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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
4
An old health advert extols S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic that keeps the body healthy. It claims the remedy builds strength and purity, has been used for over fifty years, and is sold by druggists nationwide. Free booklets and medical advice are offered by Swift Specific Co. Dept. E Atlanta Ga.
The Graham mayoralty vacancy following R. L B Williamson’s resignation has triggered early caucusing. Dr. Henry B. Frazier is tipped as a likely choice with contractor C H Witten also named. Graham’s growth promises the new mayor will face ample public improvements and demands.
Citizens brace for June elections for mayor and city council amid opposition. Lutheran Orphanage drive on Thanksgiving Day saw gifts from Graham Luth ern Congregation to Salem. quilts and other items were sent to care for about one hundred children. Postcard from J L Coen Liberty Boy San Antonio Texas conveys regards with a pictured airman.
Mr. Coen notes he remains at Kelly Field on the outgoing list while Ray Barnet, who left with him, has been sent to the aviation school in Dayton Ohio. Coen sends regards to friends back home.
Reese Anderson returned from Camp Lee yesterday hoping to see his brother Private Willis Anderson, but Willis’s battery is quarantined due to a measles epidemic. Pillie Mitchell was the only Graham boy seen by Mr. Anderson. none of the Graham soldiers is ill. The Graham community also notes a Thanksgiving service led by Rev. A W Ballentine with a free will offering of 19 dollars 69 cents and urges more such assemblies. Graham Va November 2 1917.
The remains of Mrs. Crockett Bailey reach Graham and are taken to her mother’s home for interment at Maple Hill cemetery in Weet Graham. Private Guy Nash arrives to attend the funeral. Miss Lauretta Claremont visits and dines with Graham families, while H Callaway travels to Washington with his son to witness congressional events. F C Neikirk, recently promoted, returns home before joining Ft Meade duties. Interments set for Unaka Va. and Tazewell. Multiple social notices and prayers anchor Advent services at Wartburg Lutheran Church.
Dr. Jeliffe and Dr. Wight disputed the defense claim that a skull fracture caused Mrs. DeSaulles lapse of responsibility. They stated the defendant was not mentally sound and did not know the nature or wrongfulness of the act, countering the defense theory.
New York reports the visit of Cosmo Gordon Lang archbishop of York to discuss religious and social problems arising from World War I with American churchmen. Lang, youngest modern archbishop, rose from rector and bishop to premier Anglican leader, famed for social service in Portsea and Stepney. Flour packages to be regulated size starting tomorrow by food administration.
Waco Texas population 80000 in McLennan County shifted to dry at midnight after a prohibition victory in last months local option election. More than 100 liquor outlets including saloons and retailers ceased operation in the city.
The first sign of croup is hoarseness. Give Chanver lain's Cough Remedy at the onset to ward off the attack and avoid danger and anxiety.
Bramwell citizens are called to a mass Red Cross meeting at the high school auditorium Sunday at 11 am. All churches close for the event. The gathering is open to all patrols regardless of faith to support the Red Cross work for soldiers at the front. Mrs Hewitt will report on the Baltimore conference in place of Mrs Chapman's absence.
The notice urges all who can to attend and welcomes visitors from elsewhere. It claims an 18 mile voice distance as the record and promotes The Daily Telegraph WANT AD as the quickest and most satisfactory method.
A fragment notes an occurrence within the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. Details are sparse but place and geographic context are established for the historical record.
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