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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
4
A compact news page notes groundhog judgments, political quips about Ade Bryan Cannon and tariffs, and social chatter. It cites a claimed death toll of Moors, Saratoga cold, a leap year extra day quip, and a Notre Dame debating tip ban. It mentions Hearst, Portugal’s Manuel, and a Charleston fake dollar story.
A whimsical line notes a glove mending companion as a suitable gift for St. Valentine’s Day. It suggests a button-sewing-on and meal-cooking companion as a more traditional, resourceful alternative.
An examination of commercial mortality suggests the 95 percent failure claim lacks solid foundation. The nine months of last year showed stability while the final three months saw a rise in business suspensions, yielding only slightly more failures than before.
The study shows prosperous years in 1906 1905 and 1902 with failures under 1 percent of total establishments. Maxima in Gothic forty-year span ranged from 1.55 to 1.12 percent, while the author argues the average annual failure rate hovers near 1 percent, making commercial mortality far lower than the old dogma.
A Florida Times-Union column remarks on how home-grown Florida girls show restraint while at home, but their affections appear more pronounced when visiting. The piece uses light humor to contrast behavior in state versus out-of-state settings.
A Chicago case featured a man who sought a wife unseen by the woman who proved her alibi. New York reports a Driver suing a Brooklyn woman for divorce, she denying knowing him and asserting she is married to a seafaring man named Waas. The piece suggests one who cannot identify his wife does not deserve one.
William H. Pease of Kansas City argues replacing a 5 cent candy spend with a 4 cent total including 2 cent children coin would save teeth and souls. He asks if confectioners will accept such a plan and questions its impact on Sunday schools.
The West Virginia delegation selects Hon. James A. Hughes as its member of the congressional committee. Other states likely to hold caucuses to elect members soon. Hughes follows Mr. Dovener and, with his district considered safe, can devote time to committee work.
A fragment notes a comfortable pension for steadfastly upholding the doubtful honor of the Russian army, acknowledging long service and bravery.
Official ballot for February 11 1908 on ratification of an order and resolution passed January 4 1908 by the Beaver Pond District Board of Education Mercer County providing for issuance and sale of coupon bonds totaling 150000 dollars.
I E L Bowman secretary of the Board of Education certifies the ballot prepared by the Ballot Commissioners for the Mercer County election. Dated January 23, 1908.
Baltimore Sun raises a pointed question about the impact of the pure food law in operation. The brief item signals public curiosity and regulatory scrutiny without detailing incidents or dates.
The general, backed by a weak government and starving forces, faced a superior enemy yet delivered one of history’s finest fights. The czar has erred in world opinion but Stoessel should be freed and awarded medals for his conduct.
A hospital report links rheumatism to kidney trouble and polluted blood. A leading specialist endorses a home remedy with Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at night for backache and urinary issues.
Mercer county West Virginia election official certifies ballot for ratification or rejection of a 1908 bond issue by the Beaver Pond District Board of Education. The proposal would issue coupon bonds totaling 150000 dollars. Ballot prepared January 4 and certified January 25 by Clerk W E Honaker.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any Catarrah case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. K J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio present testimonials and credit. Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesale druggists endorse F J Cheney. cure claimed to affect blood and mucous membranes. Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by druggists with testimonials available. Also promote Hall's Family Pills for constipation and Sublette Barnes for canned goods.
County committee of Mercer West Virginia calls a meeting in Bluefield on February 15 1908 at 11 am to fix the name and place for a convention to send delegates to the state convention in Parkerburg April 29 1908 and to select delegates to future congressional and senatorial conventions.
George Moore of Grimestand, N, credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after a brutal cough. He says improvement began with the first bottle and after a dozen bottles he was well and happy again. The remedy for coughs colds and weak lungs sells for 1.00 at all druggists with a free trial bottle offered.
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio county asks Republican voters to judge his fitness for West Virginia governor from any Northern Panhandle citizen regardless of their politics. Pocahontas Company stockholders meet Feb 11 1908 at Masonic Hall Bramwell W Va to elect directors and conduct other business.
Secret Society News lists Bluefield Lodge No 268 1 0 C F meetings Tuesday at p m Red Men's Hall Stated Communications Bluefield Lodge No 86 A F A M meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall Bland Street Bluefield Lodge No 168 Knights of Pythias meets Monday nights 8 00 p m Castle Hall Red Men's Building Visiting Knights invited to convocation
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