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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
5
A Paris merchant learns a Yokohama firm failed but cannot learn the name from a banker. He offers a list of ten firms and the banker verdicts that the failed name is on the list. The merchant reveals only one truth: only one name is genuine among the ten. The tale blends business intrigue with a literary aside about a laureate's irritable remark on payment.
A St. Louis Republic article surveys exotic meats with notes on lion and tiger dishes in various regions. Elephant flesh divides experts, while elephant’s foot is praised as a royal delicacy by explorers and locals alike.
The text argues sincerity defines character and contrasts living to one’s own convictions with chasing popular approval. It cites Carmewell on faithfulness and belief, warning against being a mere world’s spectator or “eye servant” who relies on others’ approval.
The London Athenaeum notes Montrose, then a St Andrews student, kept quirky entries in his accounts. Items include two golf balls for 10 shillings, a single drink at Jhone Garns before and after golf for 45 shillings 4 pence, and 8 shillings for a boy who carried clubs.
The author argues that marriage is often praised as a failure and notes many couples live contentedly. They challenge divorce statistics by comparing them to the vast population of married people. The piece cites Sarah Grand in the London Chronicle to question views on marriage outcomes.
Local insurance circles report the J F Hurt Insurance Agency of Tazewell sold to B J Wysor of Bluefield and Tazewell for about 12500 dollars. Sale dated November 1 but details kept private. Wysor may appoint a new president. source says the appointee is a Virginia official.
A Cincinnati charity transport, arranged by Mayor's Clerk Mike Dempsey, moves a tuberculosis patient and his family of three to Honaker Virginia. Charles Lapkin his wife and their two year old had lived in Cincinnati for nearly two years before facing destitution and an impending death.
Notice that M B Postlethwaite is named trustee for Owen C Phelps trading as Bluefield Gents Furnishing Co. All accounts due should be paid to the trustee in person. Parties owing the firm are urged to settle at once.
How diphtheria often follows a severe cold and leaves a child vulnerable to germs. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is promoted to cure the cold quickly and reduce diphtheria risk. Sold by West End Pharmacy Exist Kui Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
James Donohue of New Britain Connecticut writes that after trying various kidney remedies and physicians he improved after taking Foley Kidney Cure. He reports relief after the second bottle and claims a lifelong life insurance examination was possible. Sold by G It Wade.
Le Raysville merchant Woolever touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as long lasting protection against sores wounds and burns. He claims it cured him for good twenty years ago and notes the 25 cent price at druggists and the Telegraph ad request.
A Citizens Republican convention at Keystone elected a ticket for January elections. Dr G T Epling remains mayor with C T Hale as recorder and councilmen W F E Stewart Sol Hyman Lew Potz Dr G N Marshall A L Calhoun named to the council.
Merion Hamer, 14, son of J Bo Hamer of Big Creek, dies from burns after blasting powder in coat pockets ignites. He and another boy later trigger a bucket blast at a coal mine, flames engulf him. all clothing burns except his cap as he suffers severe injuries.
A woman recounts entering an office and finding multiple men in front of mirrors, preening and blocking her view. She laments a missed chance to fix her hat and hair as she planned to primp before rising in the elevator.
Dialogue reveals two boys trading boasts about their fathers power and wealth. Little William claims his father commands twenty men and higher earnings, while Little Jimmy retorts that his father controls William’s father and questions shop ownership.
In a fragmented snippet from the Pittsburg Post, Mr Goodfellow urges his wife and child to take multiple pairs of shoes on him before she wakes, a moment capturing a humorous household scene.
In Walter Crane's autobiography a dinner with the poet Tennyson is recalled. He reads to the guests from "Ballad of the Fleet" and the scene features Stopford Brooke at the table during a lively literary gathering.
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