Social notices from Bluefield area residents and visitors
A parade of individuals visiting Bluefield and surrounds includes W. J. Kilgore from Williamson, J. W. Bailey from Pocahontas, R. Macey, J. Devinney from Falls Mills, and many others in city yesterday. Mentions arrivals, visits, travel on No. 3 and No. 12, and planning moves or illnesses affecting local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Macey and
7. J. Devinney
Falls Mills
City
A. A. Wysor
Swords Creek
Clean Up Bluefield Sanitation Suggested by City Health Official
Bluefield residents urged to curb city waste and report littering to improve sanitation. Assistant Health Officer T. L. Smith Deal called for strict adherence to ordinances to make Bluefield the healthiest city in the state. Citizens were asked to cooperate and help officers identify violators and address back yard cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
T. L. Smith Deal
Binefield
W. Va
Buying a Ring and the Tale of Occidental Love
A Japanese woman explains love endures and distrusts fleeting passion as a story from Brittany illustrates. A tourist bargains over a silver sapphire ring at a Brittany market, claiming it for his sweetheart then his wallet. The sly old vendor prods him about wife and love, revealing gendered expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Brittany
Quimper
Nature's Little Ship Jellyfish Sail
A tropical jellyfish with a five inch sail raises and lowers a shell like membrane. Its tangled thread body stings powerfully, defending it from predators. It glides on the surface, resembling a toy boat rather than a living hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Saturday Review
Ransom Farm Rules Equal Wages Amid Hard Times
Eben Ransom endorses steady work and uniform pay for laborers at his farm. A visiting philanthropist questions wage equity, and Ransom explains a strict rule: begin early, work late, and earn one fifty a day unless conditions demand a cut to one twenty five. He notes difficulty in keeping many sellers on equal terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Ransom
Ransom Farm
Her Modest Request Autograph Quilt Letter to Andrew D White
The letter from a western old lady to Andrew D White recounts a church fair plan. She enclosed four white linen squares and asked him to obtain autographs from the emperor, empress, and crown prince with care for edges to allow sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew D. White
Germany
West
Tamatauka Tam iatau naga short Maori hill name
The seaside Tamatauka resort in Hawke's Bay is commonly called Tamatiatau tangihangakoauauao tanenui arangikitanatahu in full Maori form. The translation describes a hill where Tanenuiarangi played his flute to his beloved, reflecting cultural lore from an Auckland letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawke's Bay District
New Zealand
Tanenuiarangi
Auckland
Marital Persiflage Guffaws At Eve and Adam Joke
A witty exchange between Mr and Mrs Crabbe debunks perfect men with a playful jab about Eve being made first. Mrs Crabbe doubts perfection while Mr Crabbe quips Eve would have boasted about making Adam. The Philadelphia Press notes the humorous bit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Crabbe
Mr. Crabbe
Eve
Adam
Philadelphia Press
Wealth a Burden in Modern Families
The excerpt questions whether great wealth is burdensome and notes how heiresses and family members may invest in luxury items or foreign influence, illustrating the constant pressure of responsibility that accompanies wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Mr. Cuimrex
To Keep From Breaking
A witty exchange on acting and deception. The author notes a hero’s strong face while a critic observes the face changes when meeting the heroine.
Committee Examines Bluefield Colored Institute
A joint senate and house of delegates committee, formed in 1907, is in Bluefield to inspect the Colored Institute. Members include Senator E W McKown as chairman, John T Harris as secretary, C M Wetzel, and Frank A Williamson. They review physical and financial conditions and fund usage at state institutions and will stay several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Delegates
Bluefield Colored Institute
E. W. McKown
Spencer
John T. Harris
Parkersburg
C. M. Wetzel
Charles Town
Frank A Williamson
Clarksburg
Wetzel
Myr. Harris
Examinations for Philippine Teachers Open to West Virginians
West Virginia teachers may apply for Civil Service examinations on August 26 and 27 in Charleston and Parkersburg Clarksburg and Wheeling for positions in the Philippines. Salaries start around 1200 dollars yearly with supervisory duties. women face restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Philippines
United States Civil Service
Charleston
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Wheeling
Civil Service Commission
Manila
Reaping Benefit From Neighbors Experience
Bluefield residents share a testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills. Amanda J. Neal of 11 Franklin Street details back pain and kidney trouble relief after using the product bought at John L. Crockett's drug store. The advertisement notes 50 cent price, Foster-Murn Co. as U.S. agents in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Amanda J. Neal
Franklin Street
W. Va
Dean
John L. Crockett
Foster-Mburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for Piles Draws Sale
DeWitt offers Witch Hazel Salve noted as especially good for piles. Recommended and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
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Ferrell
Princeton Avenue
West Va
Kelley & Moyers Building
A. C. Motors
Bluestone Traction Company
Oxfords
W. P. Hawley Merchandise CO
South Brand Street
W. J. Kilgore
Williamson
J. W. Bailey
Pocahohtas
J. GL. Bilis
Glen Lyn
Sam W. Williams
W. E. Eubank
Welch
I. BE. French
Elkhorn
South Bluefield
C. CC. Combs
Russell County
Clinch Valley
R. R. Campbell
Godfrey
Lula Powell
Air Point, Va
Maggie Montgomery
R. V. Phelan
Norfolk & Western
Toms Creek
B. J. Wysor
Tazewell
E. D. Sloan
Norfolk, Va
R. L. Ott
Monroe Street
L. B. Shott
Miss Lucy
No. 3
Staunton
Gwen Price
Cooper
W. M
Hensley
Oscar Morrisett
Kimball
Frazier Stevens
North Street
Bland
W. EF. O'Conner
Wayne County
S. H. Jolliffe
Mount Clemens
Mich
Luta Meadows
Montvale
Miss Meadows
I. Sohnson
S. R. Jessee
Big Stone Gap
Mr. Jessee
C. E. Harman
Keystone
Mr. Harman
A. C. Davis
Zada Anderson Chester
Monroe
Adkin
Davie
B. H. Jilson
Racine, Wis
Mrs. Jilson
Bred L. Black
Union Park
Allen
le Toy
M. X
Nature
Colored Institute
THE
White Pharmacy
Cincinnati Tailoring Co
S. H. Dillard
P. O. Box
W.va
Young, Smythe, Field Company
Philadelphia
Clark & Go
Clark & CO
Prin NA Phone
Secret Society News
Bluefi4
C.F
Bluefield Lodge No
AF &Am
Masonic Hall
Lazarus B
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge No.153
Knights of Pythias
Castle
the Home Furniture Company
Bland Street
Bluefield, W. VA
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