The Camp Follower and Bluefield Growth
A 1900s column urges Bluefield progress through industrial and capital growth, warning against camp-followers who seek gain without insight. It discusses population, factory sites, canal commission politics, and evolving public notices such as consular exams and labor reforms.
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Bluefield
Graham
Falls Mills
Chamber of Commerce
Peamount
E Stone
Cmdy
Jacka
The Water Wagon Sets Departure From Bluefield
Reports say the water wagon will depart Bluefield at midnight Monday before New Years. The vehicle is said to be larger than last year with ample space and no crowding. As usual a year of sobriety follows the midnight sighting amid the whistle blowing and a scramble to guard against old habits by the same crowd.
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Bluefield
All aboard for the new year and its drinker’s vow
The piece reflects on New Year resolutions and the difficulty of staying aboard the water wagon for a full year. It notes the rough, tem pestuous voyage of sobriety, the vanity of vows, and the paradox of those who speak little yet persevere. It closes with a mention of a powder ruining coast defense guns and a hint of future disarmament.
Making Up Time on Railroads A Burlington Proposal
Rail executives argue public wants speed, but the real issue lies in how trains are run. The Burlington system cites speed limits and in-cab speedometers to enforce safe, steady schedules. If enforced nationwide, time pressure would give way to safer operations and fewer reckless speedups.
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Burlington
Eye Reconstruction Claim From Vienna Surgeon
A Vienna surgeon Dr. Zirmk reports partial reconstruction of the human eye by transplanting donor cornea and patient optic. The feat is hailed as a remarkable display of surgical skill with unclear immediate benefit to humanity.
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Vienna
Zirmk
Eye Transplant Moral Dilemma and Economic Questions
The piece debates eye transplantation and its ethical costs noting transplantation does not erase misfortune, only transfers it. It questions compensation for a poor donor and warns against exploiting the poor. It cites Chicago’s abundant holiday spending and hints at tariff revision and Senator Platt’s retirement.
Destroy the Cause Not the Effect in Plant and Hair Care
You must destroy the cause before you can remove the effect. A germ at the roots causes hair loss, not lotions. Newbro's Herpicide destroys the germ and promotes healthy hair. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co Contolt, Mich. John L. Crockett, Special Agent.
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Newbro
Mich
John L. Crockett
DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pill Advertised
Poisons cleared from the system using DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pill, marketed as a week’s treatment for 25e. Sold by druggists. Also promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers to open the bowels and available from all druggists.
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DeWitt
Allrageists
Lease Note and Furnishing Goods Opens at Eight A M
A local notice announces the opening of Lease Note and Furnishing Goods tomorrow morning at eight o clock sharp. The ad highlights mid winter clearance with cut prices never seen before and invites shoppers to buy high trade apparel for current and future use. It states that custom tailors produce faultless garments in style workmanship and fit regardless of price.
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Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph Printing Co
Blandstreet
W. Va
Hugh Ike Shott
Canal Commission
White House
Big Ditch
Bryan
Noar
Bank of
Capita Septet Payi
Webe
The
American National Bank of
Coalfield
Bluetied Dry Goods & Nation Co
Thone
Chicago
Platt
E. C. Dewitt & GO
Omhicaga
D. G
Lilly
Princeton Ave
the Travelers Insurance CO
Claude W. Moss
Thornton Building
Dbluefield
W, Va
Ghair
Phelps Furniture Co
Princeton Avenue
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C. C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
WAIN
Arcade
South 15Th Street
Philadelphia
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Citizens’ Bank
Norfolk, Va
Old Colony Building
Ill
Tropean Agenta
Holl. Blyth & Company
Ferchurech Avenue
B.C
State Street
Boston
Mass
Neave
Cincinnati
Ohio
Terry
Roaneke
England
Kok
D. B. Baldwin
Bluefield, W, VA
First National Bank
Notar Public
M. Rosenberg
Ww. VA
Alu Amont
Eve RA R
B. Tl. Cohen
Passsnger Depet
Windsor Hotel
Filbert Street
Broad Street
Bluefield’s Day and
W. H. Cunningham
Pittman, Kimball, Gregg
Bluefield Normal and Business Institute
Tyler Street
Bluefield, W. Va
W. P. Hawley Mndse
South Bland Street
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