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A collage of quips and witticisms on politics and culture. Subjects include Bryan, Roosevelt, Caruso, and public figures, with playful remarks on elections, friendships, and literary anecdotes.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
4
A collage of quips and witticisms on politics and culture. Subjects include Bryan, Roosevelt, Caruso, and public figures, with playful remarks on elections, friendships, and literary anecdotes.
The Army and Navy Register condemns the Jamestown exposition as a monumental failure, arguing that both army and navy are used as side attractions to a commercial show. The critique reflects military irritation rather than full facts, with the Jamestown event at the center of debate.
Cap Baldwin reports partial readiness of a city exposition with plans that could become a major event. Some observers warn the project needs vigorous efforts to overcome current unfavourable views caused by overlong expectations and criticism.
Poet J. T. Nicholl riffs on complainers who dread heat dust and doom yet ends with a defiant note that the world is the best he’s seen and looks darn good to me. A light verse defense of simple contentment amid daily troubles.
Bluefield shoppers are urged to consult the Daily Telegraph advertising pages for a lively guide to bargains. Local stores advertise real sales and wide-awake offers as Bluefield earns a reputation for progressive commerce. Remember to mention you saw the ad.
An advertisement argues that hair loss stems from a germ at the roots and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a remedy sold by druggists. It invites a 1 cent sample request to The Herpicide Co. Detroit Mich and lists two price options. Special agent John L. Croukett signs as promoter.
C V Pepper recounts a dramatic recovery from hemorrhage of the lungs and throat after using Dr King's New Discovery. He relied on the remedy when doctors offered no hope and reports coughing and bleeding stopped, returning to work in three weeks. Trial bottle free available at drug stores.
On June 8 entries include Edward the Black Prince dies in 1376 and 1814 entries mark births. Other items note Alexander McDougall’s death in 1786, 1845 Andrew Jackson’s death, Sir John Millais’s birth in 1829 and death in 1896, plus 1891 Haiti massacre, 1898 Ernest Henley bankruptcy, 1899 Luna assassination, and 1980 Norwegian parliament dissolution proclamation.
Gen George M Sternberg led the US Army Medical Service for years after beginning as an assistant surgeon in 1861 He served in Civil War campaigns and later directed hospital services and yellow fever investigations before retiring in 1902 He later resided in Washington DC The notice also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with a list of local sellers and prices.
A Cedar Grove Maine man praises Electric Bitters after suffering liver and kidney trouble and failing to find relief. He reports that one bottle helped and three bottles completed the cure. The tonic is touted as guaranteed for stomach, liver and kidney issues and sold for 50 cents.
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee certifies use of Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation, calling it a thorough practical remedy and offering his conscientious reference. For sale by G H Wade.
A Dallas man, E. W. Goodloe of 107 St Louis St, says in a testimonial that Dr King’s New Life Pills effectively relieve malaria and biliousness without grinding or griping. The pills cost 25 cents at all drug stores.
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