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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
2
A Smithsonian case in Washington displays a stuffed cat famed for a 500 foot leap from the unfinished Washington Monument. The cat reportedly leaped from the upper landing, landed on all fours, was killed by a stray terrier, and its remains were mounted for display after workers recovered them.
A Washington scientist explains wind and temperature differences deflect sound, tilting waves and limiting travel from sirens. He notes expected 1500 mile audibility often collapses to two miles due to atmospheric deflection, affecting reach in various directions. Minneapolis Journal.
The article explains two cough types: lung cough from lung and air tube illness requiring care, and stomach cough caused by effervescing food and drink. It warns to distinguish between them and suggests examining digestive tone to address the stomach cough.
A nostalgic note mentions a simple wish for a home and health with references to Hollister and Mill Creek Con. Buyers and sellers like Coke Co and West End Drug Co appear, along with local names W. J. Peters and Freeman, and a call to subscribe for the Daily Telegraph.
Twelve years of patient work and $760000 in funding led George C. Pyle of Indianapolis to create the locomotive electric headlight. Tested on major roads, the system weighed less and cost less than oil lamps, dramatically improving night safety and visibility.
Richmond News-Leader reports a visit by The Great Southwest to oppose a proposed 1 percent tax on mine output. The measure aims to raise about 300000 for the state treasury, with critics noting current mine contributions are far lower. Senator Folkes sponsored the bill, Keezell chairs the committee, and debate will reveal support or opposition from the legislature. The northern district lacks direct floor representation familiar with local conditions.
The legislature approves amendments allowing social clubs to hold licenses for selling spiritous wines or maiqueers to members, only if established for two years. Eligible groups include lodges, grand lodges, or bona fide fraternal clubs. License fees run 200 dollars for up to 200 members and 300 dollars for more than 200, with enforcement under liquor sale laws.
Andrew Carnegie pledges 12500 to Martha Washington College on the condition that alumnae raise 12500 more for the building fund. The college hosts a full student body and seeks larger facilities to place the school among southern educational institutions. Over 5000 girls have studied or earned degrees there.
Local residents praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and for cold and croup relief. Advertisers list West End Drug Co and area pharmacies as sellers. The text also touts DeWill’s Kidney and Peluer Pills, Little Early Risers, and other medicines sold by all druggists.
The article outlines lent observances for Catholics Episcopalians Lutherans and others in Bluefield for forty days starting Ash Wednesday March 4. It details fasting rules meals allowances dispensation exemptions and meat restrictions including Sunday allowances and weekday abstinence. It notes concessions from the Holy See and diocese urging abstinence and the timing of First Communion during Lent.
Advertises a free stereoscopic view included in Peirce's Golden Rio coffee packs. Ten wrapper signatures plus 25 cents required. views feature scenes from many nations and a crystal stereoscope mailed pre paid. Claims coffee offers bulk-price value and promotes other local products.
Mrs Louie of Liewellyn South Dakota touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for fast headache relief. The ad notes 25 doses cost 25 cents and warns that the first package price will be refunded if it fails to help, with Miles Medical Co. based in Elkhart Indiana.
Advertising blurb touts Hoellister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Texar Tablets as the most effective remedy. Claims of rapid health restoration are featured with testimonial language and product names.
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