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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
2
Market quotations are reported by the Bluefield Broker age and Commission Company, dealers in stocks bonds securities and provisions. Located on the third floor of the Kelly and Moyer Building in Bluefield West Virginia.
The notice claims Voley's Homey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Nations Pure Food and Drug Law. It asserts the product contains no opiates or harmful drugs and recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by G. I. Wade druggist.
Senator Chase from the neighboring Virginia district pushes a bill to fund free school books statewide. He argues it costs less than present per pupil purchases, noting about 1400000 dollars would cover 240000 students at fifty eight cents each. He cites other states with universal free texts and says objections are unfounded.
State Superintendent Thos C Miller announces the West Virginia Educational Directory for 1907 and 1905, highlighting lists of state college faculties, boards of regents, teachers in graded schools, 1908 announcements, and enrollment data. He notes the directory aids teachers and the public, encourages consolidation where needed, and emphasizes accurate data.
The ilks Opera House presents Sidetracked a sensational comedy drama by the O Q Scammon Company on Tuesday night. A Vamp leads with a top notch mimic performance drawing ovations as the troupe adds bright wit music and romance. Special scenery and effects enhance a breezy fast moving show for all audiences.
Evening program at Eckman Methodist Church includes Master of Program Prof Miles Lee, ushers J Warren Smith and Karl Deaton, organist Frank Belle Davis, chorister G A Dehart. Invocations and readings include Seeking the Lost God Calling Yet and The City of Grace. Choir performs The Children and the Junior Lennon Come to the Moon. League work in Holston. prayers and benediction. offerings and praise to God.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life after a severe lung condition. The remedy is advertised for coughs sore lungs and pneumonia prevention with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and trial bottle offered. Also mentions Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Mt Vernon Flour in a regional ad roundup.
Heralded play Geo Ade presents The County Chairman to Opera House February 19 with praise from New York Boston and Philadelphia runs. It is a wholesome Middle West life tale with well observed characters and genuine atmosphere. DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Ointment advertised for piles.
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