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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
5
Tokyo January 7 officials confirm the appointment of Baron Takahira as ambassador to the United States to succeed Viscount Aoki, though the choice has not yet been officially announced.
A humorous anecdote follows Mrs Cushy and a candidate's wife as a mysterious visitor lingers in the parlor. The tale recalls an aristocratic Boston household where a flood of window opening becomes a citywide joke about a politician’s wife and her vigilance. Helen Ascot.
The article notes Babylonian head coverings protected from sun with wrappings while the body wore thin garments tied at the hips. It states foot coverings followed fashion. long garments remained in style. Trousers, attributed to the Medes, appear in Parthian style about the first century B C as discussed by Friedrich Delitzsch in Harper's Magazine.
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. Sold by G. H. Wade, druggist.
L. A Bartlett of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine writes that Dr King s New Life Pills keep them well all year. He states the tablets tone the system cure biliousness malaria and constipation. Guaranteed at drug stores 25 cents.
Warning about kidney trouble describes it as insidious and dangerous with potential fatal outcomes. Mentions Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy that corrects irregularities and helps prevent related diseases.
President Roosevelt released Admiral Brownson's letter detailing his resignation as chief of the Bureau of Navigation. Brownson cites loss of confidence and a policy change as reasons, expressing regret after forty years of service. Roosevelt accepts the resignation effective immediately and names Capt. Winslow to act as chief until a successor is named.
The North Carolina poplar is seen by some as a distinct poplar form while others call it a staminate cottonwood. It is noted as the fastest growing tree in America with heights of fifty feet in fifteen years. A European black poplar can reach twenty feet in three years with a four inch base diameter.
A Grand Magazine excerpt argues that at current accumulation rates the Rothschilds will control about £2 billion by mid century, enough to pay national debts thrice over. The piece contends their wealth could finance or end a war and shape industrial power by influencing global commerce.
An advertisement explains that most appendicitis cases come from severe constipation. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy to stimulate liver and bowels, restore natural bowel action, and avoid gripe or nausea. G H Wade, druggist, offers care and substitutes refused.
Notice to parties who have not paid taxes to call and remit payment immediately to avoid the cost and action of a levy. The issuer states they cannot wait any longer. Urgency is stressed for prompt settlement.
An urchin style notice touts Chamberlain's Salve for skin diseases with instant relief. It lists a price of 25 cents and notes sales at Mast End Pharmacy and Uinefield Pharmacy via the Weet Rod Drag Co.
The Beaver Pond Mercer district board approves a bond issue of 150000 dollars to fund Bluefield school buildings including a high school and separate white and colored pupil facilities. Bonds pay 6 percent interest for 20 years, sold publicly at par with annual tax levies to fund interest and principal.
The Beaver Pond Board of Education in Mercer County orders bonds for school purposes. A voter referendum on ratification or rejection will be held February 14 1908 across all precincts with commissioners and clerks appointed. If ratified, bonds issued March 1 1908 and carried by election returns canvassed by county court.
Notice is given that the annual stockholders meeting of The Consumers Mercantile Supply Company will be held at the company office in Bluefield West Virginia on January 11, 1908 at 3 o clock p m. Directors for the ensuing year will be elected and other lawful business may be transacted. Co M Winslow secretary.
A testimonial letter from an Elkheart Indiana reader endorses Miles’ Nervine and Miles’ Anti Pain as effective nerve remedies. The note claims relief for convulsions and sick headaches, stating the son improved after use and that no further spells occurred since late 1906.
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