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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
4
Advance notices list price points with 10 cents increments and a note that rates are provided upon application. The fragment suggests a small newspaper ad rate schedule and contact instruction for obtaining details.
Born 1857 Cincinnati. Yale graduate 1878. Admitted to Ohio bar 1880. Served as assistant prosecuting attorney 1851. Revenue collector 1882. Resumed law 1883. Assistant county solicitor 1885. Married Helen Herron 1886. Judge 1887. Solicitor General 1890. U S circuit judge 1892. Dean at Cincinnati Law Soo-Lecaume. Philippine commissioner 1900. Secretary of War 1904. Philippines visit 1905. Cuba provisional governor 1906. Republican nominee 1907. Elected president 1908.
A 19th century biography outlines the life of a Utica native born in 1855 and his progression from Hamilton College graduate to lawyer, mayor, and multiple terms in New York congressional seats. It tracks repeated runs for office, leadership roles in Republican conventions, and culminates with his 1908 election as vice president of the United States.
The Farmers' Improvement Commission, appointed by President Roosevelt and led by Professor Tatley of Ithaca, starts its work with examinations at the Maryland Agricultural College in November and plans hearings across southern states. Washington circulars were sent to rural departments, over 600 000 letters distributed, and two more members will be added to reach seven. Mexico reports a drop in trade, with reduced imports from the United States, yet U.S. purchases remain near prior levels amid a broader look at global business conditions.
Panama on November 3 marks the fourth anniversary of independence with festive activities and a general business shutdown. Masquerades and athletic events highlight the day as crowds including Americans join Panamanians in the celebration.
The article flags a press circulation misquoting the U S Geological Survey that one fourth of Alaska is a coal field. It notes Alfred H Brooks stated about one quarter of Alaska remains largely unexplored and could hold much larger coal resources. Cape Lisburne is cited as a partially examined, bituminous field at the region’s edge.
A Paris anecdote recalls an elderly American author being taken to Lac Saint Fargeau to observe a wedding troupe. The party, including a smoking bride, staged a lively acrobatics show with fights and a somersault before revealing it was a rehearsed scene for a cinema company.
A Colorado Nebraska region joke about the so called smart set. An ex senator explains the term by noting a rain belt in eastern Colorado and western Nebraska where it never rains. The remark targets the town clique with a dry humor.
A New York Press reader recalls Isabel’s friend, a policeman, dying of pneumonia. She grieves but accepts heaven, yet she doubts why God would place policemen there, asking if heaven is such a good place.
Editor questions interview with suffrage leader about talks with the activist. Reporter notes the leader declined to speak. The page quotes a line from Puck about conscience guiding life.
A New York Sun report recounts a trial where a black defendant mantled an old witness to claim good reputation. The witness testifies with regional dialect, praising honesty while denying belief in the defendant's $1000 bank claim. the jury convicts the accused.
Distressing headache tied to stomach disorder is claimed to be curable by Jaking Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Free samples offered at West End Drug Co East End Drug Co and Blue go Pharmacy's drug store.
A pamphlet argues Wholesome Bread I is no more wholesome than its flour. It claims only William Tell Flour is absolutely clean, listing criteria for wholesomeness and purity of flour as key reasons.
An ethnological note discusses Bronze Age men in Aberdeenshire Scotland who built stone circles. J Gray notes these people were unusually broad headed, about five feet three inches tall, and distinct from earlier long headed Neolithic and later groups whom they followed in mound building.
Father Vaughan of London said a woman told him that all men are alike in moods and tenses. He replied that a woman is like an irregular French verb, requiring study in all moods to avoid misinterpretation and disadvantage.
A National Review remark laments that in the modern era the theater's true aim and honest interpretation of drama are obscured as carpenters, costumers, and wigmakers overshadow the humble playwright.
In Baltimore the Jorkins quarrel about the song Falling Dew. Mrs Jorkins questions why not. Mr Jorkins says it reminds him of house rent, capturing domestic tension in a brief item.
A quip about reprieve and time allowance for bad behavior. The line contrasts a divorce remark with a witty reply implying leniency granted to IT. The exchange uses a humorous tone.
Mrs Henpeck confronts Meury over loud talking in bed. Mr Henpeck apologizes for interrupting the spouse, yielding a lighthearted domestic exchange from Stray Stories.
Quotation attributed to Walton. Reflects a view on shared responsibility and ambiguity. No additional context or events provided.
An open moving van crawls up Third avenue in the Harem area. The driver sits relaxed with a framed 3 by 4 foot oil painting exposed on the load, while a citizen warns of glare from the shoulder. The driver shrugs, claiming his experience in moving furniture.
A three year old girl visits the zoo for the first time and clings to her father at the sight of the elephant, whispering she might scare him. The scene captures her wary courage amid the loud noises and towering animals.
A New York Telegraph report notes Professor Darwin argues plants can see and perceive, with corn and rye examples showing occasional double vision and misperceptions under certain treatments.
In a juvenile class, a teacher asks for the final end of mankind and a boy answers swiftly that it is the letter d. The exchange captures a moment of curious wit from young students. The brief anecdote reflects playful schoolyard humor.
A humorous exchange notes the arrested man is deaf and jokes that his hearing is expected next week, reflecting comic tone over court news.
A humorous 1920s caption contrasts drama with melodrama, noting crowds never sit empty. The quip plays on melodrama’s showy excess and theater seating.
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