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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
4
Mrs. M. H. Harman of Boissevain entertained with a pleasant dinner party honoring her thirty sixth birthday. Guests included J Harman a father, Mr and Mrs George Paleo and family of Freeman, Mr and Mrs J E Harman and son Junior of Rock, and Miss Thelma Harman of Charleston.
The first round of the ladies handicap tournament at Bluefield Country Club ended with several matches decided including Mrs. J M Herndon beating Mrs W H McKhany 4 3 and Mrs J H beating Miss Harriett French 3 1. Pairings for today list nine matches in first and eight flights plus a social story on the marriage of Mrs Irene Horton Tate to Presley T Atkins and an evening Bible council picnic at Lake Place with supper at 6.
A vintage advertisement claims a physician endorsed product named Mothers Friend helps expectant mothers through pregnancy and birth with a claim of easing labor. It promotes early use and notes it is sold in drug stores nationwide, with testimonials from a Mrs Kerger in Minnesota.
A biography style note praises a writer from a distinguished literary family. It highlights a protagonist with a millionaire benefactor, a cast of self seeking friends, and a romantic, amusing journey. The piece foresees a bright career ahead for the fourth family member and lauds clarity and fresh outlook.
Name omitted in Tuesday’s list of officers for the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs Mabel Baker Beil was chosen as registrar but her name was left out of the published roster due to an error.
The regular meeting of the G I A will be held at 2 30 this afternoon. A full attendance of the members is desired.
Mr and Mrs Fred Fox will host and host the dance at the Bluefield Country Club on Saturday evening. The event invites members and guests for an evening of music and social dancing at the club.
Anthony Gibbs son of Sir Philip Gibbs writes the humor book Peter Vacuum now available at the Bluefield Public Library. Born to wealth from vacuum cleaner sales, the author presents a light tale reflecting his upbringing and curiosity.
Miss Lucy Clark of near Hinton visits at the home of her brother P. C. Clark along with Victor Sorrell and Raymond Hay.
The column lists residents and guests arriving or leaving Bluefield and nearby towns. Names include Mr. Sorrelling Raleigh and Mr. Hayworth Asbury, L. H. Taylor Greenville, Dessie McGraw, Mrs. EF. L. Cornelius, Bertie Thornton, J. T. Akers, W. J. Hagood, Edith and Ollie Clarkson, and many others visiting, returning from trips, or en route to colleges and events across Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Ohio.
Charleston report says the nurses home at the Terra Alta state sanatorium will be finished within about thirty days. J Walter Barnes of the state board of health reports on the inspection and notes the completion will free space for tubercular patients.
A board member reports a dormitory for blind girls at Romney nearly finished and expects the new water works system to be fully installed by September when school opens. Mr Barnes also toured the boys’ industrial school at Pruntytown and Berkeley Springs.
New York reports the pig iron market expecting higher prices soon as heavy buying occurs. American Radiator and U S Cast Iron Pipe together bought about 100000 tons, with local quotes around 29.59 to 21.00 per ton in eastern Pennsylvania and 18.50 to ...
An advertisement promotes Korene as a powerful non-poisonous antiseptic for feminine hygiene. It claims superior germ destruction versus carbolic acid and offers a money back guarantee if not the best antiseptic ever used. Available in multiple local pharmacies for 60 cents a six ounce bottle.
The report notes a prevailing price of 19.00 dollars per ton in Buffalo but doubts linger that small tonnages will be accepted at these figures currently.
A large area near Stettin, Germany, suffered over 15 000 acres of woodland burned in a recent blaze started by a careless cigarette smoker. Local authorities urge caution and fire prevention measures amid the ongoing investigation.
A testimonial from Mrs. Price describes relief from chronic backache bearing down and dizziness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She reports regained strength, ability to work, and regularity of monthly symptoms, and offers to answer letters to help others.
A brief beauty note praises bobbed hair paired with Golden Glint Shampoo delivering a subtle tint and shine. The piece highlights a chic, modern grooming style for readers seeking glossy results.
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