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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
7
The article warns senders to ensure sufficient postage on packages to avoid delays. Post Office rules require inspection and misposted items may be held until proper postage is provided. Misconceptions about Red Cross stamps causing holds are corrected, noting government recognition issues and holiday delivery delays.
The 1909 fiscal year report outlines land classification water resource studies mine accident investigations and tests of minerals and building materials. It notes coal land valuation aiding land market sales and suggests further separation of mineral and surface rights.
The water resources investigations are nationally important under the enlarged homestead act. The Pittsburg testing station conducts mine accident analyses, safety equipment tests, coal and material testing, and engineering spec reviews for government use.
A New York Tribune summary quotes an American living in Manila describing Filipino women. She notes early labor from girlhood, pounding rice, carrying water on the head, field work, running small shops, and childrearing. Marriage and multiple children are common, with later years spent in quiet rest.
A wardrobe warrant from 1581 details a walnut bed for Queen Elizabeth rich with carved gilt and cloth of silver. Curtains, tapestries, and a crimson satin headpiece with ostrich plumes show the era’s lavish royal furnishings. similar splendor appeared in later centuries including a Queen Anne prize bed valued at over £3,000.
A Boston Herald quote urges that graft has become ordinary and even affects homes. A young matron recounts her maid bribed to betray her, with the cook also targeted. She notes wages double her pay and calls it plain graft rather than bribery.
Edward Everett Hale enjoyed a Field prank during a Chicago visit. Eugene Field hosted a luncheon to honor Hale with many prominent guests. The table held bottles labeled Whisky Brandy Champagne but all contained water when opened.
Announcement in New York said Kuhn, Loeb & Co. bought fifteen thousand shares of Norfolk and Western Railway common stock from the company treasury. No price or public offering was disclosed. The move is linked to Pennsylvania Railroad interests controlling the Norfolk and Western.
The mining engineering students at West Virginia University express deep regret at the severing of Dr Henry Mace Payne from the university. They praise his intimate subject knowledge strong personality and untiring support in and out of the classroom. They call him a loyal friend of the faculty and wish him future success. Signed by Edwon F Blum R J Gould Walter G Crichton BE L Kyle George M Osborne F P Best John F Tait C H Thomas Dave B F Kahn.
Mrs M E B Maxfield reports severe stomach trouble in 1908 and nerve dyspepsia treatment failed. After starting Mi o na on December 2 1908 she had no stomach pain since, sleeping better and feeling well. The White Pharmacy guarantees permanent cure or money back. Mi o na sold by Graham Pharmacy and Bluefield White Pharmacy 50 cents a box with free samples from Booths Buffalo NY.
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