Plague schemes and expositions cited in distant dispatches
The London Daily News summarizes fears of Macedonian revolutionary plots and plague contamination schemes linked to Europe. It cites outlandish threats against Constantinople Berlin and Salonica, while noting public sentiment would ostracize culprits. Consul Jewett reports on Sivas 1908 expo plans to showcase American manufactures and agriculture.
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Ans
London Daily News
Europe
Tion Tean
Wells
Tle Chiesno
St. Louis
Lotia
Constantinople
Berlin
Salonica
Bacilli
Miss Stone
M A Jewett
Sivay
Sivas
Vegetarian Nations and Fruit Pickers in Norfolk
A column notes that seven tenths of humanity avoid flesh foods with India China Japan and nearby regions totaling about 400 million healthy vegetarians. It cites European peasant communities like Russia Corsican farmers and Scotch Highlanders as physically capable vegetarians. Norfolk growers shipped 12 200 crates of strawberries as 300 to 400 black pickers labored at dawn earning 1 to 1 25 a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
China
Japan
Europe
Russia
Norfolk
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Constitutional Disease
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises to destroy disease foundation, and offers a $1000 reward for any case not cured. Includes testimonial solicitations and address in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Hell’s Family
Average yield report near Norfleis amid berry growth
The report notes a season average yield around 2500 quarts per acre near Norfleis with modest gains in the vicinity. Berries show better quality this season despite a short period of growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acre
Tee
Norfleis
Contempt for Marriage Sparks Kansas City Debate
A Kansas City discussion on marriage fidelity cites a rising trend of private infidelity and abandoning spouses. Clergy propose social ostracism as a remedy, arguing civil or ecclesiastical laws fail to address the issue.
Fadette Ovals Attract W Va Shoppers At Cnfe Stadia
Advert shows broad demand for Fadette Ovals priced 28 for 43 cents. Location listed as Cnfe Stadia at 235 Princeton Avenue in Bluefield West Virginia with an A 24 tf date code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnfe
Princeton Avenue
Bicefield
Advertisement In Daily Telegraph Promptly Sought
A reader asks if you want to sell buy hire or rent through the Daily Telegraph classified notices urging use of the newspaper for advertisements and commercial listings.
Local Life-Saving Remedy Earns Praise in Indiana Town
In Less ville Indiana W H Brown, thought near death, claims Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption saved his life and cured his respiratory ailments. He cites relief from Asthma and a complete recovery. The advertisement extols cures for Consumption Pneumonia Bronchitis and Grip priced 50 cents and 1 dollar with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessville
Ind
W. H. Brown
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Heals Burns and Bruises
An advert claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil provides instant relief for common household injuries including burns cuts and sprains and makes a strong case for keeping the bottle in every medicine chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Ice wagons begin May eighth coupon book sale details
Announcement outlines May eighth start for ice wagon service and coupon books priced by weight 1000 lbs for $6 500 lbs for $3 with cash upon delivery no credit offered and refunds if service unsatisfactory. Also includes a 1903 cough remedy ad and a banking regulatory notice for The Flat Top National Bank Bluefield West Virginia with Comptroller confirmation.
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
Disease of the kidneys blamed for many deaths. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root advertised as a cure with claims of relieving kidney and bladder trouble. Offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer & Co, Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lladder
Coor Vonlied
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Kilmer
Doan's Kidney Pills Claim Kidney Relief
A Bluefield citizen testifies that years of back pain and bladder issues from kidney trouble were relieved after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at a local drugstore. The ad promotes Doan's as effective with a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents in Buffalo New York.
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Bluefield
N. J. Morr's
Lawson St
Dean
Jnc. L. Crockett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Eight Hour Laws Ignored by Tireless Little Workers
Dr King s New Life Pills claim to tirelessly cure indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and bowel troubles. Millions keep working day and night with easy pleasant safe relief priced at 25 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Norfolk and Western Excursion to Seashore from Blair
The Norfolk and Western Railway offers a personally conducted excursion to the Seashore leaving Blair Virginia at 7 p m June 16 1902 and returning from Norfolk at 9 p m June 19 1908 Rates start 1 25 meal and east of Bedford City Tickets sold by Norfolk and Western agents For more info write to WB Bovill general passenger agent Roanoke and Jno A Pack excursion agent Roanoke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Blair
Norfolk
East Radford
Bedford City
WB Bovill
Gearal
Roanoke
Jno
Rosnoke
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Kentucky Reader
Mrs. Mary Crick of White Plains KY says a long battle with dyspepsia improved after using Kodol. She reports rapid relief, restored weight and strength, and the ability to eat what she likes as Kodol digests food. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary 8. Crick
White Plains
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Victim's Remark
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a startling case of illness. He suffered yellow skin sunken eyes and back pain until three physicians advised Electric Bitters. After three weeks he recovered and claimed the tonic saved a life. It was sold for 5 cents at general stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Dissolution Notice for Green River Development Company
Notice of dissolution reports stockholders meeting held April 13 1903 in Buckhield West Virginia. Resolutions authorize winding up assets paying debts and distributing remaining funds to stockholders after six weeks publication. President William Hicks signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geen River Development Company
Wes Virginia
Buelield
Mercer County
West Virginia
Green River Development Company
Bud 8
Chiset Yn
Agneta
Provicec
A. D
WM. Hicks
Exit Corporation
Trustee Sale Notice Bids Open For Bluefield Property
A trustee in Mercer County West Virginia announces sale of a Bluefield property at the front door of the city hall to the highest bidder. The lot lies on Park Avenue in Park Place with a described boundary and improvements, securing a deed of trust dated March 9 1908 for a debt of 21 850 evidenced by 73 negotiable notes of 25 each. The sale proceeds will settle the trust debt and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W St Clair
M L
Hicks
Mercer County
Virginia
Cefantt Tavieg
Wade
Bluefield
Bluefeld
Merce County
West Virginia
Park
Park Plaze
W. A. Swan
Train Schedule and fares for Bluefield area May 24 1903
Schedule details for the N and W Ry lines from Bluefield to Radford Roanoke Lynchburg Norfolk and Shenandoah division with Pullman sleepers and parlor cars. Arrivals and departures listed with times to Columbus Cincinnati Philadelphia and Pocahontas plus routes to Welch Coopers Bramwell and Coopers. Burdock Blood Bitters promoted as remedy for lazy liver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Radford
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Shenandoah
New York
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Valley
Welch
Philadelphia
Tazewell, Norton
Chinen Valley Division
Pocahontas
Coopers, Bramwell
Cured by One Bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enter prise Shortsville New York touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a cure for his second grip attack. He claims a teaspoonful eases coughing and lets him sleep with reduced pains after using less than a full bottle. Sold at Wites Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Perry
the Enterprise
Shortsville
N. Y
Grip
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Havine
Vecal
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Moe
Cie
Betu
Sobreribe
The
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Treasury
Office of Comptroller of the
Cureney
Washinon
D. C
Natal Bank
Mercer
William B Ridgley
Flat Top National Bank
WM Bridgley
Somitortanle
Tan & Stusumer
Hutton
W. B Bevill
Roanoke, Va
R. N. E. Rierson
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Avenue
Arvelea
Eas
C. W. Mays
Mcculloch Street
West Va
John A. Chambers
Justice-of-the-Peace Office
City Hall
Luefield, W. VA
Morton R. Efipons
Specil
James K. Morrison
Wiggins Block
Cincinnati
Lamina
Chcago
Chief Board of Trade
Baldwin
Rluefield
Still
Glesale
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Bank
Phore
Bluefield, W. Va
Thomas E. Peery, M. D
N. & W. Railway
T. M1. Finley & CO
Tipple
T. M. Finley &O
Summers ST
J. D McCue
Rams
White & Peer
Russell St
Hite’s Pharmacy
Hicks & CO
Hicks &Co
W VA
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