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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
5
Princeton University notes report a new comet discovered December 6 by Daniel, whose Thaw fellowship supports his work. He describes the comet as three times Earth’s apparent size, mainly gas and vapors with a starlike nucleus, and notes a distant star shining through the comet on the sighting night.
The will of Charles N. Crittenton, founder of the Florence Crittenton Missions, filed for probate, leaves half the estate to the missions and distributes the remainder among his long-time employees. The estate is valued between 3 and 5 million dollars, with at least 200,000 in gifts to employees. The will also provides 2,000 to all employees with over five years of service and 2,000 equitably split for those with over two decades. The Florence Crittenton Mission operates nationwide and abroad, with roughly 75 branches worldwide including Paris, Tokyo, and Mexico City.
Philadelphia reports a demonstration of a new anesthetic mixture using stovaine and elegehnine to render patients insensitive to pain during major operations. The presentation, led by Dr Jonnesca, was judged by physicians as potentially significant though some questioned its practical safety in a real case.
A southern wife comments on her husband’s boastful hunting tale. He returns with empty game but brags about his skills until she calmly notes the birds were only “very fine birds.” The exchange ends with a quip about timing and improved luck tomorrow.
A guest pleads for a favor after dinner cause turning away invitations. The host reacts with disbelief as the guest requests never to be invited again, prompting the table to laugh at the odd exchange. The scene unfolds amid a stream of unrelated chatter about shopkeepers and errands.
A historical overview explains conscription across nations, detailing selection by ballot, limited pay, and reliance on private means. It notes evasive dodges, legal restrictions, and the social costs as elites and wealthier classes seek substitutes to avoid service.
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