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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
2
The article notes a federal court case involving a man who fired at workers with a Winchester near a coal mine, narrowly missing them. It references labor tensions, political critics, and distant remarks about Emperor William, Bryanites in Australia, Illinois Populists plans, and Siam’s crown prince visit.
The Ninth district campaign of William S. Devery draws press moralizing as he positions himself as a providential aid to the poor. He hosts a barge excursion for 15 000 women and children and provides free beer to men, free ice, and rent assistance to impoverished women.
The piece accuses Devery of open vote buying by distributing shoes and meat to the poor, visiting the sick, and giving nickels to crowds to win district leadership. Supporters call it plain methods for votes, while critics say the benefits are transitory and the costs recouped from public plunder.
Catarrh cure promotion offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case. Endorsed by Toledo druggists West Truax Walding Kinnon Marvin. F J Cheney Co props. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. Price per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
Advertisement urges Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney health amid summer irregularities caused by drinking or overheating. It notes sale of stock to Hawkins Grocery Co and that the new firm will assume debts and collect outstanding accounts. Back accounts must be paid at once.
The Swan Lake Oil Company and Green River Development Company announce regular annual stockholders meetings at 17 Princeton Avenue Bluefield WV on August 14 1902 at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM respectively to elect directors and conduct lawful business. Registration on or before August 1 1902 is required to participate.
Spring fever described as biliousness with torpid liver and inactive bowels. DeWitts Little Early Risers claim to stimulate the liver and cleanse the system, preventing illness. A customer testimonial from R. M. Everly praises the pills, sold by John L. Crockett, druggist.
A notice outlines five proposed amendments to the Virginia constitution to be voted on in the upcoming general election. It details changes to Article 7 sections on elections, salaries for state officers, and voter registration, naming the amendment labels and ballot prompts for ratification or rejection.
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