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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
4
A fragmentary passage evokes patriotic sentiment for the flag and national ideals, blending Emerson and Voltaire quotes. It contrasts civic virtue with political restraint, hinting at governance and happiness as guiding principles. The text juxtaposes devotion to liberty with a call for humane justice.
A New York Medical Journal study shows baseball leads ten year sports fatalities with 284 deaths out of 9438. Football, racing, boxing, cycling, and jockeying follow, with most baseball deaths among nonprofessional youths and towns. Excess exertion or accidents contribute for both groups.
The text urges Winston Churchill to mobilize allied fleets against Germany. It contrasts WWI naval lack of dramatic action with the American Civil War and mentions historic battles at Mobile Bay and earlier ironclad confrontations. It emphasizes the desire for overwhelming battleships against Heligoland and Kiel, noting submarines’ less flashy role in the present conflict.
The piece notes that a commission from Iceland would likely be warmly received though it would melt with emotion at the reception. It also mentions scientists facing the problem of bottling summer heat for next winter and remarks on King Barleycorn facing a fate similar to other crowned heads abroad. A large fleet of airplanes is seen as a bold, visible effort.
The passage notes a push for high minded volunteers for an airplane corps in Columbia State, with mixed political and social commentary. It references King Constantine shifting blame to his wife’s relations, and adds satirical lines about public figures and governance.
A nostalgic verse fragment expresses longing for childhood days and a boyhood friend. The speaker recalls fishing at familiar spots and simple joys, wishing to relive those times with the remembered chum. The excerpt is attributed to J. M. Lewis in the Houston Post.
A frugal beauty tip highlights making a quarter pint lotion from two lemons and three ounces of orchard white. Strain juice, mix, and store to whiten and soften skin, using daily on face neck arms and hands. Grocers supply lemons and druggists orchard white.
A concise note presents the Daily Telegraph want ad method as the swiftest and most satisfying means for readers seeking listings and notices.
W H Bowen a Belhaven NC merchant credits A I M with saving his life after a severe stomach and bladder disease resisted by twenty five doctors. The ad extolls A I M as a blood purifier with natural iron and minerals improving digestion appetite and vitality without teeth staining or alcohol. Ferrodine Chemical Roanoke VA sells large family bottles for $1.00.
Charleston June 28 recruits will be accepted in the marine corps service here beginning July 1. Captain T A Mort, in charge of the recruiting station, announces it. This is the first marine corps enlistment station opened in southern West Virginia. state headquarters were formerly at Wheeling.
A catalog of fire alarm signals shows locations including 12 City Hall and 18 Princeton Avenue, multiple Bluefield Avenue intersections with Thomas Chestnut Spruce Poplar and others, Raleigh Federal and Stewart Streets, Giles Princeton, Lee Franklin, and station points like 31 Fire Station 32 Reese Marshall, Bland cross streets, AlbaAal Anne Crevat 41 42 43, Roanoke Clark, Norfon Western, Standard Oil Bluefield, Midway 186 Henry Greenbrier, Upper Jones 999 Militia Call. Means phone alarms and alarms sent from Central Station.
Jean Angot, a French merchant active in African and East Indian trade, built an armed fleet to blockade Lisbon after Portuguese capture of his ships. Although he achieved immense wealth at times, he later lost fortunes in speculation and money lent to the French crown, ending his life in poverty.
In a Birmingham Age-Herald quotation, a shopper explains calories in food while a grocer retorts he never sells anything not in perfect condition. The exchange highlights grocery standards and consumer expectations in a humorous early 20th century voice.
A letter from J C Gibson of Jonesboro Arkansas touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil after his daughter recovered from diphtheria following two costly medicines. Other testimonials praise instant relief from neuralgia rheumatism and sore throat. The ad claims 25c per bottle or 50c prepaid with refund, sold by Goodykooutz Drug Co.
Des Moines woman Blanche Jefferson states Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after a serious female complaint. Doctors advised an operation but she recovered and now performs housework. She endorses the remedy as a wonderful health restorer based on forty years of use and testimonials from women nationwide.
Mrs Alice Johnson describes years of back and side pain and insomnia ending after using Cardui. She reports regained strength and ability to work and sleep and urges others with female complaints to try Cardui.
Notice to lienholders of Charles E Wheeler real estate from Mercer County circuit court demands all claims be presented for adjudication. Claims must be filed at the official Bluefield office by July 26, 1917. The notice is dated June 26, 1917.
Commissioner’s Office Bluefield West Virginia June 26 1917. Parties in the suit N E Bier versus Charles Velor and others will take notice that on July 26 1917 at my office in Bluefield they must attend with books papers vouchers and evidence to enable me to comply with the court decree of May 23 1917 in Mercer County Circuit Court.
Miss Hannah Edwards hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Robert M Kyle at the Chaminade Club home with roses rhododendrons and ferns. Guests included twenty club members and friends sharing wishing letters fortunes and a prize for best wish.
Harrison Construction Company, a county road builder, received eight three ton trucks. The vehicles were driven from Cleveland to Welch to save time and will haul materials for road work. Mr and Mrs Williams stayed with Mr and Mrs Tom G Moore while Col William Leckie departed for a coal operation in Raleigh country by car.
Notice records the May 22 1917 stockholders meeting at Bluefield WV where Pocahontas Fuel Company resolves to discontinue its WV charter after May 31 1917 and transfer assets and debts to Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company Inc The plan includes pro rata cash distribution to stockholders after liabilities are settled and four weekly notices in Bluefield Daily Telegraph to begin before July 1 1917.
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