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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1923
Page
2
Bluefield market items report thirty crates of Aroma strawberries available for preserving at a price believed competitive with future quotes. Notices seek a lost Knights Templar watch fob, laundry pickups, tax assessments, and local business updates. Public notices include church lectures and a summer school program offset by road construction impacts and a divorce ruling.
The Norfolk and Western Magazine debuts as an eighty page publication for officials, employees and families. President N D Maher outlines goals to share railroad information, promote safety and efficiency, foster pride and loyalty, and improve officer employee cooperation through broader understanding.
Captain Jeohu Moran commends Appalachian Power crew for freeing Train No. 17 after a rockslide east of Bluefield on June 2. Engineer W R Gerald Telegraph Operator H T Stafford and a Glen Lyn worker cleared the slide, enabling the train to proceed without serious delay. Moran credited Appalachian Power in a letter to Superintendent R H Smith.
Henry Turven whipped a motorist in East Orange New Jersey after the driver, angered by a dog barking at him, turned his car and struck the animal. The incident centers on the motorist's action and the subsequent assault by Turven.
Justice Moore showed leniency to Thomas Pedwill a bridegroom by granting ten days to pay his income tax saying young married men should be run every consideration. Telegraph Want Ads bring results.
Captain R. H. McCullough of Roanoke has retired to an orange grove in Lakeland Florida after a long career with the Norfolk and Western Railroad. The Norfolk and Western Magazine notes his wide popularity with 32 000 friends and a 1909 vote tally of 767 400 as the road’s most popular conductor.
Philip M Eldowney of Roanoke died at his home yesterday after a period of illness. He was about 72, born near Harrisburg, Pa, and had long connections with the Norfolk and Western Railway. Survived by his widow and two daughters, Louise MecEldowney of Bluefield and Mrs T J Hapton of Roanoke. Funeral set for Thursday.
John W. Slack, once a four dollar a week office boy, bid 1.051 billion dollars for all the shipping board vessels, startling the nation and putting Silver Creek on the map. The 45 year old president of Columbia Postal Supply Co. keeps a quiet home here while officials plan meetings with the Shipping Board.
A mustard plaster made with the ratio of an egg will not blister the skin.
The text advises avoiding excessive furniture cream to prevent a greasy surface. It notes salt helps wash colored fabrics but warns against using it on black fabric, which should be dipped in lather containing borax.
Rock ammonium compound recommended to soften washing water when soda makes hands hard and rough. Directions advise the use of rock ammonia as an alternative to soften hard water in laundry tasks.
The note praises sour cream as an excellent ingredient for salad dressing and suggests it helps use up small amounts. A second tip explains warming milk before adding eggs in custard prevents water separation, ensuring a smooth result.
To clean aluminum saucepans, wash in hot soapy water. Use a small amount of silver sand if needed to remove discoloration or burnt matter.
Expert advice says oiled floors or linoleum should be wiped with a wet cloth dipped in kerosene rather than soap and water to avoid residue and improve cleaning effectiveness.
Caregivers advise gargling soda and water to ease a lodged fishbone in the throat. If swallowed, there are no immediate at home results. seek medical evaluation for persistent symptoms or difficulty breathing.
Manchester has purchased Haweswater, a Cumberland lake, to secure drinking water for the city. The deal transfers ownership to ensure future supply and resilience for the urban water system.
Two year old Jaan Lather died of diphtheria contracted from chickens raised by her mother Sheield in Duluth Minnesota. An unrelated notice reports Mr and Mrs Eric Tolmen, married at seventeen, arrested three months later for burglarizing seven houses.
Fine Ijhen handkerchiefs are dyed in Paisley patterns and finished along the edge with a delicate net ruffle. The item describes high quality textiles and decorative edging as seen in a historical catalog.
Handbags in sapphire blue pleated taffeta pair strikingly with white outfits or neutral beige and gray costumes, adding a vivid accent to wardrobe ensembles.
The latest wraps show sleeves with a slightly lower armhole to float over the shoulder. Garments exhibit more fullness at the top than at the bottom of the coat.
Clarence E. Ridley requests police strict enforcement of the traffic rule dimming headlights when meeting other vehicles and street cars. He cites glare causing pedestrian danger and a derailment risk on main avenues, urging officers to end leniency and protect public safety.
Newport England reports the West Work lighthouse has been sold by the government and converted into a boarding house. The change marks a shift in use for a historic maritime aid and raises questions about local services and tourism.
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