Puzzling Problems from the Daily Telegraph Offer
A late 19th century contest lists six puzzles with cash and subscription prizes. Problems include arithmetic folds, pig weighings, removing numbers, stock purchase limits, digit riddles, and a weight estimate of a bear with three men named Smith Jones and Browne. The text invites readers to submit solutions for prizes and a monthly subscription.
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Daily Telegraph
al Cortertante
Sam Smith
Joan Jones
Ben Browne
Jones
Brown
Smith
Chancery Case in Mercer County Trust Lien Creditors Action
In Mercer county court a Chancery suit seeks to convene the trust lien creditors of J J Davis and W J Ould trading as Davis Ould and to seize funds and priorities for distribution. Several defendants are named as non residents with no service in county, and council requests appearance within one month after first publication to protect interests.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Mercer County
J M Anderson
J.W. Shirley
D. E. Simpson
G. B. Stevens
Kieninson
Bates
Starkie
Eicbirson, Bates & Starkie
E. E. Carter
R H O'Neil
Roanoke Grocery & Milling Co
Armour
Manderville and King, Partners
Manderville & King
Howard Bell Cigar Co
J. T Akers, Beasley Couch & Co
George P. Hall
George P Hail & Co
Hillenburg and Kincer
Hillesburg & Kincer
E. Douthat
Walter Douthat
Douthat
H J. Franks & Co
R Broom
Southern Shoe Co
H. A. Ritz
D. A Turner
Dr. H.C. Jones
W. W. Yost
Huff, Andrews & Thomas Co
8 Corporation
Fiat Top Grocery Co
Eagle Shoe Co
Wesley Shoe Co
Corporation
Slater,Meyers & Co. & Corporation
Craddock
Howard Beil Oigar Co
Beasley Couch & Co
George P Hall & Co
Hillenburg and
Kineer, Partners
Hillenburg & Kineer
Peasree Bros & Co
Slater Myers & Co
Howard Belrigar Co
Pearre Bros. & Co
Vesley Shoe Co
Slater, Meyers & Co
Circouit Court
W. B. Hovaxar
D. M.easlry
Fashionable waists and frocks for schoolgirls in Harper's Bazaar
A description of young girls outfits featuring slim waists, blouse effects, and frocks with a corrected schoolgirl silhouette. It highlights a simple velvet trimmed futte gown with a blouse edged by colored cloth, gold buttons, a low neck, velvet belt, and matching turned back cuffs, as seen in Harper's Bazaar.
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Harper’s Bazar
Skating Frocks Highlight Fashion Trends
Skating attire rises in popularity with frocks featuring plain red skirts and white satin trim. A red kid bolero with matching pocket straps reflects current style, while tailors favor nearly plain backs with central strapping as the box plait fades away.
A Pretty Bodice Sketch in White Chiffon
A drawing shows the bodice of a simple evening gown in white chiffon. The soft fullness drapes gracefully to the left side in an elegant fashion.
Evening gown features lace bands and chiffon sleeves
A description of a simple evening gown highlighting ivory tinted lace encircling the outfit and the chiffon sleeves arranged to form an attractive background for the arm, with a bracelet of lace securing the folds. A separate note claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm quickly cured a sprained ankle, with editor George E. Cary endorsing its effectiveness.
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Philadelphia Ledger
George E. Cary
the Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Wonders of Electric Bitters and Dr King’s New Discovery
Reader letters extol Electric Bitters for kidney and liver troubles and renewed strength. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets praised for stomach issues. Dr King’s New Discovery credited with saving a child from croup and a niece with advanced consumption. All medicines offered by local druggists with trials and guarantees.
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W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
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Feredin
Royal Medicine CO
Plymouth
Chicago
Ill
J. L. Crockett
Gorgone
J. 5. Hetherington
W. H. Hesherington
Adim'r
Baltimore
James
Bluefield Pharmacy
IDEAL
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Navy
Curran
BuLuitt
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Penna
Broadway
Kilby Street
Boston
Mass
Citizens Bank Building
Norfolk, Va
Terry
Roanoke
Neave
Cincinnati
Olid Colony
Hull Blyth & CO
Fenchurch Avenue
London
England
Peter & CO
Castries
St. Lucia
West Indies
E. A. Haggart
Kingston
Jamaica
James A. Conyers
Hamilton
Bermuda
Tre Cathy Tent Grash
Tut Vain TeLnonarn
I. Mi 1
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Bluefield Water Works
A Improvement Company
GEO
H. Hill
Bluefield
W. VA
M.rosenberg
Princeton Ave
Tailorrinc CompaNy
Bland St
Bluefield, W. VA
Mercant Tailors
N, Schnurman, Proprietors
GLOBE
Qur
Eagle Brand
Barker Mills
C. E. VanDeusin
Kilbourne Wis
W. C. Ferrell
Princeton Avenue
Office & Works
Radford Brick Co
YA. O.V
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