Republican Ticket with Taft Sherman and local nominations
The slate lists War President William Howard Taft and Vice President James S. Sherman. It names candidates for Governor C W Swisher Secretary of State Stuart F Reed Auditor J S Durst Treasurer E L Long Attorney General W G Conley Superintendent M P Shawkey Congress James A Hughes Judges Ira B Robinson W N Miller L J Williams State Senate A W Holmes Sheriff I J Elison House of Delegates W P Hawley R C Lilly Prosecuting Attorney A M Sutton Circuit Clerk W B Homer County Clerk E L Bowman Commissioner Davis Thorn Assessor Geo P Hylton Surveyor Forest Walker Justices of the Peace E P Godby J L Kersey Board of Education G A Shirey Constables W H Pennington F C Haley.
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Wm. H. Taft
Ohio
Jamess. Sherman
New York
C. W. Swisher
Marion
Stuart F. Reed
Harrison
J. S. Durst
Jackson
E. L. Long
McDowell
W. G. Conley
Preston
M. P. Shawkey
Kanawha
Congress
Jas
Bluefield Hails Growth As Visitors Arrive For Democratic Visit
A Bluefield public note extols the city as it prepares for a Democratic visit to name a congressional candidate. It lauds Bluefield’s rapid growth, self-made wealth, and planned milestones including a 25,000 population by 1910 and first class post office by 1909, while urging hospitality for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bluefield
West Virginia
Leap Year Ad for Thriving Opportunity in Pleasant Climate
An upbeat prospectus extols an industrious, thrifty retreat with glorious investor returns. It promises a delightful climate free of cyclones and pests and invites readers to cast their lot for better prospects. The message playfully notes that despite the heat it remains leap year.
Proof of US business conditions and security sales rise
The new securities issued since January 1 total $930 689 000, up $22 117 000 from last year. American securities abroad show strong demand as investors seek good assets. Noise from spellbinders is not expected to fade until about November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Alaska Resources Promise Long Fuel Supplies
The Seward purchase area is described as holding coal stores that could meet world needs for years. The article contrasts coal deposits with precious metals, suggesting coal may prove more valuable. It hints at a shift in perceived energy sources and the enduring value of coal.
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Alaska
Seward Purchase
Cobweb Kingdom and the Cure for Deafness
A playful poem about cobwebs in a former store now called Cobweb Kingdom and a bold medical advertisement promising a cure for deafness. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with a sales pitch by I. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Striking Averages In Democratic Campaign Notes
The piece notes George Fred Williams and Joseph Quincy gaining prominence in Massachusetts Democratic efforts as Bryanites weigh conservative positions. It mentions Colonel Watterson appointing a dead man to a campaign committee, and hints at other deceased figures in the mix. It also touches on Republican intrigue with Secretary Dover, Thaw’s bankruptcy angle, harvest labor needs in Minnesota and North Dakota, local Democratic job desires, a dog rescue at Highlands New Jersey, Indiana's sacred kiss, Bluefield article quality, and Hearst asking for a recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fred Williams
Bryan
Joseph Quincy
Bryanites
Massachusetts
Watterson
Season Tickets Offered at Elks' Opera House
Those wishing season tickets should call at White's Pharmacy and sign for them. These seats will be reserved for one night stands only unless otherwise requested. Season tickets will be charged for whether they are used or not. 8. 0H. JOLLIFFE, Manager Elks' Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White’s
It Can't Be Beat Electric Hitters Proved Best Medicine
A Silver City North Carolina resident says Electric Hitters does all claimed and aids stomach liver and kidney troubles. He endorses its use for weakness lame back and general debility and notes it helps chills and malaria with a guarantee of satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
All Round Office Training and Musical Courses Ad
Advertisement for enrollment in shorthand bookkeeping mathematics literary subjects and an all round office training. Musical department offers vocal piano organ cornet flute clarinet and other band instruments at Normal and Business College Bluefield West Virginia from the Daily Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal and Business College
Bluefield
W. Va
West Virginia Governor Proclaims Two Constitutional Amendments
Governor Dawson announces two amendments on the November ballot. The first, Qualification Amendment, limits offices by age and residency. The second, County Court Amendment, outlines county commissioner terms and election by lot, with pay details and district voting rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. C. Dawson
West Virginia
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Kelly & Moyer Bd’g
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Eng
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