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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

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Digestive Troubles Cause Headache and Illness

Digestive troubles bring headache biliousness and constipation and may lead to serious illness if neglected. Many chronic ailments trace back to indigestion that could have been avoided with timely care.

Great Lesson To America Great Lesson To America

A review of The Battle Cry of Peace opening at the Elks Opera House for four days. The film warns against war and shows an invading foreign army overwhelming American defenses, with grim scenes, destroyed cities, and a sobering message about national defense.

Elks’ Opera House J Stuart Blackton Kid Groves Blunt Benofer Sam Hudson Maxim America Emanon Reed Vitagraph Company New York

Danderine Hair Dye Promises Lush Growth For Girls

An old advertisement touts Danderine as cleansing and conditioning to double hair beauty. It claims to remove dirt and oil, stop dandruff, and reportedly grow new, soft hair after weeks, urging readers to buy a 4 cent bottle from drug stores or counters.

Knowlton

The Battle Cry of Peace Prompts Preparedness Debate

Maxim warns of Europe’s ready armies while America lags in readiness. The film shows submarines, torpedoes, battleship cannons, and land guns, with a dramatic sequence of New York civilians fleeing bombs. Stars include Richman, Talmadge, Beaudet, Lytton, Morrison, Maurice, Overton, Hamill and others.

Maxim Europe Charles Richman Norma Talmadge Louise Beaudet L. Rodgers Lytton James Morrison Mary Maurice Huart Overton Lucille Hammill New York

No Bids For Federal Building Grounds Contract

F J Brown custodian of the local federal building reported no bids received for the contract to beautify grounds around the post office. Bids are due in Washington by 10 am March 24, with funds recently approved by the treasury to beautify government buildings in several states including West Virginia.

F. J. Brown Federal Postoffice Brown Washington, D. C United States Treasury Department West Virginia

Day Nursery Auxiliary Planned by Local Colored Y M C A

Over a hundred attended a Sunday meeting at the Y M C A on Scott Street to form a day nursery auxiliary for children of colored working women. Wives of Prof Peal and Secretary Games led the effort. 30 signed names to elect officers Thursday. The event featured Mountain Glee Club performances and a newly furnished social room to be opened for public inspection tonight.

Y. M Scott Street Peal Colored Schools Colored Y. M. C. A Mountain Glee Club The Colored Y. M. ©. A

Gets-It's Promise: Easy Corn Removal Across Cities

An advertisement touts Gets-It, a corn remedy sold 25c by BE Lawrence & Co. Chicago. It claims fast, painless corns removal with simple application and no bandages, promoting sales through Bluefield stores and the White Pharmacy Goodykoontz Drug Co. listings.

BE. Lawrence & Co Chicago Bluefield White Pharmacy Goodykoontz Drug Co

Path of Happiness at Colonial Promises Rustic Tale

The Path of Happiness shows Joan, a hills girl at ease in northern New York from Au Sable Chasm. Barefoot and ragged she roams mountains where rabbits and squirrels appear as friends while Grekko guards her. The drama unfolds with nature and danger.

Joan New York Grekko

Polish Union Leader Manka Plans Richmond Visit

Albert T. Manka, president of the Polish Association of West Virginia and a United Mine Workers leader, toured the coalfield and said he would go to Richmond to meet Governor Stuart about his organization. He worked in the field in 1901-02, later returning to the New River area, and speaks seven languages learned while night schooling in the coal regions.

Albert T. Manka Polish Association of West Virginia United Mine Workers Richmond Stuart Mr. Manka New River Field Senoota

Deserted Love Triangle Ends In Selfless Sacrifice

Merrill Day, a New York broker, arrives in the mountains with his sister and Barbara on the day Joan's father dies. Grekko, torn by jealousy, confronts Merrill and misjudges the relationship. Joan dies saving Merrill from a rifle shot, then revives, and Merrill, his sister, and Joan’s courage heal her and bind them in renewed love.

Joan Merrill Day New York City Barbara Grekko Merrill

The Old Time Husking Bee Farm For Sale Near Cincinnati

45 acres level tillable property one block from town with churches stores high school bank and two traction lines 14 miles from Cincinnati Ohio features include eight room house shade lawn two wells two cisterns barn three wagon entrances stock feed bins storage room for 25 head of livestock good orchard berries and livestock plus farm machinery and ice cream business nets 20 weekly in summer cash price 5400 down payment 2007 balance terms offered by L B Carroll Amelia Ohio prompt inquiries for particulars and terms.

Cincinnati Ohio L. B. Carroll Amelia

Indigestion and Biliousness Relief with Chamberlain's Tablets

When bilious or troubled with digestion, try Chamberlain's Tablets praised by many. They provide prompt relief and are obtainable everywhere.

Walter Cossen Crowned As Ohio River Mayor Drowns

Walter H. Cossin, mayor of Pt. Pleasant, drowned Sunday in the Ohio River. A former state senator, he was active in politics and well known statewide. He leaves a widow and six children.

PL. Pleasant State Walter H. Cossin Pt. Pleasant Ohio River State Senate

Local Notes From Northfork Area

Miss Rose Erichson assistant postmaster of Pocahontas visited her parents on Sunday. A Catzen returned from Baltimore where he was buying spring stock. J G Toney attended the funeral of J E Townes in Salem. M H Bane cashier of Clark National Bank spent the weekend with relatives in Christiansburg. Mrs W O Keeffe of Vivian visited Mrs C S Angel yesterday. W J Beary of Philadelphia is here examining his Algoma mine.

J. MH. Bane Clark National Bank Christiansburg W. O'Keeffe Vivian C. S. Angel W. J. Beary Philadelphia Algoma

Auto rolls off steep bank near Carr school house

Mrs. Bertier of Princeton avenue was seriously injured when a five passenger Overland plunged over an embankment on Princeton road near Carr school house. Four other occupants escaped with minor injuries. Mr. Berrier and Mr. Smith aided by others to Bluefield for treatment.

Berrier Mr. Berrier Smith Bluefield C. M. Scott

Moose Lodge Formed in Matoaka Under New Charter

Under a new charter No. 651 a Moose lodge was organized at Matoaka by A. H. Logan national organizer and Edwin Cline associate national director. Horns were placed on 132 candidates followed by a celebration. Special dispensation continues until the first Sunday in April when the charter closes.

Matoaka A. H. “Logan Edwin Cline Messrs. Logan Cline

Prominent Matoaka Citizens Attend Band Concert

The town’s leading residents gathered for a band concert with Moose crowds in the streets. Lodge officers elected included W. J. Elliot past dictator T. W. Crozier dictator Clay Ratcliff vice dictator W. F. Pennington prelate Robert Butts secretary Captain Pennett treasurer L. L. Long Thomas Jones J Nailor trustees Rev. Mr. Goad sergeant at arms J. Nev Brimheld inner guard and R. A. Cole outer guard.

Matoaka Moose W. J. Elliot T. W. Crozier Clay Ratcliff W. F. Pennington Robert Butts Capiain Pennett Ll. L. Long Thomas Jones J. Nailor Mr. Goad J. Nev. Brimheld R. A. Cole

Coalfield Fatality in Kentucky Involves Local Miner

Walter Wallen formerly of Cabell county West Virginia was killed at Lowthair in Perry county coal fields near Whitesburg Kentucky. The assailant is John Heath who also claims to have come to the scene.

Whitesburg Walter Wallen Cabell County W. Va Lowthair Perry County John Heath

Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer Ad Promises Quick Gray Coverage

An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as foolproof for gray hair turning dark without dye. It claims scalp itch relief dandruff and hair growth, promises full head dark even color, and offers a 50 cent 7 oz bottle with money-back guarantee from Goodykoontz Drug Stores Bluefield W Va and mail service for out-of-town buyers.

Goodykoontz Bluefield W. Va

West Virginia Tragedy After Roadside Quarrel

On a roadside near a West Virginia town two men argued over a trivial matter. Revolvers were drawn and Heath fatally shot Wallen. Heath was arrested and jailed pending an examining trial scheduled for Wednesday.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promotes Natural Healing

An old adage notes nature cures with doctor fees but Chamberlain's cough remedy helps nature faster by relieving the lungs liquefying mucous and aiding expectoration It soothes the cough and restores health without narcotics Pleasant to take and harmless available everywhere.

Chamberlain

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