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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
4
The February 6 1908 issue notes leap year caution delays and satirical lines about figures like Carlos and Senator Watterson while urging ratification of a February 11 bond issue to fund superior city schools. The piece links school funding to local growth and college preparation, urging citizen support.
The piece debates the use of insanity as a defense in the Thaw case noting acquittal due to insanity and predicting possible release. It suggests further legal maneuvers such as annulment of marriage and questions the societal value of insanity when exploited by wealth.
The editorial argues Thaw may be dangerous if released, noting presumed insanity across his history and family. It suggests long-term restraint is necessary to prevent future outbreaks, given the jury findings and possible separation from his wife regardless of his will.
A New York humor column recounts Rev J Holwell Greer placing a lonely heart ad for a wife as a practical way to meet someone. He argues advertising for a spouse is as reasonable as seeking an introduction for other needs and urges readers to recall the Daily Telegraph column when lonely.
The piece critiques new spelling proposals circulating since the president's plan. It mentions words like lam tung and anice for chair, cites misreadings such as Chile con carne and chilly con sar, and questions whether the reform aids or hurts clear reading.
In a Boston speech William Howard Taft warns business leaders not to abandon anti trust enforcement or permit rebates and discrimination by railways. He questions if panic should drive repeal of the rate bill and dissembles support for honesty and legality in business.
Fragmentary remarks praise government policy on punishing law violations. The text argues there is no panic that can derail support for the administration and its measures, insisting sincere belief in the policy's justice remains.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. J J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio sponsor the claim. Walding Kinnan & Marvin of Toledo endorse the firm as trustworthy. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and assertions are supported by testimonials. Price one dollar per bottle and sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Official ballot certifies the Mercer County West Virginia election on February 11 1908 to decide ratification of a 156000 coupon bonds issue by the Board of Education Beaver Pond district. Bowman certifies ballot authenticity and Board of Ballot Commissioners participation.
Hyomei's simple inhaled cure for catarrh gains popularity and sales rise nationwide. The White Pharmacy promotes risk free trials with refund if not benefited, boosting uptake and endorsements from druggists and physicians across states and towns.
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio county asks Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to judge his qualifications for West Virginia governor. Pocahontas Company stockholders meet February 11 1908 at 10 am in Bramwell W Va to elect directors and conduct other business. W J Beury secretary.
Bluefield Lodge No 260 meets each Tuesday at 8 p m in Red Men s Hall for stated communications. Bluefield Lodge No 86 AF and AM holds sessions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays monthly at Masonic Ballroom on Bland Street.
Voters decide on ratification or rejection of an order by the Beaver Pond District Board of Education in Mercer County dated January 4 1908 authorizing the issuance and sale of coupon bonds totaling 150000 dollars for education purposes.
George Moore of Grimesland speaks of Dr. King s New Discovery saving him from a lingering cough and weak lungs. He credits one dozen bottles with making him well again and notes the remedy is sold for 1.00 with a free trial bottle at all druggists.
An early notice touts Ovine Laxative Print Syrup as a remedy for chronic constipation. It claims the product aids digestion and stimulates the system to prevent serious ailments.
W B Honaker clerk of the circuit court Mercer County West Virginia certifies the ballot prepared by the Board of Ballot Commissioners for the referenced election. Dated January 25 1908.
Advertisements urge readers to try Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Foley's Honey and Tar. Claims include instant relief for digestion constipation and coughs with prevention of pneumonia. Sold by G H Wade West End Drug Co Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co Freeman W J Peters and others.
Stockholders of the Blackberry Kentucky and West Virginia Coal and Coke Company will meet at their Matewan West Virginia office on Thursday February 18 1908 at 10 oclock a m to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and conduct other proper business. cw J WAUKER President.
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