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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
4
In April 1906 the Bluefield West Virginia post office lists mailing rates by mail in advance with daily options. One year costs 8.00 dollars, six months 1.78, and three months 1.00. The notice appears as a print ad referencing periodical distribution and class matter.
Fragmented text discusses political manipulation and progress, mentioning control of voters and women voters, a Washington official, and a Northern Carolan editor. It references The Washington Herald and Tar Merle observations, with scattered verses and notes on publicity. The garbled OCR yields a wary view of political ambition and public trust.
A damaged OCR fragment references an obituary and a newspaper editor, mentioning death and a suggested obituary for a figure named Teather and a reader’s role in writing it, with unclear names and context.
Fragment provides a garbled note about the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia and a plan to admit homeless children. It mentions funding from an unspecified money drive, monthly sums, and ongoing operations since 1840. The text is heavily distorted but indicates charitable housing for children and support efforts.
A fragmented publisher's piece extols self improvement and decisive living, urging readers to take a firm stand to maximize time and avoid distractions. It references historical notes on Omnibus and the widow’s cup amid scattered excerpts and era-specific phrases.
An ad extols the value of classified advertising as a tool to turn losses into profits. It promises to connect buyers and sellers, helping you unite tied up investments and sell items at a profit, effectively collecting what the world owes you.
Public notices advertise instrument requests by Prof E Schoenhaun for Violin Manudelin and Guitar with contact at Duvall Music Co and 19 FP Maefield West Virginia. Also an ad by Jt. Morton offering crushed limestone and a three story brick store at No 20 Bland Street with 18 acre home and 900 to 1000 fruit trees on Bowyers Branch seeking buyers or letters if business.
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