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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented satirical column contrasts snow and fuel woes with optimism for the wealthy and poor. It critiques Rockefeller wealth, immigration, telegraph costs, and Christmas spending, noting anxieties about social and economic inequality.
The passage contrasts opulent abundance in a millionaire’s world with the simple, taxing rest of his life. It notes canvass-back duck and fine wines at hand yet Rockefeller eats little, drinks nothing, and endures fatigue, suggesting wealth does not guarantee happiness or health.
The plan to impose a duty on all silver imports signals a cad comedown for silver once deemed fit for money. Observers hope a remedy can lift silver from constant calls for health as the medicant of metals.
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional internal remedy that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and includes testimonials and druggist availability at 75 cents.
Hortons has long stood as the Christmas buyer’s favorite and now/ this year offers wholesale prices on all goods. The stock includes Prince-Hollow ware silver novelties 1847 Rodgers knives and forks priced at 3.50 and everything else in proportion with watches chains and rings on display.
Wartime writers attest Buckien’s Aroha Salve as the best remedy for burns scratches and skin sores. The advert claims it treats ulcers piles and stiff joints with no cost and costs 25 cents at all drug stores.
R E Shirey and Co advertise Pocahontas Smokeless coal and order pickup at Kite's drug store with White providing receipts. Banner Salvo makers seek cures and refund money if not delivered. Mrs Newsom credits Electric Bitter for relief from indigestion and related issues, saying she gained weight. medicine sold at 50 cents in all drug stores.
Mr Thoa Coppinger reports long use of Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets. He credits the products with dramatic improvement in his delicate child and describes the boy’s health as robust and rosy after regular treatment, noting the family’s gratitude.
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