Remarkable Railway Growth and Local Policy Debate
A Virginian correspondent describes ten years of Norfolk and Western rail expansion through Southwest Virginia, noting towns rising with electric lights and industry. The piece contrasts past isolation with present prosperity, cites mine strikes and police leadership tensions in Roanoke, and praises Governor and railway policy for stabilizing traffic and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaproup
Abe
Virginia
Norfolk and Weetera
Bursuluek
Obije
Vnnes
Nature
Paldy
Saude
Ktept Ruiway Enterprises Lave
Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
Nadford
Vow Xn Houw
Ohio
Uemnerlyauin
Laolen
Poesboutas
Polk Miller's Hit At Chautauqua Draws Heavy Audience
Special dispatch reports Polk Miller's performance in the Awphi theatre to an audience of over 8,000 from nearly every state. The show ran long as patrons demanded more, leaving the crowd highly impressed and showering Miller with praise after the two entertainments. A separate note says Capt. John Cason was injured in a fall at his Wood Street home, though not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivieuos
Ging
O'Verrall
Joe
Trivnids
Pettit
Pig Bend
Bimault
Dot
Timeell
Whiel
Comedie Wud
Vette
Vipou Ua
Jigen
Bur
Odin Dy Bonrux
O. R. Vewiuen
Chautauqua
N. Y
Chautarqua
N.Y
Pork Miller
Awphi
Mr. Miller
Pepe
Jim
Lin
Peu Lim
John Cason
New York, Whildelphia and Norfolk Railroai| Company
Hig
Wood Street
Piicaukot Cro
N. C
Anpnet
Lient
Winslow
Atlanta
Lavine
Nag
Newbern
Averlay
Commissionera
Howell
Washington City
S10
Aberles Russell
Olivers
Lipsdale
Wong
Syrup of Figs Promises Natural Relief and Health
An advertisement touts KNOWLEDGE as comfort and improvement, praising a ready syrup laxative made from pure principles. It states Syrup of Figs cleanses the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening, appeals to medical approval, and notes sale by druggists and the California Fig Syrup Co with distinct packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Forty Negroes arraigned for riot trial in Winston
In Winston N C August 16 192? Bud Cunningham sentenced to twenty years hard labor for killing his sweetheart Lenora tailey. Early negroes who joined Sunday riot arraigned for trial. Roller mills in Ashe County burned with losses in the thousands. Naval reserves parade and excursion plans noted. Local notices advertise sales and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Cunningham
Lymonthery
Winston
N. C
Lenora Tailey
Arly Nekroes
Trink
Billy
Holton Roller Mills
Ashe County
Perkins Urollers
Wiplit
Sane Trai
Arthur Putile
Petitentiaey
Suffolk Local Court Hears Mixed Bible of Offenses
Suffolk court records show Buck Girdaoug fined for indecent exposure on the street. The Isle of Wight Confederate veterans hold their annual gathering amid local revival and church notices report pastors granting absences and revivals. Further items include excavation delays for a new thoroughfare, a notable wedding in County NS OG, and a county grand jury returning verdicts on burglary and spirits sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Girdaoug
Yeater
Mayer
Confederate Veterans of
Isle of Wight County
W. W. Staley
North Carolins
Holy Land
Thowas
Barlow
Hin Son
Lehtoe
Waplow
Key
J. O P. Love
The
Baptist Church
Tas Hoon
Hie
Oxford
Noo
Llenry Mowell
Hia
Sandy Wit
Januacy
Bey
Progrem
Lenny Methodist Ghareb
Wittenlinte
Livingston Joyner
Lay Weh Tency ‘Oehropo
Moiseker Warden
Ruhuk
OA Moe
Eark Lonis
Eurit
Birnbay Vyrenrarss
Willie Gilson
Nonont
Giibwan
Waren Steeny
Prauklio
Diveuriog
Manrtiinis Neowin Cynanys- Mon HV
Romsey
AD Veel
Jenney Willrird
Mita Olida Porter
Jesse Porter
Cintes
County
Mumsey
Mapbola
Sutil
Nassegosn
Nausemunsd County
Howard Helt Choir
Sudloth
Mer
Diatriet Subootrastues
Beeston
Aly
Numewond
Phil
County Mininasts Lymam
W. J. Kilby
Charles Ward
J. 1
Marrell
Auben Harris
Moudmy
Darina
Eley
Suffolk
Holy Neck
Powue
Uabey
Pues
W. Uidgood
J. 0
Osrevy
Sleepy Hole
I.K
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Druggiote
Oo Steels
Ata
Ar mi
Ford
Poe Renee Ox
Seto
Forster
Cineinnar
Lyon
Waris
Lote Corpespon
MARIS
Clic
Fee
Levee iv
Danaiyy Bey enHsey
Bodlons
Paler
Eme
Boxouang
Marta
Tit
Pollcoe Conasiento Were’ Egiy O the
Polk Miller
Goldman & Hotlheimer
Main Street
Nicnons & Wannace
Gry Fox
Charlotte
Newport News
Newrowr Neo
Aviguet 1
Mr. Frank
White
Taclmanid
Newport
Catton Manufacturing Company
Llugt
Heliurdon
Sau
Geog
John C, Terdon
Georgia
Sydney Johnston Harton
Olliedal
Cinefo- Han
Wawthorn
Philadelphia
Dr. L. Jones
Wust Avenue
J. 7
Elizabeth City, N. CG
Wright's
Sorobiraderies
Speen
Wandserelhiets
Harry Mie Dorgnine
Geo
D. Chingo
SN. Jackson
Homonathiet
Omlee
Morita Building
Kestdenes
Hotel Norfolk
Wy? Coutt
Thurels Street
Mac's
Pitcher’s Castoria
Ticura Works
Dritleb Depot
Nu Beer Hk Sons
King Edwardsz
London
U. Be
WN. K. Fairbank Company
Thitapost Louk
Seow York
Hoatan
Vitlidel Piitis
Mle
Watt, Rettew & Clay
A. Wrenn & Sons
Union Street
Miomey E
OLD
United States
S. Bachrach & Bro
Church Street
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