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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
3
The column analyzes coal markets amid shifting public sentiment and labor strife in West Virginia. It notes a strong June for bituminous demand, record northwest shipments, and ongoing supply pressures while predicting limited price cuts and urging early buying to hedge against rising costs.
The past week has brought financial unsettlement and political vagaries, dampening optimism about business. Indicators point to recession and restriction, with conflicting reports across papers fueling uncertainty about the larger economy.
An Ohio mathematics teacher credits Grape-Nuts for sharper focus and energy after years of dull meals. He recounts better afternoons and lasting results, while his wife notes relief from stomach issues and fewer headaches. The advertisement touts a genuine reader letter from Battle Creek, Michigan, inviting readers to the booklet The Road to Wellville.
The article describes Lake Marjelen in Valais Switzerland which periodically drains itself during late August sending water through rock fissures into the Rhone. The event lowers the lake, floods the valley, then the basin gradually refills over winter and spring. Scientific opinion ties the cycle to the nearby glacier.
A letter written at Christmas 1817 shows a lady decrying modern rapid dancing. She condemns mazurkas gavottes minuets and the new valses as out of keeping with propriety for young ladies of their class and hopes these dances will disappear from respectable society.
A disoriented woman asked the bartender if her husband had just been there. She described a tall, red faced man with no overcoat or soft hat. The bartender recalled a man matching that description who recently bought a half pint of whisky.
A Houston Post snippet quotes a spouse claiming devotion before marriage and a refusal to beat the rugs, with the other partner noting dying as the limit. The exchange highlights domestic tension and comical conflict over household duties.
A compact collection of quotes contrasts a spoiled appetite for banquets at the speakers’ table with a call to rational action. It mirrors Detroit Free Press commentary on popularity and self control attributed to Marcus Aurelius.
Washington reports no expected penalties for the American yacht Columbia seized by Japanese authorities at Wakayama. Officials say the vessel may proceed if it proves it sought refuge to repair. The incident is unlikely to become diplomatic, as foreign ships face entry prohibitions unless in distress in most nations.
An explosion from a canister on a Runcorn street on a suspension bridge caused loud noise and excitement. A chemist identified contents as sulphur and chlorate of potash. Militant suffragettes are suspected while some believe it was a prank.
Bluefield defeated Pocahontas yesterday afternoon at the local ball park by 18 to 1. Bluefield scored ten runs in the first and seventh innings as Pocahontas small offense and nine errors set the tone. Mollineux allowed seven hits while Pocahontas managed two men past second base.
A Pocahontas meeting of baseball fans led to forming a stock company to back a team aimed at exciting the coal field region. Management seeks Hyder Barr to manage the strengthened squad as plans move forward.
A Pocahontas club reports a $1000 payment and five top players, including a Johnson City third baseman and two pitchers from Richmond. Discussions with Hyder Barr rise as a potential manager. Two more players are to be added, with games set for late next week as fans claim the club means business.
A dentist in a church session experiences a sudden urge to turn and see an anxious stranger in the vestibule who seeks help for an ulcerated tooth. The pair describe sending mental commands to others in the congregation, triggering subtle acts as if through telepathy, with several parishioners seemingly affected in varying degrees.
Carswell's Liver Aid touted as remedy for liver distress constipation sick headache and malaria with claim of quick relief. Satisfied customers praised daily use and promised money back if not satisfied.
Advert described Carswell's Liver-Aid as a safe vegetable remedy replacing calomel. It claims to cleanse bowels gently, aid liver function, relieve headache indigestion malaria and kidney symptoms, with a money back guarantee and a 50 cent bottle price.
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