Dust sprinkling in mines and public charity urged
The piece cites debates on mine dust explosions with Andrew Roy's warning that daily water sprinkling and removing standing gas could prevent blasts. It promotes the Associated Charities, notes a political quip about Cleveland, references Chinese New Year humor, and reports on naval well being and national manufacturers' meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Daily Leader
Andrew Roy
State of
Ohio
Charleston
Mr. Roy
United States
Beveridge bill tariff commission debated in Washington
The piece argues for a permanent tariff commission as in Germany to clarify duties, notes standpatters oppose ceding power to a commission, and mentions New York women smoking ordinances vetoed by Mayor Mc Clellan. It also covers Geo I Neal as a Democratic delegate candidate and a quirky Alton clock that feeds horses versus a real wake up job clock.
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Washington
Cannon
Congress
House
Chanon
Germany
New York
McClellan
Kansas
Lament on Wealthy Americans by Dr Parkhurst
The piece contrasts Dr Parkhurst's view of empty wealthy lives with police reports noting many are busy. It cites a twenty five year old with a career and a thirty five year old grateful for employment, and mentions Portland Oregonian and Mr Bryan as possible exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Parkhurst
Portland
Oregonian
Epigrams and Maxims Spur Candid Social Quips
A playful exchange notes leap year proposals and social schemes as women seek attention while suggesting better attire and interest. The speaker questions how information spreads and jokes about Johndee evading charges tied to family pride.
Products of Nature and the shell that guards them
A discussion on how nature provides nourishing foods and medicines wrapped in shells or coverings not designed as food. The author notes the egg as an example, requiring shell removal to access its nutrients and uses.
Vinol Cure From Cod Liver Without Oil Promise
Two French chemists developed a process to extract medicinal elements from cod livers without oil. Vinol combines these elements with peptonated iron for a potent builder aiding pulmonary troubles. West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy offer it on guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with dubious claims
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrah cure Hall's Catarrh Cure by J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It includes affidavits from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists asserting Cheney's honesty and financial ability. Claims internal treatment affects blood and mucous surfaces and promotes testimonials and pricing per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Fr. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Neglected Colds Threaten Like a Seasonal Danger
A Chicago Tribune item urges not ignoring a cold especially in children. Proper food, ventilation, and dry warm clothes guard against illness through autumn to spring, while neglected colds may lead to severe outcomes. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended as safe and effective, with local druggists selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Chronic Constipation Cured by Ovine Laxative Fruit Syrup
An ad claims Ovine Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation and aids digestion, warning sufferers of danger from long term constipation and promoting the product as a solution.
Beaver Pond voters weigh bond issue for education district
Official ballot for February 11 1908 election in Mercer County West Virginia on ratifying a 50000 coupon bond issuance by the Beaver Pond District Board of Education. Secretary E L Bowman certifies the ballot on January 23 1908.
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West Virginia
Mercer
E. L. Bowman
Board of Education
District of
Beaver Pond
Board of Ballot Commissioners
Beaver Pond Board of Education Bond Issue Vote
Voters on February 11 1908 decide ratification or rejection of a $150000 coupon bond plan issued by the Beaver Pond District Board of Education Mercer County. The order dated January 4 1908 provides for bond issuance and sale to finance the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Beaver Pond
Mercer
Ballot Certification by Mercer County Clerk 1908
W B Honaker clerk certifies the ballot as prepared by the Board of Ballot Commissioners for Mercer County West Virginia and dated January 25 1908. The certificate is issued under his hand as clerk of the circuit court of Mercer County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Honaker
Circuit Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
Board of Ballot Commissioners
Hollister laxative and mountain tea remedies on sale
Advertisements promote Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a pleasant remedy for indigestion constipation and weak appetite. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to strengthen the system with a 85 cent tea or tablets option. Local druggists and distributors listed include Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co Weat End Drug Co W. J. Peters Freeman and G. H. Wade the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Wade
Hollister
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
Weat End Drug Co
Foley's Honey and Tar touted for cough relief
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy that heals and strengthens the lungs and warns against substitutes. It notes sales by G H Wade and highlights a stockholders meeting for the Blackberry Kentucky and West Virginia Coal and Coke Company at Matewan West Virginia on February 13 1908 at 10 a m to elect a board of directors and handle other business.
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G. H Wade
Blackberry, Kentucky and
West Virginia Coal and Coke Company
Matewan
W. Va
C. W. J. Walker
Candidate Hearne Seeks WV Governor Nomination
Honorable William H Hearne of Ohio County asks Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to evaluate his qualifications for West Virginia governor before the next state convention. Pocahontas Company stockholders will meet in Bramwell at 10 am Tuesday February 11 1908 to elect a board of directors for the coming year.
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William H. Hearne
Ohio County
West Virginia
Northern
Panhandle
Freemason and Knights of Pythias Meeting Schedule
Secret Society news lists Bluefield Lodge No. 260 meets Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Red Men's Hall. Bluefield Lodge No. 85 meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall on Bland street. Bluefield Lodge No. 153 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 p.m. in Castle Hall Red Meal Building. visiting Knights invited.
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Bluefield Lodge
C.F
Bluefield Lodge No
A. F
A.M
Masonic Hall
Bland Street
Bluefield Lodge No. 153
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
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Hhike Shott
Edi
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Bluefield
Associated Press
Aes
Associated Charities
Cleveland
New York Sun
National Manufacturers’ Association
Carner
American National Bank of
The
American National Bank
Geo. I. Neal
Huntington
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Ansted & Burk CO
Springfield
Wade
Southern
Mr. Bryan
Toledo Blade
Johndee
Pacific
TF Fai Aa
Bush
New York World
Thomas E. Peery
Ter N
Pocahontas Company
Bramwell
Philip Goodwill
W. J. Beury
Secret Society News
P. S. Miller & Son
Roanoke, Va
Old Henry
Rooney S
Teauttion
Kelly & Moyers
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
G. C. B. Pocahontas
Arcade
Philadelphia
Broadway
New Rasity
Citizens” Bank Bn
Norfolk
Old Colony Build i
Mell, Blyth & Company
Fenchared Sveuss
Begton
M Heave E Ballin
Clociouall
Obie
Ing
Roasoke
D. Rupiond
Hontas -Ocaho Eevee Coal
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