Debate Friday Night Promises Big Graham Attendance
Friday night features a debate between the Pegassus Literary Society and the Tazewell high school literary society in the chapel with fifteen minute presentations and a rebuttal. The event, set against local social excitement, aims to draw a large crowd as Graham residents anticipate the outcome.
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Pegassus Literary Society
Tazewell High School Literary Society
Tazewell
Tazewell School
Graham
Republic
Gotham
R. DL, Meste
W. EB. Baylor
Herbert B. Carson
G. D. Davidson
Graham Germen Club
Dramatic Society
Jerome’s early career joke on pantomime roles
An early career anecdote recalls Jerome being offered a choice between a soldier or a real donkey in a pantomime. He chose the red coat and the soldier role, later told by the manager that the donkey would have suited him and paid 5 shillings a week more.
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Jerome K. Jerome
Jerome
Why the coin sticks to wood after rubbing
A simple demonstration explains why a coin adheres to wood after being rubbed and pressed. Friction drives out air between the surfaces and atmospheric pressure holds the coin in place.
Tramp Finds Shelter as Housekeeper Calls Tiger
A distressed tramp appeals for aid and insists he has no kin left. The housekeeper reassures him and summons a dog named Tiger to guard or accompany him as she offers shelter in a domestic scene.
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Tiger
Getting His Own Back
Mrs Talkmore quotes a giraffe tongue eighteen inches long while Mr Talkmore snarls after a stirring curtain lecture. London Answers records the playful exchange in a clipped anecdotal item.
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Mrs. Talkmore
Mr. Talkmore
London
Thoughtful caution on minds reading others
An editorial note from the Atchison Globe urges restraint in assuming others thoughts about you, reflecting on privacy and social discomfort. The quote emphasizes not guessing others intentions and favors direct communication over speculation.
Markey For Death Promises Cure From Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs A C Williams of Backy recalls a graveyard cough three years earlier and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life. She reports losing weight and restored health after treatment and notes the medicine’s claimed record and pneumonia prevention. Trial bottle is free and full sizes cost 50c and 1.00 at drug stores.
Water rents to be collected in advance starting 1909
Notice to water takers of Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company that from January 1 1909 all flat rate rents must be paid in advance. Metered service rents must be paid by the 1st of the month after service. Company urges strict compliance. Bluefield W Va November 2 1908.
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Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Bluefield Water Works & Improvement Company
Bluefield
W. Va
New County Fee Rules Take Effect At Year Start
County officials including the clerk sheriff and prosecuting attorney must collect fees in advance for all services under Chapter 15 of the 1908 extra session act. Deed recording costs set at no less than 1.25 and 10 cents per 100 words beyond 1000. Also includes a contrasting passage on factory life and women workers in sculleries and kitchens.
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Lary
Cost of Big Game Shooting Permits in German Africa
The article outlines permit costs for hunting in German Africa including 200 dollars for a general hunt and 10 dollars for gazelles antelopes and monkeys. It restricts taking more than two giraffes four rhinoceroses and six zebras without special permission and requires a task from each elephant killed. A small payment is given for shooting certain predators and game such as lion panther wild boar or hyena.
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Africa
Dolly Refuses Molly Over Sharply Spun Nasty Tales
In a Cleveland Leader excerpt Dolly declares she cannot accompany Molly or the cat and says Molly told her many of the nasty things Dolly heard. Polly counters by recalling Dolly’s past closeness with Molly.
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Dolly
Deer
Molly
Polly
Darlinz
Cleveland
Higher Power and Knees to a Higher One
A Richmond Time Dispatch line notes that even rulers bow to a higher authority. The snippet frames power as contingent on subservience to a greater order.
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Richmond
Timee Dispatch
New Books Arrive at Flat Ton Book and Stationery
A fresh shipment of books enters Flat Ton Book and Stationery Company inventory ahead of Christmas. The notice notes limited quantities and ongoing sales through the holiday period.
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Flat Ton Book & Stationery Company
Metropolitan offers trunks and jewelry savings
Diemends loose and mounted can save you money on a stone. Kizer, your jeweler, promotes steamer trunks and wardrobe trunks at the Metropolitan.
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The
Metropolitan
Glass and Hand Painted china at Flat Top Book and Stationery
Beautiful cut glass and hand painted china offered at the Flat Top Book and Stationery company with a dated reference 12 15 28. Sale notice notes fine furnishings and decorative pieces for collectors seeking period glassware and china.
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Gomyany
Vinol praised as cure for cold related debility in Memphis ad
Mrs. W. T. Burns of Memphis credits Vinol with curing her severe cold and nervous breakdowns. The ad urges run down individuals to try Vinol, describing cod liver derived medicinal elements and tonic iron. Goody Koontz Drug Co. in Bluefield promotes the product with money back satisfaction offer.
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Vinci
Vince
W. T. Burns
Memphis
Tenn
Goody Koontz Drug Co
Bluefield
Administator's Sale of Whitworth Estate Items in Bluefield
The administrator of George W. Whitworth's estate will auction a piano, furniture, appliances, dishes, bedding, clothing, and other sundries at the Whitworth residence on Davidson Street in Bluefield on January 9 1909. Terms: cash under five dollars, over five dollars cash one half and the remainder in thirty and sixty days with good security. JAS H GOLLEHON administrator.
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George W. Whitworth
Whitworth
Davidson Street
Bluefield
Jas. H. Gollehon
Electric Bitters Endorsement by Ark Resident
W C Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach and liver troubles and general weakness. The ad claims the medicine purifies blood tones nerves and restores vigor with a 50 cent price and money back guarantee if it fails to help.
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W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
To Cure a Cold in One Day with LAXATIVE BROMO
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure and the signature of W. GCROVE appears on each box.
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W. Gcrove
Worth Reading: Zelinski Ends Cold Sore with Amica Salve
Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo says he cured his worst cold sore with Buecklen's Amica Salve by applying it once daily for two days. He claims every trace of the sore disappeared. The salve is sold under guarantee at all drug stores for 25 cents.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Buecklen
Flat Top National Bank Stockholders Meet in January
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Flat Top National Bank in Bluefield West Virginia will occur in the directors room Tuesday morning January 12 1999 at eleven o'clock. The purpose is to elect directors for the ensuing year and conduct other business as needed. R E Bolling cashier December 12 1908.
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Flat Top National Bank
Bluefield
W. Va
R. E. Bolling
Wood's Liver Medicine Claims Broad Liver Health Relief
An ad for Wood's Liver Medicine touts liquid liver regulation and relief for headaches constipation stomach ailments and kidney disorders with gentle laxative and tonic effects. It promises rapid system-wide benefits, noting a $1 bottle equals two times the 50c size from Goodykoontz Drug Co.
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Wood
Goodykoontz Drug Co
R. M. Fox Jeweler Offers Holiday Watches and Jewelry
R. M. Fox of Red Set presents a bright holiday line featuring watches and jewelry. The shop highlights gift items for the season and draws in shoppers seeking festive adornments and timepieces.
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R. M. Fox
Rail schedule notice for Roanoke Shenandoah division
Railroad timetable dated October 18 1908 lists daily departures from Roanoke and Norfolk areas with Pullman Sleeper and Parlor cars to New York Philadelphia Columbus Cincinnati and Welch via multiple routes. Officials W B Bevill G P A Roanoke Virginia provide tickets maps and information.
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Roanoke
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman Sleeper
New York
Hagertown
Pullman
Richmond
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Bluefield
Kenova
Columbus
Northwest
Cincinnati
Tazewell
Norton
Clinch Valley
Norwa
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Virginia
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L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
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8. M. Smith
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency Telephone Building
Bland Street
United States Coal & Coke CO
McDowell County
Eureka Hardware Co
Telegraph
Aribinn
Arthur Humingtop
Marvin West
Ralph Ormerod
Fred Litz
Josh Gillebrand
Emory Saunders
Will
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid Society
Zelma Burton
Narrows
Professor Sheppard
M.ss Burton
Sheppard
D. C. Burton
Miss Burton
Coalfield
M. .”. Toney
Scottsville
Albemarle County
John Newkirk
Nannie Crockett
R. L. Gillesvie
Denver
Colo
Glee Club Musicale
Glee Club
Vinol
sHaw Pianos
Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg, VA
W. Whitmore
Bluefield Normal & Business College
Pitman, Gregg and Kimball
Sliver
Underwood, Remington and Smith Machines
H. Cunningham
Blurfield
Altamont
B. M. Cohen
Inpomne
E-Sanger Station
Kinzer’s
China
Kinzer
Charles J. Kinzer
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