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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
4
Associated Press notice states address communications and remittances to Daily Telegraph Printing Co. Box 721 Bluefield West Virginia. No individuals are connected with the paper expected to receive mail regarding matters connected with the establishment.
A political ticket outlining candidates for President Taft and Vice President Sherman, and all county and state offices. It names Jas A Hughes for Congress and Ira B Robinson among Court of Appeals judges, with numerous county roles including Sheriff, Clerk, Assessor, Surveyor, and education and justice posts.
The Daily Telegraph will not publish tomorrow as a Fourth of July holiday tradition. The newspaper omits the fifth issue to observe the holiday.
The article marks the Fourth of July as the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence adopted 132 years ago by a group of patriots. It emphasizes enduring hope and the lasting impact of the document on the world’s governments.
The speaker notes that despite errors of leaders, the United States has earned praise for liberty and progress. He stresses enduring patriotism and the enduring mission of the 1776 Fathers, asserting optimism in the republic’s high purpose and prosperity.
The Bluestone Traction Company paid 5000 on an as yet unassessed paving bill on South Bland Street, demonstrating public spirit as others resist 34000 in unpaid assessments. The city treasury shows about 6700 and the piece urges flags on Fourth of July. It notes 1100 to 1200 people may lose lives today.
City leaders note a general move toward consensus in Denver though minor friction remains. Officials caution that a few sticking points could slow progress on current projects and require careful negotiation to advance.
A jumble of early 20th century classified lines includes grocery specials with beans corn flour and fresh fruit, plus numerous rent notices for rooms and flats in various locations. An arcane medical blurb extols distilled water as pure and healthful, citing claims from Dr. David H. Reeve and urging readers to question its usage.
Two candidates, GEO. L. DILLARD and another, announce for the office of Justice of the Peace in Beaver Pond District, subject to the Democratic convention. Each asks for party support and outlines nomination purses in a local column.
A western church rector recalls four great conquerors Alexander Hannibal Caesar and Bonaparte and their violent ends while a spinster asks a bold question to a cautious rector who finally concedes a provocative answer Thou art the man.
Fragmented notice lists Bluefi A Lodge No 250 and Lodge No 85 meeting times and places in various towns. Mentions Masonic Hall and Castle Hall Lebanon Virginia with 8:00 p m sessions. Also includes advertisement-like lines about doctors and pills with disjointed phrases.
Fragmentary OCR notes list DeWitt's trademark Littl Famous Little ARD druggists ad. Appears as an old advertising snippet with product branding in a newspaper page.
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