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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
3
An antique medicine advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel harms bones, causes sickness, and promises morning vitality, with a veggie formula and a money back guarantee. Children may use it, and druggists note calomel sales decline.
Republican principles claim broad support as the party recovers strength across states. The note urges unity, no apologies, and rededication, declaring no true Republican will reject the convention and pledging allegiance to the party spirit.
Senator Harding argues for progressive Republican leadership amid World War turmoil. He denounces Democratic policy, calls for strong national defense and a return to protective tariffs, emphasizes American unity, Americanism, and a proactive international role.
Johnson's twelfth inning single brought Sisler home from second as St. Louis defeated New York 6 to 5 to begin the series. It marked the Browns fifth consecutive victory.
National League report notes Hall allowed four hits to Praves but costly walks and ensuing drives helped Boston win 4 to 2. Battery details list Hall Steerw and Gonzales for Boston with Ragan and Vrages. Also mentions two colored teams scheduling games at Bluefield Graham fairgrounds including Bluefield Athletics versus Beckley Wonders with star pitchers Clark Thomas and Plack Jess.
The British army goes into mourning with crepe bands on arms and flags at half mast. War work continues at offices while officials process Earl Kitchener’s war scheme amid a flood of sympathetic cablegrams from dominions colonies and dependencies.
Trustee Lowery G. Bowling announces sale of Addie F Kitts and George C Kitts property in Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia. The lot 12 section 820 Fair View addition is offered at public auction July 5, 1916 at 3 pm with cash on day of sale and remaining balance by installment notes over six and twelve months.
Paris reports that the French destroyer Fantassia was sunk in a collision. Her crew was rescued. The note also lists Republican National Convention committees with West Virginia member H C Ogden and Virginia members Alvah Martin and R W Fulwhler.
Final days to save at Randolph's auction sale with two daily sessions at 2:30 and 7:30. Readily available items include jewelry and other goods, while the note mentions piano construction materials sourced from sixteen countries.
In the Southern District of West Virginia District Court, B Huff of Bluefield seeks a full discharge from debts after adjudication as a bankrupt on March 30. The hearing is set for July 6 1916 in Bluefield with notice to creditors by mail and publication in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
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