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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
4
A World’s Work writer sat at President Taft’s desk for a week and chronicled remarks by senators on amendments. Taft rejected pandering to public sentiment, saying the bill should be improved for effectiveness but not tailored to pacify any group. He argued honesty over political expediency and warned against politicians aiming for tenure or advancement.
The Hunt ing Dispatch-Herald notes public sentiment as a strong gauge of a man's worth and highlights Congressman Jas A Hughes's widespread acclaim across the Fifth District. It discusses party considerations on selecting a successor as Hughes seeks re election.
The article extols James A. Hughes as a proven, effective congressman and urges Republicans in the Fifty district to renominate him. It cites his river and harbor work, long service, and impact on the Ohio Valley, arguing only he can sustain progress and leadership. The piece notes lingering primary votes in Wyoming, Lincoln, Mingo, Mercer and Mason. It ends with a surreal aside about Chicago twins with teeth and Ulmo's behavior.
The article notes guilt confessors may learn from adversity and suggests Col Bryant would oppose party harmony, implying political friction and internal tensions within the party.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan and Marvin Toledo Ohio testify to F J Cheney's integrity. Cure claimed to work internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price per bottle, sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An 1880s style ad claims Bucklen's Amnica Salve quickly treats wounds from knives and guns as well as burns boils and skin ailments. It touts prevention of blood poison or gangrene and sells for 25 cents at all druggists.
The Geological Survey releases Water-supply paper 248 on Ohio River basin streams with 1907 1908 discharge data and run-off comparisons. It notes Kanawha River study in 1908 and devices for long term station records, highlighting coal and power potential in the basin.
Washington reports the 1906 census of religious bodies shows church membership outpacing population growth from 1900 to 1906. In 160 principal cities with populations over 25 000, 469 residents per 1000 were church members, indicating faster church growth than overall population.
Mercer County Court Clerk lists applicants for one year licenses to sell spirits wine porter ale and similar drinks beginning Jan 1 1910. Names include B M Cohen Louis Lebarwiteh Samuel L Matz K F Echols L Bailey J W McGuire J L Perdue L Kaufman W F Stinson Cohen Baker Hawks Liquor Co and others plus L Lazarus Co Bluefield Brewing Co seeks wholesale manufacture and sale in Bluefield.
An advertorial claims Wine of Cardui relieves long standing female troubles including backache and bearing down sensations. It describes Cardui as a specific remedy for women and a general tonic, promising strong improvements and urging readers to obtain it from their druggist with a free home treatment booklet from the Chattanooga medical company.
J L Corvin and R M Corvin of Bluefield WV trading as Corvin Brothers announce sale of property at 13 Princeton Avenue Bluefield in a building owned by James Keogh in Bluefield WV. A Fudge of Bluefield WV to sell in the Keogh building or the building now used by D A Fudge. Dated May 10 1910 with attestation by Clerk E L Bowman. Investigate Diamond Club of Randolph Mittendorf.
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