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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement hyping Kodol digestant claims it lets you eat any food without fullness heartburn or indigestion. It asserts the product mirrors a healthy stomach’s digestion and offers a money back guarantee with pharmacist refunds if not satisfied.
A historical advertisement touts Fluid extract Dandelion, compound karyon, and compound syrup sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism and urinary issues. It claims the mixture detoxifies kidneys, relieves back pain, reduces swelling, and is harmless enough for daily adults doses after meals with water.
Bluefield readers urged to use Doan's Kidney Pills after a lengthy testimonial from Mrs. Kate A. Lloyd of 20 Burton St endorses relief from back and loin pain irregular kidney secretions and fatigue. She claims complete cure after using the pills from John L. Crockett's drug store with Foster-Milburn Co. as U S. agents and reminds readers to remember the name Coen's.
Taft Einema of South Graham notes President elect Taft’s North Carolina Society address sparks favorable comment. Graham residents hope Taft may pass through via Norfolk and Western route, while Mrs. Worley and Miss Mathers prepare Arabian Nights drama at the high school.
A humorous feature warns of crowded stores as Christmas nears. It portrays a shopper planning to shop on Thursday to avoid Friday crowds, notes women increasingly vying early, and sketches perilous retail crushes with clerks ready for holiday cheer. It lists a long roster of names and a note about letters to be claimed.
A weekly list from the Bluefield West Virginia post office dated December 6 1908 shows claimed letters. Names include Josh Allen Allua Antonia John Richop Cec W Brown W M Bolden J W Berkhoure L S Borcher W M Barger A B Ceeburn H W Childress Joseph Carson Master Ray Duncan C L Done C Deheart Thomas H Darline Rev E B Davis George W Davis P 8 Estierk O L Ellis Calvin H Hills Charley P Eleanor FF Prerch Charles Toe AR Fey reson Duple ray J W ertl.
An advertisement urges readers to buy a Hyomei inhaler from The White Pharmacy for one dollar. The ad promises immediate relief for coughs colds catarrh croup grip and asthma with a money back guarantee if not cured. It emphasizes breathing medicated air rather than swallowing drugs.
Antiseptic pills that soothe pain quickly. Insist on De Witt s Kidney and Bladder Pills. Regular size 60c. Sold here by all druggists.
An advertisement from Goodykoontz Drug Company of Bluefield touts Rexall Orderlies as a universal cure for constipation, claiming guaranteed results with regular use and a money back promise if unsatisfied. It highlights tasteless tablets, gentle action, suitability for children and the elderly, and two package sizes priced at 25 cents and 10 cents.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a grave yard cough and restoring health after doctors failed. She gained 58 pounds and says the medicine holds the world healing record for coughs colds and lung and throat diseases and prevents pneumonia. Sold at drug stores 50c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
Notice to water takers and patrons of Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company outlines payment rules effective January 1 1909. Flat rate rents collected in advance and metered services due by the 1st of the month following service. Bluefield W Va November 2 1908. 11-5 to 12-31.
A national plea notes that many move across the continent chasing health and spend fortunes on cures. It praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing neglected colds and preventing serious illness, urging purchase at West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
An old advertisement promises PASO OINTMENT cures for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money refund if not cured. The vendor lists a price of 50 cents.
Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the lung treatment he uses for pneumonia. He says it reliably controls the trouble and recommends it as superior to other cough remedies. For sale by West End Drug Co East.
Mrs McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi says three months bedridden with kidney and bladder trouble improved after taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. After two bottles she felt like a new person and urges other suffering women to try it. Sold by all.
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