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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
4
The article from June 15 1900 discusses a new coupon based ballot system patented in Wisconsin. It describes perforated colored coupons for candidates, a folder and envelope for voted and unvoted coupons, and claims it offers machine like efficiency, reduced fraud, and easier use for illiterate voters, potentially speeding up voting rates.
The Lynchburg News argues against Republicans carrying Virginia, claiming no hope for change and noting Democratic unity. It questions what a Democrat is and implies voters face a decisive choice this fall, with representatives in Congress unlabelled and party positions unclear.
A fragment notes that the Braves moved onto a lecture platform as part of a broader movement for women’s rights, likening it to early Connecticut blue laws and a woman being “ducked” for her views. The readable text hints at social reform debates and gender equality milestones in a historical newspaper brief.
A Missouri judge refused a divorce when a husband claimed his wife was temperamental. The court held the wife had equal right to temper and that her "common rights of man" justified her reactions when conditions suited her. The remark drew sharp comment on judicial discretion.
The West Virginia congressional delegation faces no opposition to renomination. Though some talk existed in this district, the prevailing view holds that calm political conditions will prevail and Jim Hughes will win again by acclamation.
Bristol Virginia and Bristol Tennessee face a dry fight as both towns are dry now. The piece notes potential yearly revenue of 125000 from saloon licenses and warns that such arguments echo ancient debates. It also references Clarence Jones of the American Embassy Association criticizing superficial wealth display.
After years of missteps a man risks ruin by vacation malpractices and Bluefield enjoys entertainment venues. Mr Broughton Brandenburg pens a witty piece on current events while authorities tighten grip on criminal elements as the iron hand of law shows a firmer stance.
A brief note contemplates the day daylight movement taking an unusually long time to pass a fixed location, hinting at irregular pace or measurement oddities without dramatic detail.
The Norfolk Landmark reports a Roanoke trained nurse inherits 25000 dollars from a Danville admirer. The notice suggests the amount could trigger renewed activity in the Magic City.
A remark by Mrs O HL P Belmont argues that women would gain suffrage in eighteen months if all women pledged not to marry until voting rights were granted. The reply questions whether such lost marriages would be worth the political bargain.
Three or four cars No. 1 Timothy Hay at special price. Write or phone us. Persons suffering with nervous exhaustion will find quick relief and the most delightful surroundings at The Keeley Institute Greensboro North Carolina.
William Tell Flour markets to housewives as a dependable choice for everyday baking. The ad emphasizes flavor, consistent quality, and suitability for making bread and other baked goods at home. Strong brand promises and appealing domestic usage are highlighted.
A running arra y of residents visiting, traveling, or staying in Bluefield includes C. C. Hedrick of Huntington at the Stax, W. Harris of Richmond in Bluefield, A. J. Hart of Summersville in the elite, and J. T. Bishop of Eagleston at the Altamont. Also noted are Mrs. F. L. Bourne of Graham with daughter Georgia visiting, and W. D. Ord of Empire Coal and Coke in Landcraft en route to Philadelphia. A local charity anecdote closes the piece with a Philadelphia Times recount.
A carriage horse purchased by a proud proprietor shows signs of a fiery temper. The groom notes the horse is lively and quick to kick, having bucked the groom from the box twice. Observers doubt, yet the horse’s strong reactions appear consistent with its spirited disposition.
EB W. Tardy, editor of The Sentinel Gainesboro Tennessee, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best on the market and notes it gave his baby quick relief from several colds last winter. The product is available at West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Many citizens drift toward Bright's disease by neglecting kidney and bladder trouble. The ad asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy will quickly cure such ailments and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Those living where alkali soils prevail can build a sod poultry house cheaper and sturdier than a frame structure. Thick sod walls of two to three feet with a solid roof may last 12 to 15 years, with plastered outer faces to deter vermin. A 14 by 20 foot example with three foot walls, four windows, and gravel floor demonstrates practical longevity despite alkaline soil challenges.
A Farm Stock Journal note outlines a method to combine poultry with crops for profit. Mulching trees and shrubs keeps pests in check while allowing birds to scratch on the ground. Early plowing and cultivation condition soil to yield two crops from the same land, with careful land use maximizing returns.
A vintage note explains fattening ducks quickly using cornmeal bran and scrape mixed with water, claiming a healthy duck can fatten in one week. It discusses variations with oats, cautions on speed, and states the ideal kill time is after the eighth week as ducks mature. It also mentions Denver’s large Chinese community and their demand for ducks.
The article argues that poultry raisers should shift to pure bred fowls rather than mixed breeds. It claims pure bred flocks yield more eggs and higher profits, urging readers to test by comparing forty scrub fowls with forty pure bred fowls under identical care, noting a want ad could fetch it.
The 1908 peanut crop was valued at 922 million with goober production expanding beyond traditional Southern states to California and the Southeast. An Agriculture pamphlet by W R Beatty argues boll weevil districts can profitably substitute cotton, detailing peanut uses from roasting to livestock feed and soil improvement amid rising costs.
The article advises lime for eggshells and notes hens need warmth water and greens. It warns ordinary food is insufficient for 150 eggs per hen per year and stresses clean air, dairy needs, and the value of caring for children as the farm’s most important crop.
L K Morris of Dexter Kentucky reports his father suffered kidney and bladder trouble thought to be enlarged prostate. After one bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy the condition improved. a second bottle eliminated the trouble. Sold by all druggists.
An advertising note warns against imitations of DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and urges customers to demand the original. It touts usefulness for cuts burns bruises and piles with emphasis on piles as a key benefit.
Fragmented OCR line with multiple time stamps and initials. No clear event or entities identified. Summary limited by readable content to a schedule-like string without context.
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