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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1919
Page
8
A brief note inviting women to submit their items for handling by a service that takes care of the rest. It emphasizes convenience and a streamlined process for presenting goods or wants to a recipient.
The Garfield plan faces resistance as coal mines near closure within a week if payments are not made. Railroad officials deny government fixed prices were questioned. Europe seeks coal export relief with France and Switzerland pressing urgent needs for three months. Senator Harris introduces a treasury inquiry into coal operators income and profits.
Fragments indicate figures from income tax returns for 1917 and 1918 were scrutinized under existing rules. The text hints at measurement and compliance checks related to the tax period.
Treasury department warns no gold coins or coin certificates for Christmas to conserve gold supply. Banks told not to use gold for payrolls. Read as gloomy season with sugar and coal shortages and coin tie ups. Local notes mention Turkestan sheep as carriers and Hawaii fire proof barrels from sugar by products.
Parkersburg West Virginia hosted Allegheny High of Pittsburg in a rain soaked championship game. Allegheny scored twice in the second half to win 12 to 0 after Parkersburg failed to score in the opening half. Tizell and Buehler featured for Allegheny with strong line play and a fumble return for six points.
Public warning from Director General Hines that railway travel will be difficult until the coal strike ends. Many trains to be taken off, parlor cars curtailed, and travelers urged to consult agents before planning journeys. Changes set for December across regions with reduced train mileage. It is hoped holiday travel inconveniences are tolerated for the emergency. Also note: South African government plans to exterminate elephants in a large forest due to farming nuisance.
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