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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
Advertises Kodol as a perfect digester that rests the stomach while it heals. Claims sour stomach symptoms such as belching, bloating, heartburn, and pain improve with use. Guarantees refunds if the bottle fails to help and promotes purchase through druggists with laboratory testing imagery.
The Switchback mine tragedy at Lick Branch Colliery is described with rescue efforts led by manager J. E. Jones and mine boss Atkinson. Reports estimate dozens dead with many still inside as inspectors and relief crews struggle amid collapsing brattices, mud, and ongoing rain.
In his biennial report A B White defends the Tax Commission against what he calls false accusations. He cites $200000 paid into the state treasury from license taxes in two years and proposes reforms to license laws, assessment practices, capital taxes, and liquor licenses to boost revenue.
A. W. Holmes, Republican candidate for state senate in the Seventh district including Raleigh Summers Monroe and Mercer, will contest Joe L. Smith Democratic editor’s win before the state senate. Holmes’s eight vote margin after Raleigh recount delays organized senate action and marks the first contests in years. In Nicholas County Democrat Lewis C. Williams was declared winner, but Republicans may contest Williams’s seat with P C. Hinkle as a potential seating candidate.
Rich Mountain Dairy Farm in Tazewell offers milk orders in any quantity with prompt delivery. Contact phone numbers listed as 424 and 309 for Bluefield Ice Cream Co. and related services.
R M Fox the jeweler on Red Lot showcases a festive collection of watches and jewelry for the holiday season, inviting customers to view and purchase.
Gossip and society notes from Grawam, with brief items on local residents, visits, and community events. Short mentions of acquaintances, neighbors, and routine social engagements shaping daily life in town.
Attendees at German class included Nan Crockett Julia Saunders and Mittie Hicks with Mr and Mrs L E Hunter circled Welch. Mrs Lee J Barbee hosted friends while Lena Saunders entertained the younger set. News of a birth smiles over Bob Williamson. Graham ladies shopped in Bluefield. J B Jenkins and bride returned from their wedding trip. Ollie Hunt visits Mrs I C Dodd as W R Riley visits.
Federal government will establish rescue stations in West Virginia to train miners for post explosion rescue work. James W. Paul, former Chief Mine Inspector, will oversee the program, building on prior rescue work at an Illinois mine and at the Marianna mine.
Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo New York reports curing the worst cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve after applying once daily for two days. The salve heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at drug stores for 25 cents.
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