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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
4
Bluefield Daily Telegraph publishes rates for daily, three months, six months and one year subscriptions. Office contact details include box 721 Bluefield West Virginia and phone numbers for business and editorial offices.
The article notes a $1.00 per thousand cubic feet suggested maximum in the current franchise debate. It cites The Tradesman report listing Bristol Knoxville Nashville Memphis Chattanooga and Jackson gas prices, with Jackson at $1.60 and others at $1.00 or $1.16. It also cites State Auditor Darst recalling Wheeling’s municipal plant charging eighty cents.
The piece warns against grudging or expensive gifts and urges considering the recipient and occasion. It cautions that over generous or tasteless presents burden others and create false perceptions of kindness, urging heartfelt greetings over costly exchanges.
A little reflection on gift betterment saves trouble and doubt. Useful gifts vary by person. what helps one may not help another.
A Devon man claims deputies killed at the Daniels home on Thanksgiving. The Mingo Republican and local papers dispute sheriff W A Hurst involvement and criticize posse violence. Constables led the groups and carrying guns violated West Virginia law. The Daily Telegraph notes potential licenses and public opinion condemning the crime.
The Williamson Enterprise criticizes armed posse actions targeting Daniels suspects after a Thanksgiving Day shooting near Devon on the Tug river. It urges authorities in both states to thoroughly probe the killings and curb vigilante vengeance fueling murders in the mountain country.
Editor cites coal operator remarks on a mix of Pocahontas and Clinch Valley Upper Banner coals for coke. He says one part Clinch Valley Upper Banner and two parts Pocahontas match or exceed quality, suggesting lower seam portion enhances gas coke quality and urging exclusive use of that section for coke making.
A pitch for William Tell Flour emphasizes economy and price protection against wheat market swings. It touts fine grain, white bread, light biscuits, and pastry quality due to Ansted & Burk Company's milling safeguards urging buyers to ask their dealer for this brand.
The passage explains a process yielding 10 000 feet of gas and 1200 pounds of coke per ton of coal. At 2 dollars per thousand feet the gas value is 20 dollars and coke adds at least 2 dollars, totaling about 22 dollars from a cost of 2.50 dollars per ton. A Fairmont West Virginia paper notes a forthcoming price rise for domestic gas by 20 cents.
A citizen letter from Bluefield West Virginia dated December 6 urges the city board of affairs to examine a proposal to charge per thousand cubic feet instead of a fixed sixteen rate. The communication seeks careful review and action by the city authorities.
An ad proclaims Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets can permanently relieve indigestion and dyspepsia with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It cites ingredients Bi smut h-Subnitrate Pepsin and carminatives, notes enhanced Pepsin processing, and promotes the three sizes 25 50 and 1.00. Rexall Remedies are sold at Goodykoontz Drug Co in Bluefield with a Daily Telegraph subscription push.
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