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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
4
A Colton aphorism urges rising early to seize the day and to spend time with two kinds of acquaintances one who can give you something and one from whom you can distance yourself.
The Washington Post editorializes on West Virginia facing a $12.594 million judgment from old debt certificates. It notes potential bankruptcy, claims the state can avoid default, and urges fiscal reform and stable financing amid political strife and court decisions.
The article argues capital punishment is a gruesome public spectacle and questions its necessity. It cites a Florida hanging and an Atlanta scheduled execution drawing petitions from many states toward abolition, while noting possible deterrence and the moral conflict faced by supporters.
A Chicago woman touts Grape-Nuts as a cure for indigestion and chronic constipation after weeks of use. She reports improved digestion, weight gain, and renewed well being, noting health declines when the cereal is skipped.
The piece notes a debate over diverting unexpended balances from appropriations to strengthen a state fund. It argues West Virginia routinely handles unspent money, repaying it later, and claims the state currently owes no debt. It asserts the state is financially healthier than the national government with surplus income and soon unspent balances revert to the general fund.
The excerpt presents a patriotic poem titled Chant of Loyalty praising unity and sacrifice across American landscapes from sea to sea. Attributed to Elllis Liebman and cited as from The New York Times, it emphasizes steadfast devotion and collective resolve.
Advertisements tout mayapple root as a gentle liver stimulant and nonirritating substitute for mercury calomel. Sold as Sentanel Laxatives in sugar coated tablets, claimed to relieve headaches, constipation, sour stomach, biliousness, and more with mild bowel cleansing effects. A 10c box lasts weeks. physician trial dosing offered free by mail from Sentanel Remedies Co. Covington Kentucky.
Karlsruhe, capital of the Grand Duchy of Paden, lies east of the Rhine on the Frankfort to Basel railway. It boasts parks, broad avenues, and a palace district. Since 1871 the empire's growth has boosted its wealth and population, with rail shops and a large arms factory as key industries and it serves as the XIV German Army Corps headquarters.
A Philadelphia Ledger quip notes Blinks always ends ahead in disputes with his wife by stating his case first and then leaving the scene.
A clipped exchange notes a woman praised for being superior and for spending more on gowns than others in the club. The quote contrasts elegance with force and wit, echoing Milton in a brief, reflective snippet.
The National Geographic Society describes Karlsruhe as the calmest German city, noting its founding by Karl Wilhelm Baden and its tranquil history amid wartime activity. The account cites the city's temperate character and resilience despite events around Durlach and recent French air attacks.
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