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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
4
The piece notes the legislature's recent actions, urges support for Associated Charities as winter worsens poverty, and critiques a corrupt practices bill aiming for lay elections and clean politics. It questions who Hugh Ike Shott will name to a soup house committee and recalls past Democratic operatives tied to old conditions.
The Virginian Railway is praised for equitable policy and courteous staff while anger at employees over service is noted. The letter argues fare fairness benefits Lunenberg county citizens and urges continued customer friendly conduct. It condemns rude railroad workers as the source of public discontent.
The piece argues that hostile public sentiment toward railroads arises from lack of direct public access to executives. It urges better train service on regular routes, improved courtesy, and decentralized, responsive management to reduce grievances and curb political manipulation of railroad policy.
Discussion centers on the Kanawha committee decision regarding A C Scherr and the county delegation for Swisher. The text alleges a scheme to bias the primary, with calls for state committee reversal and an organization to correct such abuses.
A 100 reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo attest W J Cheney's honor and solvency. Cure advertised as internal to the blood and mucous surfaces, testimonials free, price per bottle, sold by druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Dr. Woodrow Wilson argues that the U S legal system fails to imprison powerful figures due to jury limitations and corporate secrecy He urges corporations to disclose business methods to curb public hostility and suggests some firms pursue legitimate competition while the public remains misinformed.
A 1908 stockholders meeting authorized a public auction of the entire Bluefield corporation assets on Bland street. The sale includes furniture, merchandise, fixtures, outstanding accounts, and a separate horse and wagon. Cash in hand due on sale day, 22nd February.
W C Pollock, in his capacity as trustee, executes action under authority granted by a stockholders resolution. The measure reflects formal corporate governance procedures and vested power to carry out specified duties.
Trustee B Postlethwaite will offer 5000 worth of millinery goods coats and fixtures at public auction starting March 6 1908 at 10 o clock. Private bids received before sale will set the starting price. Terms: one third cash, balance in sixty days and four months secured by approved trustee.
The Beaver Pond District Board of Education in Mercer County West Virginia will offer for sale on March 21 1908 at 2 pm bonds to the value of 150000 dollars in 100 dollar denominations payable in 20 years at 6 percent interest. Bids must be sealed and filed with the secretary with a certified check for 1 percent of bid amount.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life during a bout of illness described as insumption. He says improvement began with the first bottle and after a dozen bottles he was well again. The remedy treats coughs and colds and lung weakness and pneumonia prevention. Available 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio county asks Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to inquire about his qualifications for governor from any citizen regardless of the source of the inquiry. He seeks statewide support ahead of the next Republican state convention.
Mrs FE D Charles of Harbor Me calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and a superior spring medicine. It quickly relieves dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition weakness and general debility. Sold at drug stores 50 cents with guarantee.
Bluefield Lodge No 266 meets Tuesdays at 8 pm Red Men's Hall. Stated Communications of Bluefield Lodge No 85 A F and A M meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masovic Hall Bland street. Bluefield Lodge No 163 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 pm in Castle Hall Red Men's Building. Visiting Knights invited.
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