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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
3
Mrs Kate Lee Able of Rossville Georgia writes her husband a grievous abdomen injury left him constipated and near death. After trying three doctors and castor oil with no relief Thedford's Black-Draught finally eased his pain and he began to recover, claiming it saved his life.
Commodity prices for wheat oats and corn are listed with bid and ask figures. Chicago cash close figures show grain values and percentage changes for July and September contracts.
A 25 cent box of Peterson's Ointment claims to cure eczema and banish piles. Readers report long relief and skin healing, with letters from Mrs. Mary Hill of Pittsburgh and A B Ruger of Racine praising its effectiveness for years of itching, head sores, and skin diseases. Cruggists recommend the ointment.
Boston defeats Cleveland 5 to 1 in the first game of the western invasion as Gardner hits a three run homer with two on in the sixth. Boehling, Kool and ONeill matched by Maves and Ignew. Mitchell shuts out New York 2 to 0 for Detroit as the Tigers start their eastern trip.
Pittsburg opened the western series with an 8 to 2 victory over Philadelphia as Mamaux earned his first win of the year. Rixey and Killifer pitched for Philadelphia while Mamaux, Jacobs, and Schmidt starred for Pittsburg.
A Pittsburgh girl recalls severe monthly illnesses and headaches that kept her from work. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at age seventeen, she reports good health and no more lost days, urging others to publish her letter.
An old advertorial touts Acid Iron Mineral as a powerful non alcoholic iron tonic to restore nerves and digestion. It claims a unique blend of three iron forms with minerals and sulfuric acid, says it strengthens the body without teeth staining and offers a trial bottle at druggists for fifty cents or a dollar.
Huffins pitched fine for Bluefield while Benton excelled for Graham. Graham made many errors that fueled Bluefield’s 15 run outburst in a decisive victory. Result Decoration Day Golf Tourney had Campell and Hooper as captains in a three match tie.
Madison May 31 The Wisconsin branch of the National Council of Defense formed a food and waste committee in Madison to build a permanent organization. It will lead a statewide campaign to conserve food and reduce waste and educate housewives in canning preserving and storing surplus produce. Community canning clubs across the state are being considered.
State and city officials and automobile club representatives joined an elaborate parade celebrating the completion and opening of the Jefferson highway from New Orleans to Winnipeg. The event marked a major transportation milestone with civic leaders and motorists in attendance.
Miss Julia Peck daughter of Commander Robert G Peck U N retired and Mrs Peck wed Russell Hyde of Boston in Georgetown ceremony attended by naval circles. The May 31 wedding took place at the bride’s parents home in Washington D C.
Testimonials from J C Gibson of Jonesboro Ark and others praise Miller's Antiseptic Oil for diphtheria neuralgia rheumatism sore throat and pain relief. The ad promises 25c to 50c bottles with money back guarantee and mail order prepaid in the United States.
Mrs Charles Southern hosted a linen shower Wednesday evening for Miss Carl Hutson with about thirty five guests. Ice cream cake coffee were served as presents were displayed showing esteem. Also noted: death of Margaret Reed a Welch area resident mourned, burial planned in Graham.
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