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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
5
A old time medical ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy that replaces calomel. It claims to purify the liver and bowels, cure sluggishness and bilious feelings, and even suit children, with a money back guarantee if no improvement by morning.
A Graham town council meeting discussed reducing or eliminating automobile and phone tolls between Graham and Bluefield. An ordinance cut auto license tax about half while telephony tolls may end with a street car bus link and Graham central abandonment, tied to fair grounds improvements and Bluefield employment guarantees. The railroad undergrade crossing was completed and awaits town approval.
Reports from a council meeting note completion of a 1,860 foot water main extension from Wilson to Sargent streets. Residents long seeking better supply urged taps be paid by water users as new line connects, reducing prior half inch service. Several local residents remain ill but show modest improvement.
Hog e Wagner and crew completed a 1.1 mile macadam stretch between the cemetery and St. Clair after funding delays. The road now replaces an unfinished segment from years past and is expected to relieve traffic concerns for patrons.
Mrs. Joseph L. McSparran returned yesterday after a several day visit with relatives in eastern Virginia. Mrs. Wade H. Frazier came back from Cincinnati and will stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Greever. Commissioner of Revenue Grat Gillespie visited yesterday on official business. Howard F. Harman is able to be out after a week with sciatica. B. F. Ball of Kenova stopped en route to Richlands to visit his ill daughter Kit tie Ball. Mrs. L. W. Baumgardner of Rural Retreat is visiting here with Mrs. W. R. Warrick and Billie. Miss Ella Simpson of Bluefield is staying with Miss Jettie Carter this week.
The article extols asbestos as a fire proof and non conductor material usable in theater curtains lumber plaster and stucco. It notes rising U S production with Canada as a source and highlights a 1914 Arizona development near the Grand Canyon yielding fiber comparable to Canadian grade.
The article notes asbestos in the Grand Canyon, though not yet mined commercially. It compares Arizona asbestos to Canadian products for electrical installations, highlighting a lower splpercent content in the Arizona material.
A United States Geological Survey report by J S Diller shows 1914 asbestos production at 1247 short tons worth 18565, a 12 percent rise in quantity and 72 percent in value from 1913. Major output came from two Georgia producers and one Arizona plant, with California and Virginia providing small amounts of low quality material.
Bluefield shoppers report instant relief from constipation after Alder-i-ka a simple buckhorn bark glycerine mix. The remedy cleanses both bowels and relieves gassy stomach with one spoonful showing results in about one minute. T. Frank Mastin, druggist, endorses it amid June sale at The Quality Shop.
Te Pe Crepe gowns priced at 98c to 2.50 feature white crepe with lace yokes beading and ribbons. Nainsook gowns priced 1.29 to 2.50 show transparent embroidery lace ribbon trims and pearl buttons.
A sale listing highlights fine muslin gowns tri med in lace and embroidery with prices around 47 to 50 cents. Anni French embroidered gowns in neat patterns feature nainsook fabric and torchen lace, priced 97 and 50 cents respectively.
A retailer features double panel skirts in fine muslin and sheer embroidery with special Baek ties. Prices start around $1.45 per item, indicating affordable dress options for the season.
Advertises garments including white crepe patents with lace trimming and muslin skirts with ruf, dainty slips of cambric and muslin. Prices shown at 29c 25c 40c 50c and 75c each.
Large size fringe quilt in good heavy quality priced at 1.50. Scalloped edge and cut corner quilts promoted as largest crochet quilt with claims of superior design. Heavy cotton sheets and Mohawk cases listed with low prices.
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