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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
4
A 1908 issue lists advertising rates for the Daily Telegraph Printing Co and Bluefield West Virginia. The page mixes light editorial quips about politicians, cities, and current events including New York fires, Rio Janeiro, Parker, Fighting Bob, and Chicago comments with humorous remarks.
A discussion urges action to end mine slaughter with education as the cure while noting unionism may help but only partially address the problem. The text contrasts mining hazards with higher rail accidents, implying broader safety reforms are needed.
An editorial argues Americans kill far more in railroads and mining than Europeans due to native carelessness. It cites habits of disobeying orders, the need for education, stricter laws, and careful legislative policy to reduce risks while balancing labor and capital. It stresses promoting obedience, safer practices, and measured, well investigated laws.
In a reform move politicians in an Indiana county agree to abolish the campaign cigar. The Times-Democrat notes the effort as a bold step though questions linger about how far reform can advance.
An old advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urges using Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The notice cautions about mucous-system damage and promotes the internally taken remedy with testimonials and general drugstore availability.
A 1931 notice promotes Sublette & Barnes selling abundant fresh fruit promising health and savings on medical bills. The ad highlights quality produce as a remedy and implies fiscal benefits for buyers.
Official ballot for the February election on ratifying an order and resolution of the Beaver Pond Board of Education Mercer County West Virginia. Certification by E L Bowman secretary dated January 23 1908 confirms ballot preparation by the Board of Ballot Commissioners for a bond sale of 156 000 060 dollars.
January 12 1908 timetable notes departures from Roanoke Bluefield Kenova Welch and Clinch Valley division services. Details include Pullman sleepers parlor cars cafe dining and multiple routing options to New York Philadelphia Norfolk Lynchburg Richmond and Columbus with notes on departure times and stations. W B Bevill G P A Roanoke Virginia provides ticketing and map information.
A Kershaw South Carolina business leader describes a twelve year battle with coughing and weight loss ending after six months on Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad touts cure guarantees, trial bottles, and wide usage for lung ailments with a price of one dollar per month offering pickup and delivery.
Price was adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the referee in bankruptcy G. J. Holbrook's office in Bluefield Mercer county West Virginia on February 20 1908 at 10 in the forenoon. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business.
An old style advertisement urges readers to buy pure water products at White Pharmacy Buffalo Lithia Fonticello Lithia and Distilled options. The date or year is not clearly provided.
In the Southern District of Wast Valentinas FITTS We meee In the matter of Price In Bankrupt To the creditors of I Price of Bluefield Mercer County a bankrupt Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of January A D 1908.
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