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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented OCR shows an old newspaper notice referencing the Port of Beer in Uhintelt West Virginia, a wartime mail act of Congress, and various rate listings. It notes a daily one year and monthly pricing options, with scattered vendor names and dates.
A heated discussion centers on a proposed city budget and the conduct of the council. Critics allege improper diligence and demand clearer justification, while supporters call for swift action and public scrutiny at upcoming meetings.
The unreadable text mixes tax figures and political commentary with garbled phrases about Alabama governors tariffs and a presidential note. It references state revenue, tax changes, and a vague punditry on federal and state roles, though specifics are obscured by errors.
A garbled traveler tale asks about Boston and a move to Washington and a torn memory. It weaves odd names and places, hinting at a riddle about identity, time, and travel in a playful yet cryptic mood.
Jno N Parker operates as a merchant tailor at 9 Princeton Avenue offering up to date tailoring services for garments and alterations.
Street Commissioner Travilla unveils a portable all asphalt melting and fluxing unit claimed to revolutionize road oiling across the United States. The $1200 machine blends hot asphalt with heavy oil, coating surfaces, reducing dust, and extending road life per square yard costs.
A dated help wanted item advertises Prof B B Schoonbaun seeking pupils for violin mandolin and guitar with contact at Duvall Music Princeton avenue Bluefield West Virginia Phone 398 Also an estate sale note for J L Horton listing a three story brick store No 20 Bland Street with 18 acres and 900 to 1000 fruit trees on Rowyvers Branch seeking trucking business contact Hortons address 7 Land
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