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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

5

Simple laxative saves baby and family from doctor calls

Four year old Will Never Be Without This Simple Laxative. Little Max Pendergrast suffered severe constipation as a baby until Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin was used. His mother Mrs Carl W Pendergrast of Red Key Indiana reports quick relief and plans to keep a bottle on hand for all family needs. The syrup is described as a mild non gripping laxative with pepsin, safe and pleasant tasting, and free trial bottles are available by writing Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.

Max Pendergrast Carl W. Pendergrast Red Key Ind Dr. Caldwell

Thanksgiving union service draws broad Graham crowd

The Graham community joined multiple churches for Thanksgiving morning at the Episcopal church with Rev. Thomas Mowvray of the Presbyterian church delivering the sermon and the choir providing music. Evening services followed at the Baptist and Christian churches with Dr. George H. Wiley of Richmond and Rev. Mr. Williams of Princeton preaching.

Union Episcopal Church Thomas Mowvray Graham Baptist Christian Churches George H. Wiley Richmond The Baptist Church Mr. Williams Princeton West Grahan

Prices May Fall Without Causing Serious Loss

The text notes that prices could decline significantly even without incurring substantial damage, implying potential monetary risk without direct harm to assets or operations.

Moving Family Back to Graham Brings Garlick Jewelry Business

C T Garlick returns to Graham with his family to reopen a jewelry and general repair shop in the former M F Norris store room. He previously lived in Salem for nine years and was surprised by Graham's growth on a recent visit. A moving crew unloaded a carload of household effects yesterday morning as the Garlicks prepared to settle back in town. Graham residents welcome the family home. O G Luce, who left Gratton with a girl Friday, arrived with his wife the new Mrs Bruce formerly Miss Mattie Bourne of Gratton. They wed in Bristol after a brief elopement.

C. T. Garlick Graham Mr. Garlick M. FE. Norris Salem Garlick Mr Garrick O. G. Luce Gratton Bruce Mattie Bourne Bristol Pocahontas

Grahamites See Football Game and Romantic Wedding

The passage notes a Graham couple eloping to Gratton then Bristol, a fireman groom from Pocahontas division, and plans to settle in Graham. It also mentions Grahamites attending the V P I and V MI game in Roanoke and T. E. Nash visiting Loudon county to view farmland. A turkey and chicken shoot on the Cameron place in West Graham drew many marksmen and high scores.

Cameron Place West Graham

Presbyterian Endeavor Elects New Officers Next Tuesday

All members are urged to attend next Tuesday evening to vote for new officers for the ensuing year. Come out and support your candidate.

Presbyterian Christian Endeavor

Graham Lodge 324 Meets Tonight for BAFC Degrees

Graham Lodge No. 324 AF and AM will convene in the lodge room over the Item Theatre tonight with full attendance requested. Work in BA and FC degrees to be performed by members in good standing.

Graham Lodge No A. F A. M

T. A. Greevey Visits Tazewell for Graham Outing

Tazewell resident T. A. Greevey visited Graham on Wednesday. His daughter Mrs. Joe Rosenbaum accompanied him home for a short stay, and Miss Effa Garland of Pocahontas spent the day with her parents in Tazewell. Vernon Dailey traveled to Roanoke for the football game, with Miss Frances Scott also attending. Joseph Britts spent the day in Tazewell as the guest of his brother W. L. Fritts.

T. A. Greevey Tazewell Graham Joe Rosenbaum Will Effa Garland Pocahontas Vernon Dailey Roanoke Frances Scott Joseph Britts W. L., Fritts

Idle Hands Assist Enemy Urges Reichstag

Hitler’s chancellor declares that idle hands aid the enemy and pushes Germany to boost war production. He says the bill has broad support among trades and the Reichstag committee and asks for unity to gain victory and peace.

Hollweg Reichstag Germany

Health Week kicks off in Minneapolis with parade

Minneapolis launches its first Health Week tomorrow in cooperation with the city, hospitals, educational and public welfare groups. More than thirty floats will lead a health parade to start a week of lectures in factories shops settlement houses churches and schools.

Minneapolis Minn

Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief From Indigestion

Advertises Pape's Diapepsin as a safe quick fix for acid stomach heartburn gas or indigestion. Claims relief within five minutes and lasting stomach regulation enabling enjoyment of favorite foods. Encourages buying a fifty cent case from any drug store.

Revival of Republican Party Machinery in Washington

Washington reports widespread calls for immediate reorganization of the Republican Party after a failed campaign. Leaders fault the national committee and Willcox for missteps and poor guidance, urging decisive changes to prepare a winning effort two years hence. The argument centers on strategy, messaging, and readiness ahead of Congress sessions.

Washington Declare National Committee National Committee Willcox Hughes Kansas Ohio Tittman Wilson

Congresswoman in the Limelight

Helena Mont Nov 3 Miss Jean Rankin congresswoman elect from Montana has been offered 5000 for a smiling photograph showing her teeth for toothpaste ads An automobile firm has offered a machine worth 5000 if she allows use of her name as owner Similar offers pour in with no amounts and many marriage proposals arriving by mail

Helena Mont Jeannete Rankin Montana Miss Rankin M. D

Langhorne converts estate into trust for four children

Col Langhorne files in Albemarle court a deed altering his Virginia estate into a trust fund for his four children to share equally. The value is listed at 1,152,175 dollars. The beneficiaries include Mrs Waldorf Astor of London Mrs Harry Phipps of Boston Mrs Charles Dana Gibson of New York and Mrs Philip Brooks of Albemarle county.

Richmond Col. Langhorne Court of Albemarle William’ Waldorf

Mining Engineer Hammond In Deteriorating Health

Baltimore reports John Hays Hammond a New York mining engineer fallen ill in city. He is now described as in worse condition with illness suspected to be la Coca id.

Baltimore John Hays ‘Hammond New York

Soldiers killed in collision near Amorai seaport

Tokio reports a freight train collision carrying soldiers to Amorai left 130 young men dead. Rescue and investigation efforts are underway as authorities confirm the tragedy.

Tokio Amorai

Long-serving Rockland official held many town posts

The official has served as town clerk since incorporation forty three years ago and filled roles including town treasurer for over twenty years, selectman, assessor, overseer of the poor, school committee member, and Massachusetts legislator. He has also chaired the board of selectmen, served as tax collector, and acted as justice of the peace.

Ian United States Mr. Studley Rockland Massachusetts

Hungarian Independents Boycott Emperor Funeral

Budapest dispatch reports the Hungarian Independent party deputies will skip the emperor's funeral to protest his war policy. The Vienna talks with Dr. Koerber to avert opposition and Czech penalties failed. In New York a requiem mass for Francis Joseph drew many embassy and European officials with Cardinal Farley giving absolution.

London Berne Ernest von Koerber Charles Hungarian Independent Party Francis Joseph New York Washington St. Patrick Cathedral Cardinal Farley

Greek ruler pledges restraint as ultimatum nears

Athens reports King Constantine assured Admiral Du Fournet that order will hold on Friday the expiry date of the Anglo French fleet ultimatum. The admiral vows to pursue compliance without seizing Greek artillery by force in the Medi terranean crisis.

Athens London Constantine du Fournet Mediterranean Arma

No Verdict in Watson Case in Federal Court

The case of Thomas E. Watson charged with sending obscene matter through the mails went to the jury in Augusta Georgia at 6 38 tonight and by 10 20 the jury had retired for the night without a verdict. The jurors will be brought in at 10 o clock tomorrow at the earliest to hear a decision if reached.

Watson Augusta Thomas E. Watson

Greek War Minister Resigns as Ill Health Saps General Dracos

London dispatch reports General Dracos resigns as Greek minister of war due to ill health. Replacement named as General Hatsopoulos who is in Corfu. war portfolio to be administered by Alexander Eselos until Hat zopoulos returns to Athens.

London General Dracos Pimaters Athens Dracos Hatzopoulos Corfu Alexander Eselos

California Syrup of Figs recommended for children's digestion

A nostalgic admonition against castor oil and calomel praises California Syrup of Figs as a gentler cleanser for stomach liver and bowels. It claims the fruit laxative is loved by children and trusted by mothers with a 50 cent bottle option and warning to avoid counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Notice to Contractors for Sandy River District Roads

The McDowell County Court invites sealed proposals for grading surfacing draining and bridges on 86 miles of public road in the Sandy River district in three sections. Completion within one year. Bidder to include a $500 certified check. Plans from W. J. McClaren. Welch West Virginia. Clerk W. W. Whyte. December 15 1916.

McDowell County West Virginia Welch Sandy River Said W. J. McClaren

British November casualties total 74,650 across fronts

London reports British losses for November totaling 74,650. Of these, 2,351 were officers and 72,200 were enlisted men across all fronts.

London

Oldest Town Clerk Celebrates 85th Birthday in Rockland

Ezekiel R. Studley, Rockland’s longtime town clerk and a national champion officeholder, received congratulations from fellow townsmen on his eighty-fifth birthday today. The address marks a milestone in his public service.

Rockland Mass Ezekiel R. Studley

Grocery Sold as Keesee Store Reopens Under New Owners

The Wheesee Grocery Co. on Bland Street is sold to Tabor and Ellett who will run the business in the future. They promise a fine line of groceries, vegetables, produce, and fruits with prompt attention. W. R. Keesee thanks Bluefield for patronage and asks continued support for the new owners.

Wheesee Grocery Co Bland Street Tabor & Ellett Bluefield Kheesee Grocery Messrs Tabor

Geological survey to continue Alaska mineral study with twelve field parties

The geological survey will extend its mineral resources investigation in Alaska this year with twelve field parties deployed to survey areas. The effort aims to map reserves, assess ore quality, and compile data for regional resource planning and development.

Geological Survey Alaska

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