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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

5

Canadian Farmer Credits Fruitola For Recovery After Long Illness

In a letter from F Gifford of Ball Rock Farm Maymont Saskatchewan he thanks Frostola Traxcom Fruitola and Traxo for relief after sixteen days on his back and many gall stones. He says fruits and tonics boosted his health and that the preparations are stocked by Goodykoontz Drug Company and local pharmacies.

Canada Sarkatoon F. Gifford Ball Rock Farm Maymont Saskatchewan Ada Traxcom Pinus Monticello Piuefield East End Bluefield Goodykoontz Drug Company

Graham Daily News notices from Graham Virginia June 20 1916

Soldiers W. B. McCray Arthur Phillips and Eugene Witten from Graham ordered to duty on the Mexican border. Witten recently left Richmond Medical College to join the hospital corps. Also local items on the W C T U meeting and a hospital operation update for Squire John W McCall. Ice cream supper planned by the Christian church and several local visits and movements reported.

Graham W. BE. McCray Arthu Phillips Bluefield Company West Virginia National Guard Eugene Witten R. M. Witten Richmond Light Inantry Blues Witten Grahan Richmond Richmond Military Company

Brooks Host Card Party for Fourteenth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harry J Brook entertained Saturday evening to celebrate their fourteenth wedding anniversary. Guests included numerous couples and single guests, with auctions and bridge games, on a well decorated home interior. Gwendolyn Florence Brook and Marjorie Knee served punch on the porch. music supplied by Vietrola.

Harry J. Brook Gwendolyn Florence Brook Hoct Marjorie Knee Drivefield C. Frank Wright 8. H. Shmsem Warren A

County Court Adopts Recap of Primary Ballots

An adjourned county court session held to have primary election officers sign election books. Several clerks were absent, prompting a meeting to reconvene next Monday. The court decided to recount the county ballot then, but the current standing remains with Robinson ahead by 1,980 votes except for gubernatorial candidates.

Cy Uggestion Lilly Forcer Robinson and Lilly Robinson

Welch Celebrates County Day With Parade And Picnic

A large automobile parade is planned in Welch to celebrate the county day with a picnic at the swimming pool. Attendees include Hon. R. B. Bernheim Judge H. A. Ritz and local leaders. Company K recruits in Welch anticipate serving near the Mexican border amid the tense times.

Welch

Roosevelt Expected to Back Hughes, Lodge Reports

Oyster Bay June 19 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge says he believes Colonel Roosevelt will support Charles E. Hughes in the coming campaign after a conference. Lodge reports Roosevelt looked better and notes the discussion focused on Hughes with little on Mexico. Lodge had earlier met Hughes and W Murray Crane in New York.

Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt United States Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Charles E. Hughes Col. Roosevelt Senator Lodge Mr. Hughes Mexico New York W. Murray Crane Colonel Roosevelt Chicago

Plans for an Aggressive Campaign Laid

Washington reports that Vance McCormick new Democratic national committee chairman outlined an aggressive campaign to start immediately in meetings with President Wilson Representative Glass the new secretary of the committee Secretary McAdoo Postmaster General Burle son Secretary Tumulty and other Democratic leaders. He arrived from Harrisburg Pa and spent three hours with the president before meeting cabinet members and congressional leaders who will play a key role.

Washington Vance McCormick Democratic National Committee Wilson Representative Glass McAdoo Burleson Tumulty McCormick Harrisburg

Rate Increases Suspended by ICC for Meat Freight

Washington June 19 1916 Inter State Commerce Commission suspended proposed higher freight rates on fresh meats and packing house products in central freight association territories until October 18 1916.

Washington Central Freight Association Interstate Commerce Commission Oectober

Baby Love and a Rival: A Harsh Lesson in Marriage

A young couple, Charlie and Rosa, bloom in engagement then face shifting affections as baby love fades. His early ardor cools, she mistrusts his attentions and rivalries emerge. After marriage a real baby reveals Rosa has another love, altering their dynamic.

Charlie Edmonds Rosa Lee Charlie

Wheat Prices Rise on Militia Call at Mexican Border

In Chicago on June 19 war mood appeared with the militia call to the Mexican border boosting grain markets. Wheat prices climbed by a cent and a half per bushel as traders reacted to the national tension.

Chicago

Hughes discusses conference results and leadership prospects

After a conference Mr Hughes said no progress was made and the meeting was only preliminary. Names like William R. Wilcox and William Loeb were reportedly removed from consideration for chairman. Hitchcock, Hilles, Davenport, Tanner, Senator Thompson, Wickersham, and Senator Lodge met with Hughes as possible contenders. He refused to discuss Mexico and announced plans to spend a month in Bridgehampton, Long Island.

National Committee Hughes William R. Wilcox Public Service Mr. Hughes William Loeb Col. Roosevelt Frank H. Hitchcock Charles D Hilles Frederick M. Davenport Frederick C. Tanner George F. Thompson Joint Legislative Investigation Committee Geo. W. Wickersham Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Bridge Hampton L. 1

The Shillalah as Artful Weapon and Craft

The London Mirror describes the shillalah as more art than timber. It notes selection from stout blackthorn, a weighted end for balance, and aging near the farm to gain supple strength. The article also gives the proper pronunciation as skill ally with emphasis on ail.

London Mirror

Phips Ends Witchcraft Trials In Massachusetts Bay

Sir William Phips appointed governor in 1692 during a witchcraft outbreak. He halted all trials and freed prisoners after observing the madness, changing the course of the province’s response.

Sir William Phips Massachusetts Bay Lady Phips William

Fragmented Quotations and Jests from Old Papers

A collage of humorous quotes and snippets from various papers includes a boy with a goat heading to a lake, a window cord trick, Chamfort on vanity taxes, a character description of Skinner, a Pittsburgh Press quip, a jab at a cigar lighter, a Philadelphia Ledger gag about a slapped child, a Judge’s remark on duty, and Ninomiya Sontoku on duty.

Market Report Notes Mixed Signals in September Options

Trading highlighted September option sales at 104 14 and 1.025 4 against futures as buyers faced a cap in a Saturday session. Some traders argued for a downward trend while hog prices fell, and the Mexican situation weighed on sentiment despite other factors.

Snanee

Hughes Outlines Summer Plans After New York Visit

Republican presidential hopeful Charles D. Hughes spent a busy day at his New York headquarters with GOP leaders, discussing national committee reorganization and a new chairman. He then left by train for Providence to attend a Brown University reunion and was due back Thursday.

New York Charles D. Hughes National Providence R 1 Brown University Hughes

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Mr Ft Cifror Sily Graham Daily News Methodist Church Cem Squire John W. McCall W. J. Alfriend Big Stone Cap Mies Bees Hann Wilder Bedford City Episcopal Sunday School Institute R. Lee Poindexter Blanche Adams Keokee Williams Pearisburg Kate Lane Smith Blacksburg E. A. Rich Bedford Ladies of the Christian Church Highland Avenue Airfax Street Ersona F.C. Neikirk Pembroke Virginia Alexander Judge Stuart Roanoke Master Lane Nash Mrs. Strader Neighborhood News Welch News Mrs. H. J. Brook Nan Sudduth Minnix and Clark Messrs. Hubbard Wallace Wikhorn R. B. Bernheim Charleston H. A. Ritz Fred C. Blue Sonnenberger Northfork Guy C. Mace Gary Company K Second Infantry Fred G. Kell Jen L. Draper Bride Elizabeth Kittinger Virginia Havoco Mr. Draper Iver and Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Co Maryland F. C. Cook Glen Forest Myr BE. S. Clark Ihelr Hoover H. K. Barbe W. C. Cook Clarksburg Theo. S. Smylie Welch and Mississippi South Tom Edwards Elizabeth Ernest Kitts Percival King- Cola Salem L. L. Belcher Tazewell Sineday Frank P. Dodd Welch Drug Co Lodge Baby Love Rosa Horlick Fate Née Amos Pishing Chamfort Pittsburgh Press Philadelphia Ledger Dale Druggista Everywhere E. Lawrence & Co White Pharmacy and Goodykoontstree Co WHO Cabh Qbedical College OF Virginia James E. Mayer Dentist Law & Commerce Building O. Box Crystal Shoe Shine Parlor & Hat Hospital Company Princeton Ave Motley’s Pool Ww. VA Bluefield Normal and Business College W. H. Cunningham Bluefield Avenue Tyler Street P. O H. A. Lilly & Company Princeton Avenue
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