Musicale showcases student talent with community support
The department of music hosted a well attended musicale led by Mrs Rozelle Watkins. Proceeds benefit the school library as applause greeted each performance. Local events include bowling matches, a debate on the Signs of the Times, a German gala, and school plays, with social and civic notices filling the Graham Bluefield calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rozelle Watkins
Sedie Stafford
Pearisbury
J. BE. Charlton
Edna Bonham
Huntington
A. Jacobs
Chatham
Theodore Johnson
N. S. Worley
Bluefield
Graham
J. H. Woodrum
Zella Woodrum
Pearisburg
A. A. Skeen and Son
Clintwood
Man on Tick Refuses Credit Then Pays With Sixpence
A destitute drinker asks for credit at a bar. The publican offers a sixpence instead. The patron pockets the coin and declares he has no use for credit, then leaves with a smug walk.
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Taper
Tick
London Telegraph
Names and their meanings in a family exchange
A Chicago Inter Ocean item notes a daughter and mother discuss name meanings. The daughter clarifies that George means business, citing a firm refusal from the prior night, illustrating how names carry significance in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
William
George
Chicago Inter Ocean
Green ties and mistletoe praise in holiday ad
An old time ad segment promotes green ties for men as a fashionable choice with mistletoe, then pivots to Kidney pills claims by Pineules and a 30 day trial offer. It follows with a Goodykoontz Drug Co. note and Cut glass and jewelry pitches from Kinzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Bucklen's Amica Salve Claims Cure for Cold Sore
Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo says he cured a severe cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve by applying once daily for two days until no trace remained. The product is sold with a guarantee at all drug stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo
N. Y
Bucklen
Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup touted for colds
A dated advertisement claims Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup quickly relieves colds and coughs. It emphasizes laxative action to purge the system and notes it is pleasant to take and suitable for children, sold at Goodykoontz Drug.
Kodol claims complete digestion of all foods
Advertises Kodol as made from natural digestive juices and able to digest all foods completely. It promises relief from stomach trouble and notes sales through all druggists.
Big Lega Battle 16 At Princeton Continues
A Princeton court case centers on Major R R Henry accused of repeating a damaging rumor about court officials. The defense seeks quash or dismiss the rule while the state calls witnesses to prove the rumor's circulation. Deliberations touch on disbarment, attorney listing, and contempt penalties amid tense exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
R. R. Henry
S W. Wiliams
J. R. Dillard
M. Easley
Mr. Henry
Henry
The
Cour
Messrs
O. C. Cole
Abe Witt
O. M. Page
W. C. Hedrick
C. C. Coyle
F. L. Johnson
E. L. Shuffebarger
Bernard McClaugherty
Williams
Hedrick
McClaugherty
Christmas line of candy and nuts at Echols Cash Store
A brief note lists a selection of Xmas candies nuts and fruits available at J M Echols the Cash Store dated 12 17 7t with emphasis on seasonal goods and shop availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Echols
MauZan Pile Remedy Promises Immediate Relief
Personal testimonial claims MauZan Pile Remedy provides instant relief for all forms of piles. The ad claims a guaranteed satisfaction with a 50 cent price at Goodykoontz Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Porter Always a Sailor in Naval History
Engineer Magazine flags Admiral Porter as a lifelong sailor who favored sails over steam. He altered ship propellers to two blades, claiming speed under steam, then reversed after scrutiny. Later, at seventy, he opposed Roach class plans for full sail plus steam, insisting sails remained essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Grant
Navy
Borie
Admiral Porter
Roach
Naval Committee
Engineering Magazine
Desert Tortoise: Desert Reptile's Water and Mobility
A Suburban Life writer describes desert tortoises in California. They carry two large water sacks and can emit water when picked up. The creatures travel fast, climb rocky slopes, and use their tails and heads to haul themselves upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Desert
Ley
Eskimo dress lessons from Amundsen voyage
Captain Roald Amundsen notes the Eskimo clothing has purpose and meaning. His expedition members abandon fringe on deerskin anoraks until they curl and risk resembling neckties, prompting him to restore the fringe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roald Amundsen
Northwest Passage
Captain Amundsen
Letter Out Shows Child Learns Grammar In Jest
A humorous exchange from London Tit-Bits features Sam Smith praising his son Tommy who names gender for family members and objects. Tommy correctly identifies masculine and feminine nouns before saying neuter for a teapot, prompting the puzzled father to note the boy mixed pewter up with neuter. Monitor Pulverized Flour ad ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Smith
Tommy
Tom
Sam
London
Roanoke Norfolk and Shenandoah Line Schedules
Norfolk and Western Railway roanoke division timetable for October 18 1908 lists departures for Roanoke Lynchburg Richmond Philadelphia and New York via various Pullman sleepers parlor and cafe cars with routes to Norfolk Philadelphia Columbus Cincinnati and Welch and Tazewell several daily departures and connections. information available from W B Bevill G P A Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
New York
Hagertown
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Bluefield
Konors
Columbus
Northwest
Cincinnati
Tazewell
Norton
Clinch Valley
Nora
Pointe
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Virginia
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W. H. Harry & Company
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec’y
S. M. Smith
Bland Street
W. VA
United States Coal & Gore CO
Gary, McDowell County
Eureka Hardware Co
Telegraph
Graham Alleys
Grahamites
Bluefielders
Successful Bazaar
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Presbyterian Church
High School
Tazewel and
Graham High School
Republic
H. A. Connors
Cy. Smith
Delorme
Mr. Smith
Gi.ham
High School Dramatic Club
Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield- Graham
Thornton
Atchison Globe
Kinzer
Wise Eskimos
Saaw Pianos
Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg, VA
C. W. Whitmore
Bluefield Normal & Business College
Gradim
Pitman, Gregg and Kimball
Oliver, Underwood, Remington and Smith
W. H. Cunningham
Altamont
B. M. Cohen
Prsenger
An Haijalke
N Kinzer
China
Umbrellas
Charles J. Kinzer
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