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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
4
The piece argues the Elsie Sigel tragedy should warn mothers against sentimental reformers and dangerous indulgence. It dismisses claims of Elsie’s moral responsibility, notes letters to Chinese men and large sums sent, and mocks sensational coverage while urging restraint as the Gould case extends.
A Wheeling Intelligencer correspondent argues critics overstated Governor Glasscock’s unpopularity. The piece says no governor pleases all politicians and that state welfare should trump petty political aims as tensions between leaders and factions surface in Charleston.
The piece reflects on Governor Glasscock resisting factional pressure as he appoints merit-based officials across parties. It notes threats from Swisher and Scherr factions, calls for lawful governance, and criticizes illegal politicking while stressing the governor’s focus on law and right actions.
A shift from delicate embroidered lingerie blouses to tailored abbt waists as women seek durable, affordable options. Linen leads, with madras and English pique as practical alternatives for those desiring lower prices and sturdier wear.
A recent improvement in the construction of wiring shows more durable insulation and neater terminations. The changes may reduce faults and electrical fires in new installations.
The advertisement touts William Tell flour from Ansted & Burk Co. Springfield Ohio. It emphasizes high grade Ohio wheat, hermetically sealed storage, six cleanings, and machine handling from milling to bag sewing, claiming superior nutrition and bakery results.
A description of a washing apparatus uses a staggered corrugated cylinder inside a narrow tank. Garments are hurled from side to side as the cylinder turns, rubbing dirt off while water flows through perforated openings. The design aims for efficient fabric cleaning with maximal contact and agitation.
Sheep crave salt and thrive with regular access. A covered salt supply in the field prevents liver rot and fluke infections, and animals will not overeat when salt is always available.
Public notice from Elkhorn West Virginia seeking architectural plans for two three and four room school buildings in frame and brick form. Contact R. H. Heysier secretary Elkhorn for details. Published in Telegraph Want Ads.
An officer detained a man calling himself Chas A Crowse at the Norfolk and Western station last night. The suspect claimed a crippled arm but the bandage was removed at police HQ showing a sound limb while he insulted the officers.
A small gray dog tumbled into a west end Baltimore square where a maid closed the gate. After the dog toppled the maid fainted, later explained by a veterinary surgeon who noted animals faint in fear or exhaustion, from cats and dogs to horses and birds.
The article advises testing a horse’s walking capacity in the intended harness, stresses sound feet and clean stables, notes loins weakness from improper stance, and extols Percheron breeding for Northwest prosperity. It extols silage as cheap, nutritious feed and describes a cheap two wheeled cart built from worn mowing machine parts for vineyard and berry work.
A description discusses a horse that limps and may be shod by a butcher blacksmith or hindered by coins on its feet. It prescribes a salve made from shoemaker's wax, beeswax, and animal fats with summer and winter variants, melted and applied to the affected hoof after dressing the corn.
An old promotional snippet claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles. It is advertised as supreme and available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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