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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
4
Advertising rates are listed as daily monthly and yearly options with prices. The article comments on naval inquiries into municipal traction, range finders on warship tops, and President’s Rough Rider and US Marshal appointment choices. It notes international activity with Russia Japan peace talks and Kaleer's visit, while suggesting strategic placement of conference venues.
In 1904 New York operated fifty four vacation schools to occupy children during holidays. There is no fixed curriculum or attendance rule. Manual training attracts many youths with a six week course in carpentry fret sawing Venetian iron work and basketry. Chair caning classes are full and students repair and reseat chairs bringing in materials from homes. Some boys earn money by taking contracts to fix local chairs.
A reflective piece argues that many wealthy fathers send sons from cities to escape temptations and pressures of metropolitan life. It notes millions in the West avoid urban centers, fearing paternal disapproval and urging exile as a path to success, with mixed opinions on the outcome.
The article argues that tougher government inspections of life saving gear fire drills and crew accountability will reduce river and harbor disasters. It laments no one was punished for the Slocum tragedy and calls for swift action against careless owners and officers to spare innocent lives.
A Chicago tragedy unfolds as millionaire William A. Hartley dies in a car crash with two companions after a chauffeur loses control. Hartley had just obtained a divorce and planned to marry Misa Pardine A. Edwards. his widow sits vigil by the riverbank awaiting recovery of the bodies, displaying profound grief.
Andrew Carnegie argues that self improvement lifts the submerged tenth by improving tastes and habits. He contends teachers in higher education are undervalued, New York City pensions staff for teachers are generous, and many colleges cannot retire older professors.
Commissioner in Chancery issues notice to Laure B Tickie lien holders to present claims on her real estate for adjudication. Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia office to attend with books vouchers and evidence by July 15 1906 per circuit court decree dated May 4 1906.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles by digesting food to ease strain on the stomach. It promises quick and permanent relief and notes it is sold by all druggists.
An old ad fragment touts Dean's Ointment as the sole remedy to quickly stop itchiness across the body. It promotes availability at drugstores for 50 cents, with references to mothers and a Pedigore agent.
An advertisement touts doses that cure ordinary diarrhea and nine dysentery epidemics. It claims safe use for cramp colic cholera morbus and cholera infantum in children, warns against water dilution, and urges families to keep the remedy at home. It also promotes Little Pills for constipation and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments with user testimonial and counterfeit warnings.
A household remedy claim touts Green's August Flower as a standard medicine for stomach troubles and indigestion. It asserts the product stimulates the liver, creates appetite, and aids digestion for all social stations. Trial bottles offered, with full sizes available at Crockett and Goodykoontz.
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