Mercer County Republican Mass Convention Called in Bluefield
The Republican voters of Mercer County Virginia call a mass convention in Bluefield on June 20 at 2 p.m. to nominate county officers for November and select delegates to congressional and senatorial conventions. They will elect a chairman secretary and five county Republican executive committee members and fill any vacancies. Dated May 16 and signed by D. P. Crockett, chairman, EK Bowman, secretary.
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Mercer County
West Virginia
Bluefield
Mercer
Said
House of Delegates
Republican Central and Executive Committee
Mercer Countie
Virginia
Board of Supervisors
City of
West
Mercer Street
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Avenue
Hoge Steet
Bland Street
K. Bond
G. Lilly
Foutz
Better Streets Push Gains With Good Roads Group
The clean up season passes with little activity as work begins on roads. General Nogi notes Stoessel’s surrender, while Republicans plan Philadelphia jubilee on June 17 marking the party’s 50th convention anniversary. Coffman and Hicks spearhead local street improvements and boosters.
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Good Roads Association
Messrs
W. H. Coffman
Wm. Hicks
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. It describes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any failure to cure. Includes address for testimonials and sales info.
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Soat
Chhance
Hall
Nature Io
Investment the Order of the Day
Prosperity and rising bank deposits spark confidence as young men build homes and invest in industry. The article notes increased earnings and a shift to putting money to work, with investment described as the era’s dominant trend.
Answers to a Teacher Examinations Question
A sample query from uniform teachers' exams asks what the Hepburn bill is and urges writing a note to a parent objecting to mythology in lessons. The article notes the public cannot review the exam returns.
A Sure Cure for the Drink Habit
From San Francisco comes a sensational warning about Japan and sake as a drink weapon. The piece likens sake to a dangerous intoxicant, with exaggerated effects and comparisons to other spirits, portraying it as a societal threat and a prelude to broader conflict.
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San Francisco
West
United States
Japan
Lake
Kentucky
Crack of Doom Drink Cure Mentioned in Quip
The phrase compares gin with ice and bitters to curing a drink habit, describing it as a drastic remedy as certain as being run over by freight cars.
Hlactric Bitters Promised To Restore Health Widely
An old advert cites Hlactric Bitters as a sure remedy for stomach and liver issues with a testimonial from S A Brown of Beanetteville NC claiming his wife recovered from hyppepssia and torpid liver. Electris Bitters advertised for chills fever malaria biliousness and kidney bladder troubles with a 50 cent price. Belmont Cafe offers meals from 5am to 5am.
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India
Beanetteville
Secret Youth Tea Promises Wrinkle-Free Skin
A pill or tea remedy claims to remove wrinkles with a bright smiling face after use. Sold for 35 cents by West End Dry Co in Bluefield and by W. J. Peters in Freeman, plus Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co. in Cooper’s, all in West Virginia.
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Hollister
West End Dry Co
Bluefield
W. Va
W. J. Peters
Freeman
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Coopers
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Blind Street
D. P. Crockett
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Nogi
Stoessel
Philadelphia
John ©. L’remont
William L. Dayton
New Jersey
Abraham Lincoln
F J Cheney & CO
Toledo, Ohio
Druggiste
Belmont Cafe
Bowrel of Supervisors
D. B
Baldwin
Citizens Bank Building
Levering & Waddell
Bramwell
Depot
Breamwell
Town
Saveres
Lotalstoin
Princeton Ave
Graham, VA
Wister S1
Graham
Westment
Princeton
Crockett F. D
Royal Medicine CO
Macies Bailing Crockett & Goodykoontz
H!melcher & CO
T. W. Kirkbride
WREST
Roanoke
Virgina
Lazarus Building
Victor Safe & Lock CO
Cincinnati
Ohio
B. Fl. BE
Bluefield Merchandise
Raleigh Street
Booker & Co
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Rea Clover Bros
Dewitt
Onicago
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American National Bank of
American National Bank
Coalfield
Keystone Hotel
G. A. Shelton
Keystone
Corvin Bros
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
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Austria
United States Navy
Curran & Bullitt
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Arcade
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Boston
Maas
Ortisens' Bank
Norfolk
Neave Builiding
Cincinnat
Ohie
Old Colony Ballding
Chicago
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OPBAD
Hull, Blyth & Corpany
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Kagiaza
Morton St
B. F. Stafford
Secret Society News
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Red
Bluefield Lodge
Masonic Hall
Knights of Pythias
Modern
Woodmen OF America
Hunter's Hall
Allen & Allen
L. B. Allen
Thomas H. Peery, M. D
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W. Haliway
Gertrude D. Watts
R. Blinn Owen
Elks
Lynchburg
Shenandoah
Pulman Aleeper
New York
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Valley
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Redford
Ossecar
Kepova
Columbus
Kenova
Portemouts
St. Louih
Thhrough
Pocahontas
Bluefeld
Norfolk and Western
Aliwey
Hokets
Vevill
Chamberlain
White’s Pharmacy
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