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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
6
An old advert claims catarrh is a blood infection and warns against topical remedies. It promotes S S S as a blood purifier available through druggists with free medical advice from Swift Specific Co of Atlanta.
Princeton and Bluefield reports total Red Cross contributions at 7 750 14 with Mercer county apportionment of 30 000. Parade and moving program preceded a Royal Theatre meeting where ministers and attorneys spoke on sacrifice and duty. The narrative notes a late tally of 1701 49 since Saturday and highlights that lists of donors may not be published.
The article lists Ashley Perkins Harold Ball Joe McNutt and Charles Mahood as candidates for the second list with others possibly enlisting. Local post office worker Guy Mastin acts as recruiting officer and some have consulted him but have not decided.
Secretary Duncan of the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce writes to shopmen leaders in Bluefield West Virginia denying a rumor that railroad workers will not contribute to the Red Cross fund. He states no such statement was ever made and urges locals to end the rumor at their next meeting.
A newspaper ad promotes Rheuma as a superior rheumatism remedy sold by White Pharmacy Central Pharmacy and other druggists. It cites a physician Dr Lyons who endorses Rheuma as advanced and different from usual treatments, promising quicker relief and natural elimination of toxins. The ad mentions a Daily Telegraph want ad as the fastest way to obtain it.
The War Department seeks volunteers over thirty one for officer roles in sixteen new camps planned from late August to December. At Fort Sheridan I meet a forty three year old veteran who reports quick adaptation to three months of strenuous training, disproving age stereotypes about older recruits.
The army values experienced men for officer roles as the final training camp opens August 27. Captains praise older recruits over thirty one for leadership potential while younger students also prove capable. A veteran captain notes the mix of ages and professions among twenty-four year olds, including engineers, farmers, writers, and lawyers, shaping capable leaders.
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe effective way to restore gray or faded hair to a natural uniform shade. It claims ease of use, a money back guarantee, and lists accompanying Q-Ban products plus drugstore availability at 50 cents a bottle. A free illustrated book is offered.
The article notes constipation as the most common bodily ill caused by neglecting Nature's call. It advises establishing a daily bowel routine, proper food, exercise, and abundant water, and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative. It also mentions Denmark increasing margarine use due to butter’s high cost.
Dorothy Dalton stars in the Triangle Ince Kay Bee drama at the Colonial today. The tense story depicts big business power and a scheming ascent aided by Len Holton. Larry Thomas, a country youth, tries to marry the president’s daughter while spurning Muriel Brooks. A comedy and more entertain.
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