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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
7
Article notes a modern craze for fur bathing suits among affluent seaside models near New York. Ermine and leopard styled suits attract attention, with prices from about one hundred to six hundred dollars depending on fur type. sable options loom for those with bigger budgets.
A simple guide to making cool beverages using gin ger ale grape juice and tea. The instructions cover mixing ratios, shaking or pouring between pitchers, serving with cracked ice, and two additional recipes Fruit Punch and a ginger tea citrus drink. It emphasizes straining citrus juice and serving ice cold with chips of ice.
The county reports a overall tax valuation rise to 5 009 000 with much of the increase from long standing assessments and new construction. Officials aim to reduce the levy accordingly while stressing prudent, economical use of tax funds. Mercer County could see a projected rise of about 20 million in taxable value across the county prompting calls for careful budgeting.
The article notes a statewide rise in assessments from 50.9 million to 70 million, with new construction and property added on land and personal property rolls. It discusses a Supreme Court ruling on appointing a state tax commissioner backed assessor and questions whether similar actions could target the board of equalization, signaling upcoming campaign issues as tax tickets approach November 7.
The piece notes an American bride looking up her future husband on Bradstreet while Russians use a magic ritual at weddings. On the wedding night the bride must pull boots, one with a whip, one with a purse, as omens for money and kindness. drawing the whip signals a harsher fate. The government says it will promote business without cutting wages.
In Tokyo and Kobe, suffragists press for voting rights after May 10 police rule easing bans on political gatherings. Madame Shizuko Sugai urges equal suffrage while Mrs. Kikue Yamakawa promotes Soviet style government. audiences split between supporters and opponents.
In May 29 dispatch from Viadivestock Siberia, Japan notified nationals to fish last year grounds this year with warship protection despite lacking licenses. Premier Yeffrentoff says licenses were auctioned May 4 after five postponements. Vladivostock seeks negotiations to settle disputes and avoid compensation claims. Representatives head to Tokio to discuss leases and fishing grounds.
A New York organization named the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Cupid claims to teach members the art of winning and keeping a husband. Its reported teaching cautions that a powdered nose painted lips darkened eyelash and candied hair may attract a husband but cannot keep him.
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