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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1908
Page
4
A 1908 editorial argues that true opinion comes from inquiry and study, not prejudice. It urges tolerance for others, invites us to seek high authority, and warns against forcing our views as universal principles or judging others. It stresses honest tests of our beliefs before asserting them.
A Democratic Raleigh county court faces claims of election interference after three precincts with large Republican majorities were discarded for clerks signing ballots with indelible pencils. The move could undo seats for M. F. Matheny and A. W. Holmes. a Supreme Court mandamus will be sought Tuesday as critics call it a major theft of the people's will.
The piece argues that opinions vary in worth based on study and expertise. It critiques democracy’s distrust of specialists in politics and economics, noting people often presume insight into complex legal and economic issues without scholarly background. It laments overconfidence in unstudied judgments on weighty matters.
Clarence Watson of Fairmont says if the governor finds a fully equipped man for the mine inspector post, the Fairmont Coal Company will hire him long term and pay $1,000 monthly. He clarifies the remark as not a criticism of current candidates, noting the job’s great difficulty and coal mining's rapid scientific needs.
The Denver platform calls for immediate tariff revision by reducing import duties and placing competing foreign articles on the free list with graduated reductions to restore revenue. It cites actions by Congressman Saunders and Senators Daniel and Martin of Virginia in line with the Tobacco Association at Danville to insist on higher taxes on Turkish tobacco.
A quotation notes Martin and John W Daniel urged to travel to Washington with a committee to press the matter before the Ways and Means Committee. The text suggests legislators will seek special privileges for tobacco interests, contrasting past denunciations of privilege for certain classes.
NAS filed his statement for J Alfred Taylor a Fay ette county prohibition candidate. He declares contributions disbursements expenditures promises expectations and receipts of nothing. Also includes a bank condition report for Union Bank and Trust Company Bluefield West Virginia as of Nov 27 1908 with assets of 211 259 67 and liabilities of 211 359 67. D R Wood cashier signs the report with other directors and notary public.
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal use affects blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease and strengthen the patient. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failing case and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo New York says he cured the most annoying cold sore with Buecklen's Amica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and every trace was gone. Heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at all drug stores.
An advertisement touts a dangerous sounding medical procedure for appendix removal by a surgeon. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy that prevents fearsome experiences, claims to ease many ailments and lists a price of 25 cents at drug stores.
East End and West End drugstores promote Chamberlain's Salve for eczema and salt rheum with claims of instant relief from intense itching. The product is touted as a cure in severe cases and is advertised for sale at local pharmacies.
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as antiseptic and fast acting for pain relief. It urges readers to insist on the product, notes a regular size price of 50 cents, and states availability at all local druggists.
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