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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1908

Page

3

Secret Masonic and Knights Meetings Announced

Bluefield Lodge No 85 AF AM holds stated meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall Princeton Ave. Bluefield Lodge No 153 Knights of the Pythias meet every Monday at 8 PM in Castle Hall. visiting Knights invited.

Bluefis Rea Bluefield Lodge No A.F &Am Masonic Hall Lazarus B Princeton Ave Bluefield Lodge Knights Lt. of Pythias Castle Hall OM Masonic Hall

Local residents and visitors noted in Bluefield district

A parade of names marks yesterday's Bluefield activity with residents from Welch Eckman Keystone Martinsville and Pocahontas visiting friends relatives and attending events. Notables include Dr. Kell Dr. Shepperd Sheriff Bralley and Rev. Cobb with travels to Norfolk Richmond Pittsburg and Richlands.

Fred G. Kell Welch Bluefield E. T. Sprinkle McDowell County

Meetings at Rocky Gap See Notable Attendance

J Lee Munsey of Hiawatha returned home after several days in the city on business. Rev J B Ward was in the city yesterday en route to Abingdon. Ward has assisted Rev S W Baum in a series of meetings at Rocky Gap, which attracted strong attendance and was very successful.

Frank Kitts Norton David Miller Northfork Bluefield 8. L. Miller C. H. Blakemore Roanoke Norfolk & Western P. L. Cobb Bramwell A. B. Duncan J. A. Duncan Fayette County Dunkard Conference J. Lee Munsey Hiawatha J. B. Ward Abingdon S. W. Baum Rocky Gap

The Torture Behind Pate de Foie Gras

The article describes geese raised for pate de foie gras, kept underground and bound so only the neck remains free. It details days of restraint and repeated dumpling feedings to enlarge livers, with deaths chosen to yield ripe livers.

Why We Sleep and the Dawn of Rest in Animals

A Cleveland Plain Dealer piece argues rest is tied to eyes and daylight. It notes plants digest in light and grow in darkness while eye-less sea creatures move without regular rest. As eyes develop, animals divide life into waking and sleeping periods with activity in light and retreat at night.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

A Little Sermon in a Phonograph by Taft

Judge Taft’s phonographic reform reveals his stance on foreign missions. He argues Christianity underpins modern civilization and democracy and urges Americans to support global missions and aid to distant peoples. He contends provincialism must yield to broader responsibility and sacrifice.

Taft Orient

Regular athletic training in China before foreigners

The Shanghai Mercury notes that Chinese athletic traditions existed as feats and folk tests but lacked organized training before Western influence. It cites stories of strongmen, archery feats to test recruits, and bamboo tests in villages, contrasting with modern national sports interest.

Shanghai Mercury

Stage exit hinted by birds and careers

They reunited after schooldays sharing paths in their professions. One recalls leaving the stage after sensing a mismatch. The other jokes about hinting birds, suggesting gossip or inferred advice without stating a concrete source.

A Lesson The Lady Look Here From Cleveland Leader

A humorous exchange quotes a hobo trying to coerce a meal in return for mowing the lawn. He vows to teach the speaker a lesson about trusting strangers, as reported by the Cleveland Leader.

Cleveland

Untitled reflective essay on religion and governance

Fragmentary passage discusses the role of Christianity in guiding civilizations and uplifting peoples. It argues there is no constitutional authorization for national reform but notes no explicit constitutional prohibition either. The speaker reflects on dependence on religious spread for progress.

United States

Fragmentary speech on national duty and Christian responsibility

The text reflects a speaker arguing that the United States bears a deasing spirit and immense responsibilities. It asserts that when opposing a nation becomes a Christian duty, the constitution authorizes action as part of national well being.

United States

Governor Dawson Improves After Tuberculosis Treatment

Gen PLOL indicates Governor Dawson, at Ashville North Carolina, has undergone a third examination since seeking treatment for tuberculosis. The report notes marked improvement in cognition and a fourteen pound weight gain with indications of a permanent cure possible soon.

Plol. Boxes Charleston Dawson Ashville N. C

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