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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
4
A mixed New York City column notes immigration declines and fears of Black Hand activity, teases political and legal scandals tied to big bank funding, and jokes about Anna Gould marriage rumors and the Japanese war rumor mill while joking about Standard Oil rebates.
President Roosevelt should authorize national jurisdiction over Appalachian and White Mountain forests to protect climate and water resources at low cost. Critics claim forest policy serves timber and cattle interests. proponents cite small expenses vs. France and Italy.
Mature trees may be staked for mineral claims under new rules with fair stumpage and forest rangers enforcing regulations. The policy echoes a theft prohibition and emphasizes conserving natural resources for future national needs.
A Chicago jury in a saloon case refused to convict under a century old Sunday closing statute, voting nine to three and prompting discharge. A later similar case ruled for the defendant, signaling public opinion rejects outdated laws and urging replacement to protect jurors from razzled conscience.
Judge Parker, Democratic nominee four years ago, warned in Kingston New York that attacking the Roosevelt administration risks cracking Bryan. The Richmond News Leader notes the panic stems from attacks on property and policy. Republicans argue the crisis stems from abuses in high finance and resistance to exposure and reform.
Mercury containing catarrh ointments damage smell and the whole system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo is mercury free and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure made in Toledo Ohio, testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An advertisement claims Vinol boosts growth and recovery in weak, sickly children by using cod liver derivatives with iron peptonate. It cites Mrs. C. W. Stump of Canton Ohio praising Vinol for restoring health when other remedies failed and offers refunds if no benefit. Local druggists listed include West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and W Bluefield Pharmacy.
Readers report rapid relief from diverse pains with Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. Testimonials from Mrs G H Webb of Austinburg Ohio claim the remedy ends headaches backache and chills rapidly. One user notes family habit averted and a druggist returns purchase if no benefit. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Norfolk and Western Railway announces January 12 1908 timetable details. Roanoke diversions to New York Philadelphia and Norfolk include Pullman sleepers parlor cars and dining options. Eastbound departures to Roanoke Lynchburg Richmond and Norfolk listed with connecting services via Shenandoah Valley and Clinch Valley divisions.
A vintage advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a life giving remedy that goes to the root of disease and strengthens the body. It claims the product has stood the severest test for thirty years and offers tea or tablets at 35 cents. Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co. West End Drug Co. W. J. Peters Freeman are listed as sellers.
Abel Mansey of 310 Lawson Street Bluefield West Virginia recounts lasting back pain relief from Doan’s Kidney Pills after a prior testimonial. He bought a box at Jno L Crockett’s drug store and says the improvement was permanent, urging others to remember the name Doan’s. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Kingston Jamaica council member W O'Reilly Fogarty reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped a persistent cough. He intends to obtain another bottle and notes quick relief. Available at West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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