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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
2
The article reports Bluestone river water used by the railroad at high cost, a successful St Mary’s Guild bazaar raising funds for good causes, and nearby residents like Sam Litz seeking Florida winter health. It notes river leaks repaired near Graham, a college program with Margaret Davis, rising bowling interest, Tan Tan Fair prizes, active Baptist Church meetings, and local injuries and recoveries of Andrew Lane and Mrs. Tickle.
An old advertisement cautions readers that a bottle of GOWAN'S PREPARATION could have saved a loved one's life after death and urges buyers to obtain the remedy from druggists at 25 and 1. External.
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals met in open session in Charleston with five judges. Seven decisions were issued covering Bank of Williamson vs McDowell County. Louis Carr and Joseph Keys vs Middle States Lumber. J O N Crim vs M B P Rinehart. Elihu Fuller vs Margaret Mining Company with damages awarded. J G Fouse et al v S F Shelly et al. a prohibition writ in Ra C Myers vs Circuit Court of Tucker County. and Varney and Wyong v Hutchinson Lumber.
Christmas trees are scarce and likely pricier this year as Vermont leads embargoes on cutting young pines amid forest preservation efforts. Ohio and West Virginia have not restricted cuts yet and may help meet demand, while total supply remains tight across the Northeast.
There is no advance in other greenery. Laurel mistletoe and holly with other Christmas decorations are unusually abundant this season.
About 75 000 tons of Pocahontas coal were dumped from the Lambert Point piers in late November marking a sharp rise in activity. Castern Curran Bullitt handled roughly 56 000 tons with others loading the rest. Most coal loaded aboard steamships bound for foreign ports while some supplies fed vessel bunkers and the American battleship fleet in the Far East will receive substantial coal shipments.
Dr J E Ennis of Atlanta lauds Vinol as the most valuable health restore and body builder. He cites relief for coughs colds bronchial troubles indigestion and anemia and notes it contains peptonate of iron from fresh cod livers with no oil. Money back if no benefit. Goodykoontz Drug Co Bluefield sells it.
Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the sole lung treatment he uses for pneumonia while noting it controls the trouble in his experience. He also used it for his wife’s coughs and colds and recommends it as superior to other cough remedies. sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Bluefield Water Works & Improvement Company announces a change in payment terms. Flat rate water rents must be prepaid starting January 1, 1999. Metered service rents must be paid by the first day of the month following service. Notice dated November 2, 1908.
For a lame back apply Chamberlains Liniment twice daily massaging five minutes each time. A damp flannel bound over the pain may rapidly restore movement. Also Foley’s Honey and Tar relieves hoarse coughs and colds that risk pneumonia by soothing membranes healing lungs and expelling cold. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonial from David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia praising Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for relieving heavy dull after meal sensations. Claim reviews note tablets strengthen stomach improve digestion regulate liver and bowels and offer free samples at local drug stores including West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and thefield Pharmacy.
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