Daily Telegraph Printing Co. notice 1908 page fragment
Advance and remittance details to Daily Telegraph Printing Co. Box 721 Bluefield West Virginia appear in this fragment along with telephone numbers and a dated greeting for Thursday January 30 1908. The readable items are administrative in nature and indicate contact and payment directives.
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Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Bluefield
W. Va
L. Nee
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Awash With Building Jobs and Big Projects
Bluefield faces a boom as federal and local construction plans surge. A federal building at 100000 dollars, new schools at 150000, road at 20000, and a hotel at least 200000 will drive work and wages, plus 1200000 in additions and other costs. Congressman Gaines kritikes state committee members for favoring Taft and endorses Cannon in a public letter.
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Bluefield
Jssue
Altamont
Summit Hotel
Newenham
Martin
Mercer and
Bluefield Avenue
Gaines
State Committee
Taft
Cannon
Annexation views on Cuba and US policy
The piece weighs Cuba's future as a play republic under close US influence to avoid anarchy off Florida. It notes willingness to defer extreme policy while differences over Cuba's course linger. It also references Bryan's expected political prominence and Democrat reactions.
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Cuba
Republic
Florida
Child Labor Reform Urged by Beveridge Speech
TheRegister notes Senator Beveridge calls for an end to child labor in mills mines and sweatshops. It questions who profits from cheap products and urges manufacturers buyers railroads and consumers to correct practices before stamping out the evil.
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Senator Beveridge
New Haven
the Register
The Able Representative In Congress
The people praise their congressman Hughes for steady service and rising influence. His chairmanship of the committee on accounts positions him to benefit the district and reflects the constituency’s sound political judgment in keeping him without opposition.
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Congress
Hughes
Committee On Accounts
Wiley’s theory on preservatives and life extension
Dr. Wiley suggests that ending food preservatives might extend life, and lowering prices could also contribute to longer lifespans.
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Dr. Wiley
Respect for Ancestry: From Stone Age to Pension reform
The piece contrasts brutal ancient practices with a British bill granting a 1.25 dollar weekly pension at age 65, viewing it as evidence of civilization and reverence for elders. It cites China as an example of longstanding respect for senior generations, urging Western nations to adopt similar esteem.
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Tellus
United Kingdom
China
Weather Strips Suggested Ahead of Spring
A reader advises installing new weather stripping before spring to improve insulation and cut drafts. The note emphasizes proactive upkeep and cost savings through better sealing of doors and windows.
Congress Fights to Make Discovery Day a Legal Holiday
Washington Herald notes a bill in Congress to declare Discovery Day on October 12 a legal holiday. The column warns more holidays could crowd regular workdays off the calendar.
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Congress
Washington Herald
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
Public health notice cautions against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urges use of Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with no mercury. Advises buyers to ensure genuine product and mentions 75 cent price per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Alll
Women Sufferage Lobby Arrives at West Virginia Session
A women's suffrage lobby attends Charleston's special legislative session for the first time in state history. A committee from the Political Equity Club aims to persuade lawmakers to amend the constitution granting women the vote. Supporters express cautious confidence in potential success.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Political Equity Club
Women's Suffrage Association
Leap Year Bluffs and Winter Forecasts
The piece playful about European noble suitors and wealthy young women, urging optimism for eligible matches. It mentions Mr. Szechenyi as a reference point and predicts six weeks more of winter in three days, concluding that leap year girls appear bluffed.
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Europe
Mr. Szechenyi
Record Breaker Hyomei Treatment Gains National Following
Hyomei’s merits as a catarrh cure without stomach dosing are praised as unique in medicine. Public recommendations by druggists and physicians across states have driven big sales, with The White Pharmacy promoting risk free trials and refunds. Also noted is a shift in Bluefield as top barbers Hartwell Johnston and Harry move to Harry's Shop next to the Western Union office for quick shaves.
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Annals of Medicine
Bluefield
Harry
Western Union Telegraph Office
Jake Hartwell
Jim Johnston
Market Quotations From Bluefield Brokerage firm
Market quotations reported by the Bluefield Brokerage Company dealers in stocks bonds securities and provisions. Located on the third floor of the Kelly and Moyer Building Bluefield West Virginia with ongoing listings and price movements.
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Bluefield Brokerage and Commission Company
Kelly & Moyer Building
Bluefield
W. Va
A Waltz Dream Rivaling The Merry Widow Arrives
The Broadway Theatre in New York opens A Waltz Dream by Osear Stras after success abroad. The New York Sunday World will publish its music in the color magazine, arranged for piano, on Sunday February 2. Readers are urged to order the Sunday World in advance from newsdealers. the waltz is praised as one of the prettiest of recent years and a close rival to The Merry Widow.
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Osear Stras
Europe
Broadway Theatre
New York
New York Sunday World
Delightful Sunday Dessert With Walnuts Figs and Jell O
A vintage dessert recipe suggests combining two cups English walnut meats three dozen figs cut fine and one package JELL O. Dissolve JELL O in boiling water cool until beginning to thicken then fold in figs and nuts. Serve with whipped cream and note the ingredients are economical and available at any good grocery.
Local Tailor Offers Spring Suit at Consumers' Mercantile
New York cotton market note urges patrons to visit Consumers' Mercantile and Supply Co on Bluefield Avenue for a custom spring suit. A seasoned tailor is available all week starting January 28, 1931.
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Consumers’ Mercantile and Supply Co
Bluefield Avenue
Dr King's New Discovery boosts Kershaw businessman
C O Floyd recalls near consumption escape after six months of Dr King s New Discovery restoring weight from 135 to 170 pounds. Thousands healed yearly with guaranteed drug store remedy priced 0 and 1. Trial bottles free. Includes local ads for Priscilla Rocky Mountain Tea and West End Drug Co.
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C. O. Floyd
Kershaw
John
Priscilla
Rocky Mountain
Hollister
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
West End Drug Co
W. J
Hearne Seeks WV Governor Nomination at Republican Convention
Notice requests Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to inquire into the qualifications of Hon. William H. Hearne of Ohio County for the West Virginia governorship. Also reports Pocahontas Company stockholders meeting in Bramwell WV on Feb 11 1908 at 10 AM to elect directors.
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William H. Hearne
Ohio County
West Virginia
Northern
Panhandle
Pocahontas Company
Masonic Hall
Bramwell
W. Va
Secret Society Meeting Notices at Bluefield Lodges
Bluefield Lodge No 260 meets every Tree day at 8 p m Red Men’s Hall Stated Communications of Bluefield Lodge No 86 A F and A M 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall on Bland street Bluefield Lodge No 158 Knights of Pythias meets each Monday night in Castle Hall Red Men’s Building at 8 pm Visiting Knights welcome to convocations
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Bluefield Lodge
C.F
Red Men’s Hall
Bluefield Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Bland Street
Bluefield Lodge No. 158
Knights of Pythias
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THE
American National Bank
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MADEM
Heansted & Burk CO
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New York World
NEW York Stock Market
Anaconda
Ama Copper
Atchison Eee Enenesss
Swale
Cole
Cen
Pacific
Del
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Kan
Texas
Union Pacific
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Il S. Steel
Carolina
Wabash
Western Union
I Place
Chicago
Owen
Icahontas
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C.C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Arcade
Gente 15Th Street
Philadelphia
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Citizens’ Bank
Nortel Va
Old Colony Building
Hell
Blyth @ Company
Fenchurch Avenue
B. C
Congress Street
Boston
Neave
Cincinnati
Terry
Rogooke
England
Philip Goodwill
Tata
W. J. Beury
Secret Society News
P. S. Miller & Son
Roanoke, Va
Old Henry
Rooney S
Kelly & Moyers
L. Lazarus & G Co
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