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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
8
A tobacconist at 55 Rue du Chateau-d'Eau in Paris keeps a bullet-pocked sign dating to 1870. He says the sign is the only public Franco-Prussian War relic in central Paris and attracts English and American tourists who stop for a cigar and a chat.
An emergency call from a policeman for a tape measure delays two women in a dressmaker shop. The officer uses the tool to determine the precise place to shoot a horse with a broken leg, noting a three inch reference above a swirl on its forehead where crowns meet.
An advertisement features Dr Ira T Gabbert praising D D D as a universal cure for Kezema. Patient testimonials claim instant relief and smooth skin with phrases like worth its weight in gold and proven cures over ten years. Sold as a triad bottle for 25 cents by The Whith Pharmacy.
Fallon Florist of Roanoke Virginia advertises tomato Vianis in 10 varieties. Plants are described as hardy and shipped by express in baskets. The notice appears in the Daily Telegraph urging readers to subscribe.
A New York Tribune note explains how searchlight beams appear only where fog particles reflect light. The beam ends where fog ends, helping sailors judge fog thickness and patchiness by beam brightness and reach.
Coffee beans improve with age with five year old beans fetching higher prices. after roasting, use quickly. Dried brown oils prevent flavor change. aging causes moisture loss in tea and draws. Tea leaves are sun dried and heated before packaging to ensure moisture absence in zinc or lead lined chests.
A discussion on sugar lasting benefits for children and adults. It argues pure candy aids health in moderation, notes doctors may prescribe sugar restrictions, and claims soldiers perform better with sugar rations and sugar can curb alcoholic temptation. It presents a pro sugar stance.
A health ad explains that stomach and bowel digestion affect blood quality and promotes Fields' Prune Syrup and Senna as a natural, safe remedy. It claims digestion aids liver function, cleanses waste, and raises red blood quality, available in a fifty cent bottle with a booklet and post card offer.
The article argues linen manufacture predates silk by ancient times. Archaeologists note mummy cloth in early dynasties was linen. Linen is tied to Egyptian and Jewish rites, biblical references span Old and New Testaments, queen of Sheba attire for Solomon cited, Revelation angels clothed in linen, Genesis describes Pharaoh dressing Joseph in fine linen, while silk is mentioned only four times in the Bible.
A fond father told his son at Penn last fall that success was assured because both words contain seven letters. A midyear exam proved otherwise and the student returned home. The father replied that there are also seven letters to failure.
A column advocating spending only a few cents promises astonishing prompts and broad utility. The note invites readers to try the idea and see how broadly the small expenditure can be applied.
A financier recalls the worst money panic as seven women claim a fifty cent piece that rolled under a street car seat. The anecdote highlights the chaos and humor of a small cash dispute.
The fragment cites Johnson on tyranny delight and the feeling of superiority as resistance is overcome. It notes a quote about every production of genius requiring enthusiasm and references Dis rivell.
A brief promotional note asserts that adopting a savings habit will unlock many desires and save readers substantial money. It suggests practical value in consistent money management as a path to achieve broader goals.
A burly Black man arrives with his reluctant wife at a mission doctor requesting a tooth extraction. The doctor finds all teeth sound but the man insists one tooth be pulled anyway to see if it harms the wife, then he will pull his own aching tooth.
A Pittsburgh Times snippet features a sparing exchange about borrowing and lingering guilt from a birthday gathering a year prior. The neighbor explains not hard feelings, but a sense that many belongings have drifted away, leaving the speaker homesick.
A stranger accosts Lord Chelmsford on St James Street calling him Mr. Birch. The ex-chancellor replies wryly and moves on, in an anecdote cited from A Book About Lawyers by Jeafferson.
The note warns that cautious thinking may thwart progress as multiple crises test safety and courage. It argues prudent action is needed even when fear or risk challenges resolve.
Classified notice seeks telegraph operators offering payment of one cent per word. Applicant must submit credentials and be available for immediate start. Apply at the posting office with references.
Mrs. Fred C. Goodall suffered severe burns on both arms and other injuries after her clothes ignited while ironing on the upper floor of 123 Bedford street. She smothered the flames with help from Mrs. G. D. Dunn and friends, was attended by Dr. E. H. Thompson, and is reported very sick from the ordeal. Fire damage valued at under $10.
The death of Mrs. W C Rolen at 515 Fourth Street Sunday morning is described as peculiarly sad. Aged about nineteen she was married less than a year and became a mother a week ago. Survived by her husband mother and three sisters the family mourns. She expressed readiness to die and asked her husband to meet her in a better land. Funeral at Calvary Baptist Church today at 10 o clock conducted by Rev J H Franklin.
A historical description explains that France relies on the University of France as a centralized state institution. Napoleon established the system in 1806, with Paris at its center and many affiliated faculties and schools across the country, controlled by government authorities.
The article recounts Mr. Crawford Flitch’s risky travels on the Tortoli line with three train accidents and a wreck aftermath, noting delays and bitter disputes over blame. It also warns of ferocious local dogs, said to be stirred to attack by cruel peasant practices involving blood-filled bladders.
A record one million dollars per day will be spent on roads nationwide during the current building season. The drive, backed by state bonds and local funding, aims to vastly expand highways with major sums in California Connecticut Maryland New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin and other states.
Viola Baker of Floral Ark says Cardui, a tonic of natural herbs, improved her health after a month of weakness and nervousness. The ad claims thousands of testimonials and notes Cardui contains no minerals or glycerin. Readers are advised to consult local druggists and request a 64 page treatise from the manufacturer.
A quoted statement predicts the country will, like France, adopt a more sensible system of road supervision and maintenance, signaling a future alignment with modern standards. The remark frames reform as essential for national infrastructure.
Roanoke Virginia florist Fallon advertises fresh misin or shower bouquets using Lily of Valley and Orchids. Prompt shipments available for weddings with prompt delivery and a focus on quality floral arrangements.
There is one medicine every family should have especially in summer. Viz Scamberlain's Cholera and Cholera Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed. It costs a quarter. Can you afford to be without it. For sale by all dealers.
A brief classified notice invites readers to place a want ad quickly. It emphasizes ease of use and immediate options to reach buyers and sellers through the classified section.
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