Lydia Pinkham Product Praised by Minneapolis Woman
A Minneapolis letter from Mrs. Joan Moldan praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving female troubles. The testimonial claims complete recovery in three months and urges others to seek advice from Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, highlighting confidential guidance and twenty years of helping sick women.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joan G. Moldan
Second St
North
Inn
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Furrah for Jackson and Hurrah for a Jackass
In an open air meeting a bystander heckled Furrah for Jackson and Hurrah for a jackass. The canvasser notes many electors lack clear choices and cites a Devonshire anecdote about Poll Early appearing on a voting paper leading a voter to choose a nonexisting lady candidate.
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England
Furrah
Jackson
Devonshire
Hodge
Chambers’ Journal
The Bellbird and Hornbill Voices Across Lands
The bellbird emits the loudest bird calls, heard up to three miles on still days in South America and parts of Africa. Its tolling tone rises during peak heat when other birds fall silent, marking a striking natural sound. The hornbill, common in India, the Malay archipelago and Africa, has a loud call described as a locomotive shriek and donkey bray, audible for miles.
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South America
Africa
India
Malay Archipelago
Where the Hippopotamus Lurks
Hippopotamuses inhabit central Africa mainly along swampy papyrus lined shores. They hide by day and emerge at night to feed on land, traveling from lakes or rivers in search of herbs. A cow hippo remains with her calf until it gains strength to walk and swim.
Noted feud over dinner misprisions in Chicago News
A mother berates Lola calling her stupid while the girl defends herself with a quip about fried oysters and a whale. The exchange turns on understanding difference between cooked and uncooked foods, reported by Chicago News.
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Lola
Chicago News
Reunion Of Strader Family At Pearisburg Friday
In Gity and Coalfield a Strader family reunion will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs H w B Shelton in Pearisburg on Friday at noon with all ten siblings expected to attend. The Home Mission Society of Grace Methodist Church meets at 2 90 this afternoon requesting full attendance. July coal shipments from Norfolk to foreign parts totaled 132 794 worth 360 768 and 6 790 tons of coke worth 20 370.
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Strader
H.wb. Shelton
Pearisburg
Norfolk
Nathile
Frank Alexander
Rogers Street
Natile
D. E. Hawk
T. S. Hamilton
Maple Park Cemetery
Williams and Hurt wed in Bristol and return to Burton home
John Williams and Miss Hurt married at Bristol yesterday and returned last night to Burton Virginia, Williams’ home. In a three game bowling series at Lindsey alleys last night the Rosebud team lost to the All Stars by twenty five pins. Rosebuds won games one and three by five pins each, but All Stars took game two by thirty five pins.
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John Williams
Miss Hurt
Bristol
Burton
Mr. Williams
Tazewell
Lindsey
Rosebud
All-Stars
Rosebuds
All- Stars
Burglars Break Into Norton Station
The Norfolk and Western station at Norton was broken into overnight with only a few tickets possibly missing. Police suspect amateur thieves did not force the safe, and no tickets were sold in Norton the next morning as cash fares were used.
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Norfolk and Western
Norton
Fragmented Exchange on Favors and Gratitude
A clipped dialogue excerpt discusses a person helping with a map and a related favor. The speakers debate whether gratitude should affect subsequent requests and whether to seek help immediately or after thanks have faded.
Keeley Institute cited for its refined company in Salisbury
The North Carolina Gazette from Salisbury comments that the Keeley Institute offers an equal measure of refined company, noting that in any gathering the number of heightened gentlemen there is notable.
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Keeley Institute
North Carolina Gazette
Salisbury, N. C
Barn Fire Destroys Princeton Farmer's Structure
Tilden Holt's barn at Princeton burned yesterday with an estimated loss of about $200 and no insurance. Authorities suspect a poker game sparked the blaze. Quick bucket brigade work likely saved nearby buildings and the county seat.
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Tilden Holt
Princeton
Cutting the Finger Nails in Ancient Barbering
A compact note cites Roman barbering as essential with nails trimmed as key service. Martial taunts a fopp dodging beard plasters while Plautus shows a miser profiting from nail parings. Punch humor follows about a gross error in accounting and excuses at a firm.
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Martial
Plautus
Right to the Point. A man of few words.
Detroit Free Press notes a terse quoted remark about self interest with minimal commentary. The brief line prompts attention to the question of personal gain in public discourse.
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Detroit Free Press
College Foolishness Barred
A farmer lectures John on practical work after college education, mocking lofty language as useless. He urges using plain Georgia dialect with the mule, claiming college foolishness won’t help in farming. The exchange humorously contrasts academic training with rural pragmatism.
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Atlanta Constitution
Judge Hoar Retorts in New Trial Dispute
Judge Hoar and General Butler faced off in a case seeking a new trial. Butler quoted a stern maxim while Hoar fired back that the devil once spoke that line, noting there is no tyranny like custom and no freedom lacking resistance.
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Hoar
Judge Hoar
General Butler
Electric Bitters Cure Malaria in Potomac Marshlands Claim
In claims about malaria, Electric Bitters are touted as a universal cure destroying malaria germs in the Potomac marshes. The ad asserts benefits for fever, ague, biliousness, weakness, and general debility, and credits user R. M. James of Lovelles SC. The product promises to prevent typhoid and is offered at 50 cents with druggist guarantees.
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Potomac
R. M. James
Lovelles
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
A testimonial declares Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails. A commercial traveler says he has used it since 1872 and never found a cure unreached. Sold by East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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H. §. Nichols
Oakland
Ind
Ter
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Arnica Salve advertised as universal healer relief
An old advertisement touts Buecklen's Arnica Salve for wounds burns and inflammation. It claims rapid pain relief and healing for boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles and notes a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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Buecklen
Earth
Schoolteacher stops payment on check in Virginia case
Do M. Kiser, a Dente Virginia schoolteacher fined $200 by Judge Crockett after a Norton excursion to Bluefield, was released when Odd Fellows intervened. He stopped payment on a $50 check endorsed by lodge members. his father paid $40 in cash, and his brethren will cover the rest of the fine.
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Do. M. Kiser
Dente
Judge Crockett
Norton
Bluefield
Odd Fellows
Kiser
Cannel Coal Output Expansion At Ramage Mine
The Spruce River Coal Company advances development at Ramage Boone County to increase cannel coal output. Formed this year to exploit deposits near a C&O branch, with first shipment in March. Headquarters are in Detroit. officers include President B. J. Corbett Vice President I. M. Taggart Secretary F. F. Taggart and Superintendent J. B. Ramage.
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Spruce River Coal Company
Ramage
Boone County
Detroit
B. J. Corbett
I. M. Taggart
F. F. Taggart
Mineg
J. B. Ramage
July fines and jail sentences under Johnson law noted
Judge Crockett reports July totals in Bluefield police court show ilder fines and jail terms under the Johnson pistol law. Cash collected for the month reaches 944.62 with jail sentences totaling 1 399.20. July marks the highest cash intake of the present term. The Johnson law since May 23 has 2500 in assessed fines. many violators could not pay and received jail time. The judge will send the sentenced list to the prosecuting attorney.
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Crockett
Judge Crockett
Bluefield
Belcher Buys Bedford Street Home In Bluefield
O H Belcher of Gary a Norfolk and Western brakeman bought the Fred Myers property on Bedford Street through Easley West for cash. He moved his family to Bluefield and, after viewing furnished options, purchased the Myers house and took possession immediately.
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O. H. Belcher
Gary
Norfolk and Western
Easley & West
Fred Myers
Bedford Street
Mr. Belcher
Bluefield
Myers
Barr on First Base
Claude Barr of Bristol denies reports that Hyder Barr is missing. He says Hyder turned up in Atlanta and has played two games for the Crackers after a loan from Connie Mack. Hyder Barr, now at first base for Atlanta, is making a strong record in the Southern League after earlier stints with Greenville and the Carolina association.
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Claude Barr
Bristol
Hyder Barr
Bluefield
Atlanta
Crackers
Barr
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Americans
Tommy Atkins
Athletics
Percy Whiting
Atlanta Journal
Carolina Association
Greenville
D. C
Philadelphia
Keeley Institute Praised as Redemption for Drinkers
A Havana era church bulletin hails the Keeley Institute as a redemptive force for drunkards, a blessing to homes, and a benediction to the era, framing it as a civic and moral boon.
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Keeley Institute
Asheville Baptist
Language of music and the power of melody across nations
The Atlantic Monthly essay questions whether music itself carries virtue or if patriotic and emotional responses arise from context. It cites Berlioz and historical examples from Napoleonic era to Swiss and Hungarian sentiments, asking if melodies ignited devotion or if circumstance drove the reactions.
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Redfern Bason
George Sl
Berlioz
Budapest
Hungary
Atlantic Monthly
A Lion Hunt and the Man Eater Lion
The article argues lions typically avoid humans and that most hunts are showcases of hunters driving the animal to fight. It notes night sounds on the veldt disturb natives little, and that wounded lions prefer flight unless cornered. A true man eater loses fear of man after tasting blood.
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Africa
T. R. MacMechen
McClure
British East Africa
Shelbu ana Coal & Coke Co annual meeting notice
The annual meeting of the Shelbu ana Coal and Coke Co is called to be held at Giotto Mercer county West Virginia on August 10 1909 at 1 o clock p m W J Walker president G Anderson secretary 7-28-8-10.
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Shelbuana Coal & Coke Co
Giotto
Mercer County
W. Va
W. J. Walker
G. ©. Anderson
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J. E. Nelson and
S. T. Bird
Kelly & ‘Moyer
Bluefield General Transfer Ce
Randolph & Mittendorf’s
Princeton Avenue
J. S. Aliff
F. A. Harman
Lyric Theatre
Bland Street
Pere Milon
Sc Lyric Theatre
Dublin Institute
Gardner & Becker
Bluefield Normal and Business College
West Virginia
W. BH. Cunningham
D. B. Baldwin
First ‘National Bank
Notary Public
Secret Society News
Bluefield Lodge No. 85
A.F. Gv
A. M
Masonic Hall
Lazarus Vdg
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge No. 153
Knights of Pythias
C. W. Yong
Cave Duvall Music Company
Bluefield, W. VA
Sublette & Barnes
Gity and Coalfield
Famcily Reunion
B. A. Heller
Estelle Lazarus
Lynchburg
L. Lazarus, Esq
Wm. Blaine Schwartz
Chattanooga
Nathfile Alexander
W W. Apling
New Altamont Hotel
Athens
Washington
Diamond Match Company
R. W. Stone
Dante
R. C. Lafferty
William Bradley
South Bluefield
R. T. Williams
Robert Newkirk
Roanoke
J. W. Lockett
Thomas White
Mr. Newkirk
L .K. Johnson
The
Cincinnati
President Johnson
Cooper’s
Nature’s Armor
Walter
Chamberlain
Spruce River Company
Johnnson
Gary Man
Fidelity Banking & Trust
United States
First National Bank OF Northfork Northfork
McDowell County
Garolina
Clinchfield
Daily
St. Paul
Johnson City
Apr
Or. St. Paul, Ar
Dpr No
Marion
Dpr
Bostic
Hoard Air Line
Charlotte
Monroe Dpr
Hamlet, Dpr
Wilmington
Tenn
N. C
J. J. Campion
el Capitan Beer
Bluefield Brewing Co
Bluefield, W
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