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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

4

Quotations Card Fragment Reflects Old Proverb Echoes

A compact sampler of aphorisms and maxims. The lines present old sayings about fortune, fame, youth, measure, and friendship from Distacl Godremith and Dible, with terse moral reflections.

Hatfield cleans sweep shocks expectations in state primary

The primary produced surprises as Hatfield achieved a strong victory. The Daily Telegraph calls him the original Hatfield man and is gratified by the result. Supporters in the south and other counties praise the at home backing and urge helpers to continue to aid his election.

Hatfield The Daily Telegraph

Children Who Are Handicapped and Parental Roles

A historical discussion by Dr. Wiley on child training and the shift from strict parental dictates to allowing children to find themselves. It argues for a balanced, hands-off approach and warns against egotism driven parenting that can harm a child. The piece envisions future rules urging parents to be seen and not heard in upbringing.

Wiley

For Sale Plant nursery offerings and flowers

For Sale. Tomato plants all varieties pepper and beet plants 1 per 100. Cabbage cut flowers. Funeral designs and plants 10 per 100. Potted plants and bouquets a specialty. Phone 385 South Bluefield Florist. 5 ite

South Bluefield Florist

New Hill at Elks Opera House Promises Pleasing Show

Today at the Elk's opera house a vaudeville program led by Raymond Wytee the Male Tetrazzini performs with Bud and Apal Elliott in a big comedy sketch The Girl Rube Piano and Broom plus new moving pictures Lynon and Karwan The American Girl and the Maziish Hoy. Matinees at 4 30 p m for ladies and children. Evening shows at 7 40 and 9 o'clock. Admission 1e to balcony 1e lower floor 20e.

Raymond Wytee Keith Elk’s Opera House Jolliffe Opera House

Bible society colporteur promotes affordable Bibles in city

Rev G W Fitwater of Buckhannon West Virginia visits the city selling Bibles and testaments at cost and donating proceeds to the poor. He says he has placed about 16000 copies in West Virginia in three years, mainly among coal mines and lumber camps, and spoke at Bland Street Church and at the round house lunch with Rev Jackson.

G. W. Fitwater Buckhannon W. Va American Idle Sociey Hie American Bible Society Pitewater West Virginia Bland Street South Jackson Round House

Additional Referee Appointed in Bankruptcy Proceedings

H. B. Lee of this city named additional referee in bankruptcy due to Judge Holbrook illness. He will hear pending cases and conduct referee business. Even numbered cases go to Judge Holbrook upon recovery. odd numbered cases transfer to Mr. Lee.

H. B. Lee ATL Judge Holbrook Holbrook Lee Mr. Lee

Will Test Cow Law by Injunction Route

D G Lilly announced plans to challenge the city cow ordinance by seeking an injunction against enforcement. He hired Attorney H Bb Lee to file to block cow drives, arguing the law violates the constitution and rights under the bill of rights and common law. He aims to take the case through state courts to the US Supreme Court if needed, and says the fight will be costly. Livefield reportedly has gambling houses, twelve.

D. G. Lilly H. Bb. Lee Lilly United States Livefield

Cow Scene and Odd Court Fine Over Roaming Cow

A colonial tale describes Col Lilly paying fines after his educated cow unlocked the stable door to roam during a political event. The cow was recaptured by cow catchers, provoking legal challenges to local ordinances. The piece also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with claims of remedies.

Lilly Col. Lilly Justice of the Peace Gluefield Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Clever Comment and Brief News Snippets

A terse collage of quotes and remarks from various papers. The items touch on inflation woes in the United States and Europe, Cuba trade topics, and light political commentary drawn from multiple city newspapers.

Sanitation and Pus Forming Bacteria Risks Highlighted

The piece explains weak and strong races of pus forming germs, noting some harmless while others cause violent inflammation and blood poisoning. It warns germs from carbuncles and erysipelas are especially dangerous and stresses avoiding entry into the body. It mentions scratching boils can spread germs to other body parts.

An Orphan Question on Friendship and Hair Ribbons

A seventeen year old orphan asks if it is proper to wear ribbons for a fair and how to rekindle a four year friendship. The columnist advises writing to the friend to resolve the long lapse, notes mail may go astray, and encourages maintaining a girlish look with hair ribbons.

Sam

Barber's itch remedy claim by Saxon Salve ad

The ad warns that barber's itch forms yellow pimples and watery blisters on the face and body and warns it is highly contagious. It promotes Saxon Salve as a skin remedy that kills parasites and heals the skin, claiming it cures many skin diseases and offering a money back guarantee. It lists C. H. Goodykoontz Drugs Co. and two Bluefield pharmacies in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Trent C. H. Goodykoontz Drugs Co Operatine Last End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy Bluefield, W. Va

Letter on youth dating and social norms from Violet Yes

A reader labeled Violet Yes responds to questions about schooling, card playing, boys, and social events. She argues a fifteen year old is too young for a beau, supports chaperoned leap year parties, and opposes late night automobile outings without supervision.

Violet

All Quality Grocers Earn Saver’s Extract Recognition

At All Quality Grocers Saver's lemon and vanilla extracts are praised by housekeepers and cooks as the best for value. Sold for 10 and 25 cents, these extracts highlight bargain pricing and staple kitchen use.

Wanted Help and Rooms AdListings in Bluefield Area

A collection of classified ads seeking workers for various posts including a 12 year old helper, a lady stenographer, a multilingual man, a stenographer male, a first class solicitor, laundry girls, a cook, plus rentals for a table board room and a modern flat on Princeton avenue with contact details and locations in Bluefield and nearby towns.

Bluefield Care Daily Telegraph City the Sun Tazewell Street Princeton Avenue J. A. Donahue Thornton Building

Invitation Etiquette and RSVP Clarification

The notice explains card party invitation etiquette. It advises accepting or regretting promptly and defines RSVP as Respond if you please from the French Repondez s il vous plait.

Brown Eyes Card Reply About Tea Hostess

Reply notes sending three cards to reach the hostess on or before the tea date for out of town residents. Expression shows gratitude for the department’s help and appreciation for kind words.

Finishing Sleeves in Lingerie Waist Seams

Describes finishing armholes by machine sewing then securing edges with a button hole using coarse thread or soft floss for a neat, durable finish.

Pocket Inside Pocket for Apron Money and Fringed Collar Trend

The article describes a hidden pocket sewn into a housekeeper apron to hold small change without loss when the apron is set aside. It also notes a fashionable collar finish with a row of black fringe an inch and a half deep, with added fringe along the bottom edge for a more pronounced look.

Digestit claims aid digestion and gas relief

An advertisement promotes Brown's Digestit tablets as harmless and fast acting for indigestion and dyspepsia. It asserts thousands relieved, offers a money back guarantee, and directs readers to The White Pharmacy for purchase.

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