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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
2
Bluefield Daily Telegraph public notice states advertising rates are available by request. It notes post office entry in Bluefield West Virginia as second class mail matter. The brief notice lists Daily and Weekly subscription terms.
The text satirizes reform movements while noting Connecticut's World’s Fair oyster exhibit plans. It mentions Populist and Democratic reorganizations, Transvaal immigration limits, a new Pantaelegraphy shorthand system, and promises of cheap automatic telegraph instruments.
The notice proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, with internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failing case and invite readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills.
An ad displays Fadette Ovals sold at 28 for 85 cents. The items are offered by the Cute Studio located at 235 Princeton Avenue, Binefield, W a. May 24 edition.
A doctor debates the future of general practice amid rising specialization in medicine. The piece argues the family doctor remains essential for advising, soothing, and guiding patients through care, even as specialists deepen medical knowledge. It asserts that as long as families exist, family doctors will endure.
A sensational notice from Lessville Indiana reports W H Brown nearly dying but saved by Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He testifies of relief from asthma and a complete cure with this cure-all for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Price 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles.
Ordinary household accidents fade with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil in the medicine chest. It heals burns cuts bruises and sprains and promises instant relief.
Notice lists delivery terms for coupon books with 1000 lb books at six dollars and 500 lb books at three dollars cash with no credit. Refunds allowed if service unsatisfactory after payment. Also promotes a cough cure and includes a government banking notice from 1903 concerning The Flat Top National Bank of Bluefield West Virginia.
An old health advertisement explains kidneys filter blood, warn of kidney trouble causing pains and heart-like symptoms, and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy with sample offers and mail order details from Binghamton New York.
N J Morrin of 306 Lawson St testifies that kidney pain backache and discolored urine vanished after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Jno L Crockett’s drug store. He claims the relief was marvelous and credits the product with restoring his health and ability to work. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets Doan’s United States sole agents.
The Norfolk and Western Railway sponsors a personally conducted excursion from Blair Virginia to the Seashore. Depart East Radford 11 20 a m June 16 1903 returning to Norfolk 9 p m June 19 1903. Rates start 425 with no east of Bedford City stops. Tickets via Norfolk agents WB Bevill Roanoke agents Jack Peck and Roanoke.
A testimonial from Mia Crick of White Trains Ky credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with reversing years of digestive trouble. It claims the remedy Digests what you eat and sweetens the stomach, with a dealer network of druggists. Also promotes Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup for colds.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a grave illness and dramatic recovery after using Electric Bitters. He describes jaundiced skin, sunken eyes, and back pain, says three doctors gave him up, yet one bottle brought improvement and three weeks more cured him, urging others to try them.
Norfolk Roanoke Lynchburg Radford Shenandoah division trains leave Bluefield for Radford Roanoke Lynchburg and points North East. Pullman Sleepers to New York via Hagerstown and Parlor car to Norfolk. Westbound service to Columbus Cincinnati and Welch via Clinch Valley. Pocahontas Coopers Bramwell and Tazewell departures listed with multiple daily times. Contact W B Bevill G P A Roanoke for maps and information.
An old advertisement proclaims tireless workers curing indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and bowel troubles. It promises easy pleasant safe relief and rates the product at 25 cents at all drug stores.
The ad urges readers to subscribe to the Telegraph and praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for treating burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers and skin eruptions. It claims quick, thorough relief and guarantees satisfaction for 25 cents, sold by all druggists.
Classified notice offering 2000 shares of Barboursville and Cumberland Valley Gas and Oil stock for sale. Includes return address Lock box 682 Bluefield West Virginia with date May 24.
The article promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, pleasant cure for colds and grip and claims it prevents pneumonia if used promptly. It asserts thousands have used it with no pneumonia cases and notes White's Pharmacy sells it.
Public notice proclaims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the sole pure witch hazel product on the market and claims it has cured thousands where others failed. It warns of counterfeit imitations and urges purchase from druggists. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for leg ulcers and wounds with a five day cure claim.
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville New York reports using Chamberlains Cough Remedy to cure a severe grip. He says a teaspoonful eased coughing and insomnia and a second attack was shorter with less pain after one bottle. Available at Wites Pharmacy.
A decree of the Mercer County Circuit Court directs a public auction at the courthouse steps on June 20 1903. G P Smith and associates own the 170 acre Beaver Pond district tract near New Hope on Brush Creek. Cash covers costs. balance due in six to twelve months with bond and security. Special Commissioner C Battin conducts. Clerk W B Bhonaker certifies bond and security.
A circus court proceeding in Mercer County was continued at the county courthouse on Wednesday May 11, 1908. The case involves E. W. Hale in equity. The action concerns a legal matter before the county court in Virginia.
Trustee W A Swan will sell at public auction on June 6 in Bluefield West Virginia the parcel on Park Avenue Park Place described as a corner lot with West Park Avenue and Powell Streets boundaries. The sale is cash and follows a deed of trust securing a mortgage by U St Clair and M Lost to Bee Te Unton.
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