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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
2
The ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for the elderly to ease digestion and prevent constipation. It cites a testimonial from A. A. Felts of Johnston City and offers a free trial bottle by mail, with refunds at druggists if unsatisfied. Availability listed through Crockett Pharmacy and others.
A conversation at Tuskegee with Booker T. Washington includes a colored woman who owns a home and explains how a pig helped her start. She traded a puppy for a pig, grew it, and now possesses forty acres and a house. The tale is paired with an advertisement for Foley’s Kidney Remedy claiming cure for kidney disease.
The Graham Daily News reports sixty eight votes cast in Graham with Tucker winning by seven over Mann. Other races see Ellison, Williams, and Catlett trailing, and Judge Williams receiving strong support. Sunday School picnic at Ebenezer church followed by baseball games and a busy return at dusk. Some Bluestone precinct voters farmed hay and skipped voting citing state law. Miss Marley from Bristol organizing a music class in Graham. Ben Graham voted for his preferred candidate before returning to Pocahontas.
Wednesday evening at the Masonic Temple in Pocahontas Virginia a Golden Wedding was held for Mr. and Mrs. George Matz. The event featured a grand march led by the couple followed by their children grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Matzs received many valuable solid gold presents and the affair drew about one hundred fifty guests. Music by the Columbia Orchestra and a banquet by Davis accompanied dancing after the meal. Both hosts are described as hale with many years ahead.
The Treasury released over $200,000 in 7000 new Lincoln head pennies as the Indian head is replaced after 25 years. Designed by Victor Brenner and approved by President Roosevelt, the coins will flood sub-treasuries and wallets, though officials fear fraud risk due to their gold-like appearance.
Mr A Robinson of Drumquin Ontario endorses Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best medicine for indigestion he has used. The tablets are said to aid indigestion and constipation, are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. Samples free at East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
The U S Geological Survey releases a chart showing 1908 clay product values by state with 1907 comparisons. Total US clay products valued at 133.2 million, led by Ohio at 26.6 million. Wyoming shows minimal production, while Illinois dominates common brick production in volume.
The report notes 1907 average value of $6 for the nation and a 23.85 percent drop in common brick value in 1908 to $14,079,847 with output down 2.26 percent. Vitrified paving brick, drainage tile, and fire brick show divergent trends, led by Ohio for vitrified paving brick and a 26.18 percent rise for drainage tile. Pottery products fall 16.61 percent in value. Copies of the chart are available from the United States Ecological Survey.
A German husband writes to a reinsurance secretary after his wife Anne Maria dies, seeking prompt payment on a $750 policy. He vows to insure his future wife for $1,500 and notes his grief as he references inlaws and children, signaling a potential claim pattern.
A Germantown man hosts a dinner in a Philadelphia cafe with a New Yorker and two women. After delays, the visitor bets he can summon all waiters by smashing a glass. when it shatters, every waiter rushes over, and the bet ends with a sly change of an order and a five dollar win.
A Country Life correspondent in Madras observed a fifteen inch snake emerge with a fish, abandon it on the bank, and a twenty four inch snake near Ghaziabad with a fish. later a nearly four foot viper bit the fishing rod leaving a yellow fang.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as pleasant safe easy liver pills. A salve to depend on in any case needing salve. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve especially good for piles. Sold by all druggists.
The interlocking plant switches on the 26 mile double track between Welch and Hull were connected at 1 35 pm and are now operated by tower wires. Completing work ten days prior, the line reduces distance by 18 miles with tunnels and rock work earlier delaying the project. Norfolk and Western pushes double tracking west of Bluefield toward full modernization.
A youthful Carmarthen faced a derisive question and quipped that all babies should be in bed. At a crowded pre election meeting he was asked if his mother knew he was out and replied she will know by Tuesday night, a prophecy that helped him lead the poll.
An Irishman excuses church attendance by boasting a telescope to bring the church near enough to hear the organ. Pat notes two men shooting an eagle could have saved powder and shot by the bird’s fall alone. Pat quips about ancient authors stealing good thoughts after being told a tale was read in a Latin translation.
Two muscular fighters clashed in the ring drawing mixed reactions from spectators. A tender hearted onlooker called it horrible while a regular patron urged patience, promising a genuine scrap once the purse is divided.
In a Bohemian remark a head keeper notes a prisoner who never tried to escape while a visitor asks what he is in for. The keeper answers simply Bigamy.
A short reflection notes half the wickedness of life lies in misery and that happiness reforms a man. It likens a man revived to a flower refreshed by heaven’s dew, making him sanguine enthusiastic and energetic. London Graphite.
A brief quotation notes that loving hearts resemble poor folk in being content with whatever is given, reflecting a serene acceptance and simple happiness. The line attributes a Stoic or sentimental outlook on romance and gratitude.
A Alabama reader recounts a two year old’s bout with cholera infantum. After failed doctor visits, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was given and the infant improved within fifteen minutes and fully recovered. Available at East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
An old advertisement warns idleness and laziness harm the liver causing constipation headaches and skin issues. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to restore health and liver function, priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
In Fedora Tennessee a man C V Pepper credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life from deadly lung hemorrhages after three weeks of use he reports regaining strength and the ability to work again. The medicine treats coughs colds bronchial issues hay fever la grippe asthma and related ailments priced 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle and guaranteed by druggists.
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