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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1919
Page
12
The writer notes sugar’s high value and reports unclear market behavior with wholesalers limiting purchases and pressing buyers to include other goods. The piece contrasts perceived shortage with possible wholesale tactics and hints at broader market anomalies. It also covers local news on hog weights and a family death, plus a Sunday school and a troubling school incident lacking full details.
The body of Mrs. John C. Houchins was brought from Kimble for burial at Oakwood Cemetery at 2 o clock this afternoon. Her death, attributed to tuberculosis, follows the earlier passing of Mr. Houchins. Also noted are recent marriage licenses for Geo B. Prickett and Della Hughes. Bruce Dishmer and Lucy Grubb. and Frank Shaffer with Helen Werft. Circuit court resumes Monday with final divorce day next Saturday. county court meets Tuesday to address road matters and general business. Rev R T Marsh of Richmond will preach at Viest Baptist Church this morning and evening.
The last installment of the income tax is due December 15 and quarterly payments are due March June September and December. About sixty to seventy percent of world copper production meets electrical industry needs in normal times.
In Matoaka on December 6 a large turnout of parents and teachers elected officers for a new organization led by Prof Amateud. The meeting also organized a toy Scouts group with Mayor W P Haller as president of the council and Charles Carter as scoutmaster.
Real estate listing offers three room cottages on Washington Street priced at 2300 with cash 500 and balance 20 per month. Two additional three room cottages available at 75 each with easy terms for quick buyers.
A town controversy centers on a woman accused of hoarding sugar and eggs. Ordinary residents like Mrs. C. W. Smith and others from Coopers and nearby towns are mentioned in daily routines as neighbors react to the incident.
A Keystone garage owned by Frank Pais was burned Thursday at 12 30 pm with an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. Nine cars were destroyed. only one car, owned by Dr H Epling, was insured. Pais and occupants over the garage also lost household goods. The blaze started from a gasoline leak in a large tank.
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