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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1918
Page
10
The war industries board is liquidating as Bernard M. Baruch resigns as chairman effective January 1. Most senior members are expected to depart with him, leaving ongoing work to subordinate officials. Among those leaving is Hon. William M. Ritter of Welch, West Virginia.
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies that The First National Bank of Matoaka West Virginia has complied with federal banking statutes and is authorized to commence banking operations. Signed by John Skelton Williams on November 15 1918 in Washington DC.
The article lauds Mr Ritter a West Virginian associate of Mr Baruch for his wartime service and leadership in a major department. Officials praise his fairness, business insight, and knowledge of local trade. His retirement will be marked by best wishes from a nationwide circle of friends and colleagues.
A concise statement asserts that combining labor and capital can sustain a period of prosperity, implying cooperation between workers and business interests to maintain growth and economic stability.
The upcoming session will open amid heated jockeying for governor and speaker posts with many names from Welch Gary Charleston and Clarksburg in the mix. Lawmakers consider changes to sheriff salaries charter updates for Bluefield and health law amendments after a flu epidemic underscoring public safety needs.
Thomas H Stangio writes from France describing frontline fighting near October and September actions, including a raid and a machine gun nest captured by women in German uniforms. He praises his division, notes peace talk and longing for home, while sending love to relatives and asking for prayers.
A historic drug ad touts Hypo-Cod as a remedy for lingering weakness after sickness. It claims to restore color, appetite, and vigor, reduce coughing, and speed return to work. Manufactured by Earle Chemical Company, the elixir contains hypophosphites, cherry bark, malt, iron, sherry, and cod liver extractives.
Residents from Wilcoe Princeton Mullens Bluefield and Pinefield spent days in Coopers visiting relatives and friends. William Montgomery hosted his Bluefield kin while Mrs C W Smith of Rogers Street visited ill relatives including Fred French and Walter Mwald in Coopers and Bluestone.
All stores carry Fruit-Hearts the fruit flavored chewing gum praised by buyers as delicious and popular. The text also notes ancient bells attributed to Egyptians and a separate fact that American soft coal production in 1917 reached 551,790,563 net tons, up ten percent from 1916.
Mrs J A L Williams and her children and Mrs Williams mother Mary Elien Hancock are ill with influenza. Mrs Charles H F Scott dies at Bijuefield after three weeks illness. survivors include husband and three children. Mrs Ernest W Freeman dies suddenly. funeral in Radford. Local notices include lyceum ticket prize, bridge gatherings, and visitors from Pittsburg and Battle Creek.
The Crumpler Red Cross reports November activity including seven suits of pajamas five hospital bed shirts four refugee baby quilts one woolen soldier quilt and thirty seven sweaters with twenty pairs of socks donated totaling 35 50 dollars. A year total shows 337 sweaters and 160 socks knitted. A box to Washington last week contained 68 bed shirts and 35 pajamas. Several local residents resume or improve health statuses and hospitality is noted among Crumpler residents and visitors.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims the product cleanses stomachs and bowels within hours, warns against counterfeits, and advises verifying the manufacturer. The note shifts to wartime news about valuables buried by residents fleeing invading forces in 1914.
Lewis Kanawha Wetzel and Taylor counties have surpassed the War Savings stamp quota while Harrison Gilmer Marion Pleasants Mason and Ohio counties show strong gains. Secretary McAdoo urges R L Archer to push to meet the quota before year’s end. If pledges remain unmet buy before the last horn lows.
The influenza outbreak caused massive losses to the film industry with ten thousand theaters in the United States and Canada closing for one week to two months. Hundreds did not reopen, including one in Bluefield. Receipts dropped by about forty million dollars and around 150000 workers lost their jobs. The industry also mourned the death of actor Harold Lockwood.
Special Commissioner Robert E Moore sells under a Mercer county chancery decree the lots known as Bluefield lot No 8 section 678, conveyed 1914 to S H Jolliffe by Coffman. Sale date December 18 1918 at 2 PM, at courthouse front door. Terms cash for $708 plus costs, balance on credit six and twelve months with notes and security. Bond certified by H D Karnes clerk.
An old advertisement urges daily Senreco toothpaste for dental health. It touts white teeth, firm gums, and claims the toothpaste fights pyorrhea germs while urging regular dentist visits for lasting results.
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