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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
4
Advertising rates are listed for daily and longer periods with applications to DAILY TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO. Box 721 Bluefield West Virginia. The column mixes civic notes and commentary on politicians and New Year events including Senator Foraker and President McDermott remarks about state senate staff and economy.
The text cites Ben Hampton arguing that repetition in advertising builds automatic consumer behavior. It highlights his claim that persistent messaging makes people buy without questioning rationale, noting some advertisers may disagree but endorsing Hampton’s simple method as proven by his success.
The West Virginia Bar Association at New Martinsville adopted resolutions endorsing replacing county officers’ fees with salaries and urging a uniform primary system. The editor predicts strong opposition in Charleston and argues the primary bill risks disenfranchising voters and favoring urban majorities.
Excerpt contrasts a duel threat with a cane incident and includes a 1886 affidavit by Frank J. Cheney claiming Hall's Catarrh Cure offers payment for untreatable catarrh. The text also promotes Hall's pills, and a mince meat product sold by Sublette & Barnes.
Hon. William H. Hearne of Ohio county asks Republican voters of the Northern Panhandle to inquire into his qualifications for West Virginia governor. He states it should not matter which citizen, or their politics, is approached for information.
West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy promote Vinol as a non patent cod liver oil based tonic guaranteed to aid health and strength for weak persons and after illness with claims backed by over five thousand druggists in the United States.
An advertisement extols Hyomei as mountain air inhaled via a pocket inhaler to treat catarrh and respiratory ailments. It claims quick relief and cures, especially when started early, with a complete outfit priced at $1.00 and sold by The White Pharmacy with a satisfaction guarantee.
Bluefield region timetable lists multiple daily departures and sleeper services to Roanoke Norfolk Philadelphia Columbus Cincinnati and Tazewell Welch Pocahontas Bramwell with cafe cars dining cars and Pullman sleepers. Agent contact W B Bevill G P A Roanoke Virginia for tickets and maps.
In Mound City Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son's near death from lung and throat trouble, saved by Dr. King's New Discovery after exhausting coughing spells. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat and lung issues, available at druggists for 50 cents to 1.00, with a trial bottle free.
Notice to Bluefield Water Works patrons that from January 1, 1908 metered water services will be billed at meter rates. Property owners without meters may request one by phone or letter. Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company, Bluefield West Virginia, December 10, 1907.
Abraham Brown of Winterton NY says five doctors gave conflicting diagnoses including heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver trouble. His wife advised Electric Bitters which restored his health. One bottle did more good than the five prescribed. Guaranteed for blood poison weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints. trial bottle free.
An advertising claim describes a dangerous deadlock of liver and bowel function and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a quick remedy. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and urges purchase at all druggists.
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