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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
3
Latimore and Leigh Stock Co presents for the first time in this city the big nature drama Master and Man about capital and labor. The production, praised for fearless treatment of today’s issues, opens November 9 with Orphan’s Prayer as the opening play. The piece is noted for its strong action and reflection of the laboring condition.
Aunt Nancy Tuck known as Aunt Niecy of Cabell County dies at age 110 on Tuesday, ending her record as the state's oldest woman. Her long life in the area drew attention to regional history and community ties.
An ad touts Hyomei as an instant relief cold cure using medicated air inhaled through a pocket device. It claims to stop mucous discharge and inflammation, curing the cold, with a $1.00 outfit and no refunds if it fails.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns and says it saved many doctor bills. The ad notes 25 cents at all drug stores and includes Dr Bradshaw dental ad at No 15 Princeton Avenue with phone 407.
Kodol duplicates Nature's digestion to rest the stomach while it digests food. A healthy stomach supports a sound brain and readiness for emergencies. a sick stomach affects blood and heart and causes headaches and brain trouble. Buy a large bottle, try it, and if unsatisfied get a refund. Sold by all druggists.
The United States mineral output for 1907 reached 2,069,289,196 dollars, up 8.68 percent from 1906 and led by coal and iron. Five minerals accounted for about 77 percent of the total, with copper and petroleum among the top contributors. Pennsylvania led states with 657,788,045 dollars in value, followed by Illinois and West Virginia, as Nevada, Idaho, and Alaska posted smaller tallies.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco testifies to Electric Bitters as the best remedy for stomach and liver troubles. She cites relief from acute indigestion and praises the tonic for invigorating the system and purifying the blood. 60c at all drug stores.
An old price ad claims Viles cures for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or money refunded. The note touts Daily Telegraph want ads for results and urges readers to try it today.
Mrs Walter T Thompson hosted a Halloween fête on lower Broadway for Hazel Morton daughter of Dr and Mrs W W Morton who will wed Dr Charles M Scott of Bluefield W Va on November 10. Guests admired decorations and gifts while toasts praised the bride elect and hopes for a happy future.
The post office notes a government sale of a new stamp issue around November 16 featuring 1 to 50 cent denominations and $1. The 1 cent stamp shows Benjamin Franklin in profile while other values show George Washington, with identical border designs and the words A U S Postage at the top.
In New York a hospitable mistress hired a second girl whose work she liked but whose blunt manner she disliked. She urged the maid to be pleasant with visitors. The next day the maid opened the door and, catching the caller by the hand, dragged her inside to express pleasure and announce the call to the mistress.
The chickweed vender in Paris is a famed figure as numerous sellers call out in morning streets. Bulletin des Tigres notes about a hundred thousand canaries in the cap ital and daily chickweed consumption around $2,000, barely two cents per bird. Land between Suresnes and Courbevoie is largely devoted to weed cultivation.
A Washington Star quip frames a motorist who says he rarely tracks speed, finding excitement in how quickly pedestrians clear his path, highlighting a risky bravado about urban driving.
An intensely ironic remark by Wellington Pree Lance noting that some women seem driven by nerves to the point where even the rustle of silk skirt fabric unsettles them. The quip contrasts typical nerves with an extreme form of frayed temperament.
A New York Telegram note quotes a man known for sticking to his words despite a stutter. The line emphasizes rhetoric and reliability as necessity outweighs art, referencing Aeschylus.
All Odd Fellows gatherings in November feature Kinzer Your Jeweler pins and charms. Visit the Grand Lodge event to view stocks and purchase items for members.
A shoe clerk vents at a customer and women who deny foot pain while bunions and corns irritate shoppers. He recalls forced honesty about corns and sensitive feet, noting the difficulty of fitting misshapen feet with constraining shoes.
A Washington Star excerpt recalls Harriet Beecher Stowe praising the pie as an English institution thriving in America. It contrasts pumpkin pie with famed tales of Blackbird pies and historic recipes, noting pumpkins offer grand culinary appeal beyond exotic fancies.
A wealthy Newport matron makes snide remarks about a young guest Miss Blank. The other woman replies that Miss Blank is well bred and entertaining, then refuses to identify her, saying she cannot reveal Miss Blank’s identity any more than she could reveal the matron’s own identity when she first arrived.
The New York American notes Pompeii was buried in ash and easily disinterred, while Herculaneum bore the full force of crimson lava that hardened to marble. It adds little excavating has occurred at Herculaneum due to dangers of undermining, and mentions a new town rising on the lava above Herculaneum.
A woman near Sligo visited the police to learn if her husband Pat had arrived with his pay on Saturday. The officer replied no but asked her to sit as they expected him any minute.
Somerville Journal argues that to ensure quality results one should hire an expert rather than attempting the task alone. The piece emphasizes that self efforts often lead to botched outcomes and praises professional help for proper completion.
A vivid fragment describes many pipers gathered in a small back parlor playing varied tunes. The writer recalls an air of delight and mentions DeWitt’s Cerborized Witch Hazel Salve praised for healing and cleansing, advertised as good for piles.
The article explains why the ship cook is called the doctor and how his role shaped peace and dignity aboard merchant vessels. It notes sailors’ disdain for cooks in old times, yet highlights the cook’s influential status in both forecastle and cabin and how skill in the galley could grant sway over the crew and even the captain.
A Kansas City Star anecdote recalls banker William Winslow Sherman who faced a masked burglar with calm humor. Sherman declined violence, proposed a peaceable settlement, and, after learning the thief’s habits, offered $2 change on a $10 bribe, effectively paying the burglar to leave.
The essay argues humor defines American character, not from Puritan roots or English origins. It credits immigrant influence and evolving environment for American wit, noting Knickerbocker’s humor contrasts with subjects lacking humor. It calls humor a boon that reduces trouble and worry in society.
An English view cited by the Boston Globe explains why Canada has about 7 million people versus America's 80 million and coal output of 9 million tons compared with the United States 270 million. The piece argues Canada is unlikely to approach the southern neighbor in size while courage lasts.
Miss Cayenne debates Birgins fate as either a great bore or social lion. Washington Star notes the doubtful future of Birgins amid rude sarcasm and public perception.
In a brief exchange, Blox-Kimberly is labeled exceedingly modest while Knox claims not to notice it. Bloxs-Well counters that true modesty is discretion, prompting a wry remark from MKunox about the nature of modesty.
A reflective line notes that trust wanes for a man never subjected to pressure, implying skepticism about leadership or resilience in unfamiliar trials. The terse remark hints at character tested by adversity and the limits of confidence in authority.
An advertisement urges readers to try Kodol with a satisfaction guarantee and a short trial period. It claims Kodol digests what you eat and sweetens the stomach, noting that it is sold by all druggists.
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