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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
2
A collage of opinions touches on Rockefeller funding Chicago education, objections to Philippine policy, Venezuelan creditors, financier liquidity, antitrust legal costs, Morgan’s colonial ideas, Nord’s Haiti link, Pacific cable funding, Marconi line skepticism, Castro revolts and revolutions, debt collection, and a Western literary society initiation.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports U S railroad gross earnings for year ending June 30 1902 at 1 711 754 200 with net 605 616 75 after expenses up from 1901 by about 51 000 000. Dividends rise by nearly 30 000 000 while safety appliance law cuts casualties with 2 256 total accidents 148 killed 2 113 injured compared with 11 277 casualties in 1893.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and promises one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and various novelties at Kinzer's store.
A vivid account portrays a fast yard run from a locomotive’s front, detailing red tail lights, signal lamps, and the overwhelming force of steel and fire. The piece stresses the danger of missed switches, broken rails, and the throttle pilot’s calm mastery amid a bustling rail yard.
A letter from Janet Patton of New York City urges working women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menstrual pain and backache. The ad promises genuine testimonials and warns readers not to use substitutes, claiming substantial health benefits and urging readers to request the original letter for verification.
A brief notice highlights a selection of silk mufflers suspenders gloves and jewelry novelties at Block's on Princeton avenue. It promotes Tid Bit as the best in neckwear and related accessories.
Mothers fear winter as children catch colds easily. Croup can strike suddenly and threaten lives before a doctor arrives. One Minute Cough Cure liquifies mucus reduces inflammation and acts immediately to cure coughs colds bronchitis and throat or lung troubles. Endorsed by F S McMahon of Hampton Ga and Jno L Crockett who credits it with restoring his voice for a contest win.
R. Larson of Bay Villa near the River Cape Colony runs a comprehensive store serving farmers within about a 30 mile radius. He notes fourteen residents within a one mile area were cured with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the past year, a record he claims reflects the medicine's value where doctors are scarce. For sale by H. N. White.
Advertises Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for dyspepsia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, and liver and bowel troubles. Claims are gentle, thorough, and guaranteed with a 25-cent price at drug stores. Also mentions a liquor retailer Kely wi 12 16 & Moyers.
The Merchant's Lunch Cafe opens at Sam's Old Stand on Princeton Avenue serving daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. a 15 cent lunch with soup two meats baked beans slaw or potato salad and optional short orders at all hours. Silver novelties sold at Mebane's for Christmas gifts.
An alert advertising note urges every American to obtain “Looks on these diseases” to address opium and whiskey habits. It directs readers to send for free information from B. M. Wooley of Atlanta Virginia box 387.
Henderson Grimett of this place was stricken with partial paralysis and lost use of an arm and side. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, he is almost entirely cured. Other cures of partial paralysis are reported, though it is best known for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Sold by H. N. White.
The Stock holders of the Bluefield Building and Loan Association will meet at Citizens Bank in Bluefield West Virginia on January 15 1903 at 3 p m to elect officers and conduct other lawful business. David Be Johnson president G M McCulloch secretary and treasurer G A Shirey. Rings broaches charms chains society emblems rearf pins diamonds pearls and opals at Mebane's.
A brief sales note promotes ladies fancy watches in solid gold from 15 dollars upward with any movement. Each piece carries a cigar shaped tag labeled Fitz You and Tid Bit promising genuine quality.
Rev Jno 8 Cox of Wake Ark writes he suffered Yellow Jaundice for 12 years, tried many doctors and medicines, then used Electric Bitters and says he is cured. The ad urges Electric Bitters for Silver and Kidney trouble stomach disorder or general debility and notes guaranteed satisfaction by druggists. Also promotes pins emblems and charms at Kinzer's 4 Bland street. 12 16
Mercer Merchandise Company invites all shoppers to visit and see Santa Claus who oversees the toy department and urges everyone to take home a present. The store proclaims it has the widest selection of toys for the season.
An advertises Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble. G. H. Wade druggist offers the medicine for sale to readers seeking quick relief and claimed cures.
Mr. Francis Little, over eighty, suffers indigestion and constipation since 1865. After trying many remedies he began using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets last August and soon felt much better. He has used three boxes and now thinks he is well. The tablets improve appetite and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels. For sale by H. N. White.
A Forties era ad proclaims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured C Haney of piles after 40 years of suffering. It claims cures for cuts burns and skin diseases and warns against counterfeits. Kinzer’s sells fancy clocks carvings and cutlery at Bland Street. Haff Andrews and Thomas Co. markets Fitz-You Tid-Bit cigars and Old Style cheroots 3 for a cent each.
A letter from J Kimball to Edwin Mann of First National Bank outlines Norfolk and Western Railway plans to spend over 500000 on Bluefield upgrades. The project includes yard extensions, track rearrangements, two overhead bridges, new sidings, street paving, curbs and sidewalks, and improved sewerage. The letter urges city officials to support and pace street and infrastructure improvements.
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