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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph offers advertising rates on application with cash terms in three months six months or one year. The paper notes weather humor and various societal observations including forecasts on Gov. Johnson Minnesota and war in the Middle East. It comments on the Thaw divorce case and immigration issues in Japan and Georgia, urging sidewalk enforcement and forest preservation debates.
A Morgantown New Dominion article accuses Clark W. May of grafting tendencies but provides no evidence and hides its author. Democrats and Republicans in the region denounce the bushwhacking tactic as a private grudge likely behind the claim, bolstering May's support.
A West Virginia movement urges Senator Elkins for vice president arguing his national recognition and state pride. Supporters say the push should be a genuine honor to a distinguished citizen rather than self interest and should be discussed by party conventions and delegates in Chicago.
The piece argues the bill to restore In God We Trust on gold coins will pass the House and either be signed or stall. It hints that forcing Roosevelt’s veto could be politically advantageous for religionist voters in a campaign.
The discussion suggests vetoing a bill to place In God We Trust on coinage could offset a candidate being labeled a profane swearer. It notes the president cannot be a candidate, so a vetoed bill could not be used against him or his chosen allies but might hurt presidential policies overall.
Senator Scott of West Virginia comments on the Parkersburg endorsement of Secretary Taft and describes the state’s stance. He notes Taft’s strong support among Republicans in the state, his own lack of interest in a delegate seat, and praise for colleagues Elkins Knox Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon. He urges no aggressive campaign against potential convention instructions.
The Ohio Democratic state committee has endorsed Mr. Bryan and the article notes this stance could persuade other states to follow. It suggests Bryan might become a candidate if enough states adopt similar support.
The text argues for a safe and sane tariff revision led by Republicans. It cites McKinley and the need to adjust protective tariffs to current demands, warning against delay and overprotection while urging a speedy schedule revision by the party and its allies.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The undersigned attest to Mr Cheney's honorable business conduct over the past 15 years.
An old newspaper snippet lists remedies and sellers including Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75c per bottle from Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to be highly effective. Also mentioned are Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co West End Drug Co and a dairy advertisement from Rich Mountain Dairy Farm Kahle Kahle and St Clair.
Hon. William H. Hearne of Ohio County asks Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to inquire into his qualifications for the West Virginia governor’s office. He requests inquiries from citizens regardless of the asking person’s politics.
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Me calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and urges its use as a spring medicine. She cites quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues weakness and general debility with blood purification. Sold with guarantee at drug stores 50c.
Secret Society News lists Bluefield Lodge No 260 meeting Tuesdays at 8 pm at Red Men's Hall. Bluefield Lodge No 86 AF and AM meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall on Bland street. Bluefield Lodge No 163 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall Red Ven's Building at 8 pm. Visiting Knights invited. Telegraph want ad.
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