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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1910
Page
7
Rates in advance offered for daily issues over three months six months and one year with editor rates of 1 2 4 and 10 dollars respectively. Furnished on application and remittances sent to Daily Telegraph Printing Co Box 721 Bluefield West Virginia.
The upcoming legislature should emphasize seasoned experienced lawmakers to reliably represent county and state interests. Voters deserve capable members in the US Senate, House of Delegates, and state senate, avoiding constant turnover for stability. A case in point mentions a Lawrence girl suing for divorce at 15 after marrying her step grandfather, illustrating shifting social dynamics. The text also notes Mr. Bryan's stance toward other candidates, implying limited ambition regarding the candidate list once drafted by Abou Ben Adhem.
The Chicago match showed a lighter wrestler defeating a heavier opponent, disproving the belief that size alone grants superiority. The piece argues power is an endowment, but skill and especially determination decide success, as nature does not favor raw force without proper use and training.
The Charleston Gazette notes daily gratitude to God for life and good things, urging observers of public events to keep hopeful thoughts and humor in their expressions.
The piece notes Monroe County shifting toward Hubbard in the state senate race. It frames the county as strongly Democratic and likely to send a Democrat to the legislature, while reflecting on character and humility amid the campaign.
The Coal Trade Journal notes that passenger stations along the Norfolk and Western near Bluefield provide little local service despite towns contributing revenue. It argues that funds spent on city offices rather than improving local rail service foster anti-railroad sentiment and suggests redeploying money to enhance passenger facilities.
The Clarksburg Telegram notes that Governor Dawson’s extended break appears to be a generous pause from public duties for his associate William P. Hubbard. The piece hints the period may offer Hubbard a significant rest from public life.
Mercer prohibition convention held at Matoaka with small crowd and notable enthusiasm. Slated candidates include J. M. Wysor H. J. Cook for house of delegates, James H. Harvey for county superintendent, T. E. Scott for district president of the board of education, and J. O. Mangus as member. No endorsements for senate or congress.
F. M. Wilmot manager of the Carnegie Hero Fund congratulates Col. L. B. Tierney chairman of the Lick Branch Mine Relief Committee on their careful handling and commends H. C. Jordan for leading the operation. The total paid to beneficiaries was $24,247.50, with less than ten percent used for expenses.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the circuit court of Mercer county on June 6, 1910 for license to carry a pistol in accordance with section 7 chapter 14 of the code of West Virginia as amended and re enacted by the legislature in 1910 W F White Special officer N & WLR Ry
Charleston Special reports ex State Auditor Arnold C. Scherr says he supports Hubbard for U.S. Senate and has not sought a compromise candidate. He denies backing Dawson or Mann and urges Republicans to unite to win a Republican legislature and back Hubbard or Scott.
Dr. J. B. Martin telephoned from Peterstown Monroe county to the Daily Telegraph last night saying most precincts were in and Monroe county gave him about 4000 majority over Baker for state senator and Hubbard ahead of Scott by 450. He noted light votes for Scott and Baker in several precincts.
An irascible sergeant patrolling the barracks发现 a window lit by moonlight. He wakes the room and orders, Put out that light and be quick about it. The private replies it is moonlight, but the sergeant insists on extinguishing it. London Express reports the exchange.
A Chicago News snippet recalls a quip on genius: a genius is one whom nature sets on the ground floor yet circumstances force to live in an attic. The remark frames genius as innate potential constrained by circumstance.
A clipped exchange contrasts quick figures with practice and humor about keeping change. It links to a Bacon-like idea that the heart connects lands rather than isolating as an island, in a dated dispatch from Harper's Weekly.
A collage of brief items notes Charles Reade a wedding notice for Mrs Nubride Jess Tess remarks on maiden names and matrimony. It cites Mr Von Norden a tenor praised for a last minute performance ahead of the June Music Festival at the Elks Opera House with strong vocal range and poise.
A medicinal ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the surest healer for knife wounds gunshot injuries tin can punctures rusty nails and other wounds. It claims to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene and to treat burns boils sores eruptions eczema chapped hands and piles with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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