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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
5
The National Flag Association calls for broad observance of Flag Day June 14 1908 marking the 121st anniversary of the Stars and Stripes. Mayors editors schools and patriotic societies are urged to display flags honor the flag story and teach loyalty to it nationwide.
The excerpt notes that since 1818 about forty five states have joined the union as twelve to twenty stars were added over time. It reflects on the growth of the United States and the evolving symbolism of its flag.
A Louisville and Nashville freight caboose detached and rolled down grade at Appalachia yard three miles above Big Stone Gap. Crews leaped to safety as the runaway crashed into a standing train, destroying two cabooses and causing further track damage. Meanwhile town plans a five to six thousand dollar town hall, and local officials announce hiring John A Hicks as Big Stone Gap High School principal. Also, rural carrier Patrick H Barron and Miss Goldis Catron wed after eloping from Bristol. county prisoners join road work. Estimated summer building spend near $150,000.
A recipe instructs dissolving one package of flavored JELL O in boiling water, adding one cup whipped cream and six crushed macaroon cookies, then chilling in a mold until firm. It notes JELL O costs 16 cents per package and is available at grocers.
Charles Fisher declares he is divorced from his first wife in Charleston West Virginia on March 22 1906 and remarried in Huntington West Virginia on January 18 1907. He warns opponents not to spread vicious rumors or face stricter action to protect his wife and himself.
Readable notice offers ten sorts of tomato plants in baskets for express delivery. Fallon Florist of Roanoke Virginia advertises the sale with unspecified prices and a December 20 deadline.
An advertisement proclaims Electric Hitters cure climate affections lassitude malaria jaundice viliousness fever and debility. It claims to purify blood and combat nervousness and insomnia with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction at drug stores.
State Superintendent Thomas C. Miller asks school principals to consider an October Mound Day focusing on the study of the pre historic race and their memorials and to raise funds to aid in purchasing the mound. He suggests public spirited citizens could contribute toward a $20 000 goal while schools teach the history and importance of the landmark.
Officers of the Bluefield Sunday School Association announce seven city Protestant schools show a total enrollment of 1381 for the quarter ending March with 1029 attending last Sunday. Net membership up 230, and the association plans to include more area schools as it expands its active program. Citizens are invited to visit and join, or form a school of their choice. Visiting cards are available from the Daily Telegraph business office.
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