Ticket of local ticket selections for county offices
For President Taft and Vice President Sherman. For Senators, Judges, sheriff, delegates and county officials including J. Ellison, W. P. Hawley, R. C. Lilly, A. M. Sutton, W. B. Honaker, E. L. Bowman, Davis Thorn, Geo. P. Hylton, Forest Walker, E. P. Godbey, J. L. Kersey, G. A. Shirey, W. H. Pennington, F. C. Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Taft
Ohio
James 8. Sherman
New York
A. Hughes
Cabell
Court of Appeals
Iia BE
Robinson
W. N. Miller
L. J. Williams
State Senate
L. W. Holmes
Summers
I. J. Ellison
House of Delegates
W. P. Hawley
R. C. Lilly
A. M. Sutton
Democratic ticket prospects in West Virginia nominate via rumor
The article names several Democrats as potential nominees for West Virginia state offices. Louis Bennett is favored for governor with Hodges and Littlepage as alternatives. Secretary of State targets include Van Sickler with Holt and Oscar Jenkins as main rivals. Attorney General may see Reymann Holt Morton and Okey Johnson Chambers discussed. Superintendent contenders include Lee Summers and Helmick Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democras
Louis Bennett
Thomas Hodges
Adam Littlepage
Bennett
van Sickler
Greenbrier County
Ja. E. Holt
Pocahontas County
Oscar Jenkins
Parkersburg
L. A. Reymann
John H. Holt
E. H. Morton
Okey Johnson
Jereer
Wheeling
Lee
Jackson County
I. J. B Hb
Summers
C. D. Helmick
Republican tariff revision outlined in party platform
The text argues that Republicans will not abandon protection but will revise tariffs to reflect current conditions. It claims the party aims for equitable protection and new gateways, denies any indiscriminate slashing of rates, and predicts clear definitions against misrepresentation during campaigns. Protection remains a central GOP doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Times
Dingley
Tariff debate and national ticket discussed
The article argues that protection will be retained despite calls for revision. It criticizes the idea of a prohibitive tariff and highlights that about half of imports pay no duty. It endorses the Taft Sherman national ticket as balanced and progressive within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
James 8. Sherman
The Turned Up Mustache
The article traces the turned up mustache from its first appearance at Philip IV’s court circa 1625 to its spread across Europe. It notes royal adoption by William II of Germany and others, Spanish practice to lift the mustache, and periods of fashion shifts from Louis XIV to the French revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William TI
Philip IV
Europe
Charles I
England
Philip
Hapsburgs
Belgium
Germany
Sweden
France
Louis XIII
Spain
Velagques
Murillo
Minneapolis Journal
Debating Commons Feasts and Oranges Of Bygone Era
Westminster Gazette recalls a whimsical era when Burke Pitt and Fox members lounged on benches and nibbled oranges amid debate. Brougham delivered a six hour speech on reform with oranges at hand while Joseph Hume munched pears from his pockets. A lobby orange seller, a picturesque girl, added color to parliamentary days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Pitt
Fox
House of Commons
Brougham
Joseph Hume
Westminster Gazette
Tarantula Bite Described As Excruciating Pain
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes tarantula bites cause extreme agony with a livid scar. While some claim the bite can be fatal, there are few well authenticated cases. The piece cites Indian sun dancers rolling in pain as a vivid image of the bite’s misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Buds Share In Growing Old Of Parent Plant
A government botanist in Washington notes buds inherit aging from the parent plant. He explains that if a tree lives 100 years, a bud taken at age 50 would be effectively 50 years old and grafted, could live another 50 years on the graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Job Applicant Refuses House With Children
An applicant refuses a job in a house with children, explaining she can understand children but will not work where they are. The exchange shows a humorous domestic-advertisement miscommunication illustrated by a cartoon caption.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with claims of a cure
The notice offers a hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and endorses the firm as trustworthy. It says the cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials and price one dollar per bottle are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan
DILLARD Announces Candidacy for Beaver Pond Justice of the Peace
George L. Dillard declares himself a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Beaver Pond District subject to the Democratic convention. He asks party friends for support and guidance from the party in the nominating process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Beaver Pond
Geo. L. Dillard
The Wooing of the Woodcock lighting in spring twilight
Nature lover follows the woodcock in a twilight scene. A bird rises from damp ground and circles the willows as a woodland love song unfolds. The ritual repeats until night falls.
Early U S Lifesaving Stations Formation and Expansion
The Massachusetts Humane Society established the first lifesaving stations on Lovell Island and Columsset. Efforts to save life and property at sea continued until 1837 when the president could authorize ships to cruise shores for distressed navigators. In 1848 Congress created a few stations between Sandy Hook and Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, leading to today’s nationwide lifesaving system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aife
Massachusetts Humane Society
Lovell Island
Collmsset
United States
Sandy Hook
Little Egg Harbor
New Jersey
New York American
Self Reliance in First Aid with Chamberlain Remedies
The ad urges individuals to act as their own doctors for minor injuries and ailments. It lists five Chamberlain products Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Cough Remedy Pain Balm Stomach and Liver Tablets and Salve with a package price of $1.25, sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Unul
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Pullman Sleepers Extend on Routes 15 and 1
Starting July 1 the Pullman Sleepers on trains 15 and 1 between Roanoke and Columbus will be extended and run on some trains between Norfolk and Columbus. DeWitt's Kidney Pills promise prompt, thorough relief for weakened kidneys and will soon strengthen them. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Columbus
Norfolk
W. BB. Bevill. Gen
DeWitt
Shenandoah
Pullman
New York
Hagertown
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Bluefield
Kenova
Cincinnati
Tazewell
Nort’a
Clinch Valle
Nortn
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
B. Bevill
G. Roanoke
Virginia
Bids Sought for Repairs on Bluefield High School Building
The board of education will receive bids for making repairs to the High School building in Bluefield and the white school building in south Bluefield, detailing scope and contractor requirements for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Bluefield
South Bluefield
For Rent and Sale Classified Notices
Rental ads include a five room flat over Union Clothing Co and Summit Hotel items plus furniture for sale at hotel office. A nine room house on Gles street is furnished with small down payment and monthly balance, swap offered. Also limited coal stock shares with dividends advertised by Daily Telegraph care X.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Clothing Co
Apply Union News Co
Summit
Gles Street
P. O
Care Daily Telegraph
Secret Society Meetings And Union Notices
Bluefield Lodge 250 meets Tuesday at 8 p m Reven's Hall. Bluefield Lodge 85 AF & AM holds stated meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall Lazarus Building Princeton Ave Bluefield Lodge 153 Knights of Pythias meets Monday nights at Castle Hall Masonic Hall 8:00 p m. Carpenters and Joiners of America Union 976 Bluefield meets Saturdays at 8:00 p m hall third floor Hearn Building Bland Street. Trustees J Gibson J Willis and J Nunelly. 6-16-1mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge No
A.F &A.M
Masonic Hall
Lazarus B'd
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge No.153
Knights of Pythias
Vheir Castle
OM “Masonic Hall
Carpenters and Joiners of America
Union No
Bluefield
W. Va
Hearn
Bland Street
J. Gibson
J. T. Willis
J. T. Nunelly
Bluefield Board of Education Seeks Bids for Colored School Building
The Bluefield education board invites sealed bids for a colored school building project in South Blucheld. Bids due by Saturday July 11 at 3 pm, with plans at 101 Bland Street. Successful bidder must provide double the bid amount as bond and payment details to EK L Bowman, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Blucheld
Board of Collection
Bland Street
The
Board of Education
Bluefield
Electric Bitters Praised for Dyspepsia and Liver Ailments
Frank Conlan of New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver issues. It purifies the blood and renews vigor in the weak. Sold by druggists for 50 cents with guarantee. Also advertised is a big horse and vehicle auction at Radford on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston
New York
Dr Kings New Life Pills Popular Southern Remedy
Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina praises Dr King’s New Life Pills after 15 years of indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars with no relief. The ad claims the pills are the best sold, available from all druggists for 25 cents under guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
N. C
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Popular With Children
The product Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup is favored by children for its pleasant maple sugar taste. It is described as gentle on the bowels and said to help drive a cold from the system. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
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Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Baiily Telegraph Printing CO
W. Vaase
Associated Press
Mddreasei
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Rooma
Denver
Coney I Sland
Southern
Ansted & Burk CO
Springfield
M. B. Postlewaite
Uncle Sam
Sam
the Life Saving Service
Radford
Coal Co Companies
Mearath Deiimt
Hermingsen Cigar Co
Black Wolf Coal and Coke Co
Dearing
McDowell Co
Crystal Steam Laundry
Morgan Gardner & Jeffrey Machines
Weyanoke Coal & Coke Co
Giotto
Herbert Collieries, Inc
Herberton
Deepwater Railroad
Wonderland
J. KK. Martin
Northfork
L. G. Toney & Co
Bluefield Avenue
Ism
v“Eeley
Deanises Ave
Whitflka
Virginian Railway
Deepwat Eccles
Mahen
Mullens Herndon
Matoaka
Deepwater
Chesapeake and Ohio
Matoaks
Norfolk and Western Ry
Las Norfolk Ae Keinie
Secret Society News
Bluefield Lodge
Reven's Hall
Hty Eider
Saned
EK. L Bowman
Meaver Pond
Big How
United States Geological Survey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C.C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Avocade Building
South 15Th Street
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Citizens’ Bank
Colony Building
Haull
Blyth & Fenchurch Avenue
Tat
Gomes
Ame
Bogle
Princeton Avenue
Kelly & Moyers
M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec
8. M. Smith
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer
Lazarus Club Oper
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
WM. McCarthy
Eng’r & Sup
C. G. Betelle
Cashier
Flat Top Insurance Agency
General Insurance
Agency
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