties
Red Sea
Virginian
Laura LaPlante
Eugene Brien
Betasmedy
Hundreds Attend Automobile Races At Local Fair Grounds
Crowds from the Virginia side packed the fair grounds for day and night races with many returning last night to swell attendance. Vendors and entertainers drew visitors, while locals praised the event as a strong business draw.
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Virginia
Fair Grounds
Folke
Tazewell County Pumpkin Fair Opens with Three Day Run
The Tazewell County fair, described as a real old time event, begins Wednesday at the fair grounds. The Fair Association promises many interesting exhibits, races, and side attractions, with a boulevard from Princeton and Athens leading to the grounds.
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Tazewell County
Erell Fair Association
Princeton
Athens
Tazewell Fair
Timber Drought Leaves Trees Brown and Dead
The drought has left many forests with brown falling leaves and reports of timber permanently damaged or killed. Elderly witnesses note this is the earliest fall leaf death they can recall, with ridge lines appearing completely desiccated and parched.
Dudley Land Company Offers Wide Loan Options
Advertisers note the Dudley Land Company can arrange loans from five sources ranging from 500 dollars upward. The piece suggests easy access to funds for building a home and urges disciplined saving and loan management for salaried people. It also mentions relief from recent rain easing forest fire damage and highlights crowds at the Virginian Theatre with school nights attracting teachers and students. Rent ad lists two front furnished rooms at No 10 Depot Street Bluefield Virginia.
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Dudley Land Company
Depot Street
Bluefield
Bond Seeks Lease on Graham Restaurant Property
R. F. Bonds reported securing a lease on the Graham Restaurants hotel property opposite the new passenger station and noted his business is improving. He mentioned the fifty cent dinners offered by Mr. Bond and recalled his father ran a local general store years ago.
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R. F. Bonds
Graham Restaurants
Bonda
Miss Sutton heads to Fredericksburg for college work
Miss Margaret Sutton left on train No. 2 yesterday to resume her studies in Fredericksburg. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Spangler of Peterstown were in town yesterday to attend the fair.
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Margaret Sutton
Fredericksburg
H. B. Spangler
Peterstown
Help Fire Sufferer G E Asbury Rebuilding Fund
In a fire at G E Asbury home all possessions were lost and the victim, a cripple in poor financial shape, seeks contributions. Suggestions for aid include leaving donations at the Commercial Bank for rebuilding efforts.
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G. E. Asbury
Mr. Ashbury
Commerceial Bank
Jackal Robs Babe in Kalighat Hut
A jackal entered Kalighat Calcutta and carried off a baby from a hut. The infant was suffering from smallpox. In a separate note, Eli ney at thirteen perfected a machine for making nails.
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Calcutta
Kalighat
Eliney
Stop Indigestion With Ferraline Ad
Advertisement claims Ferraline cures indigestion with a ten days treatment for one dollar. If not satisfied, druggist refunds money. Describes Ferraline as nature's concentrated mineral water treatment for stomach disorders.
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Hughes
Washington
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Christa
Imay
Dudley Land Co
F. R. Ashworth
F. Bayer
Conference Sunday-school Board
Roy EK. Barly
Virginia Side
Cop Breck
Breckenridge
Richmond
Mr. DeMille
Roy Pomeroy
Cecil RB. DeMille
Denver
Steves
Irl
Virginian Maytag Company
Welch, West Va
L. C
Columbia
New Process Records
Lee
Veron Dalhart
Ernest Thompson
Floyd Collins
Mary Phagan
Riley Puckett
Gid Tanner
Joe Clark
Jessie James
John Henecorgia Railroad
Rabbit Wild Bill Jones
Swanee River
Ehros
En Une Furniture Company
Wiueneia, W. Va
Jackal Kednaps
N. S
Cembicahnae
Baz
St Re
A. & P. Macaroni
Bokar Coffee Supreme
Bluefield, W. VA
Warlick Furniture Co
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