Baseball Scores and Cape Welch Edge Williamson in Rain
Cape Welch defeated Williamson in a Sunday baseball game that ended in the eighth inning due to rain. Welch and Waldron led for EB while Williamson's Tuley and Schrader pitched. batteries listed as Welch Welch-Waldron and Kell Williamson-Tuley-Schrad er. A Crumpler Blueffd game was cancelled and Pinefield schedules two games against Dante this Friday and Saturday.
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Welch
Williamson
R. H. EB. Wugige
Waldron
Kell
Tuley
Schrader
Crumpler
Blueffeld
Pinefield
Dante
The Parasitic Woman Debates Women’s Roles in Society
A 20th century American Magazine piece criticizes non productive women as a heavy burden on productive Americans. It argues they spend extravagantly demand amusements refuse work and influence other women to seek irresponsible living despite household duties.
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America
American Magazine
Pancakes Bring Tears to Loyal Filipino Waiter
A hotel guest consoles a Filipino waiter crying at breakfast. The waiter laments being late due to upset, but reveals his distress is over cold pancakes, not family tragedy, in a humorous Philippines Monthly vignette.
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Senor
Philippines
Father’s blunt advice on love and loans
A dialogue between a father and daughter features his advice on marriage to Mr Goodheart. The father jokes he has borrowed money from him for six months and he keeps returning, implying a playful but sincere assessment of character. The piece ends with a plug for the Daily Telegraph subscription.
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Mr. Goodheart
London municipal structure described by U S consul
United States Consul General John L Griffiths explains London as a complex city with 29 boroughs each running its own administration. The London County Council holds cross borough powers over schools fire water roads health parks and building rules while tramways employ 10 800 workers under council control since 1899.
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London
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
John L. Grifitha
New York
Griffiths
London County Council
Greater London
Department of Health
Tramways
Tax on That Never End in London Bridge Tax
The London city corporation still pays land tax on houses once on Old London Bridge that disappeared by 1758. Parliament authorized redemption of 91,800 a year, with a lump sum option of 56,000 or 40. The act requires covering losses to rates when houses are demolished for public improvements.
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London City Corporation
Old London Bridge
Daffodil Poison Wary Defends Against Pests
The daffodil's sap acts as a defense toxin deterring rabbits rats and other pests that eat crocuses and hyacinths. Nurserymen report sore hands and painful under fingernails from handling the flowers. Despite this, some west country housewives brew a decoction claimed to cure illnesses though it could be lethal to the patient.
Sermon Debate Sparks Wakeful Call from Stray Stories
In Stray Stories a debate between Deacon A and Deacon B centers on sermons that rouse or fail to wake congregants. The exchange highlights differing views on spiritual awakening and sermon impact within the church community.
Postmaster Echoes Sacrifice in Quiet Rural Life
A village postmaster replies to a government official about personal sacrifice for country. He jokes that duty keeps him reading addresses rather than enjoying postcards, illustrating a humble, steadfast civic stance in small town life.
Notice of Discontinuance of F M Kirby & Company
Notice states that on June 4 1912 at a stockholders meeting in West Virginia the business of F M Kirby & Company was unanimously discontinued and any remaining assets after debts will be divided among stockholders. Signed by F M Kirby president.
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M. Kirby & Co
West Virginia
F. M. Kirby & Company
F.M. Kirby & Company
F. M. Kirby
Blueheld Florist Sells Plants and Bouquets
The Blueheld Florist advertises tomato plants of all varieties and peppers and beets at 1 dollar per 100. Cabbage cut flowers and funeral designs priced by the centimeter for arrangements. Specialty bouquets and bent boletas offered.
Congressmen Spar For Charity Baseball Game
Representative C B Miller leads a Republican squad practicing daily for a charity baseball game against Democratic lawmakers. Washington reports say Kendall Slemp and Porter join, with Webb and Reilly commanding the Democratic side. Proceeds support playgrounds and Boy Scouts of the district.
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Chicago
C. B. Miller
Kansas
American League Park
Windy City
Kendall
Iowa
Slemp
Virginia
Porter
Pennsylvania
Miller
Representative Webb
North Carolina
Representative Reilly
Connecticut
Florist Offers Plants and Funeral Designs for Sale
For sale tomato plants of all varieties and pepper and beet plants at $1.00 per 100. Cab age plants 50c per 100. Potted plants and cut flowers available. Funeral designs and bouquets a specialty. Phone 385 South Bluefield Fiorist. 5.1-tf.
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South Bluefield Fiorist
Sugar Trust Reported to Pay Up to Stop Prosecution
Rumors in Philadelphia say the sugar trust may pay up to 1 million dollars to end government prosecutions. DOJ agent Frank Garberina noted no arrests or warrants were planned and Washington officials would issue any statement.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Sugar Trust
Howver
T Hat
Sam Sa
Frank Garberina
Department of Justice
West Virginia Delegation Organizes For Presidential Nomination
The West Virginia delegation appoints a permanent setup with Governor W. E. Glasscock as airman and W. P. Hubbard as vice chair. Key roles include Secretary $, G. Smith, sergeant at arms Thomas K. Laing, and Rules and business chair W. S. Edwards. Montgom ery named to notify the presidential candidate. Sugden to notify the vice presidential nominee. Virginia delegation names Joseph L. Cropper as permanent head and D. Lawrence Groned for platform and resolutions.
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W. E. Glasscock
W. P. Hubbard
Wheeling
G. Smith
Thomas K. Laing
Beckley
Harry Shaw
Fairmor
Resolutiona Gai
Roosevelt
Virginia
Beaver Pond District Delinquent Tax List Notice
Notice to Tax Payers of Beaver Pond District warns that delinquent accounts will be returned if taxes are not paid within a few days. Deputy E. F. Carter for I. J. Ellison 5 M. C.
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Beaver Pond
E. F. Carter
I. J. Ellison
M. C
For Sale Tomato Plants and Floral Arrangements
For sale tomato plants in varieties and bean plants at 1.00 per 100. Onion plants 50c per 100. Potted plants and cut flowers. Funeral designs and bouquets a specialty. Phone 385 South Yuefield Florist. .1-1?
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Cardus Woman's Tonic
Grace Fortner
Man
W. Va
Cardus
Cardui
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tena
Pulaski Alum Springs
Pulaski County
Alleghany Mountains
R. C. Graham
Pulaski, Va
Tazewell Manufacturing CO
North Tazewell VA
Manerm
DM Uvuertun
10 Cent
Bluefield, W. Va
Virginia League
National League
Portsmouth
Richmond
Norfolk
Newport News
Petersburg
Roanoike
Hoke
R. H
Cincinnati
Tyler
Ratden
Benton and
Clark
Philad
Soc
R. H. EB
Brennan
Cheney
Archer
Killifer
Brooklyn
R.H.E
Allen
St. Louis
Deflorenee
Ati Boaton Ee
Rhe Peer
Cleveland
Kaler
George
Krapp
O'Neil
R H E
Mogridge
Peters
Lange
Kuhn
Powell and Stephens
Groom
Henry
Morgan
Hannah
Penericky
Thomas
Clas
Lass
Detroit
Lonis
Daily Telegraph
Mercer Healing Springs
Healing Springs Company
Athens
New York Sun
Blueheld Florist
Phila
Delphia
Eith
Elas Opera House
Ray Meyers
Looney & Norman
Johnstone & Cooke
NEW Pictures Daily
Ee Ind
South Yuefield Florist
Lys
New Era
Appalachian Power Co
Bluefield Ave
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