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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
5
The passage critiques dust as a symbol of business decline and suggests advertising as a tonic for trade. It urges cleaning and waxing walls with a borax lacquer solution to restore wallpaper and curb deterioration, citing Scientific American as the source.
In Richmond sermons at Calvary Baptist last night drew many for prayer as the meeting extends. Christ Episcopal Church continues nightly preaching at 7:45 with Sunday services at 9:45 for Bible class and Sunday school, 11 for morning prayer and service, and 7:45 for evening prayer. Dr. D P Crockett, ill with typhoid at St Luke's Hospital, shows improvement. Invincible Lodge 211 G I A to B of L E names officers for the year. T E King Company charter issued to deal in insurance with capital stock 2500 and incorporators listed.
Police claim to have the right woman in a case of theft and today’s trial will decide if there is enough evidence to send the matter to the grand jury. Bul locks and company presents an eleven performer program at 3 p.m. with seven specialties and a closing farce. Admission is 10 cents.
A string of residents and visitors were seen in the city yesterday. E W Freeman from Bramwell W S Dangerfield from Princeton J A Newberry of Bondtown and Howard Harman of Tazewell all visited. D I Clifton of Coeburn plans to return home today.
A country couple bring their eighth child to be christened. When asked for a name the father declares Octopus, explaining it is their eighth child and they want the name to match. The clergyman is astonished by the unusual choice.
The comedic drama My Dixie Girl shown at the Elks Opera House promises continuous onstage action from curtain to curtain. A Southern flavored tale of love and hospitality, it is presented by a competent company amid general community notices and local church events.
The article notes Napoleon favored the point in cavalry combat and shouted No sabering Give point at Wagram while urging cuirassiers to thrust. It then shifts to a local sale notice for Pedigo's jewelry with a phone number for electrical needs.
H. F. Noe was haled before a Williamson police magistrate on charges of forging a draft and tapping a telegraph wire to obtain money. He is held for the January grand jury. First National Bank of Bluefield testified the bank never sent the program Noe planned to use.
A man named Noe attempted to pass a draft drawn on the First National Bank by telegraphing a false message to Williamson and presenting the draft for payment. Suspicious bankers contacted the Bluefield bank which denied the telegram, and Noe fled from Williamson and was later captured at Devon while boarding a train.
A local store announces January 1 gifting one woman and one man a $25.00 suit each. Beginning December 12 every customer gets a chance for every dollar spent. E. S. Pedigo.
A vintage ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS claiming a one day cure for a cold with a money back guarantee. Druggists refund if it fails and E W Groves signature appears on each box. Price 25c.
Local ad notes jewelry guaranteed to be of best quality at Pedigo's jewelry sale today. Also lists agents for Rich Mountain Dairy Farm at Tazewell with milk orders delivery and contact numbers 424 and 309 for the Bluefield Ice Cream Co.
Fresh cut flowers arrive Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at Crockett's Drug Store for quick gifting and decor.
A proverb-like note urges individuals to express clearly and forcefully their own views. It emphasizes self-advocacy and direct communication as essential to being heard by others.
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