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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1901
Page
2
The notice lists ad rates increasing for shorter times and various per inch charges for front page ads. It also states one cent per word and a 25 cent surcharge for additional insertions. Ads occupying specified positions incur extra, with the publication entered at the Bluefield post office as second class mail.
The piece surveys the coming Congress noting Speaker Henderson and his lieutenants Payne Cannon and Hitt as veteran leaders. It praises Frye in the Senate, lauds leading chairmen, and foresees capable leadership and swift work ahead. The article frames confidence in national governance and public measures under the president.
The article notes confidence and mutual trust within the Republican party while cautioning about tariff divisions. It stresses substantial agreement on most issues and expects eventual adjustment, insisting full responsibility rests with Republicans and praising their leadership and readiness for action.
In Harper’s Magazine Professor EB Holden describes Earth as a molten sphere 4 to 5 hours per day long in its early days, with the Moon born from the Earth as tidal forces drove rapid changes. As days lengthened to 24 hours the Moon receded from Earth, a process continuing for millennia.
Jerome recalls his uncle making a detailed packing list and trimming it to essentials. The passage shifts to medical quackery selling Halls Catarrh Cure with testimonials, prices, and a pledge of cure, ending with various product mentions.
Judges hail the J. M. cigar among the five best cigars on earth and urge readers to try one. Jeffrey Matthews & Co distribute them wholesale with retail availability from N. White Rosenberg Binefield Ton rm H Crockett Co and many others.
The exposition at Union Stock Yards Chicago begins in November and lasts one week. The Norfolk & Western Railway offers excursion tickets from principal stations at one fare plus two dollars, with return by December 9, 1901. Contact ticket agents or W. Bevill in Roanoke for details.
Firefighters rescue sleeping survivors from a blazing home as smoke and heat threaten. The item promotes Dr Kinz New Discovery for Consumption with claims of cough relief and protection, urging readers to keep near for health and to avoid sickness and medical bills. It also sells Tan sil punch cigars and lists Fiat Top Grocery Co as distributor.
A. T. Headey, a robust blacksmith, endured ten years of rheumatism until he used Fledric Bitters. He reports two bottles cured him completely with no twinge for over a year. The formula claims to regulate kidneys purify blood and soothe neuralgia nerves improve digestion and health. Available for 50 cents at drug stores.
An old classified style note promotes J. M cigars as the best choice and advertises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims a money back guarantee if it fails and shows E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
G H Wade of Lima Ohio writes that Foley's Kidney Cure relieved his backache after tried and recommends it to friends, especially trainmen who are often affected.
Advertises coal supply by R. Ke. Shirey & Co as Pocahontas Smokeless agents offering best figures and delivery options. White's drug store accepts orders for phone phoning to coal yard and provides receipts. Adolph Bluner of Grand Mound endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as top cough remedy for families.
A promotion offers a free book on opium and whiskey habits to every interested person in the United States, with a mailing address in Atlanta Georgia. The notice also includes a testimonial praising Banner Salve for piles from G. H. Wade and a stockist or speaker identified as W. J. Shively of Batesville.
Advertisement asserts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop a cough and cure a cold in one day with No Cure, No Pay. Foley's Honey and Tar recommended to prevent pneumonia or serious relals from colds. Ends with price 25 cents and a signature G. H. Wade.
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