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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists rate options for Daily subscriptions over various terms and notes the address for communications and remittances to Daily Telegraph Printing Co. Box 721 Bluefield West Virginia. It includes telephone numbers for business and editorial offices and ends with a weathered sign off urging better fire protection.
Readers are urged to prefer stores with advertising and to ignore those that do not address customers through the newspaper. The piece notes some stores skip ads to save costs or falsely assume loyal patrons will return regardless. It also comments on a political note about a vice presidential boom in Senator Elkins's four-year term.
Miners reject two resolutions that would hinder collective bargaining and organization. A socialist proposal denounced bankers while urging postal savings banks, with a threat to withdraw deposits. A substitute supports insured deposits in national banks funded pro rata by bankers. The convention adopts a plan for deposit guaranty and postal savings banks, showing conservatism and unity.
The discussion centered on a Ryan resolution limiting contracts to parts of organized fields and the risk of a general strike. Mitchell and Vice-President Lewis argued such a policy would hinder negotiations with operators, with the proposal ultimately tabled to favor enforcing contracts and strengthening public confidence.
Advertisement warns against mercury based catarrh treatments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and blood acting. Claims effectiveness with testimonials and domestic availability. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a testimonial praising Electric Bitters for kidney problems with a general sales pitch.
Back ache and morning stiffness from kidney problems prompt Doan's Kidney Pills claims. Mrs. D N Crockett of Bluefield W Va testifies the remedy provided permanent relief after years of suffering, noting improved sleep, activity and energy. Sold by all druggists price 50 cents Foster Milburn Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and adults, claiming it cures coughs colds and croup without opium or harmful drugs. It emphasizes ease of use for babies and notes local retailers West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy stock it.
The terrible itching and smarting from skin diseases is quickly relieved by Chamberlains Salve priced at 25 cents. Available at West End Drug Co Fast nd Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy.
W O Reilly Fogerty a Kingston Jamaica council member reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved his persistent cough quickly and intends to buy another bottle. Sold by West End Drug Co Mast End.
Notice to fire sufferers inviting those needing help to visit the Union Bank and Trust Company or the store, first door east of the bank, for clothing groceries furniture stoves and home supplies, with assistance offered by Mo Cartier.
L A Bartlett of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine reports his family uses Dr King’s New Life Pills. He claims the pills tone the system cure biliousness malaria and constipation. Guaranteed at all drug stores 25 cents.
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio county asks Republican voters to judge his fitness for West Virginia governor at the next state convention. Pocahontas Company stockholders to meet February 11 1908 at 10 am in Bramwell Masonic Hall to elect directors and conduct other business.
Becket society notes Bluefield Lodge No 260 meets Tuesday at 8 p m and Bluefield Lodge No 85 A F and A M holds Tuesday convocations in Mason Hall Bland Street. Knights of Pythias meet Mondays at 8 p m in Castle Hall, inviting visiting Knights.
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