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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
5
Hydie Barr returns to Bluefield to pitch against Princeton on Thursday afternoon. Fans celebrate his comeback as the team unveils new white uniforms trimmed in red, marking a fresh look for the home squad.
W. E. Fowler president of the American National Bank returned from Norfolk where he attended the Virginia State Bankers Association meeting. He was chosen as a delegate to the National American Bankers Association meeting in Atlantic City in August. The bank is uniquely represented in both West Virginia and Virginia bankers associations.
Public notice states that ads for sale lost or found and similar classifieds are to be inserted at one cent per word with cash in advance. Signatures count toward the ad length and pricing can be determined by advertisers.
Advertisement from 1931 seeks a diligent young man for a clerkship in a fire work office. Inquiries made at the issuing office, dated June 26, 1931.
Local residents and visitors pass through Bluefield with brief mentions of travel, visits, and last minute plans. Notables include J T Eddins of Crumpler, Rev G A Reid on Bland Street, and several travelers to Welch, Tazewell, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Norfolk, and Roanoke. A rear end collision at Switchback delayed train No 4 with no injuries. The Bland Street Church ladies announce an ice cream and cake sale tomorrow afternoon.
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending June 22 1907 at Bluefield West Virginia postoffice includes dozens of names from individuals and families in the area. Persons calling for any letters should say they were advertised or they may be overlooked.
The Bluefield Graham chamber frames a united business effort to attract factories, money and people. It celebrates the bond issue victory and urges continued city building, urging locals to stay hot for progress and defend the region's growth amid regional competition.
At their meeting Monday night Binefield Lodge No 153 Knights of Pythias elected H L Stephens chancellor commander J T Nunley vice chancellor C O Stahlman prelate J W Shelton master of works J P Martin master at arms H B Moore inner guard F H Batley outer guard H J Sholl trustee for eighteen months term T C Tanner representative to grand lodge two year term
The D Rosenaar & Co store on Princeton avenue has served as the busy retail hub this week during a surplus stock sale from Hamburger Brothers & Company of Baltimore. The sale offers remarkably low prices on a strong line of seasonable men’s wear and summer goods. The event runs through Saturday night, with a Clerks' Union meeting scheduled for Friday night at Sohn Hall at 6 o'clock.
A Dallas resident E W Goodloe praises Dr King's New Life Pills as highly effective for malaria and biliousness. He notes the remedy has no grinding or gripes and costs 5 cents at drug stores. Also recommended is Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, claimed non opiate and non constipating, popular with children and available from druggists.
Old Is-It-Hot-Enoughor-Yeou makes debut on deck amid perfect conditions as heat soars. The public bears the swelter with humor and resignation while anticipating the torrid days ahead and pondering how to endure the sizzling season. Lost Bay horse, four years old, 1000 pounds, left eye sore, reward offered by KE. KB. Lee Bramwell W Va.
A ram approached a field where a minister and his children Arthur five and Dorothy three played. The frightened Dorothy prayed aloud asking for help to be thankful for what they are about to receive.
Alice and Kate recount a quarrel over a hair lock meant for preservation. The exchange centers on a requested return of the lock and the sender allegedly returning a lock of the wrong color. The brief item appears in the Somerville Journal.
A terse inspirational note asserts that great opportunities appear in every field. It stresses that those ready and capable fill the roles, while prepared individuals who can step into positions tend to achieve success.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas reports Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy and claims it cured consumption in early stages. G H Wade sells it. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are promoted as unequaled for kidney and urinary issues with a week’s treatment for a nickel and dime in drugstores.
Quip shows a wife claiming influence over her husband by sitting on the tails of his coat all day, implying she kept him nearby with a simple act. The humor hinges on exaggerated domestic control.
A compact proverb by Tinish notes that disdain for small matters prevents growth and success. It emphasizes attention to detail and humility as foundations for larger achievements.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as ideal for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste. It is presented as preferable to purgatives like pills and tablets, with a booklet and sample available at G. H. Wade's store.
1500 acres of prime Blue Grass land in Southwest Virginia along the N and W Railway edge. Includes colonial brick home, manager’s residence, granaries, scales, and complete cattle and sheep farming setup. Land well watered, no steep or rocky terrain, grazing capacity and first class condition noted. Prices vary by county.
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