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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Printing Co announces mail rates and advertising charges for Bluefield West Virginia with subscription options and office contact details. The weekly issue date is Thursday December 30 1909 and newspaper offices list locations in Bluefield and Gittoria.
A promotional editorial urges business people to attract customers with reasons to buy locally and suggests promoting with the Daily Telegraph. It notes competition from distant retailers and quips about Jap and Chinese groups in San Francisco engaging in a football brawl, reflecting dated attitudes.
The Parkersburg Dispatch News argues West Virginia went to Taft by the people’s effort, not by a party ring. It notes Roosevelt supporters did the work while anti Roosevelt sentiment emerged only after the Parkersburg state committee praised Taft’s candidacy.
Pierre South Dakota pastor defied Sunday worship to hunt rabbits, sparking debate over sacred day observance and church leadership duties. The incident raised questions about religious expectations and personal practice within the community.
The article notes a looming fight if Congress rejects the statue of Lie in Statuary Hall with Virginia threatening to withdraw its Washington sculpture. It mentions concerned Union soldiers and northern newspapers as part of the debate scene.
Debates flare over the display of two statues in the Capitol. Virginia argues its right to place Washington and Lee statues, citing state prerogatives and honoring a Virginian son. Congress resists enacting a final decision.
A Pittsburg policeman almost lost his temper when a detainee shot at him during arrest. Reports say such fiery restraint is a valuable asset for both police and civilians and should not be eroded by needless irritation.
A women led effort plans a paper titled The Wireless describing women as the original wireless. A New York schoolteacher earns weekly wages of about 3.50 to 4.00 dollars. Santo Domingo fights to keep pace with the Nicaragua issue while rumors of war between Russia and Japan circulate. A Japanese man Uchida lands in America and a warning about neutral spirits in beverages is noted as a caution.
The advertisement asserts a single cure for catarrh through constitutional treatment. It explains the medicine is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces to remove the disease foundation and strengthen the body. A $100 guarantee is offered for any failing case, with testimonials available on request.
W. J. Atkins, working alone at Banner Springs Tennessee, caught a severe cold that settled in his lungs and forced him from duty. After taking one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery he returned to work as well as ever. The medicine promises quick relief for severe colds coughs sore throats and similar ailments with trial bottles free and a price of fifty cents to one dollar.
Notice to Tax Payers of Beaver Pond District Mercer County West Virginia. All taxes not paid before January 1 1919 there will be a 10 percent penalty added. Carter deputy for T J Ellison Mercer County.
West Virginia faces a sweeping dispute over Article 13 section 6 taxes and land forfeiture. The King land case could affect every county and involve tens of millions, testing due process and state tax laws before the Supreme Court in Washington.
The notice promotes William Tell Flour by the barrel as a safeguard against price spikes from wheat corners. It touts fine grain, clean milling by Ansted & Burk Company equipment, and superior bread products, urging readers to ask their dealer for this flour.
A warning notes residents must place real estate on land books, have it assessed, and pay taxes to support the government, else lose property with liability on the owner. An unrelated ad promotes Pine salve Carbolized by The Goodykoontz Drug Co for cuts burns and scrapes.
In Nelson B C a mine owners gathering urged a home zinc smelter to secure a federal bounty matching lead and impose duties on zinc ore products. They note current Kootenay ores face 10 dollar duties and 10 dollar freight to U S smelters, arguing most of this cost would be saved locally.
Mrs. O Rhinevaut of Vesta Center New York declares Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women. The tonic reportedly restores buoyant spirits, vigor, and health, curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Price 50 cents at druggists.
Beginning Wednesday night at 7 30 o clock and continuing daily at 10 am 2 pm and 7 30 pm until the entire stock of general merchandise groceries dry goods nations queens ware hardware etc is sold Virginia Mercantile Co Great chance for bargains.
A healthcare pitch promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy for children's colds. It claims to move the bowels promptly and freely while soothing irritation and stopping the cough. Sold by The White Pharmacy.
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