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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1913
Page
9
Ignatius Brennan muses on a political bid for State Auditor and details the costly, murky process of obtaining support. He describes announcements, payments to newspapers, county by county push, and the web of brokers, healers, and party men shaping a nomination and the ensuing campaign grind.
The speaker argues that many winners recount battles won and lost, stressing the decisive impact of the first day’s loss. He recalls advice from seasoned politicians who view early rout as a pivotal moment, suggesting victory often hinges on how losses are weighed.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to relieve constipation in children and calm fussiness. It claims quick relief, easy dosing, and safety for all ages with directions on the bottle, warning to avoid counterfeit versions and to request the product from a druggist. It also notes endorsements by notable figures and a tuberculosis awareness movement tied to mission churches.
The state fire marshal's November report records total fires losses of 111691 dollars. Insured property involved stood at 248532 dollars while the property attacked totals 132200 dollars, indicating substantialvaluation and coverage details for the month.
National Tuberculosis Day is observed as churches schools unions and other organizations pledge help. President Wilson and others participate in the effort to combat tuberculosis nationwide.
Sealed bids for one hundred twenty five thousand dollar thirty year five percent coupon bonds of the City of Bluefield will be received until 3 30 p m December 19 1913 at the city auditor office. A $500 certified check payable to Bluefield is required. The board reserves the right to reject any bids. J T Akers City Auditor Bluefield. 1116 Law 41 Fiedo the value of 34000000 were caught in Canadian waters in the last fiscal year.
Public notice of a trust deed sale dated May 9 1913 recorded Mercer County West Virginia to secure a negotiable note. Dated December 22 1913 the trustee will sell on site at the Bluefield city hall front door at 10 o clock a m for cash the fifty six acre tract in Plymouth district Mercer County described in the 1912 deed from BE L Bowman to W H Pennington.
Philip T Lilly, Trustee, is named in a formal notice dated November 23 as part of a legal or estate proceeding. The record indicates his role within the trust or related fiduciary matter.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists departures from Bluefield at 7 00 pm for Lynchburg Roanoke and other points. Sleeper and parlor car services to Norfolk Roanoke New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati are noted with various dining options and additional stops including Norton Williamoon and Jaeger.
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