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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
2
Bluefield West Virginia postal notice shows advertising rates in effect for postoffice customers. Rates list cash in advance for various time frames including single issue and yearly subscriptions, with prices reflected in dollars and cents.
An assortment of opinions covers public opinion, democracy, criticism of a two cent stamp, insurance industry moves in Germany, and a county superintendent's institute survey. It notes ignorance, interdependence, and the perceived rewards of free notices versus paid postage, with a call for teachers to support local papers.
The text argues competition shifts and removal of a competition do not alone decide outcomes. It contends that rich heirs have not dominated merit, and abolishing sales positions has limited impact. Success relies on stimulating ambition and ability of the employer under either management form.
Whitelaw Reid argues in a Vaxcar College address that educated women can curb social degradation by restoring higher ideals. He cites the rise of divorce, noting 654 thousand people divorced in twenty years, urging a united moral front by clergy and agencies to resist the trend.
An advertisement calls for L Hester Brewing Company's malt liquors brewed under the pure food law of Ohio and deemed absolutely pure and free from adulteration. The notice also lists a rent offer for seven rooms over N O Hawkins store on Main Street to the right party at a reasonable price, with application to the Mercer Merchandise Co.
James B. Dill argues that corporations opened new fields and reduced elites, challenging the idea that firms crowd out workers. He contends managers favor capable outsiders over influenced relatives, while noting the shift from individual to corporate ownership may not lessen social advantages.
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It says Ball's Catarrh Cure affects blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollars for any failure to cure. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio promote the remedy with testimonials. Hall's Family Pills are recommended as well.
After June 15 the Flat Top Installment Co. moves to 81 Bluefield Ave with plumbing goods and services. Also notices for Milk Flakes product, rental inquiry, a lost dog named Gay, and a 1903 banking authorization for The Flat Top National Bank of Bluefield.
An advertising note touts a children’s cough remedy claiming instant relief for coughs cramps and la grippe. It asserts rapid stomach action reduces inflammation heals and permanently cures by improving lung oxygenation and blood tissues. Sold by all druggists.
Advertisements claim ice wagon service begins in May with coupon books priced by weight. Buyers must pay on delivery and can return for a refund if unsatisfied. Also promotes Daily Telegraph subscription and various ointments and remedies.
Notice of dissolution states that Green River Development Company of Mercer County West Virginia will discontinue business surrender its charter and corporate franchises pay debts liabilities and distribute remaining assets pro rata to stockholders after six weeks publication. President William Hickerson signs dated April 13 1903.
Court records from Mercer County West Virginia show a May 1903 decree referring to real estate liens against W D Caltee and appointing C B Martin to report liens and titles with a June 23 1903 execution date. Another May 1912 chancellor suit by Sadie V James seeks divorce from Walter T James with non residence noted and a notice to appear within one month.
N J Morrie a retiree from 30 Lawcon Street testifies that constant back and kidney pain, discolored secretions, and frequent urination improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills obtained from Jno k Crockett's drug store. He praises the relief as wonderful and urges others to buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
An old newspaper advertisement lists Kodol Dyspepsia Care for digestion relief and stomach health, praising Mrs Mary S Crick of White Plains Ky and claiming restoration after years of dyspepsia. It also promotes Hosters beer and various tonics while warning of colds leading to pneumonia and touting Chamberlains Cough Remedy as preventive and curative with White's Pharmacy selling it.
Commissioner's Notice announces a June 1903 proceeding in Mercer County West Virginia. The State sues George L Karnes and unknown owners or claimants of about thirty acres in Rock District adjoining Karnes Bowling and Archer. A July 6 1908 session at Princeton office will discharge duties under decree of reference.
In the circuit county of a forcer at the courthouse on Wednesday May 18 1903 the State of West Virginia to Chancery A G L Karnes and others receive leave to redeem 125 acres and J W Davis Edward V Maitland and Virginia Maitland to redeem about 30 acres. The court orders account of taxes due and assigns A M Sutton to take the tax account and issue notice as required by law before final decree.
Timetable details outline N and W Ry connections from Bluefield to Radford Roanoke Lynchburg Norfolk and points north east west and west including Parlor car services to Norfolk and Pullman sleeper notes via Welch Philadelphia and Shenandoah Valley routes with varied departure times and intermediate stops Pocahontas Coopers Bramwell Tarwell Norton and more. Call N and W Ry agents for tickets maps and information.
Notice to creditors of William Walker deceased. By decree of Mercer Circuit Court the real estate is subject to payment of debts. Claims must be presented to J F Maynard, Commissioner, by July 20, 1903, at his office in Mercer County. Witness W B Honaker, clerk, June 4, 1903.
The Graves Grocery Co at 105 Princeton Avenue announces a closing out sale of staple and fancy groceries at cost for cash. They plan to add shoes hats furnishings later and urge customers to hurry for bargains.
Notice to all lien holders by judgment or otherwise on the real estate of W. D. Cafee. Mercer County Circuit Court decree requires present claims to be adjudicated by June 34 at the office in Eriacete West Virginia. Commissioner C. B. Martin signs the notice dated March 3.
By order of trust deed security to Wm Hicks for 1850 dollars the trustee will sell at public auction at the Bluefield city hall Mercer County West Virginia the property on Park Avenue Park Place described land with bounds and improvements in the deed of trust cash in hand at sale. Estill Bailey Mercer County Clerk confirms bond and security.
Quick sale notice for fadette ovals available at Cuate Studio 235 Princeton Avenue Bluefield West Virginia. Price 28 for 35 cents. Advertising prompt and repetitive sales pitch.
The Norfolk and Western Railway will operate a personally conducted trip from Blair Virginia to the Seashore, departing 7 a m June 16 and returning to Norfolk by 9 p m June 19. Rates start at $4 25 with no stops east of Bedford City. tickets via Norfolk and Western agents. Write WB Bevill or Roanoke excursion agents for details.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as the patarsl remedy for a lazy liver, claiming never failing results and urging daily use to restore vigor.
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville New York says a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his second grip attack. He reports coughing fits eased quickly with a teaspoonful and a dove at night, noting less duration and pain. For sale at Wite's Pharmacy.
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