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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
4
Publication from Bluefield West Virginia outlines advertising rates for daily and long terms and provides box 721 address and telephone numbers for business and editorial offices. No individual contacts are listed for mail regarding the establishment.
Mayor E. E. Carter Recorder W. F. Palmer Treasurer D. G. Lilly Supervisor W. T. Gibson Councilmen at large S. N. Wor ley First Ward R. B. Ferguosa Second Ward J. N. Echols Third Ward J. J. Giles Fourth Ward K. F. Schoen Fifth Ward Jas. S. Kahle Sixth Ward C. L. Borden Seventh Ward W. J. Borden Eighth Ward Geo. E. Hale split across wards request for vote lines
An editorial urges Bluefield voters to weigh May 8 municipal candidates by party records, praising Republican street improvements and criticizing Democratic delays, lawsuits, and alleged obstruction. It lauds the Chamber of Commerce bookkeeping debate and claims overall progress stems from Republican administration.
A call for a conservative approach to city affairs urging fair treatment for all citizens. It defends public service corporations as essential to growth while stressing respect for residents’ rights and justice for every community member.
A long editorial voice urges a stronger navy to secure peace and global leverage, contrasting with Congress recent support for weaker military stance. The piece cites Roosevelt and Washington, arguing England's strength lies in sea power as regional headlines note paving progress in Raleigh street, streetcars on Bland, and local political chatter about delegates and ballots.
An advertisement page fragment mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure offered by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy with a money back promise. It also includes promotional notes for Hall's Family Pills and Sublette Barnes jams and a paint label instruction to use Hanna's Green Seal Paint.
F. E. Walker declares his candidacy for nomination as Mercer county surveyor, subject to Republican voters at the May 16 1908 convention. He signs respectfully and seeks party support.
A notice proclaims E L Bowman as a candidate for the office of clerk of the county court of Mercer County subject to the Democratic convention and invites support from friends in convention and at the polls.
W. B. Honaker seeks re election to the office of clerk of the circuit court of Mercer county subject to the Republican nominating convention to be held at Bluefield on May 16 1908.
A reader testimonial praises Mi o na for restoring work ability after over a year of stomach trouble. The ad claims it strengthens the stomach and cures indigestion and offers a 50 cent box from White Pharmacy with a money back guarantee if it fails to work.
Cincinnati Tailoring Co offers suits to order starting at 15.00 with prompt service. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is promoted as gentle yet effective for colds and accompanying inflammation. Republic sliced peaches advertised by Sublette & Barnes. Green seal paint for sale by Wureka Hardware Co.
The Republican county convention on May 16, 1908, announces A. M. Sutton as a candidate for prosecuting attorney.
Passenger timetable for the Shenandoah division listings from Roanoke to New York Philadelphia Norfolk Lynchburg and other points with Pullman sleepers parlor cars cafe cars and various departure times from Roanoke Bluefield and Kenova. Includes contact by W B Bevill G P A Roanoke for tickets maps and information.
At the request of many voters I hereby announce myself a candidate for re election for commissioner of the county court subject to the action of the Republican mass convention to be held in the city of Bluefield on May 16 1908 Raleigh county presents to the Republicans of the seventh senatorial district the name of M F Matheny of Beckley West Virginia as our candidate for the office of state senator He invites inquiry into his character and urges unity to make his nomination unanimous
A Mercer county resident declares candidacy for the Republican party nomination for county assessor, promising to serve the office to the best of ability if nominated and elected.
Isaiah C Herndon invites bids for a residence in Welch McDowell County West Virginia. Plans are at Shufflebarger & Co Bluefield WV. Two bid options: stone first story with brick second story or full frame. Bids due by May 1 1908 to Welch WV.
W. A. Enns, a Syracuse builder, endorses Miona Stomach Tablets as a quick aid for weak digestion. He claims the tablets helped him in a week more than all doctors, urging prompt action when digestion causes gas sleeplessness and nervousness.
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