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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

3

Market Quotions Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago reports weak hog prices with varied bulk and pig ranges. Cattle weaken with native beef and calves trading to high marks. sheep remain steady with wethers and ewes shown. Baltimore wheat and oats mixed. eggs and poultry unchanged. Chicago pork futures listed for July and September. Guatemala's German ties noted with coffee, cotton goods, and a description of Guatemala City and Estrada Cabrera's long rule.

Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia

Cardui credited by West Virginian woman for relief

Gladwell of Watoga recalls severe headaches backache and weakness at age fifteen. After using Cardui she improved within weeks and later married with three children. She says she never needed a doctor for female trouble and endorses Cardui as a tonic.

Watoga W. Va S. W. Gladwell Cardui

Chicago grain market figures from July to oats and cash closes

Wheat July at 2.06 and 2.09 for high and close, Sept 1.78 and 1.84. Corn July 1.55% high 1.5544 Sept 1.47 and 1.465, Oats around 0.6316 to 0.63 plus Sept figures. Cash closes list No 2 red wheat 2.27, No 2 yellow corn 1.71–1.72, No 2 white 1.71–1.72, No 2 mixed 1.71–1.72, oats No 8 white 0.67–0.6814, standard 0.68–0.68.

Rector, Barham & Taylor Law and Commerce Chicago

Guatemala as World War Ally and Major Central American Power

Guatemala follows the United States by severing diplomatic ties with Germany strengthening the regional alliance. A National Geographic Society war geography bulletin notes Guatemala's peace strength of 7,000 with up to 87,000 reserves and total unorganized strength around 538,000, making it Central America’s largest force. It covers 70 miles Atlantic and 200 miles Pacific coasts with Puerto Barrios as a key harbor and direct steamship links to New York and New Orleans. The country’s late alignment with the United States marks a notable shift among neighboring republics.

Prise Republic Guatemala United States Great Britain Guatemala City Pacific Germany National Geographic Society Washington Central America Cuba Louisiana Virginia Nicaragua Atlantic Seaboard Puerto Barrios Atlantic New York New Orleans

Oldfield and De Palma Clash in Milwaukee Match Race

Barney Oldfield and Ralph De Palma prepared for a nerve shredding $5,000 pursed match race at the state fair grounds track in Milwaukee on June 23. The event drew automobile enthusiasts hoping for a record crowd as the pair ready their high speed machines with Oldfield driving an enclosed steel bodied car and De Palma piloting a 120 mph racer.

Milwaukee Wis Barney Oldfield Ralph de Palma America State Fair Grounds Oldfield Chicago Speedway de ‘Palma

Missionary Educational Congress Opens at Blue Ridge

The Missionary Educational Movement congress opened at Blue Ridge North Carolina on June 22 and will run through the month. Early registration shows large attendance with daily addresses and discussions by prominent missionaries and church workers planned in the program.

Missionary Educational Congress Blue Ridge N. C Missionary Educational Movement Congress

Common Bodily ills Constipation Tips

The article stresses constipation as the most common ailment caused by ignoring Nature's call. It advises establishing a daily bowel-time, proper diet and exercise, ample water, and using Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild effective laxative if needed.

Too Much Mays for Yankees in Boston Win

Boston wins final game of series with New York 2 to 1 as Mays dominates with strong pitching. Yankees limited to three hits while Mays and Thomas matched Shawkey, Fisher and Nanamaker.

Mays Yankees New York Boston Cline Thomas Shawkey Fisher Nanamaker Washington Philadelphia Falkenberg Seibold Meyers Sehbang Harper Shaw Ainsmith Indians Chicago Faber Cleveland Iswefess Lambeth Klepfer O'Neill Schalk Tigers Detroit St. Louis Bob Groom Hamilton Geese Wee Groom Rogers Severoid Dauis Stanage Rhe St. Leet Détroit Sotheron Boland Spencer

Pirates Win on Wagner Day in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on Wagner day 12,000 fans witnessed a 4 to 3 ten inning victory over Chicago. Hans Wagner received a silver loving cup from Mayor Armstrong. an automobile parade preceded the game as part of the celebration.

Pirates Wagner Pittsburg Hans Wagner Armstrong Chicago Iass Cepa Demaree Vaughn Elliott Cooper Fischer Dell Philadelphia Bancroft Brooklyn RHE Esse Ee Cheney Millar Oeschger Burns Boston New York Nehf Sallee Smith Peritt Middleton Rariden Nebs Gowdy Reds Ames St. Louis Cincinnati Schneider St. Lowis Wingo

Chicago Police Captain Elevated to Major Rank

Albert Denman formerly led Chicago’s mounted squad and trained at Fort Sheridan. A terse war department telegram announced he passed all examinations for a major’s commission in the cavalry. His promotion awaited eight captains but could be forwarded immediately if he desired.

United States Reserves Albert Denman Chicago Police Department Denman Fort Sheridan War Department Cavalry

Alcohol use and a non alcoholic mineral tonic push

A newspaper notice urges physicians to prescribe alcohol only for medicinal use and promotes the non alcoholic Acid Iron Mineral tonic from Ferrodine Chemical Corporation. It claims strong iron content, safety, and efficacy for anemia and vitality, with dosing and mail order details from Roanoke Virginia.

Ferrodine Chemical Corporation Roanoke

Major Denman and the growing officer reserves

The passage notes Chicago policeman Denman likely to be promoted to major as the U S Army expands its reserve officer training. It announces the second camp starting August 27 in the southern states with applications accepted until July 15. Age rules permit applicants from twenty years nine months to forty four, with preference for those over thirty one and those with special experience.

Denman U. 8 S. A Chicago Michigan Boulevard Betsy War Department Leaman Leamp National Army D. B. French French

Can Conservation Day Ends Tin Can Pranks In Missouri

Jefferson City Mo June 22 statewide can conservation day ends playful can tying as boys target Towser the cat. State preparedness groups and women's clubs mobilized households with all tins jars and containers to curb the outdoor sport by nightfall.

Missouri Jeferson City

Bradley's Corn Remover claims quick relief from corns

Advertises Bradley's Corn Remover as a simple effective treatment for corn pain from heat and friction. Promises rapid shrinking and easy lifting of the corn with fingers after a few days, with a small bottle sufficient for relief.

Bradley

Cham Berlin’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Test of Time

The product has been used for over forty years with millions of bottles sold. It is marketed as proven and dependable, featuring a formula with 8 T Citric tartaric and sulphuric acids. Messina Sicily plans manufacture and Sicilian growers support the venture.

Chamberlin Messina Sicily

Why I Did Not Go to College

A memoir micro tale of a sixteen year old who rejects formal college after failed tutoring by a parson and his daughter Louise. He alternates study between Latin and romance, delays plans, and ultimately chooses business over academia, reflecting on the cost of higher education and personal happiness.

Louise Mr. Suively West Building

Knights Templar Arrive in Miles City Montana

Miles City welcomes the Knights Templar of Montana who have gathered in town for their event on June 22 marking a notable occasion in the city.

Knights Templar Miles City Mont Knights Templar of Montana

Notice of Redemption of Princevee Power Company Bonds

Bonds issued as a 5 percent first mortgage Gold Coupon Sinking Fund bonds of Princeton Power Company are called for redemption. 40 percent will be redeemed at 101 percent plus accrued interest to July 1 1917. payment on July 1 1917 at the trustee Central Trust Company Charleston WV. Bonds listed by numbers and denominations. Interest ceases July 1 1917. Dated June 1 1917 Central Trust Company Trustee.

Princeton Power Company Central Trust Company Charleston West Virginia

Fire Alarm Signals Across City From Central Station

Police report lists 14 locations in Bluefield area where alarm signals originated, including Princeton Avenue, Bluefield Avenue, Chestnut Street, Spruce Street, Poplar Street, Federal Avenue, Giles Street, Wyoming Street, Monroe Street, Lee and Franklin, Reese and Marshall, Pulaski and Park, Bland and multiple streets, and Henry and Greenbrier. Alarm from Central Station indicates fires or alerts.

City Hall Princeton Avenue Russell Bluefield Avenue Mercer Bt Bluefield Ave Subletter& Barnes Thomas Chestnut Bluefeld Avenue Spruce St Poplar St Haleigh Street Federal Avenue Ralelah Stewart Streets Wyoming Monroe Streets Giles Street Lee and Franklin Ogi Reese and Marshall Streets Allen and Powell Pulaski Park Streets Bland and Jones Bland Williams Ellis North South Jefferson Streets Pen Mar Frederick Middle Adama Rosenvke Clark Midway Henry and Greenbrier Upper Jones Street Central Station

Annual Conclave Plans For Grand Commandery

Exhibition drills street parade and several social functions will be included in the two days program along with business sessions. At conclusion a large number of Sir Knights and ladies will travel to Minneapolis for the imperial council meeting of the Mystic Shrine.

Grand Commandery Minneapolis Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine

Southern Textile Association Plans Postwar Meeting

The Southern Textile Association met at Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, N C, June 22 to discuss After the War What of the Textile Trade and The New Dyestuff Industry. The two day session will be devoted wholly to business with all social features omitted due to the War.

Wilmington N. C Southern Textile Association Wrightsville Beach

Chamberlin's Tablets Endorsement Letter

In a letter to the manufacturers Mrs. P. Frazier of Fast St Louis Missouri says she has never used anything equal to Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and biliousness and notes many friends praise them highly.

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