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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
4
The article explains ancient Egyptian mummification extended to animals. Myrrh and perfumes, natron baths, and scented linen wrappings preserved bodies. Crocodiles of Lake Moeris and sacred cats received ceremonial mummification with adornments and offerings.
The Century essay laments Whistler as a genius hampered by vague criticisms and a domineering teaching method. It recalls how his students often copied his style, stifling originality, while a few independent minds still benefited from his guidance. A French observer notes the uniform palette, contrasting views on artistic freedom.
A Wall Street style remark contrasts Paris voter turnout with political promises and perks. An American in Paris notes only a fifth vote, while locals show interest in politics but avoid polling places. The piece blends reflections on Athens statues mirroring man’s life stages from youth to old age, ending with a fading image of radio age.
A 1906 Inn menu presents a lavish Christmas dinner with relishes oysters fish roasts vegetables and desserts plus a separate notice: the American National Bank of Bluefield West Virginia will hold its annual stockholders meeting January 9 1907 at 11:00 am in the bank office with E A Williams as cashier.
The wild balsam apple seeds drift in autumn as delicate lace purses formed by the inner seed carrier. Vines overhanging streams drop outer coats as the purses float to distant swamps, scattering seeds to new sites. Planting the seeds at home may yield vigorous vines the next year, decorating walls and fences with star shaped leaves.
Hicks reports the Rev. Mr. Dulley was summoned to Macklin’s bedside last evening. Wicks jokes about dying condition, saying it is a bad case of insomnia rather than imminent death.
The origin of the name Fife is disputed with a historian arguing it derives from the Celtic veach meaning Pict homeland, an idea seen as absurd since Fife was not the sole home of Picts. A monk attributes Fife’s first known possessor to Fifne Duffus, a legendary chieftain whose era is lost to antiquity.
The biography recounts Sir Josiah Mason in 1828 Birmingham seeing 8s 6d steel pens on Bull Street. He, a struggling golf ring maker, returns home, crafts superior pens, and quickly secures a large London order. By age thirty his capital was 30 shillings and by sixty he had given away £400,000.
In a humorous exchange a baron faces mockery over recent misfortune as gossip swirls about marriage to a rich widow and a banker’s alleged embezzlement. The piece notes Egyptian beliefs linking cats to the moon and a mourning custom of eyebrow shaving.
Bluefield Book and Stationery Co advertises a fine assortment of toilet sets as the best shown in the city. Shoppers are invited to visit the store tomorrow to find gifts for all friends.
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