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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
3
A wise woman argues certain types of women should never marry, citing independent or sensitive women, lonely or orphaned girls, who would suffer in marriage. A bachelor girl counters the gloom, and the wisdom woman notes the view may apply to her as well.
A discussion on interior taste favors soft toned tapestry as a luxury for rich homes. It notes machine made French tapestries rival originals, prefers English scenery over figures, light wall colors, gold framed chairs, and an ornate ceiling with flowers and palms for cheer.
Miss Laura Hills of Boston, heralded as America’s finest woman miniature artist, will soon travel abroad to exhibit her miniature portraiture in London. The artist’s work has drawn praise from critics and collectors across the United States.
Local shoppers anticipate Easter fuss with bold hats and bird decorations. Milliners have traveled to the metropolis for orders and new creations, predicting oversized headpieces and high prices matching the dramatic scales of feathery adornments.
A health notice warns of Bright's disease and kidney trouble. It endorses consulting a first class physician, avoiding patent medicines, and offers a home remedy with Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla for kidney symptoms and backache.
Notice records the March 17 1908 dissolution of Pocahontas Coke Company a West Virginia corporation. Directors will convert assets to cash pay debts and distribute remaining funds to stockholders after four weekly newspaper publications near the principal office. President Charles S Thorpe signs the notice.
Market quotations are reported by the Bluefield Brokerage and Commission Company a firm dealing in stocks bonds securities and provisions located on the third floor of the Kelly and Moyer Building in Bluefield West Virginia.
The Post Office Department issues Order 997 effective January 1, 1908 setting renewal deadlines for subscriptions. Dailies must renew within three months, tri weekly within six months, semi weekly within one year, or risk losing second class mailing status and facing higher rates. Publishers may extend credit but must comply, or be fined for each four ounces per violation. Look up receipts to verify status and inform subscribers.
Readers are urged to renew subscriptions by paying now to avoid paper suspension. A prior notice drew many renewals, and customers are asked to check the yellow name tab and send a check to the Daily Telegraph Printing Co. in Bluefield Virginia. The ad also promotes want ads for jobs housing rooms and misc items with penny word slots.
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