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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
4
A miscellany of satirical thoughts targets figures like Liliuokalani Pinchot Harriman and Kaiser Wilhelm. The column notes tempers of waterways, dry counties, and remarks on coal reserves with a dash of humor about gadgets and future power sources.
Geologists or economists warn of rapid coal, gold, and timber depletion but recent reports suggest reserves remain ample. Despite warnings fifty years ago and wartime limits, new finds in Africa and Alaska, plus US output data, appear reassuring about future supply.
The board of supervisors approved a purchase contract for a Gamewell fire alarm system with twenty four boxes and wiring done by the company at cost. The Bluefield Telephone Company will host wires and boxes on poles free of charge, saving hundreds. A LaFrance combination chemical and hose wagon was also contracted and will arrive in about ninety days. Fire chief Mr Spieden praised the actions as a long step forward for the department.
A New York multimillionaire quotes a chef scandal about a Paris former at Cafe Royal and a 200 cover dinner. The exchange mocks independent cooks, French dancers, and lavish meals before a chauffeur incident. The Doctor and Professor banter about fate and weekend plans.
A quoted exchange shows a harsh street remark and a threat of physical retribution as a man defends his son. The Houston Post caption reflects neighborhood tensions and echoes a broader literary aside on tenderness as a noble, inherited trait.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages, describing it as a constitutional remedy that treats the blood and mucous surfaces. The sellers offer 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials, with the product priced 75 cents. Kinzer advertises ladies' watches.
A marketing note extols William Tell Flour as absolutely clean and wholesome. It claims microscopic and chemical tests would reveal only clean flour in any bag, asserting purity as its main virtue and selling point.
The article describes a community celebration with wheel of fortune prizes and a big old time dance planned for the city. A wide range of local businesses and residents pledge prizes to ensure everyone wins something, including cash, clothing, and decorative items.
Fragmentary lines show Reynolds and Thornhill handling two cases canned goods. Mention Mrs J C Nuckolls and Addison Gros of Norfolk with a box of Florida oranges via Jack Page.
Lindsey reports another across the Tug River shooting with Doc Mounts wounding Sam Carter. Carter fired first across the river, Mounts returned fire injuring Carter’s abdomen. Mounts disappeared to the Kentucky side. Carter is a saloon worker opposite Mounts’ position.
Fred 8. S. Peace of the Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company, in town for several days, told a Daily Telegraph reporter last night that regarding fire house sites he held views on the matter and discussed possibilities in the city.
City leaders argue for placing the central station near the courthouse to maximize down hill response and equipment efficiency. A hydrant network of 500 foot spacing is urged to lower insurance and improve protection across Bluefield.
The note distinguishes Sauers Lemon Extract from a terpene free version claiming it is the pure product. It highlights that while it is costly to produce, the price to customers remains ten and twenty five cents.
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