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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
2
Bluefield West Virginia report shows dealers in stock bonds and securities with provisions. Prices listed by the Third floor Keily and Moyer Building note the location and nature of the quotations.
An advertisement claims many Bluefield families suffer stomach distress and promotes Mi ona tablets from The White Pharmacy. It asserts the remedy cures indigestion by targeting stomach and bowel weakness, offering a money back guarantee if not cured and noting a 50 cent box lasts a couple of weeks.
Notice to patrons of the Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Co informs that starting January 1 1908 all water takers on metered services will be charged by meter rates. Property owners without a meter may request one by phone or letter. Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company Bluefield West Virginia December 10 1907.
Notice reveals two stockholders meetings in Hivefield West Virginia and Plat Tow National of Bivefield. The first on January 11, 1908 at 3 p m to elect directors and handle lawful business. The second on January 14, 1908 at 11 a m to elect directors and conduct other necessary business.
The fleet of American battleships under Rear Admiral Evans is due in Rio Janeiro to complete the second leg of its Pacific voyage. Elaborate plans include a dinner by President Penna and visits to Petropolis as the city hosts the visiting officers.
A fragmented sketch describes a prominent lawyer and graduate of Cavacca who served in war, agriculture, and state portfolios under the empire. It notes he supported a law granting freedom to slaves over sixty and then portrays a tense exchange with a woman, ending with the man resolving to pursue new ambitions.
A fragment recounts a commandant reacting to a galhintry of the Moors as he advances with a saber in one hand and a revolver in the other. The line ends with an exclamation and puzzled phrasing.
The New York Press notes a chaotic move leaving many things broken. Mrs Benhaim reflects on the disruption and the speaker admits the act of moving took a toll.
A vintage advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for liver and bowel health. It claims bright robust wellness for all and offers tea or tablets at 25 cents, listing Mill Creek County Coke Co West End Drug Co W J Peters and Freeman as possible retailers.
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults, for sale by G. H. Wade, druggist.
Vendor touts Wollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a life giving remedy proven by thirty years of use. An advertisement from Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co of West Beck Tenn cites a testimonial by J R Blankenship claiming Electric Bitters cured lame neck and kidney trouble after several bottles, with a money back guarantee on sale at drug stores.
A brief item directs readers to Page 3 for further information and quick facts. It signals a follow up note or feature continuation. The prompt hints at additional details to be found beyond the current page.
West Virginia coal operators convened to form a permanent association electing Col. W N Page as president and Neil Robinson as secretary with a 15 member executive committee. They adopt measures urging geological survey funding, seek causes of mine disasters, and pledge cooperation with federal and state governments to craft life and property protection laws.
J J Tierney J C Pack and 8 W Patterson attended a Washington operators meeting earlier this week and returned yesterday. An operator said the group would form an organization to improve conditions and reduce loss of life, with miners to be instructed more closely in mining practices. Philip Goodwill visited Shamokin to see his old home. Tierney is in Philadelphia.
Mr Holmes of the United States Geological Survey led a fifteen member committee including Mr Smith of the geological survey and mine operators. The panel will report findings to members and spread information on mine explosions and prevention efforts. Mr M T Davis serves as secretary and Gad Page is president.
A Cornhill Magazine account describes capturing an albatross for study using a hollow triangular metal frame, fat pork bait, and careful line management. It details the capture, restraint, measurement, and observation of the bird and notes its wingspan and body length while aboard a ship.
The United States Bureau of Labor notes the coat creation requires thirty nine trades under shop manufacture. One tailor marks buttons while others sew sleeves press, and basters work separately. From sheep to wearer the coat passes through thousands of hands and three thousand diggers, with clerks recording each step.
On Tuesday night January 14 three series of slides from French and English history Roman history and the life of Christ will be shown with paintings by European artists. Miscellaneous slides are included. All welcome. A silver collection will be taken for the Woman's Auxiliary.
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