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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
5
The piece argues Christmas remains a fundamentally religious holiday, inspiring generosity and unity. It emphasizes personal sacrifice, non monetary giving, and kindness as core to Yuletide spirit, urging people to share, advise, and uplift others to strengthen social bonds.
A thoughtful man questions the polite custom of wishing neighbors a merry Christmas. He suggests many say it in ritual rather than genuine care, comparing it to a casual greeting that shows little concern for the other person’s wellbeing.
An observant chauffeur notes that bright headlights make roadside objects disappear from view, while a little light aids visibility. The eye adapts like a camera, with the iris acting as a shutter. In darkness the pupil dilates, then bright light contracts the iris to reduce excess light, causing temporary blindness during adjustment.
Dogs in England have been quick to sense approaching air raids. When bombs are dropped three to four miles away, dogs bark loudly, revealing the large local canine populations. Nearby gun and plane noise do not disturb them, suggesting animals sense danger even when not immediately present.
Illinois College of Agriculture Urbana publishes a pamphlet with recipes for war bread using non wheat flours. The list covers several corn breads barley breads rye breads and oatmeal bread among others.
The fuel administration notes annual coal output rose by about 50 million tons, while wartime demand pushes consumption up by 100 million tons. Bethlehem Steel is cited as an example, requiring a larger coal supply to meet production needs.
An ad claims Blacko tablets cure epee Bick headache indigestion bad complexion yellow jaundice and bowel issues. It asserts superior merit over women tonics and offers a refund if not better cheaper and more pleasant with a promise to double the retail price if returned to the seller.
Public utility plants face a marked rise in coal demand, with industrial regions showing a one third increase and overall annual consumption around 3,000,000 tons. The statement highlights growing energy needs and supply pressures across industrial sectors.
J. B. P. Maloney of Amigo was a business visitor in Beckley on Tuesday.
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