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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
4
The text argues for returning telegraph and telephone lines to private owners, ending war era government control. It asserts no wartime reason for government ownership, predicts normalcy after the end of the war, and emphasizes individual enterprise, justice, and public interest regulation.
The article argues a new era of prosperity in the United States driven by southern mills expanding through improved machinery and new additions. It highlights increased foreign demand, a capable merchant marine, strong banking, and thrift at home while predicting expansion in building projects and railway work that will boost prosperity and shift export focus from raw materials to manufactured goods.
Burning eczema should avoid greasy salves and ointments when clear skin is desired. Promoted by druggists for 35 cents or 1.00 for large size, Zemo removes eczema and itching, heals skin troubles, sores and burns, and soothes on penetration and cleansing. The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland markets Zemo as a dependable inexpensive remedy.
A crowd of about 10,000 Baltimoreans marched through main streets to oppose prohibition while the nation pivots from war to peace. The article notes strong sentiment against bans and recalls a man who injured his toe while carrying a bomb to Attorney General Palmer’s home, though the pain was short-lived.
The report notes a Munich editor faces a death sentence highlighting rarity of capital offenses by editors or ministers. It contrasts with typical government threats and discusses global tensions and threats after interviews and rumored sightings. Local mobs and justice history are referenced.
Union leaders report a growing walkout among Norfolk and Western workers with some men quitting to work on other railroads while others remain idle at the Colonial Theatre mass meeting. The general officers will move headquarters from Bluefield to Roanoke as tensions threaten wider railroad disruption across the system.
Ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable based alternative to calomel claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels without causing sickness or salivation. It asserts quicker mornings with headaches and dizziness gone and cites druggists noting calomel sales declining.
G D Thomas injured when a Welch Cash Grocery delivery truck veered off a high embankment Saturday. Eye witnesses disagree on causes with an Italian driver cited by some. Thomas was taken to Welch Hospital and is recovering. Also note evangelistic services led by Rev Hamilton and Prof Heaton end with many conversions. Methodist Church to welcome new members Wednesday.
The town held a union revival meeting with capacity crowds in all tents, a concerted effort by the churches to serve the community. Dr. T Henry Becker of Bluefield died suddenly in Philadelphia, shocking Welch and coal-field friends who recalled his hospital visits and student days.
The June term of the circuit court convenes today with Judge J. C. Herndon presiding. A heavy docket is expected in both law and chancery matters as the term begins.
The Woman's Auxiliary of St Juke's Chapel hosts a White Elephant sale at Tug River Hotel Friday and Saturday. A variety of useful and attractive articles will be available and all are invited to attend. The event aims to draw buyers and donors alike. Nearby residents are urged to come and shop.
Dr and Mrs J W English left Sunday night for Cincinnati for a few days visit Mrs J J Grindley also departed for Cincinnati to join her mother Mrs Mary Stamper and daughter Helen Roberta who have returned from Cincinnati Master Claude Stamper stayed in Cincinnati with his grandmother Miss Katharine Hammond arrived from Charleston to stay with her parents M C Hammond Miss Hammond a graduate of Dr Dudley Sargents School of Physical Education in Cambridge Mass has been a physical training teacher in Charleston schools Mrs Robson returned from a two week visit in western North Carolina Mrs J W Edwards and granddaughter Elizabeth Edwards traveled to Colunna to visit Mr and Mrs T W Edwards Elizabeth will stay with her grandparents while Mrs Edwards returns
A Cincinnati inventor offers Freezone as a painless corn remover. The ad touts instant relief for hard and soft corns or toe corn and between the toes, claiming removal without soreness after a few cents at any drug store.
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