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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
2
A columnist argues against higher prices from retailers, urging buyers to investigate. The piece urges selecting the Artistic STIEFF piano sold direct from the factory to eliminate middleman profit and claims retailer pianos at the same price are of a cheaper grade.
A Tradesman special from Big Stone Cap Virginia notes a surge in iron and coal activity across Big Stone Gap Middlesboro and Wise County with full furnaces, rising pig iron demand and plans for dozens of new coke ovens. Powell's Valley Iron Co and Gueots River development highlight fierce growth and potential for fifty coke operations statewide.
The article warns of looming economic strain as weather disrupts crops. Farmers fear higher prices if market supplies tighten, with cornering risks by traders. Wheat sowing looks fair, but corn harvest appears late and acreage light, with May planting delayed into mid June in parts.
Attorney General Russell, who joined the investigation in Chorketon, predicted Monday that the men indicted for peonage will be convicted. Government representative Ruf played a role with those involved in the case.
Railroads may abolish second class fares as legislatures curb railroad business and rate controls loosen. Officials warn the change could end two cent raise rates on long roads. no official date is given. Some expect first class or cheaper through-journeys for emigrants, with no Jim Crow restrictions anticipated.
Bramwell will visit Friday and Saturday for return engagements on the towngrounds. Manager Kelly arranged two games to satisfy fans craving the motion game this week as Mecazer Cooper’s aggregation seeks a third straight win. Heese, last year’s Bluefield twirler, will be in Friday’s lineup with additional players arriving for the doubleheader.
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina states he used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve on a stubborn sore after trying other treatments. The salve is guaranteed for piles burns and similar conditions and sells for 25 cents.
Sealed bids will be received by the board of supervisors until June 14 1907 for plank sidewalk construction for the ensuing year. Bids must follow plans and specifications on file in the city engineer’s office and mailed to J T Akers auditor.
A Dallas based gentleman at 107 St. Louis Street testifies that Dr King’s New Life Pills effectively treat malaria and biliousness. The pills are said to not grind nor gripe and cost 25 cents at all drug stores.
A Brandton, Pa. man in failing health found Foley's Kidney Cure restored his strength and ability to work. Six bottles made a new man, he reports, with a note of success and gratitude. Sold by G. H. Wade.
Quick relief for colic diarrhoea stomach pains from Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Advert compares Kodol to relieve stomach troubles by digestion aiding tablets. It claims rapid relief and direct action on the digestive organs, stating it digests what you eat and is sold by all druggists.
A. A. Herren of Finehark Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best preparation for coughs colds and lung trouble. He claims it has cured consumption in early stages and notes that many users are satisfied. For sale by G. H. Wade.
Frankline Osmore, a civil engineer, courted Marina Olmedo in Mexico while building a railroad. Marina schemes to marry Diego Escobar for security, tricks Osmore into funding a grand trousseau, then feigns love to manipulate him. Osmore learns truth when Escobar is killed in a staged duel, Marina reveals guilt, and Osmore forgives and marries her, starting a life in Mexico.
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