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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1919
Page
12
A fourteen year old in a California construction camp acted as a telephone messenger and first aid volunteer. He organized first aid supplies, helped extinguish clothing fires with his coat, and treated burns until a doctor arrived. The doctor praised the boy's care and later urged medical study before the boy died in France.
A nineteen year old Boy Scout, stationed in the Students Army Training Corps battalion, was appointed nurse for about thirty boys with the fever and attended later thirty-five more. He kept all patients alive, earned high praise, and was promoted to sergeant. Parents expressed gratitude, noting training in self reliance over nursing. The Rotary Club plans to reorganize and enlarge Blonefield Boy Scouts, with a meeting Monday at the chamber of commerce rooms at 8.00 pm. urging all boys 12 to 18 and their fathers to attend.
An advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderfng Remedy cures stomach pain and catarrhal mucus in the intestinal tract. It asserts the preparation reduces inflammation causing many stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose is said to convince and money is refunded.
Bishop J. Donahue of Wheeling appoints Rev. Francis Scheuerman as president of St. Edwards' preparatory college to succeed Rev. John W. Werninger who recently resigned. Rev. Scheuerman has served as vice president of the institution. When a doctor gives a patient hope he expects pay for it.
Charles Ray stars in a Paramount photoplay at Mikks theatre Thursday. Ray plays a bush league pitcher whose romance and baseball exploits thrill audiences, with Colleen Moore as the leading woman in this entertaining feature.
The state road commission released figures showing 982 752 15 dollars in federal aid funds available for road projects in West Virginia and 340 265 dollars in state aid.
Rhode Island women may vote in a presidential election next year and will first register on July 21 to exercise their new franchise. Local officials note the historic step follows ratification of the suffrage amendment and aligns with federal voting rights.
Mercer Healing Springs opened for the season with a Wednesday dance after an opening dinner. About 125 guests arrived to see modern hotel rooms with hot and cold water and enjoy a well prepared supper. The resort, located near Bluefield and Princeton via scenic roads, aims to attract weekend parties with early reservations urged and plans to host refined dances in a tasteful atmosphere.
Teachers will discuss vital questions at the annual educational conference of West Virginia school men. The July 18 and 19 event at West Virginia University under the summer school program carries the theme Americanization and the Public Schools. Self-made men never boast of their ancestors.
May exports totalled 606 million dollars, down 18 million from April’s record, while eleven month exports reached 6.308 billion, up 872 million from the prior year. May imports hit a historic 29 million, rising 56 million from April, with eleven month imports at 2.803 billion, up 118 million. The eleven month export excess stood at 3.5154 billion, above 1918 and 1917 records.
Carpenters timers and car men on the B. and C. railroad gain a nine cent hourly wage increase effective January 1, last. A railroad representative confirmed the raise and outlined its timing and scope.
The Federal Fuel Administration recently conducted inspections of fine cards and compiled data on increases. The text contrasts the wild horses of Arabia and South America, noting that one group rejects lame horses while the other attempts to lure domesticated horses away from their owners.
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