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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
6
Amid mixed attendance and fan sentiment, the league embraces a bold plan to push ahead with games. Bluefield, Lynchburg, Danville and Worts await the new schedule as owners seek to resolve opposition and finalize contracts.
A Los Angeles musician and other physicians widely endorse Grape-Nuts as a brain and nerve food. They claim it aids digestion, supports health, and helps stamina during travel. Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan is cited for promotional backing.
Bluefield West Virginia wins Virginia League rights to Danville franchise. City promises $300 per series, a $200 guarantee and a substantial bonus to attract visiting clubs. Bluefield will host games today to Wednesday, then Danville games move here. other clubs face travel savings. Minor league baseball returns with Bluefield as home base, while surrounding towns adjust schedules and finances.
This notice describes three girls dresses: the first for ages 6 to 10 in ruby red wool with silk stripe and Magyar bodice. the second for ages 6 to 8 in fine face cloth with pleated skirt and braided waist band. the third for ages 4 to 6 in black satin with Magyar style and Vandyke lace. Materials lists follow.
A letter from the Daily Telegraph urges Divefield to secure a berth in the Virginia State League and shows supporters willing to donate funds for maintenance. The Superior Supply Company offers $100 and promises others may contribute similar or larger amounts to promote the venture and city pride.
Chief McWerny announces a twenty woman beauty squad in Chicago to help enforce the hatpin ordinance after officers admitted bashfulness in enforcing it. The plan was revealed on June 11.
Pewter fabric paired with black satin and black white striped silk. Belted and narrow Sedges silhouette extends to a pointed skirt. Lace yoke edged with black satin trim completes the restrained yet elegant ensemble.
Portsmouth June 11 The Pirates again show superior hitting over the Danville team at Bland Park. Becker slammed five hits in five trips while Eldridge homered with a man on base. The visitors woke up only in the eighth inning with Eldridge yielding five hits and four runs. The score:
A hat described as matching waist-bend finishing with a Tagel hat style, trimmed by a large gat in bow measuring inches wide and accented by a dozen buttons.
The article describes simple boyish outfits for ages from five to eight, detailing fabrics and trims. It notes linen brown holland with white trim for a five year old, a snowy duck middy at seven with chevrons and a bosun's whistle, and dark serge for eight with embroidered chevron sleeves and a belt.
Orphans in Portsmouth Petersburg in Newport News Norfolk in Lynchburg Richmond in Roanoke outlining where teams match up this day in the Virginia League with games listed by city matchups.
Five hundred visitors gather in Portsmouth Virginia for the annual state convention of the Frater Order of Besles. The meeting opened at the Orpheum Theatre with President John B. Graves of Clifton Forge presiding. Delegates toured navy yards and local sights before the planned parade tomorrow.
Welch carries strong season record into a home game against Bluefield at the local grounds. Bluefield aims to trim the locals with solid pitching and infield play as fans crowd the grandstand.
The Bluefield project features a collapsible-proof grand stand designed by Pedigo and Garry to provide full field visibility. Local manager Ray Prince aims to fill the schedule with games, including today and next Saturday against Gray, as Bluefield contemplates possible Virginia league membership.
Princeton Indiana June 1 in accord with a plan by J R Strickland Owensville druggist citizens in Indiana First Congressional district joined in an effort to round up and kill as many rats as possible Many thousands were killed and the destruction is expected to save farmers and others in the district Last year 3000 rats were killed in this county alone saving about 22000 dollars for the year
Local notes record Miss Julie McCue traveling to Fork for a visit and several Princeton residents returning from visits or travels. Mrs D W Tabor came home from Pocahontas, and E S Pedigo, J B Worrell, and Agnes Stanley along with friends returned from trips to Washington D C and Farmville. The group also mentions the Columbus monument unveiling and Annapolis finals as they pass through Princeton and Graham.
Harve June 1 The sailing of the French liner France has been definitively abandoned due to a strike by seamen. Passengers seek space on other liners as disruptions ripple through the voyage schedule and travel plans.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure made by FP J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims the remedy cures catarrh and digestive issues, advertised as a constitutional tonic available in teaspoonful doses and sold by druggists with testimonials and circulars.
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