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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
6
The piece argues women should carefully choose a husband, capturing him young and pliable while he is in love. It frames marriage as a civic duty and a noble prerogative, urging caution and calculated training to ensure gratefulness and convenience. George Harvey cites historical views on mate selection.
The Washington Navy Yard houses the largest scales in the country capable of weighing up to 1 ton. The platform measures 48 by 12 feet with a cement base on long piles, and the machine’s accuracy is demonstrated by weighing a brick within a pound. It is praised as a premier American engineering achievement.
Boston December 4 Misea Bertha Huse was drowned in the deep and 160 townspeople searched for three days. Mrs Nellie Titus, in a trance, described the exact spot where the body lay eighteen feet deep. Prof William James of Harvard University comments the Titus case supports supernormal seer abilities.
Washington reports that the Republican convention will be in Kansas City and the Democratic convention in Chicago. A St. Louis delegation attended the rivers and harbors conference, while logistical issues delayed readiness of the St. Louis coliseum.
A New York Sun note recounts travelers observing two English habits. English hosts neglect to shut doors behind them, causing drafts in hotels and trains. The second habit is a preference for backward facing seats on trains, with natives avoiding forward facing positions unless necessary.
A Leslie's Weekly synopsis notes widespread marriage in Cairo with many men married twice by age twenty and frequent weddings. Divorce is common and accepted. Migrant wealth during tourist season fuels hundreds of weddings, including elaborate processions with bands and feasting in April.
Crowds flock to Dilger’s store for Christmas goods sold at auction with 3:30 and 7:36 p.m. sessions. Bidders can place a small deposit and reserve items to pay later, with a broad array of leather goods silverware watches diamonds imported china and novelties on offer. The sales aim to clear stock before Christmas and buyers are promised the best selections for early arrivals.
Xmas sale notice urging customers to see W. 8. Moore at Waite Pharmacy for best attention. Advertises jewelry and silver held for collection until the 7th.
The new Pure Food and Drug Law confirms Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the act and contains no opiates. It is recommended for children and available from G H Wade, druggist.
David Parker of Fayette New York who lost a foot at Gettysburg says Electric Bitters helped his stomach and overall health after years of poor digestion. He attributes his improvement to the remedy and shares a personal testimonial.
A testimonial notes trouble and costly medicines until using Electric Bitters. Describes them as a grand tonic for the aged and for weaknesses, a body builder, and remedy for a lame back and weak kidneys. Guaranteed by all druggists at 60c.
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