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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
4
A cheerful local notice celebrates a community gift drive as volunteers distribute parcels in the town square. Residents thank the organizers and helpers who organized the event, bringing holiday joy to families and children.
The Mingo Republican reports Senator elect H. S. White of this county is considering a bid for president of the senate. He has not formally announced but believes a majority of senators favor him and that he will lead the chamber. Some state papers view him as a strong contender, with Marshall as another possibility. White asserts he will campaign vigorously if he decides to run.
An Atlanta Journal reader asks scientists to explain a curious fact about telephone transmission. Placing the transmitter on the chest near the neck area can produce a clear signal to the other end, prompting questions about whether the chest acts as a sounding board or if thoracic nerves function as electrical conductors in the connection.
Are your bones aching nerves tired nights restless kidney and liver trouble energy low Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea will make you well Tea or Tablets 35 cents Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company Coopersey West End Drug Company W J Veters Freeman a 7-21-42.
On December 9 events include 1606 the three ships Godspeed Discovery and Susan Constant departing England for Virginia, 1621 English Commons claim freedom of discussion, 1688 William of Orange enters London, 1777 Washington moves to Valley Forge, 1812 Fort Niagara falls to British, 1820 Mary Livermore born, 1861 the painter Turner dies, 1862 Confederates recapture Holly Springs, 1903 East River Bridge opens.
Henry Clay Frick born December 19 1849 at West Overton rose from a Mt Pleasant Pa clerkship to coke industry leadership. He became the Carnegie Steel central figure by 1889 and played a key role in the Homestead strike of 1892. He was shot and stabbed by an anarchist named Berkman, who served fifteen years in prison.
A holiday pitch touts clothing as superior to quick gifts, urging readers to browse plentiful practical options. It promises durable, appreciated items and invites shoppers to visit for “splendid values” and usable presents.
Competent judges and beauty doctors endorse Newbro's Herpicide as effective against hair loss and dandruff. Letters from Bertha A. Trullinger a Portland complexion specialist and Grace Dodge a Portland beauty doctor praise its results after one bottle. Sample requests and agent notice accompany the endorsements.
Pedigo offers a range of Bath Robe Smoking jacket Slippers Hosiery Cravats and umbrellas for Christmas gifts. Choose handles in natural wood gun metal pearly silver and gold. 12 16 31.
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