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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
4
Bluefield editorials urge early voting on the bond issue for a better school system. President Taft allies and Indiana support Charles W. Fairbanks are noted as national political currents. Arnold C. Scherr is announced as Republican governor candidate with press opinions forthcoming.
Citizens are urged to turnout this winter to back a bond issue. The piece stresses that the success of the measure hinges on high voter participation, noting modern campaign effort hinges on the public rather than campaign managers.
A push to encourage all eligible voters to visit polling places today and cast ballots. Officials emphasize civic duty and timely participation in the election.
The city debates a $150,000 bond issue to build a high school in Bluefield, repair existing structures, and fund new sections. Opponents led by General Apathy fear low turnout may defeat the plan, though residents recognize better schools attract families and boost growth. Citizens urged to vote and fulfill a duty to their children and community.
A Charleston straw vote shows near unanimous Taft backing in the legislature with seven in the house and three in the senate opposing. The piece mocks the lawmakers for expressing a candidate opinion and notes Uncle Joe's committee favors for West Virginia.
The Parkersburg Sentinel, a leading Democratic paper, quotes The Bluefield Leader, a Republican paper, noting its exposure of some extravagances within its own party. The remark appears in a separate column.
The Plain Dealer notes ten girls in a western school made graduation dresses costing 1.60 dollars each. The editorial quips that if such dresses fail to secure husbands, nothing will.
A tongue in cheek correction from Detroit News clarifies a Eastern minded phrase about lemons and a Georgian exclamation. The item notes 1907 as an election year and mentions 4000 cars of lemons as a colorful detail.
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Mrs. Kk. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. The tonic is claimed to relieve dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervous debility and acts as a blood purifier. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents under guarantee.
West Virginia newspapers from Summers Summers county Charleston Kanawha Pleasants and other counties praise Arnold C Scherr as a conservative honest Republican with a record of fiscal stewardship and dedication to equal rights and fair dealing. Editors from Hinton Leader McDowell Recorder Princey Press Grafton Republican Ritchie Standard and others urge support for his gubernatorial bid.
Various West Virginia newspapers endorse Arnold Seherr for the Republican nomination and possible election as governor. Editors praise his tenure as state auditor and urge party unity to secure the nomination at the Wheeling convention.
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio County asks Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to inquire into his qualifications for West Virginia governor before the next state convention. Pocahontas Company stockholders to meet Feb 11 1908 at 10 am in Bramwell W Va to elect directors and conduct business.
Bluefield Lodge No. 260 meets Tuesday at 8 p m in Red Men's Hall. Etated Communications of Bluefield Lodge No. 86 A F A M meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday monthly at Masonic Halls on Bland Street. Bluefield Lodge No. 153 Knights of Pythias meets Monday night at 8 p m in Castle Hall Red Men's Building. Visiting Knights invited.
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