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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
4
A promotional note urges readers to sign up for the Daily Telegraph’s vacation delivery. It promises two weeks of service for 25 cents and suggests the mail will keep readers informed while they’re away, including home-related updates.
A reflective piece argues progress exists, highlighting a New York effort to teach deaf children a lip language, the West Virginia Educational Association meeting in Bluefield, and various local items. It mentions Taft, Pittsburg graft prosecutions, and a humorous digression on Yuma Aziz and regional industry.
A compilation of assorted phrases includes a marriage mention William Tell John L. Crockett and Miss Annie Tarter from ten years ago, then legal terms mandamus and Norfolk and Western, a sports line about Coke Company and a home run on three strikes, plus medical pitches for Hall's Catarrh Cure and family pills. The text reads like clipped notices and ad blurbs with scattered names and events.
W D Roberts of Johnson City Tonn secretary of the Back Home Association reports the movement has struck a chord with northern readers seeking South literature. He urges Southerners to actively inform friends and recruit others, promising railroads and trade boards will spread detailed information about the South to millions.
A playful examination questions how many people on vacation act recklessly unusual or foolish, challenging the notion that travel is solely for rest and recreation. The piece hints at the wider appeal and temptations of vacation life.
Sanford Ayrugs reports full settlement for household goods destroyed by the May 28 fire. John A. Udy, manager, and the Union Insurance Agency provided prompt courteous service and satisfactory resolution on June 8, 1911. Telegraph Want ad.
West Virginia voters and New Martinsville farmers voice strong support for reciprocity with Canada. Dr. J. D. Schmied contends U.S. farmers have little to fear and praises President Taft as decisive, contrasting with more vocal rivals in Washington.
The term lettres de cachet described royal warrants sealing imprisonment or exile in France from 1670 onward. About 9,000 issued under Louis XIV and 80,000 under Louis XV fueled fear, with many secretly sold or signed blank, allowing misuse for personal grudges. The national assembly ended this abuse on November 1, 1789.
A telegram to Little Mabel's mother says the auntie will start at some time tomorrow and miss the train again. Mabel notes the error and comments that the auntie is being silly.
A fragment from a London Telegraph snippet contrasts a rootmaker and customer over boots with a Chelerie Old Gentleman line and a Toledo Blade quip about a star and moon. The exchange ends with a George Eliot motto about fearing only failure to cleave to one’s chosen purpose.
Roanoke Virginia florist Fallon advertises 10 sorts of sturdy tomato plants shipped by express in baskets. Telegraph want ad rate listed at one cent per word dated June 18 1911.
The New York Telegram quotes a diplomat noting De Skill plays golf with solid form. The remark suggests his play is skillful enough to intrigue an influential friend without defeating him.
A fragmented quote scene shows a beggar asking a mother for help to recover a child whose clothes are worn, prompting a humorist voice about time and loss. The snippet blends a Boston Transcript exchange with a Rabelais line highlighting value of time.
The report shows Flat Top National Bank Bluefield West Virginia at close of business June 7 2021. Resources total 784 958 38 with loans 480 765 60 and U S bonds 100 000 00 and reserves 49 635 61. Other items include deposits drafts and cash items and miscellaneous securities totaling 784 958 38.
West Virginia Mer cer County bank reports assets totaling 1 715 527 75 and liabilities 1 715 527 75 with capital stock 250 000 and surplus 140 000. The cashier I A Hooper sworn confirms accuracy as of June 11 before Notary F J Brown and directors G M McCulloch G A Shirey and W Pollock.
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