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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
4
The upcoming legislature session in West Virginia is described as one of the state's most important. Supporters of the license system and Anti-Saloon forces are expected to clash for control. The Daily Telegraph assigns Charleston correspondent Judge Charles Brooksmith to cover daily routines with human interest, scenes, and side stories.
The Cooper primary bill failed largely due to Southern Republican opposition. Critics warn against the disorder from an imperfect system and note regional political dynamics in West Virginia. Governor Glasscock’s Bluefield visit boosts popularity while Senator Baker’s candidacy gains attention. The Daily Telegraph will skip Saturday issue for Christmas, publishing Sunday instead. ads must arrive early.
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times critiques modern family life arguing curfew laws reflect parental neglect and social excess. It laments fathers at bowling alleys mothers at bridge leagues while children roam late hours, attend vaudeville and street life, risking youth misguidance.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal urges action to curb pistols and lawlessness in Tennessee. It argues arresting pistol carriers and harsher punishment for murder are necessary to restore order, noting bias and public frustration with crime and gun culture. It also praises Congressman Hughes and his local support.
The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a $100 reward if it fails and lists testimonials. It also announces Bluefield Water Works rent collection starting January 1 1909 with advance payment for flat rates and a due date for metered services.
The notice warns that passing counterfeit money is as wrong as substituting an unknown remedy for Foley's Honey and Tar. It touts the cough and cold cure as effective for stubborn coughs and lung healing, sold by druggists. A brief promotion notes a line of Xmas candies at J. M. Echols Cash Store.
Public auction will occur at noon on Saturday January 9 1909 in front of Flat Top Furniture Company Bluefield West Virginia. Trustee E H Brown sells two parcels tied to J B Jenkins deed of trust dated April 2 1906 securing 550 dollars. Terms cash.
David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia voices relief from a dull after meal sensation using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets the product claims to strengthen the stomach aid digestion regulate the liver and bowels and outshine pills while costing no more A free sample is offered at West End Drug Co Past End Pharmacy and Rinefield Pharmacy.
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