Elkins Law Vindicated Protects Against Rail Rebates and Discrimination
The Elkins bill, championed by West Virginia's senator, strengthens the federal push to curb railroad rebates and discriminatory practices. Described as essential, it restrains trusts and reshapes interstate commerce rules, with praise from the Interstate Commerce Commission and major newspapers. It bars tariff discrimination and ensures published, identical rates to all shippers, reducing incentive for favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
United States
Congress
Elkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
New York Sun
Northern Pacific
Northern Securities Company
Senator Elkins Earns West Virginia Praise For Elkine Law
A Trim review lauds the Elkine law and Senator Elkins for notable national influence. The writer lauds Elkins as a thoughtful legislator who works without fanfare and claims West Virginia’s distinguished position in the Senate and Congress. Weather forecasts hint at colder waves approaching with growing confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Elking
West Virginia
Senate
Union
Donntain
Bulls Enter Cotton Field Delight Southern Planters
Farmers view cows in the core as detrimental, but Southern planters are pleased that bulls have entered the cotton fields, a development noted in agricultural circles.
The Railroad Man The unseen hero on the rails
A tribute to the railroad engineer and officials for risking their lives to protect passengers and cargo. The article praises their courage and dedication, noting the delicate balance between tough exterior and compassionate duty. It contrasts public perception with the real stakes in daily freight and passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Asher
John H. Rennard
Intelligencer
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
Advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure with constitutional remedies. Describes inflammation of the Eustachian tube as cause and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, urging readers to send for free circulars. Sells Hall's Family Pills for ear health at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Runaway bicycle leads to leg ulcer cured by Arnica Salve
A runaway bicycle tale mentions J. B. Urner of Franklin Grove who suffered a stubborn leg ulcer for four years despite doctors and medicines until Bucklin's Arnica Salve treated it. The ad claims the salve also helps barns scalds skin eruptions and piles and is sold at drug stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Urner
Franklin Grove
Buckiin
Arnica
O. Haney
Geneva
DeWitt
J. L. Crockett
Notice to Tax Payers City Taxes Unpaid
Notice to taxpayers that city taxes unpaid on a date in 1904 will bear 6 percent interest after that date and incur a penalty in addition to interest. GEO. H. HILL city treasurer 1212 City Hall office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Hill
City Hall
Remarkable case of cough cure and recovery story
Mrs. Gertrude E. Fenner of Marion Indiana was deeply weakened by a cold and pneumonia like cough but was cured by One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles restored her lungs weight and health. Sold by J L Crockett. A pony giveaway draws boys with top sales, next Thursday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
J. L. Crockett
She Saya
Special Offerings Of Homes In City Real Estate Ad
Six room dwelling with two lots on 2nd to 3rd avenues for 2000 dollars. One third cash, balance 25 dollars monthly. Includes a good as new stable in a first class city section. Also two neat three room cottages at 600 dollars with 100 dollars vacancy and balance one dollar monthly. Lots of other cottages and small dwellings at low prices with easy terms. Baldwin Pioneer Real Estate Agent. Room 4 Citizens Bank Building. Office phone 77 Residence phone 142.
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2Nd
3Rd Avenue
B Baldwin
Pioneer
Citizens’ Bank
Swamp Root advertised as kidney remedy in old paper
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims wide testing in hospitals and clinics and offers a free multi bottle and a booklet by mail to readers who mention the paper. Also notes regular sizes sold by druggists and cites Binghamton New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimer
Milmer
Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingharmton
N.Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton M
Notice of Debt Collection by Hicks & Co
Having left the furniture business I warn all debtors to William Hicks and Company that they must settle their accounts. After November 26 they will face legal action or collection measures without further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hicks & Co
WM. Hicks & Co
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Stomach Relief
A scientific discovery promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy that supplies the natural digestive juices and does the stomach’s work. It relaxes nervous tension, allows inflamed stomach muscles to rest, digests food, and helps transform meals into rich red blood. Sold by L. Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. L. Crockett
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Durban Reader
A Durban reader reports a two month old child with a severe cough improving after a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was given via an open dummy teat. The letter credits quick relief and notes the product is sold by White's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chapman
Durban
Natal
South Africa
Chamberlain
White
Notice to Contractors for Massix Brick Store and Office
Sealed proposals are invited from this date to December 16, 1003 for erecting and completing a brick store and office building for Massix. Payne Strather Payne of Welch WV and architect 8 B Chardler of Bluefield WV may furnish plans. The right to reject bids is reserved. Note states the contract will not be let until January 10, 104. Also includes ads for Dr King''s New Discovery and DeWitt''s Witch Hazel Salve.
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Massix
Payne, Strather & Payne
Welch
West Virginia
W. Borbridge Payne
Court House
Chardler
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
Payne, Strother & Payne
Payne Strother & Payne
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Liver Pill Endorsement
A testimonial from W.7 Easton of Boerne Texas praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as unequalled liver pills. The note claims thousands use them for biliousness torpid liver jaundice sick headache constipation and related ailments without purging or weakening, calling them pleasant and effective. Solids by J L Crockett.
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DeWitt
Easton
Boerne
Tex
J. L. Crockett
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Pleasing To Take
Mr W L Roderick of Poolesville Maryland praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy saying it is the best preparation of its kind his children like it and it has no injurious after effects White's Pharmacy supplies it.
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W. L. Roderick
Poolesville
White
Holiday Excursion Tickets Offer From Norfolk and Western
One and one third first class fare via Norfolk and Western Railway for students and public. Tickets on sale December 22 23 24 26 and January 1 with certificate signed by college or school authorities. Expires January 1904. Agents of Norfolk and Western Railway provide details.
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Norfolk and Woestern
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
New Life Pill Promises Cure For All Ailments
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as a universal remedy cutting through dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation and claims it treats even severe cases regardless of age available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Loig Bragg
Dorchester
Mass
Electric Bitters Cited by Fremont Resident as Cure
A Fremont resident praises Electric Bitters for curing kidney trouble after other medicines failed. The testimonial notes relief after a few doses and claims neighbors were cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and debility. Available for 50 cents at drug stores.
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B. ¥. Bass
Fremont
N. C
Millionaires' stomachs and stockholders meet in 1904 notices
R M McGuffin advocates Green's August Flower for stomach ills among all classes and lists trial bottles. An estray cow is up for proof of ownership and costs. Blackberry Coal and Coke Co stockholders plan a January 4 meeting in Bramwell W Va to elect officers. Flat Top Bank stockholders set January 12 Bluefield WV meeting to elect directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Crockett
Blackberry, Kentucky and
West Virginia Coal and Coke Company
Bramwell
W. Va
Mereting
Flat Top National Bank of Bluefield
Bluefield
W. A. Wheelwright
Water Main Franchise Request Across Mercer County Road
A December 11 1903 filing seeks a fifty year franchise to lay operate and maintain a water main along the Jerrell Spring Big Branch area south of Bluefield to Bluefield city limits. The petition under Chapter 29 1901 acts has been filed with the Mercer County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
West Virginia
Jerrell
Big Branch
Frank Jerrell
Bethel
Bluefield
Legislature of
Will and Line
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed By Local Resident
Dr Crotty of Bluefield avenue testifies to kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with restoring strength after doctors and other medicines failed. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents per box, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the time Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Crotty
Bluefield Avenue
Down's
John L. Crockett
Doan
Notice of Dissolution Swan Lake Oil Company West Virginia
Notice of dissolution of Swan Lake Oil Company filed in Bluefield West Virginia. Stockholders approved winding up assets paying debts and distributing remaining funds pro rata with publication for four weeks. Vice president John R McCulloch signs the notice dated December 1908.
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Swan Lake Oil Company
West Virginia
Bluefield
County
Boses
John R. McCulloch
Mercer
Bluefield to Roanoke Shenandoah Division Schedules
Train times show daily routes from Bluefield to Radford Roanoke Lynchburg Norfolk and Shenandoah Valley with Pullman sleeper service to New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Westbound connections include Kenova Columbus and points West. W B Bevill Q P A Roanoke Virginia notes ticket info and contact.
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Oe Wester
Bluefield
Radford
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman Pruffet
New York
Hagerstown
Sanday
Reanoke
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Kenova
Columbus
All Pointe West
Northwest
Pullman Ieoperson
Oointbus
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tazewell
Norton
Clinen Valley
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Tazewell, Norton
Pocahontas
Coopers, Bramwell
Amapa
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Bluefield Daily
Hugh Ike Shott
Bland Street
Blnefiel
W. Vo
Biuefiel
Elkins Law
The
Daily Telegraph
X. X
Dean
Estray
Chas A. Bailey
Constable
R. M. McGuffin, Pesident
the Star
Amea
W. B Bevill
Q. P
Raleigh Street
J. W. Bowers
Princeton Ave
Goodman
Pocationtas
Virginia
R. N. E. Rierson
T. W. Kirkbride
Bluefield, West Virginia
Nemlcal Co
Square
Phil
A. PA
Filey &Co
Summers Street
T. M. Finley & CO
Summers St
West Va
Baldwin Real Estate Column
Baldwin Pioneer Real Estate
Citizens Bank
Alfred L. Hawkins, F. C
Undertaker
Postoffice
B. Chandler
Morton R. Emmons
Buefield Avenue
J. C. Dimond
W. S. Crockett, F. D
Prince Building
Broad Street
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