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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1908
Page
2
Advertisement claims Kodol digestant lets users eat any food by mimicking a healthy stomach. It promises complete digestion, relief from fullness and heartburn, and a caffeine or drugstore guarantee with a money-back offer. Available at drugstores with physician-tested assurance.
The Graham area reports Christmas visits to Bluefield for Santa Claus appearances by Mrs. John Tanner and Mrs. Dr. Witten. Local boxing prize at Graham alleys awards to B. T. Graham after a tie among C. Bailey, J. B. Burton, and G. Wilker. Leap year ball planned at the hotel New Year’s Eve amid social chatter. Small boys enjoy sledding and street fun. illness of Phil Norman from St Luke’s Hospital noted, with several local names visiting, and Miss Iva Metcalfe recovering from pneumonia.
The Charleston Mail reports capitol job holders fear administration change next March may bring mass changes. Attaches worry about retention while new officials seek to fulfill promises. Treasurer elect Long named two aides. John G. Ross resigns to lead mining work in New York. deeds need new recordings.
Circuit Judge John B. Wilkinson ruled that deeds offered in A. G. Ruthford vs. Williamson city were improperly signed. About 1,000 pre 1905 purchases from Williamson Mining and Manufacturing Co. lack proper grantor signatures. most deeds were signed by the president and secretary. The West Virginia Supreme Court requires the grantor’s signature and company attestation by the president.
A home remedy claim offers a mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The recipe, said to be harmless and cheap, promises relief from bladder trouble, frequent urination, backache, and rheumatic symptoms after meals and at night.
The estate of Mrs. Nannie M. Crockett asks all creditors and claimants to report their debts or claims to executor Thos E. Peery. Dated December 14, 1908.
Mrs M McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi reports three months bedridden with kidney and bladder trouble. After two doctors failed, she began Foley's Kidney Remedy and says she felt like a new person after two bottles. Sold by all druggists.
An ad claim touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a tonic that removes the appendix, cures constipation and malaria, and relieves headache and pillousness with quiet action. It asserts availability at all drug stores.
The bout between Johnson and Burns ends with Johnson winning after a brutal twelve round contest. Johnson dominates with powerful blows, while Burns shows grit and infighting, earning a $5,000 purse and a London return trip for his camp.
An old advertisement urges readers to buy Gowan's Preparation to prevent and treat early symptoms of croup pneumonia colds and coughs. The external remedy is priced at 25c 50c and 1.00 with all druggists carrying it for home use.
A brief notice announces a sale of Manhattan shirts at prices below cost at the Metro store. Limited stock available, encouraging customers to act quickly for bargain apparel.
David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets gave him lasting relief from a heavy dull feeling after meals. The ad claims they strengthen the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and are superior to pills. Free samples offered at West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy recalls a grave-yard cough that left her near death. After using Dr King's New Discovery her health improved dramatically, with 58 pounds gained and full restoration. The medicine is advertised as a world healing record for coughs colds and lung and throat diseases and is sold with a guarantee 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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