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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
4
A Christmas morning editorial urges gratitude and kindness. It contrasts peaceful global advances with the danger of bitterness, calling readers to repent, forgive, and perform acts of generosity. It ends with a festive greeting and a playful note on candy consumption per capita.
The trial showed a judge and a young lawyer faced unfounded accusations fueled by idle gossip. After hearing all evidence, neither was guilty. the trouble stemmed from repeating what others say. The piece laments the prevalent gossip and its harm to officials and the public.
State press lauds Hon. E. B. Baker of this county as a strong candidate for the state senate presidency noting his well known qualifications and broad support across sections. It suggests southern tier counties have unusually good odds in the race and hints at broader political challenges ahead.
A pastor from J Pierpont Morgan's church argues Americans crave lawlessness while judging others by his own parishioners leading to a heated public discussion.
The text surveys playful Santa Claus mail, Garfield denying a dark horse run for Ohio senate, and Senator Dick debating a safe political stance. It also notes President Castro’s successor in Venezuela and hints the inaugural ball may occur in the pension building, urging survivors to keep expectations in check.
The coming legislature will meet next month and consider many proposed laws. Lawmakers face work on necessary legislation and must remain open minded to progress.
Ansted and Burk Co. of Springfield Ohio markets William Tell flour claiming top grade Ohio wheat, hermetically sealed storage, six-step cleaning, and machine handling from milling to bag sewing, ensuring absolute cleanliness and nutrition.
The article notes lawmakers favor tax and recordkeeping reforms and new measures such as a bulk merchandise bill, liquor questions, a primary law, and county record system updates. It comments that taxes invite evasion and that Mue property tends toward delinquency, with a general remark on liars in taxation.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It is described as taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, removing the disease's foundation and strengthening the patient. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any uncured case and invite testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with retail price 75 cents at druggists.
The ad touts DeWitt's Little Barly Risers as the best small liver pills. Marketed as pleasant and certain, they are sold by all druggists.
Maxwell formerly of Cincinnati now resides here as society beauties receive permission to wait tables at the function. The arrival of Miss Helen Taft from Bryn Mawr yesterday completes the Taft family gathering.
Indiana marketed 6 000 tons of Christmas poetry this year with some left in cold storage. The Hartford Courant notes the treasury paid out 704 872 more than it took in on Tuesday of last week. The Chicago News observes the busy shopping season and the challenge of choosing gifts that look expensive.
Washington notes report on AFL leaders including President Gopers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison. Executive council meeting set for January 7 to decide on contesting contempt findings and defending free press and free speech claims.
The annual sportsmen event began at Mechanics Building Boston with a woodland lake display for two weeks of exhibitions. An advertising line promotes Xmas goods from R. M. Fox and a digestive aid product Kodol is advertised with claims of natural stomach digestion and relief, sold by druggists.
Convicts blasting in a Carson state prison quarry uncovered a cavern with three well preserved skeletons. The thick skulls and longer incisors suggest they are not of the Indian race. Skeletons will be sent to the Smithsonian Institution for classification. Earlier, two Indian skeletons were found in the same quarry. The site shows tracks of a prehistoric race along with extinct animals and birds.
R M Fox jeweler on Red Lot offers watches and jewelry for the holidays. Daily Telegraph want ads promise results. Kodol for dyspepsia guarantees relief from stomach trouble and is sold by all druggists. Kinzer jeweler features silver novelties and remembrance items. Foley's Orina Laxative claims to cure constipation and regulate bowels sold by druggists.
Augusta Georgia December 24: Augusta's prettiest society girls will serve as waitresses at a dinner for President elect Taft at the Albion hotel Saturday night. Henry C. arranged the event with local officials and guests invited from the city.
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