28 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
1
The Huntington Advertiser argues Watson’s election was a mistake and contrasts Scott’s self made success with Watson’s inherited wealth. It scorns the idea of inherited privilege and notes support from associates tied to the inheritance.
The Charleston Gazette proclaims Watson’s hero status after internal strife and slander but critics argue the paper inflates his standing. The piece questions party loyalty and warns that blind support harms public opinion and damages trust among Democrats and voters.
Senator Bland read an interview with Watson during a joint session voting period. He asked if Watson supports popular election of U.S. senators and a railroad value measure, and whether he favors a ship subsidy. Bland found the answers unsatisfactory and voted against Watson.
An interview discusses support for a central federal bank or elastic currency, a stable deposit system, and a federal income tax. The dialogue covers Sherman antitrust enforcement, labor protections, protectionist tariffs, and political strategy in West Virginia and Kansas, with a satirical note on a Kansas bill on skirt length.
The safety lamp, a heavy lantern with a glass globe, protects miners by remaining lit yet sealed in gas. It shows black damp by a dimming flame and white damp by a blue cone and flame separation, signaling explosive atmospheres before ignition.
An old advertisement touts William Tell Flour by the barrel, claiming price protection against wheat corners and crop conditions. It extols fine grain, white bread, light biscuits, and pastry, noting cleaner flour due to Ansted and Burk Company milling equipment.
Samuel Rogers recalls a dinner remark by Lord Nelson about his treatment at court. Rogers notes Hamilton tried to restrain him as he vented bitter complaints after a day when the queen offered no recognition. The passage reflects Rogers' gossiping tone and view of Nelson.
The subject, near death, declares Je meurs and then adds Man kann auch sagen Je me meurs in French. His final interest lies in the word rather than death itself.
The author recalls Mrs Wyndham Lewis as a pretty, flirtatious woman with unmatched fluency who claimed to like silent, melancholy men. He notes his own response that he did not doubt her claim.
An age Herald quotation contrasts optimism with wealth per person. A father explains an optimist is someone with 11 cents in pocket who stays hopeful despite reading that the country’s per capita wealth is 37 dollars. The line frames resilience amid economic data.
A speaker describes washing Willie's pants that shrunk, making it hard for a child to walk. They wonder how to fix the clothes and consider trying another wash, noting the child may have shrunk too.
A Detroit Free Press item notes a disappointing dance night where a girl felt misled as her partner monopolized more than five dances and caused her no real fuss. The brief captures social etiquette and crowd behavior at a local event.
Deputy McCoy reports rural moonshine operations in Buchanan County persist. He describes local makers hiding cash under stones and discreet delivery methods akin to a Virginia street lodging house, with no fear of the law despite churchgoing behavior.
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding blind and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or a refund. The ad invites readers to subscribe for the Daily Telegraph and lists a 50 cent price.
A historic financial scandal unfolds as Wintemute promoters push risky stock from 10 to 20 cents a share, drawing in rural investors through a field force led by Rev. Herman Warzawick. Promises of 12 percent returns appeal to hopeful savers, who overlook safer bank investments for small savings.
The bank promises safe returns and twice yearly earnings added to deposits. It offers principal and interest paid on demand, inviting customers to join for reliable income and accessibility.
Delegate J L Shock testifies in Charleston that Ham Brick of Clay County offered $1500 more to vote for Chilton and Watson for U S senators. Shock says he carried $1000 in twenty dollar bills and learned of the bribe from Supler, a Clarksburg man, with payments arranged via Sam Stevenson.
A Philadelphia Ledger note reflects on a doctor sending a prescription to a lady at sea by wireless and advising her to brace up. The remark lauds wireless medication as a sign of modern times, while a quote from R Cecil praises doing small things rightly when called.
In a dialogue quoted from the New York Times, an executive is described as indispensable to a firm, prompting the firm to send three detectives when he reportedly leaves, reflecting the era's intrigue over talent and loyalty.
A brief cultural note on aristocratic appearance linked to repose of manner from the Chicago News humor column. The piece presents a playful self reference to writers calling themselves Bum-Writers and hints at leisurely, dignified bearing as a social cue.
A compact quip attributed to Shakespeare stating that sleep hides pain until it wakes, reflecting on pain awareness and relief through rest. The line captures a pragmatic view of discomfort and consciousness, linked to common wisdom about sleep and illness.
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