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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
4
Fragments discuss advertising rates and a series of dated observations on holiday shopping, economics, and public figures. The piece riffs on cost of living, Carnegie, Bryan, railroads, and Santa Claus sending an automobile, with satirical asides and random social commentary.
Fred Croddy of Rushville Indiana bought a pair of overalls and found romance in the process. The tale lampoons theatrical plots by writers of the plays Lottie the Poor Saleslady and Nellie the Beautiful Clock Model as a humorous backdrop to this comical courtship inspired by clothing.
About a year ago Croddy bought overalls with inside band initials and a note to write to Miss Agnes Adams of Poughkeepsie New York. A letter then replys and exchanges led to photographs and a light romantic tale. The piece ends with a nod to snowy weather and keeping a snow shovel handy for neighborly popularity.
Rehearsals of Fete in Flowerland for Pocahontas tonight promise artistic entertainment including new talent. The second program piece When Greek Meets Greek a comedy by Jerome features Mr Schofield M Chas Miss Moorman and others with Miss Moorman directing and performing impersonations. A love song is performed by Mr Chas Minter and Hall of Fame notes accompany the act.
An Erie Bluffton Banner item quips varied urges to go home for comfort fun or self improvement then suggests safe cold relief with Chamberlain s Cough Remedy from local West End East End and Bluefield Pharmacies. It notes oysters and SEALSHIPT oysters promoted by Ernest Arters. 12-19-41
The Westinghouse lamp is praised as the best sold in Bluefield. It delivers the candle power promised and carries a guarantee, offering reliable illumination for users.
The Intermont Electric Company advertises lamps for sale at No. 7 Tazewell Street Binnefield with phone 212 for orders. The copy asserts buyer satisfaction and urges future purchases from the firm.
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