Telephones and Editorial Rooms Numbers Listed
A historical note lists telephone pricing and office numbers for the business office and editorial rooms, indicating contact points and numbering conventions of the period.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
4
A historical note lists telephone pricing and office numbers for the business office and editorial rooms, indicating contact points and numbering conventions of the period.
A partial OCR shows a list of political nominees including delegates John R. Dillard and Jas F. Holroyd, judge of criminal court prank Maynar, county commissioners Ernest W. Freeman, superintendent of free schools J H Gadd, and congress candidate Campbell Slemp for the Ninth Va district.
The piece notes Witte calling the Duma a farce after it refused his leadership. Senator Elkins proclaims poverty will vanish, while Senator Lodge criticizes Bishop Potter and argues Europe hides dishonesty as America reveals and punishes its own.
Comptroller of the Currency reports indicate Bluefield national banks continue a record of growth in deposits and earnings. The exhibits show steady increases and an overall healthy financial condition for the city, reflecting prosperity in the region and the conservatism and confidence in local banks.
Kansas faces a labor shortfall with a demand for 25 000 harvest workers blamed on railroads for not offering cheap rates. The New York World claims park benchers could fill the need, though they will not. Park benches hold people who cannot get by.
A tongue in cheek health ad promises a bright smiling face after using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Sold for 35 cents, in tea or tablets, by West End Dry Co in Bluefield and other Virginia West locations including Peters Freeman Mill Creek Coopers.
Foreman speaks of six per cent on a million investment while Park Benchers mock enterprise. They jeer at business and curse those gaining fortunes from work as harvests in Kansas are gathered and stored.
The crack custom tailor presents Summer Suite suits cut to your size with no lining yet retaining shape. They offer smart all time wear and a flattering appearance in both single and double breasted styles, promising great value and fit.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot endorses that corruption in elections stems from nonparticipation of Citizens in election duties and argues making service mandatory. Harrisonburg Times Republic is favorable and notes public policy ties to jury duty.
The Huntington convention gave a strong compliment to Congressman Hughes. M. F. Matheney seconded Hughes, delivering the convention’s feature speech. Matheney, a promising young figure in the southern sector, is expected to rise in his career and politics.
Special train departs Tazewell 7 00 p m for Roanoke arriving 12 15 noon. Fares 2.00 from Tazewell and Graham 2.00, Bluefield 3.00. Welch and intermediate stations connect via train No 18 at Bluefield with low rates from stations east of Bluefield. See N and W Ry billboards. W B Bevill, General Passenger Agent.
Eureka Hardware Company offers The Green Seal Paint claiming superior coverage due to high quality materials. The advertisement highlights its market lead in coating performance and urges customers to purchase for durable, even finish.
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