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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
2
Disjointed items note inspection efforts in Chicago, arbitration hesitancy by the Markles, and a flurry of speculation on espionage and mysteries. Observers mention Yerkes after London victory, Reed’s death coinciding with a Reichstag issue, and rumors of a Kaiser party in Berlin amid international tension.
The piece argues against injecting the senatorial contest into the upcoming West Virginia Legislature session. It cites leaders like Senator Scout and Mr. Caldwell opposing such moves and urges the Legislature focus on business, not political struggles, to maintain a productive session. It also notes Governor MacCorkle's push for higher salaries for state officials and a constitutional convention. The salary discussion includes the governor at 2700 annually and proposals to raise various court salaries.
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for any cure not solved by Gall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and urges sending for circulars. The pitch concludes with product placements and a newspaper subscription tease.
O R Larson of Bay Villa nine miles from a rail line runs a general store serving farmers within thirty miles. He notes fourteen of sixty locals within the past year were cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, a claim he brands as a record. For sale by H N White. Quick orders. Pearson's Restaurant open day and night.
Old Style cheroots praised alongside electric bitters and Foley’s Honey and Tar. Local notices include job wanted posts for bookkeeper and store helper, plus rental listing and horse care ad. Cigars touted as smoking pleasure with tag branding across notices.
Mr Francis Little of Benton Harbor Michigan at over eighty found relief from long term indigestion and constipation after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He reports after three boxes he feels well and appetite improved. Sold by H N White.
After forty years of suffering from piles, C. Haney of Geneva Ohio reports relief from DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The ad claims cures for cuts burns wounds and skin diseases and warns against counterfeiters. It is signed by Jno L Crockett.
A letter from Edwina Mann, president of the First National Bank, outlines Norfolk and Western Railway Company plans in Bluefield to invest over 500000 in yard extensions, track rearrangements, and the construction of two overhead bridges. The plan includes paving between new delivery tracks, building a wall along Princeton avenue, long sidings, and housing for officials, with streets to be improved to support growing population and coal-field distribution.
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