Republicans Meet in Harmony Conference
The Republican state central committee converged in Parkersburg with Bluefield delegates returning from the harmony gathering. They adopted resolutions urging local harmonization of disputes and appointed a three member committee to assist, while deferring any re districting changes to the next state convention.
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Bluefield
Orday
Parkersburg
Irman Dawson
Cash Register
Jas. L. Caldwell
Huntington
C. T. Caldwell
Republican State Central Committee
Tory
State Cental
Wm. M. O. Dawson
H. C. Richards
Wheeling
Elliott Northcott
Strayed or stolen red cow with white spot in West Virginia
Continued on fourth page. Large red cow with white spot under fore leg is stray or stolen. Dehorned. Reward for return or information. SAM LAMBERT, Bluefield, W V.
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Sam Lambert
Bluefield
W. V
Bluefield Realty Showcases $400000 Worth of Improvements
D B Baldwin promotes Bluefield as a safe investment hub with over four hundred thousand dollars in ongoing improvements. The Pioneer Real Estate Agent invites visitors to inspect Baldwin's column for evidence and offers guided tours.
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Bluefield
Baldwin
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer
Summers Street
W. Va
J M Cigar Meets All Requirements Try One
A brief note invites trying a J M branded cigar, claiming it meets all stated requirements. The message emphasizes a single product call and encourages trial.
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J. M
Physician argues drugs the last resort for noncompliant patients
A physician states patients rarely follow hygiene or diet, leaving drug treatment as the only option. For chronic constipation he recommends mild remedies like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, which do not cause further constipation. Sold by H. N. White.
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Chamberlain
H. N. White
Office rooms for rent in Princeton area
Application for office rooms for rent to M. Rosenberg at 237 Princeton Avenue.
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M. Rosenberg
Princeton Avenue
Electric Bitters Promises Cure for Various Ailments
An advertisement asserts Electric Bitters as a universal tonic that cures kidney and liver troubles stomach disorders nervousness sleeplessness rheumatism neuralgia and malaria. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels purify the blood and strengthen nerves with a 50 cent price and pharmacist guarantee.
Overhead Bridge Contract Awarded for North Side Walkways
The Daily Telegraph reports an iron and steel overhead bridge with stone abutments, sixty feet wide, to span the east end yard from the knoll east of the division office to the north side. Walton & Company to build the stone work. project to be completed in ninety days. North side lot values expected to rise.
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Daily Telegraph
8S. Walton & Company
Water Works Company
Bids Requested for Graham Virginia Waterworks System
Bids will be received until September 17 1902 for the construction of a waterworks system for the town of Graham Virginia. Plans and specifications available at the recorder’s Graham office on and after August 25 1902. The right is reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereof. O A Metcalfe Recorder.
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Graham
O. A. Metcalfe
Coke making uses large coal amounts in U S industry
A 1901 Geological Survey report discusses how coke is produced from coal, noting most coal used is charged directly from mines and weighed variably. It provides state averages for coal per ton of coke and values by state, highlighting measurement challenges and overall U S average.
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United States
Alabama
Colorado
Georgia
Indian Territory
Missouri
Montana
New Mexico
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Maryland
Michigan
New York
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Nuggets of News From Around the World
A collection of brief reports dated August 16 from cities including St. Petersburg Berlin and Philadelphia. Incidents include a large house fire at Chernakof with child fatalities, a corporate acquisition in New York, unsigned letters tied to an assassination plot, and talks of shipbuilding and coronation events. Also notes on Boer leaders’ visit to London and a police probe into a booster for Robert E Pattison.
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St. Petersburg
Chernakof
Chicago
Boni de Castelane
America
Duc de Luynes
Philadelphia
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Lost five month old bird dog seeks return
Black setter with a small white stripe on the breast went missing. Liberal reward offered for its safe return to C. Heck at 24 Giles Street.
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C. Heck
Giles Street
Try a drink of Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey.
A brief drink suggestion notes Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey and a date marker 7 23. The line hints at a tasting prompt or ad style line without further context.
Wanted salesman for factory goods with commission
Help wanted for an up to date salesman to sell factory products including paper bags and trunks. Salary or commission offered. Apply with reference, experience, and salary expectation to start. Must be a good all around hustler. Address Commercial care Daily Telegraph. 3t.
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Care Daily Telegraph
No good health unless the kidneys are sound
An old health advertising note warns that summer health depends on kidney health. It attributes irregularities to excess drinking or overheating and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure, available from G. H. Wade.
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G. H. Wade
Foley's Kidney Cure Ad Notice
If you have kidney or bladder trouble and do not use Foley's Kidney Cure you will have only yourself to blame for results. It positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. For sale by G. H. Wade druggist.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Senate to Convene in Extraordinary Session
Washington August 16 The United States senate will be called to convene in extraordinary session early next November. President Roosevelt intends to prioritize the Isthmian canal treaty with Colombia over the Cuban reciprocity accord, fearing fatal opposition to the latter in the Senate. He believes ratification and title adjustments will allow work on the canal to begin soon.
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Washington
United Staes Senate
Roosevelta
United States
Columbia
Roosevelt
Senate
Baseball Scores From Pittsburg Chicago and St Louis Dates
On the ball field at Pittsburg there were two games with Pittsburg winning one. In Cincinnati Cincinnati and Baton played, Baton led. umpires named. Chicago hosted New York in a lopsided matchup with New York winning. Saint Louis saw a Brooklyn run flow against the home club. Batteries and umpires are listed for each game.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chesbro
Zimmer
Frazer
Doomn
O' Day
Leever
Smith
Berg and
Douglas
O'Day
Cincinnati
Baton
Hahn
Bergen
Pittinger
Moran
Irwin
Chicago
New York
Lundgren
Kling
Taylor
Bowerman
Cantillion
Saint Louis
Brooklyn
M. O'Neill
J. O'Neill
Hughes Fand Ahearn
Brown
The Fair Millions Estate Settlement Possibility
Mrs Edward Loffer, wife of Mr Fair's oldest nephew, said relatives may forego a contest over the Fair estate. Friends do not want further litigation, hoping for an equal division if deaths are deemed instantaneous. if Mr Fair died first and his will is found, that will dispose of all.
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New York
Edward Loffer
Chas. Fair
Mrs. Fair
Mr. Fair
J. M. Cigar Appeals Across Seasons
The J. M. cigar is praised as reliably good in all seasons. Try one and judge its consistent quality.
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J. M
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McDowell Counties
Columbus
Columbus, O
T. H. Mebane & Bro
Princeton Ave
Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
Daughters of the Confederacy
Elkshall
S. H. Heironimus & Co
Roanoke
Bluefield Mercantile Company
Trousseau
E. S. Pedigo
Peoples’ Store
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Paris
Kansas
States
Cleveland
American Shipbuilding Company
Morgan
Portsmouth
Southampton
Botha
Delarey
Dewet
Lord Kitchener
Roberts
Champarado
London
Nichols
Topeka
Navy Department
Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
Curacoa
Royal Baking Powder CO
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bnefeld Ave
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