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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1903
Page
2
A varied clipping notes postal classification in Bluefield West Virginia and includes assorted quips and political remarks. It references subscription prices, a carnival, an editor, a sailor homecoming, and commentary on Virginia Democratic party primary ideas.
The Presbyterian articles of faith have been revised with eleven amendments adopted by the presbyteries in a near unanimous vote. The changes clarify meaning rather than alter accepted doctrine, notably addressing infant salvation by stating that all dying in infancy are included in the election of grace and saved through Christ.
West Virginia reports show people planning prison terms amid growing lawbreaking. Unidentified individuals are allegedly dynamiting fish and engaging in illegal fishing across multiple streams and regions, with newspapers nationwide noting widespread activity.
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It promises to pay a hundred dollars for any case not cured and notes sales by druggists at 75 cents plus references to Hall's Family Pills.
The article alleges locals exploit ex wives to steal fish from streams and accuse wardens of limited ability to stop them. It notes citizens avoid court testimony, claiming lack of time or precaution, while critics say violators harm streams more than mines and mills discharges into water courses.
W H Brown of Lers ville Ind was thought to be near death but Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption relieved his asthma pains and led to a full cure. The ad touts cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with a price of 1.00 and a free trial bottle offered.
For rent a large storage room and office on a railroad siding. Space measures about 20 by 0 feet and is suitable for wholesale use. Inquiries and terms can be arranged with TH Becker.
Norfolk and Western railway sells excursion tickets May 29 to June 3 with extension to June 30 at no extra fee by depositing with Bellefontaine agent. Cars run May 20th from Shenandoah Valley Division and Roanoke stations. Write for rates W B Bevill GPA MF Bragg TPA Roanoke Va.
An old household remedy promises quick relief for burns cuts bruises and sprains claiming instant comfort from Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil kept in the medicine chest.
A medicinal claim describes One Minute Cough Cure as barcless and fast acting for coughs croup and la grippe. It states relief begins at the seat of trouble by drawing out inflammation and soothing to cure permanently. Sold by all druggists.
Editor Frank W. Perry touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy curing a second winter grip with a single bottle and night doses. The Treasury confirms The Flat Top National Bank of Bluefield West Virginia is authorized to commence banking business per federal statute.
The Norfolk and Western Railway offers a personally conducted excursion to the Seashore departing Blair Virginia at 7 a m on June 16 1908 and returning from Norfolk at 9 p m on June 19 1903. Rate 45 with mid route stop near Bedford City. Tickets sold by Norfolk and Western agents. contact WB Bevill Roanoke central passenger agent or Joe A Pack Roanoke excursion agent for details.
Mrs Mary S Crick of White Flavis Ky reports years of digestive trouble improved after using Kodol Digestive Cure. She says the remedy digests foods, restores weight health and strength, and allows unrestricted eating. Sold by all druggists.
A vintage advertisement warns that small colds can worsen into serious illness. It promotes Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy to monitor early symptoms and prevent severe outcomes.
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates his severe sickness and radical recovery after using Electric Bitters. He says three doctors gave up, but one bottle brought marked improvement and after three weeks he was well, urging others to try the remedy priced at 50 cents at all drug stores.
A Bluefield resident testifies that kidney pain and discolored secretions improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. The ad also promotes low rate excursion tickets to the United Confederate Veterans Reunion in New Orleans with May 16 21 travel dates via Norfolk and Western railway and options for June 15 extension.
P A Danforth of La Grange Ga endured a six month running sore on his leg. He reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The salve is promoted for ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by all druggists.
May 24 1903 timetable detailing Bluefield departures and connections to Radford Roanoke Lynchburg Norfolk and all Shenandoah Division points. Pullman sleepers Radford to New York and Welch to Philadelphia. Arrivals east and west from multiple routes with several daily departures to Kenova Columbus Tazewell Norton Welch Pocahontas Coopers Bramwell and other stations. W B Bevill G P A Roanoke Va notes for ticketing maps and information.
Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to keep millions at work night and day curing indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. The ad emphasizes ease safety and price of 25c at drug stores.
Subscribing to the Telegraph notes Bucklen’s Amnica Salve as the best remedy for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers and skin eruptions sold by druggists to guarantee satisfaction. Also offers 2000 shares of Barboursville and Cumberland Valley Gas and Oil Company stock via Lock Box 682 Bluefield West Virginia.
The note claims pneumonia is the major danger from colds and grip and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventer and faster cure. It asserts many users avoided pneumonia and that the remedy is pleasant and safe, sold at White's Pharmacy.
An old notice proclaims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the sole pure witch hazel remedy on the market and asserts it cures many cases that resisted other treatments. It warns against counterfeit products and urges purchase from druggists, with claims of safe scalp and liver health products and a sales pitch from WM Hicks offering cheap homes and manufacturing headquarters.
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