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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
4
A historical editorial warns against careless firearm handling amid rising tragic incidents and urges caution. It references Senator Scott, Dr. Hatfield, and Wyoming delegates, notes a Huntington Herald-Dispatch BPOE edition, and anticipates a large November showing for a political nomination while mentioning a water power project story.
The article extols harnessing the New River to power Bluefield's growth noting millions of horsepower idle today. It predicts future factory expansion and population rise, with strong returns for investors who act now to support the project.
Editor urges placing the coalfield orphanage on substantial land for farming activities. Cites Greenville home and Mrs Wiley as examples of land use and thrift. Recommends suburban site near West Graham or south Bluefield with streetcar access to secure 50 to 100 acres of land.
Norton Va June 20 1910 The Daily Telegraph monthly coal shipment report highlights Clinch Valley field with about 64000 tons via Norfolk and Western, near the fielded Kenora output and far short of other fields. The piece urges full-output figures from all carriers to show Clinch Valley alongside Flat Top and other regions.
A letter from City Point Louisiana dated June 20 1910 requests change of newspaper delivery address as the writer travels to Virginia for the summer. The note says they will be in Bluefield at month end and will settle delivery there.
A Virginia reader endorses the newspaper for local coverage while criticizing the Ninth District Democrats and recent senator primary mudslinging. The writer notes past figures and party clashes, then requests a change of address to Wittens Mills, Virginia.
Wyoming sent twelve delegates to the Welch convention instructed to support James A. Hughes for congress. District meetings last Wednesday chose delegates to the county convention. Ral Wit ten Cook, Lilly supporter, was named chairman with Mr. Sarvey as secretary. Cook, while favoring Lilly, acknowledged Hughes men held the majority and appointed a committee to list delegates favorable to Hughes. Delegates were instructed for Hughes. Squire Ral W. Cook received praise for fair and impartial leadership as the convention endorsed Senator Scott in resolutions.
The article recalls Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's homecoming inspiring Pop Harris of St. Louis to create the Roosevelt cocktail. It lists ingredients including rum from Cuba, vermouth from Italy, gin from England, absinthe, Kirschwasser from Germany, and a Venetian service, offering a bold claim of prowess for its drinkers.
Forty six graduates from state training schools sat for registration in Charleston. The board presiding included Dr. L. V. Guthrie of Huntington as president and Dr. George Lounsberry of Charleston as secretary, with Dr. Thomas M. Haskins from Wheeling, Dr. J. M. Sites of Martinsburg, and Dr. C. M. Scott of Bluefield.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Walding Kinman Marvin wholesale druggists endorse the firm and attest to Cheney's reliability. Cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Theodore Roosevelt declares publishers Charles Scribner's Sons must disown any connection with spurious volumes about his hunting trip. He confirms his own forthcoming Africa trip volume, noting fifteen chapters and five appendices, with photographs by Kermit Roosevelt. The August publication by Scribners will be a large octavo of about 500 pages.
Sloganeering ad claims TIZ heals sore feet and removes corns bunions and raw spots without clogging pores. It promises immediate freshness and foot glamour, guarantees money back if not true, and lists Walter Luther Dodge & Co. Chicago as distributor at 25 cents a box.
Norfolk and Western Railway timetable lists multiple daily departures from Roanoke, Bluefield and Norton toward Roanoke, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Columbus and Cincinnati. Pullman sleepers, parlor and cafe cars are indicated with connections to Lynchburg, Richmond, Shenandoah Valley and Clinch Valley routes. W. B. Bevill, GPA, Roanoke VA, is listed for information.
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