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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
4
The item notes that advertising rates are available on application. It lists advance rates of 1.00 to 4.00 and 10 cents alongside the Daily Telegraph Printing Co in Bluefield West Virginia. It is presented as a newspaper page blurb from February 1, 1908.
A Bluefield editor urges recognition of city fire needs after a recent disaster. The piece notes past bond opposition to two new fire stations and equipment, praises private donations by volunteers, and calls for urban civic awareness and funding for facilities and utilities.
The Wheeling Intelligencer editorial endorses Wheeling candidate Hon. Wm. H. Hearne for West Virginia governor. It argues Hearne will gain and keep the Ohio County delegates on every ballot at the state convention, praising his honor, character, and alignment with Republican policies.
Under the caption Coal a Hun dred Years Hence the Fairmont West Virginian weighs coal supply fears. The piece questions future generations facing exhaustion within a century and ponders the impact on people yet unborn.
A reflective piece argues that reckless wood harvests and fuel waste threaten future generations. It compares past abundance with today’s depletions and urges prudent use, conservation, and foresight to avert a bleak, resource-starved tomorrow.
Caution against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urges using Hall’s Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Claims the remedy contains no mercury and works systemically. Also mentions Hall’s Family Pills for constipation and availability from druggists.
The paper notes readers value the advice and two weeks of supplying ingredients for a simple kidney and rheumatism remedy. A listed local pharmacist urges continued publication, claiming many cures and relief among the elderly. The recipe mix includes fluid extract dandelion and other compounds for four servings.
An advertisement notes pound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces and a first class drug store will sell the ingredients. The adult dose is one teaspoonful after each meal and at bedtime, enough to last one week if directions are followed with good results expected after the initial doses.
The White Pharmacy markets Micna stomach tablets as a final solution for stomach and intestinal troubles. It promises complete relief from indigestion headaches and related symptoms with a 50 cent box guaranteed to refund if it fails. J R Blankenship of Beck Tennessee testifies Electric Bitters cure kidney distress after a few bottles.
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio county asks Republican voters to judge his qualifications for West Virginia governor from Northern Panhandle citizens regardless of rival candidates. Pocahontas Company stockholders meet Feb 11 1908 at Masonic Hall Bramwell W Va to elect directors and other business.
Bluefield Lodge No. 260 1. C. C. F. meets Tuesdays at 8 p m Red Men's Hall. Bluefield Lodge No. 85 A M A M holds 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall Bland Street. Knights of Pythias Bluefield Lodge No. 163 meets Mondays at 8 p m in Castle Hall Red Men's Building. Visitors invited.
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