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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
4
Mild weather prompts cleansing of the blood to fight catarrh. S. S. S., a reputed blood purifier, claims to reach roots and remove germs. Write Swift Arrs Co. Dept. G, Atlanta, Ga., for information and advice.
Miss Myrtle Goode hosted guests in Northfork Tuesday evening for Frank Harris home on furlough from Norfolk Virginia. Harris serves in the government navy aboard the Jason with solos by Mrs Houchins and Miss Ruby Goode and instrumental pieces by Myrtle Goode Fanny Hoops and Volmer. A puzzle prize went to Mr Peak with second prize to Mr Volmer.
Social column names Mrs W S Martin, Mr and Mrs G, EF, Shaw and Mr and Mrs Goode as attendees at a local gathering.
Mrs. W. BE. Williams has returned to her home at Northfork after a pleasant visit at her old home in Pembroke Virginia. W. Stovall of Bluefield was in Northfork on Wednesday.
Tolbert and Kitts, skilled plasterers, open a new cash grocery in the former J. G. Snell store space. They expect to begin business Saturday. Also noted are a marriage announcement in Princeton West Virginia and a church group rummage sale in town with details and times.
The women's missionary society of the Methodist church will hold their annual bazaar on Saturday December 5 in the Masonic hall.
The Welch branch of the Gary chapter Red Cross held a regular meeting with routine reports. Mrs. Grindley was appointed assistant secretary. Welch members sent twenty four sweaters to Camp Lee and completed six more, totaling thirty. Monthly pickups for men go to Mr. Edwards at the McDowell County National Bank, women to unit chairs. January subscriptions urged. Chaminade Club to cut German music study due to the war. yearbook program changed. Presbyterian ladies aid to raise talent money this afternoon. Rev J T Crowe to return from Beamwell and conduct Welch service in the Welch Hospital Library.
Mrs L Anderson of Cleveland is greatly improved after weeks of treatment and plans to return home soon. Episcopal Guild meets this afternoon with Mrs J J Divine and all members are asked to attend. Mrs David W Jones has returned to Louisville after visiting daughters Mrs L Osborn and Miss Ruth Jones. Welch visitors J H Barker, Guy C Mace, and J M Tully of Gary. John Gates of Berwind on business. Sam Polon back from Huntington and Logan tending coal interests. J E Stanbury of Consolidated Construction Co returns from Baltimore and other points.
Henrik Willem van Loon argues in Century Magazine that a city’s character is reflected by its police. He contrasts Christiania’s mild, orderly force, Stockholm’s stern state authority, and Copenhagen’s balanced, peaceful type amid a generally prosperous, well fed society.
A historian notes Diocletian, Charles V, Philip V and Amurath abdicated to pursue farming, gardening, or retirement. Amurath alternated between rule and private life, finally dying peacefully while his son pursued conquest and the Byzantine fall.
A scientist compares the human body to an engine and explains food as fuel. The more work required, the more nutrition is needed, and even in deep sleep the heart and lungs stay active, so the body must continually receive new fuel or perish.
W. R. Conover argues in Industrial Management that scientific management embodies modern business conduct, practiced by skilled managers with broad judgment and progressive outlooks. He notes two decades of advancement in manufacturing methods and executive supervision, culminating in the codification of these practices into formal rules.
Legends place Dido as founder of Carthage, born a Tyrian queen’s daughter. After Pygmalion murdered her husband and seized his wealth, Dido fled with many Tyrians, escaping by sea with hidden treasure to establish the Phoenician colony on Africa’s northern coast.
The coast artillery branch of the United States regular army opens enlistment to many volunteers. The appeal stresses large manpower needs for coastal defense and invites eligible men to enlist.
The national guard opens voluntary enlistment as ordered by the adjutant general in Washington. Thousands from all walks of life are needed for this branch. Men aged twenty one to thirty one must volunteer before December, when recruiting of registered men ends nationwide.
Card of Thanks from Carl Pauer and relatives for sympathy after the illness and death of his wife Mrs. Tauer. Red Cross flood work canvassing town for monthly donations averaging 64 dollars. Alfred Densen Frank Ellott and Jules Geedman to join aviation corps in Columbus Ohio next week. Visits by Mrs. K E Maton to Keystone. G T Eling of Princeton a visitor. Mrs. J S Bloch and Manuel of Bluefield hosted by the Milers. U S Weather Bureau establishes a permanent station at Puerto Plata Dominican Republic for Caribbean monitoring.
Friday evening at the opera house features the musicalshow My People a serious race themed comedy by Afro American performers Salem Tutt Whit and J Werner Tutt headline a talented colored cast The revue promises bright sparkling entertainment with Old songs and no offense.
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