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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
3
The Buenos Ayres Herald laments reform efforts as futile for young men sent to reform institutions. It describes reform as misapplied punishment, arguing the city and country demand work and wary of empty entertainments. The piece critiques prospects of improvement and highlights homeless residents with limited support.
Mothers fear winter as croup can strike suddenly and end lives before help arrives. One Minute Cough Cure liquifies mucus reduces inflammation and removes danger, says Hamp ton Georgia resident F B McMahon. Testimony from Jno L. Crockett praises its voice restoring effects before an oratorical contest.
An OCR page fragment advertises Dr. Ramirez Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as superior to prescription drugs, with testimonials from G. C. McClure & Son of Gallup Kentucky. It also promotes free books by B. M. Wooley of Atlanta Virginia and lists Kinzer's and Kelly & Moyers as vendors for cigars, liquors, and miscellaneous goods with phrasing typical of late 19th or early 20th century ads. The snippets mention free mail offers and consumer health quackery rhetoric.
A Bland Street Church gathering formed committees to survey needs and raise funds for winter hardship. Rev. Clark presided with Rev. Brosins, Easley, and Holder named to organize districts and a central gift body. Final plans set for distribution on Christmas Eve with pastors reporting by Monday.
Wake Ark resident Cox reports suffering for twelve years from yellow jaundice and related ailments. After trying twelve years of medicine with no relief a physician recommended Electric Bitters. She credits the tonic with curing her liver and kidney troubles and general debility. The ad promises guaranteed relief and lists 50 cent price.
A resident of Ottterville Iowa Daniel Banatz says he suffered three to four years with cough and asthma and tried numerous cures without relief until Foley's Honey and Tar provided immediate assistance. He recommends it to all and notes it is sold by G H Wade druggist.
The many friends in Dinefield of Claudine D. Holland celebrate his appointment as postmaster at Gastonia North Carolina a presidential office. Holland is brother of Dr G C Holland of this city. Quick orders. Everything the market affords. Pearson's Restaurant open day and night.
R Larson of Bay Villa near River Cape Colony runs a general store far from rail and town serving farmers within thirty miles. He cites fourteen cures in twelve hours from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming strong local demand and endorsement from families. Available alongside whiskey and liquors at H N White, Kelly & Moyers.
Geo RB McDonald of Man Logan County West Virginia says Chamberlain's Pain Balm nearly cured his partial paralysis after two bottles. He notes other remarkable cures for partial paralysis and its wide use for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Sold by H N White. A cigar shaped tag on every Fitz You and Tid-Bit to get the genuine.
Public notice style medical ad copy promoting DeWitts Little Early Risers for fever biliousness and liver disorders. Mentions Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for travel upset and a Mercer Merchandise Company fruit and nut line for Christmas. Sold by H. N White.
An ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a prompt cure for indigestion dyspepsia nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel problems. The pills are described as gentle thorough and guaranteed and priced at 25 cents at all drug stores.
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