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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
3
The advertisement promotes Kodol from E C DeWitt Co as a digestion aid matching nature, resting the stomach to strengthen health and brain function. It claims indigestion causes headaches and fatigue, and states a money back guarantee after one bottle, with sale through all druggists.
A playful classroom scene unfolds at luncheon as Betty Brown frustrates her mother with garbled requests for jelly. After a stern rebuke to speak properly, Betty theatrically asks for jelly and, once fed, blurts a surprising exclamation before fleeing.
A humorous column collects odd bits from a society page. A detective seeks clues while a desolate wife reveals hair evidence. The piece blends wry proverbs on life, work, and opportunity with rustic, folksy wisdom from a judge’s quip.
A Philadelphia letter quotes a loud spoken colored woman saying her husband bought a fine spring chicken from Mr. Jones on Saturday. A neighbor questions the storekeeper’s integrity, labeling him the most careless suspect.
In a London Punch exchange, Blundell the butler announces he obtained the biggest goose while the lady of the house was away for Christmas. Her Ladyship replies, noting the holiday dinner. Abem! I-er-took the liberty echoes the humorous tone of the scene.
A grainy exchange from Chicago News shows Strennoun Tent and Myer quarreling over a trusted man. The grocer jokes about mounting the “Do It Now” motto on the counter as time drags on, while a judge chimes in with his own procrastination.
A collection of disjointed phrases advertises medicines jewelry and readings from a local paper page. Mentions DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and Kinzer Your Jeweler with assorted bracelets and jewelry offerings.
Eyewitness reports from Keystone describe a quarrel between McGinnis Hatfield of Bluefield and Wm. Thaxton of Keystone ending with Thaxton being shot but not seriously hurt. Rumors claim Hatfield or Thaxton fought with pistols and fists, five shots fired with one hit in the thigh while others hit clothing. Both men have not spoken and a hearing was expected to be held today.
A look at historic prices shows feather bed costs at a penny during Elizabeth I’s era, six pence for dinner with beef mutton pigfish options, and room names instead of numbers in Stuart times. Canterbury fixed bread at two loaves per penny and Rochelle wine at a penny a pint, while Edinburgh kept modest yearly prices for sheep and hens.
The article explains how certain crabs cover their backs with seaweed or sponge pieces to blend into their surroundings. If growth becomes too thick they prune it, while sponge crabs attach living sponge fragments. In captivity they become nervous and attempt to cover themselves with available materials, even a miniature coat.
In Malta, small clay lobed stones resembling serpent eyes and organs are found near St. Paul’s cave. Local Abilese superstition links them to the shipwreck and a viper bite incident. Natives wear them as talismans to ward off snake bites and poisons and even dissolve them in wine for believed quicker effects.
A New Yorker recalls showing a visitor NYC and noting astonishment at the many islands within municipal boundaries. Staten Island could itself be a city, with other islands appearing as small specks yet all belonging to New York City.
Daily Telegraph want ads invite readers to try one today for quick results. The notice emphasizes accessible listings and prompt responses, signaling a simple path to place an ad and reach a local audience.
R G Waterhouse reports to brother Mawk about a disturbance after a meeting at the college. Emory students deny blame while some Bristol attendees recall certain actions in a tense atmosphere. Republicans among Kiesry attendees say Emory boys had no role. witnesses vary in accounts.
A testimonial touts Hyomel as a rapid cure for croup and catarrh with inhalation. The ad notes a $1.00 starter kit and 10 cent refills, marketing through White Pharmacy and promising money back if not effective.
A brief promotion urging readers to subscribe to the Daily Telegraph under an eagle emblem in a circle. The text emphasizes subscription and conveys a classic newspaper feel.
Rev. J. E. Wolfe of the Church South was moved to a new home after a reception in Gary. The ceremony included a well furnished kitchen and a 4000 dollar house purchase. Community leaders and local officials attended the event and praised Wolfe’s ministry and popularity with the Polish community.
Notice requests clothing and footwear donations as part of ongoing cleaning and parsing work. It mentions trading worn clothes, hats, shoes, and hairs, and thanks readers for postings. Contact appears as 1 Williams, with a phone beacon and street reference.
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