Highway Right of Way Sparks Giles County Debate
The Bluefield Virginia news discusses opposition from Giles County landowners to a new state highway route between Oakvale West Virginia and Pearlsburg Virginia. The piece argues modern highways boost land value and local prosperity, citing examples from nearby areas and urging fair compensation for any damages.
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Bluefield
Norfolk
Oakvale
W. Va
Pearlsburg
Giles County
Virginia
Tazewell County
Henry 8. Bowen
Witten Mill
Bowen
New River
Glyn Lyn
Deer Slaying With a Hammer Recounted by Wytheville Writer
An elderly Wytheville native recalls deer in Bland County during the Civil War era. He describes hammering a large doe in the road near Bland Court House, skinning the venison, and receiving a newspaper dispatch praising the incident. The letter salutes friend Bales and notes ages at seventy six and seventy three.
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Bluefield
Wythevillian
Sharon Springs
Bland County
Bland Court House
Bates
Wytheville
Wm. Hicks
Wm. Hicks, Jr
J. W. Hicks
Bales
Adlerika claims relief for gas and stomach trouble
Samuel Payne reports gas pain and sleep trouble on the left side. Adlerika allegedly removes gas within ten minutes and evacuates old waste matter. The ad promotes Adlerika products sold at The White Pharmacy Central Pharmacy in Princeton Rice Drug Company.
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Adlerika
Samuel 8
Payne
White Pharmacy
Central Pharmacy
Princeton
Rice Drug Company
Bluefield Va Real Estate Offers from Dudley Land Co
For sale seven room house with sixty feet front water and lights close in on convenient Moe road at a real bargain price four thousand five hundred dollars terms Also two other properties offered by Graham Realty Co and a modern eight room dwelling in Lovers Lane Bluefield Va asking seven thousand dollars Money to loan on proven Bluefield Va real estate from one to ten years Dudley Land Co over the Piggly Wiggly store Bluefield Va
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Moe
Ase
Dudley Land Co
Bluefield
Bath
Sorgen Street
Graham Realty Co
Lovers’ Lane
Tra
Blowing Rock a Wonderful Sight on Mountain Visit
Visitors from Bluefield travel to Blowing Rock in the mountains over 4,000 feet high, drawn by a summer hotel and golf links. The piece notes a handkerchief dropped from the rock once, with a playful remark about its rise and return, and mentions the Bluefield Virginia News editor prompting Mr. St. Clair to fetch it.
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Charlotte Sunday
Bluefield
Blowing Rock
St. Clair
Virginia
North Carolina Booster Trip Highlights State Prosperity
Virginia Side travelers to Charlotte and across North Carolina praised roads, schools, factories and leadership fueling gains. The report notes a boosted Lakes-to-Florida Highway push, welcomes in Bland Court House to Hillsville, and calls for cross state cooperation to advance road programs.
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Virginia
Charlotte
Carolina
Bluefield
Northarolina
North Carolina
Lakes-to-Florida
Bland Court House
Wytheville
Hillsville
Condition favorable for W. L. Burton after operation
The condition of W. L. Burton who had a serious operation at Bluefield sanitarium last week remains favorable and it is believed he is now getting along nicely. A convocation of W. G. Battimore chapter No. 28 is called for Tuesday night, the 29th, for work, signed by M. L. Wagner and J. D. Hinegardner. Dr. Grey delivers able sermons.
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W. L. Burton
Bluefield Sanitarium
Burton
W. G. Battimore
M. L. Wagner
H. P
J. D. Hinegardner
Virginia Side Presbyterian Sees Strong Attendance For Services
Ford minister isnne delivers several very able sermons at the Virginia Side Presbyterian church with large crowds expected for services all week. Grass turns green after recent rains across western North Carolina and adjacent regions. Readings and entertainment feature Harold Bell Wright and James Oliver Curwood pieces with Fox News and a comedy titled Raisin Cain.
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North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Virginian
Harold Bell Wright
Mahree
Fox News
James Oliver Curwoods
Raisin Cain
Virginias Visitors Attend Local Affairs And Weddings
Mrs K C Patty visits Scottaburg and Blacksburg while a young man from ham high school tours Missouri selling Bibles. Richardson of Woolworth returns from Buffalo business trip as J B Baylor and family attend Frank Baylor and Virginia Tyler marriage in Toanto and May go to New York then Washington for World Series games.
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Virginia
K. C. Patty
Scottaburg
Abemp
Arry Carter
Pate
Frank Baylor
Virginia Tyler
New York
Washington
Uncle Ringtail’s Car Rides Along With Coon Nephews
Mister Ringtail Coon takes his two young nephews Connie and Debbie for a ride in a new yellow racer. He explains how the car starts and speeds up, while the children cheer and argue about the speed. The scene ends with the pretend journey continuing.
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Mister Coon
Connie
Debbie
Corny
Cobby
Everted
Fine auto for King of Siam presented by royal family
The King of Siam will receive a $25,000 motor car and trailer from Siamese royalty. The vehicle includes a dining room sitting room bedroom and bathroom.
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London
Dr Leonhardt's ROID Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Dr Leonhardt's ROID cures IO by freeing blood circulation in the lower bowel without cutting or cutting aids. It asserts rapid, lasting relief for thousands and credits funding to Goodykoontz Drug Company and druggists nationwide.
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Virginia News
Pearsburg
Commission
Virginia Side
C. L. Alexander
W. L. Nash
K. Cc. Patty
John and
Frank
J. Clair
W. T. Poteet
Ward Martin
G. C. Callaway
Margaret
Conrad
W. A. Thornhill
H. C. Callaway
Mrs. Nash
Mrs. Lindsey
Salisbury
Bluestone
Tazewell
Tip Top
L. L. Wynn
West Bluefield
Norfolk and Western Rail
BY Williams
Het
Yoong
Wes
Intrestio
Amy Wimmin
Her
Hoss
Jabbin the Green Eyed Monster
Trwilians
Grey
Tike Pui
Olive Roberts Barton
Uncle Ringtail
Uncle Ring
Cobby Corn
Carfare
S. N. Huffard
Gen. Mer
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