Norfolk and Western Earnings Hit Over Three Million in October
Controller Joseph W. Coxe released October earnings for Norfolk and Western showing total earnings of 1,877,000 plus passenger, mail, and express revenues. Net earnings reached 1,014,418.16 with total expenses of 2,058,607.87 and a surplus of 67,624. The last quarter averaged 1,899 miles operated with total earnings of 11,974,813.36 and net earnings of 4,364,757.66 after taxes and surcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Ars. Western
Joseph W. Coxe
Miles
Ssenger Mail and Express
Make Bluefield The City Beautiful
A December 6 1907 letter from Bluefield West Virginia urges city leaders to clean up yards remove garbage burn kitchen waste and disinfect premises. The writer argues for a barbed wire fenced branch to block cow access and calls for lime use to improve health and curb outside criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Tower Ground
Southwest
W. Va
Simple Rheumatism Remedy Promoted for Blood and Kidneys
An advertisement promotesFluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism backache and bladder troubles. It claims relief from severe ailments by acting on blood and kidneys and invites readers to buy from East End Pharmacy after meals and at bedtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Cure cold quickly without loss of time claim
The piece cites B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold medicine. It notes sales by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Lewis & Co., Manufacturers
Newark, N. J
B. W. L. Hall
Waverly
Chamberlain
West End
Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Effective Stomach and Liver Tablets and Tonics Ad
An old advertisement text touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness and constipation, claiming rapid relief and restored digestive function. It cites testimonials from Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham and other users praising improved vitality and general health. Also endorses Hollistairs Rocky Mountain Ten and Electric Bitters as blood purifiers and tonics with various health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rosa Potts
Birmingham
Ala
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Hollistaer
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
W. J. Peters
Freeman
Santa Claus Store Opens at 5 and 10c Store
An assortment of new goods is displayed at The 5 and 10c Store on Bland Street opposite the post office. The listing also advertises Dilger's auction sale with 2:30 and 7:30 pm sessions and various local ads for kidney cure, clothing services, honey, and Department store items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Bland Street
Post Office
Dilger
Reports Many Cases of Rheumatism Here
Thousands of men and women suffer rheumatism no matter age or status. The article claims rheumatism is a symptom from inactive kidneys and uric acid buildup. It describes kidneys as sponge like and notes poisons remain in the blood when filtration fails.
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W.G. Ferrell
Princeton Avenue
West Va
Salem Va
Norfolk and Western
Eve
Cardus
Leota Forte
Toledo
Ill
Renassin
Chattanooga Médicine’Co
Gettysburg
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Foley
Ed Habernigg
Greenspan Building
Red Lot
Sublette & Barner
Hellister
Rocky Mountain’ Tea
End Drug Co
Weet ® Co
Pharmary
The
Basin Office
St. Clair & Goodson
Princeton Ave
Kinzer
Jevveler
Belmont
Nger Station
Perympon
D. B. Mastin
Prop
Cafe
Ervice
Sloan
Mgr
KeL_y.& Moyer BipG
Princeton AV
Gillharmm & Ford
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