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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
2
The text recounts harsh nautical punishments such as marooning on deserted coasts, keel hauling with naked drags under the ship, nailing to the mainmast, and feeding murderers to the dead before throwing them overboard, illustrating brutal discipline of the era.
An old Roman ordination linked to entry rituals says the right foot should lead when entering a house. A boy stood at the door to prevent anyone from entering left foot first, illustrating the era’s belief in misfortune tied to the left.
City Auditor J. T. Akers states office hours at city hall from nine to seven in the morning and from eight to five in the evening when not in official duties. Dated 12-12-61.
Claims Kodol composed of natural stomach juices digests all foods completely and provides relief in any stomach trouble. Described as pleasant to take and guaranteed. Sold by all druggists. Subscribe for the Daily Telegraph.
The Graham area enjoys full employment with a upbeat holiday mood as schools and local clubs stage events. Graham College Dramatic Club presented My Bob and Sunset to good crowds, praised by performers and audience alike. Several locals, including Stump Jamison and Browning, were in town on various business and social visits.
Yesterday afternoon the Fidelity Banking and Trust Company held its initial organization meeting. The board includes Edward Cooper, Dr. D. H. Thomas, Dr. F. L. Block, J. Tracy Walker, Judge Joseph M. Sanders, I. G. Toney, S. M. Smith, J. Lee Harne, Hi. Shott, and W. H. Thomas. S. M. Smith serves as president with Cooper as first vice president and Black as second vice president. Lee Horne is cashier and Sanders general counsel. The bank, authorized for 200000 capital and already subscribed, will operate in Bluefield and absorb the American National Bank with upgraded facilities.
Graham and Bluefield bowling teams clashed at Lindsey Alleys on Bluefield Avenue with Bluefield defeating Graham in a bowling match. The event drew local players and spectators during an evening session at the Lindsey lanes.
Bluefield five toppled Graham 2823 to 1752 as B Burton rolled a 196 high and Lindsay claimed the top average at 178. Bluefield’s lineup included Lindsey Akers Baker Burton and C Bailey while Graham fielded Yost M Matthews H Matthews B Bailey and Shell with two Graham players posting 242 singles.
A proof reader notes funny misprints from printers offices including blushing bride to blustering bride and galley I love becoming galley slave. Other errors shift meanings in titles reviews and captions revealing the daily hazards of illegible handwriting.
A Blackfoot hunter named Small Eyes reports to Black Kettle that near Cimarron and Beaver Creek a buffalo bull with a fused single hind leg was killed by a war party. The creature appeared to lack a second hind leg, hobbling rather than running.
In a banker’s drawing room a daughter notes a well dressed young man who is currently unemployed. She explains he is considering taking a life companion role with a rich woman, hinting at future prospects and social maneuvering.
A Cleveland Leader anecdote notes Gus wears the same suit each time, claimed to be a daily wardrobe choice. A later jingle promotes Zenephon Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup, touting cough relief and cold removal for children, sold by druggists.
Train timetable dated October 18 1908 lists departure times from Roanoke Bluefield and Welch for connections to New York Philadelphia Norfolk Lynchburg and Columbus. Sleeper and parlor car services noted with dining cafe wagons and calls for maps and tickets from agent B Bevill Roanoke Virginia.
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