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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1903
Page
2
A fragment from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph includes advertising rates, postal info, and stray items about a New Jersey hobo incident, railroads and mines, a Paris Jockey Club lawsuit, and a note on the Reliance under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Berlin reports the ozone method for water purification shows promise but requires extensive real world testing. Past attempts such as electrolysis failed in practice, and blanket laboratory results cannot guarantee city water outcomes.
An editorial section connects Balkan dynastic feuds to a recent Servian upheaval. It frames Alexander’s overthrow as a justified result of long running rivalries and calls the killings a wholesale murder of king and ministers amid revolution.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County sworn oath names F J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co promising one hundred dollars payment for each incurable case of catarrh. A W Gleason notary public sworn December 6 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists 5c Hall's Family Pills described as best.
Advertisement text warning that kidney trouble affects both women and men and can ruin ambition beauty and vigor. Promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy with sample bottles and mail offer. Mentions Binghamton New York address and asks readers to mention the paper.
The passage argues that autocratic rule corrupts constitutional obligations and suppresses representative assemblies. It warns that reliance on an army to dissolve parliament destroys monarchs and highlights Russia's growing influence amid European hesitancy to confront it. Alexander’s fall shows militarism as a fragile, dangerous base for rule.
Call for the L Hester Prewing Company's malt liquors under the pure food law of Ohio declares products absolutely pure and free from adulteration. FOR RENT seven rooms over N O Hawkins store on Main Street, apply to Mercer Merchandise Co for rental to the right party at a reasonable price.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and stomach disorders sold by Jno L Crockett. Separately the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency certifies that The Flat Top National Bank Bluefield WV is authorized to commence banking, dated March 16 1903.
Governor White says he cannot take drastic action or directly control justice in West Virginia. He cites reliance on sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys, noting officials can only be removed by circuit court and promising to pursue reports of mistreatment against offending employers.
An assortment of advertisements for laxatives cure claims including DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and various testimonials. Also promotions for Hosters Pale Ale and Porter, Milk Flakes sterilized milk product, Dean’s Ointment, Hester’s Special Brew, and a notice seeking a house rental via Box 474.
Notice states annual meeting of stockholders of Blackstone Mining Company at their office in Hallaville West Virginia on July 13 1908 at 10 oclock a m for electing a board of directors and transacting other legal business W B Honaker secretary. Bids invited for sidewalk construction along county road near Maple Park Cemetery and Higgenbotham land to South Bluefield Land Association with specs available at Whites Drug Store. Lost fraternity pin bearing name C G Day between Bluefield and Graham reward offered to Capt D B Baldwin Bluefield and John G Baylor Graham.
Corrected report by Blofield Real Estate and Stock Exchange for O Dell & Co of Cincinnati. Seats noted in New York Stock Exchange and on Chicago Board of Trade Wabash pld.
A Bloefield resident, N. J. Morris, describes chronic kidney pain and backache, claiming Down's Kidneys Pill relieved symptoms after a life disrupted by irregular secretions. He purchased from Jno. L. Crockett's and endorses Dean's Kidney Pills by Foster-Mimburn Co. as the sole agents in the United States.
Promotes Dre Kings New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. Claims to purify blood and improve health. Priced at 25 cents with money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists.
The ad promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve by E. G. DeWitt and Co for healing skin conditions and scarring, with Jno. L. Crockett as seller. It also extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, rapid cure for colds and the grip, sold at White's Pharmacy, claiming it prevents pneumonia.
Testimony pours in praising Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs colds and lung troubles. T F McFarland Benterville VA says three years of bronchitis ended after using the remedy. Also billed for pneumonia grip throat issues with trial bottles offered free and regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Abel Massey advertises prompt furnishing services for all building types. He claims to installed 100000 feet of lumber for the Carter Wholesale House hull in under weeks with a top crew of nationwide experts. Phone 619 in Bluefield West Virginia.
Graves Grocery Co at 105 Princeton Avenue advertises closing out staple and fancy groceries to make way for shoes hats furnishings. All groceries priced at cost for cash. Bargains expected as stock clears quickly.
Discusses stomach health and nourishment linking appetite to strength. Claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures indigestion and related ailments. Includes a notice about Newton H. Garthright & Co moving to 81 Bluefield Ave offering plumbing services. Mentions Mrs H Newton of Decatur Alabama praising Electric Bitters for liver kidney stomach issues.
Timetabled departures from Bluefield and Welch as well as connections to Radford Lynchburg Roanoke and Columbus. Services include parlor car routes via Shenandoah Valley and Chinen Valley divisions with multiple daily departures to Welch Pocahontas and Coopers. Agents offer tickets maps and further information.
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortville New York testifies he cured a second grip with one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says a teaspoonful stops coughing quickly and helps him sleep free of pain. For sale at White's Pharmacy.
A vintage warning urges keeping Dr Thomas Electric Oil on hand to prevent accidents at home citing unpredictable mishaps. The ad touts safety and readiness for emergencies in everyday household life.
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