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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
4
Advert rates are provided on application with Bluefield West Virginia post office filing. The piece surveys international tensions from France Germany England Italy and the peace conference, noting travel cautions for Americans and European power struggles as they discuss peace missions and risks in Morocco.
Article notes rising tensions in Poland as Russian authorities issue siege warnings in Warsaw and the Lodz revolt spreads. Lodz, a major industrial city with 325000 residents and 40000 workers, faces growing unrest and potential wider conflict with Russian forces. Also includes an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Griffon shirts.
The piece discusses Henry James's harsh critique of newspaper English and Woodrow Wilson's defense of it. It notes the contrast with book English and praises reporters for terse, clear writing under pressure while acknowledging limits on revision. It cites Macaulay’s famed stylists and argues newspaper writers can be strong, forceful authors despite constraints.
The text urges rapid action to stay safe in extreme heat, advising light clothing, hydration, not overexerting, avoiding heavy meals and worry, and preferring iced water to plain ice water. It also mentions avoiding alcohol and high temperatures, and promotes straw hats from Ye Metropolitan.
Ex ambassador Andrew BD White argues the US diplomatic service is too costly for officials to maintain abroad. He urges higher stipends and larger staffs, claiming a well-funded service is a cheap defense that prevents conflict and earns global respect.
Dyspepsia and indigestion plague workers more than the rich and a standard medicine, Green's August Flower, is promoted as a thirty five year household remedy. It arouses the liver, restores appetite, and aids digestion with trial bottles available at Crockett & Goodykoonte.
A Bluefield reader Miss Gray Nicewander testifies to relief from backache and kidney related aches after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at a local drug store. The ad notes prices at 50 cents per box and identifies Foster Milburn Co as U S agents with the slogan Remember the name Doan's.
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