Advertising Rates and Miscellany From Bluefield Daily Telegraph
A collage of notices and short items notes advertising rates being available on application at the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, plus brief world and national items. It covers immigration statistics from Ellis Island, patent issuance by region, and oddities from Europe and the Balkans including a scented car pioneer and hydrophobia pilgrimages in Italy. The piece ends with a sensational rural anecdote about a New England farmer’s wife allegedly swallowing needles and other objects leading to suicide.
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New England
Doan's Kidney Pills Claim Remarkable Relief
A Bluefield citizen testifies to kidney pain and backache from restricted work. N J Morrin of 302 Lawson St credits Doan's Kidney Pills from John L Crockett's drug store with stopping pain and normalizing kidney secretions. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY market Doan's in the US at 50 cents a box.
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Bluefield
N. J. Morrin
Lawson St
Dean
Jno. L. Crockett
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed In Letter
A testimonial from Miss Alma Pratt praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for reversing illness and gaining weight. Another young woman from Holly Michigan vouches for relief from female weakness and urges others to seek Mrs Pinkham's free medical advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Alma Pratt
Lydia E. Pinkham
Acna Paarr
Holly
Mich
Mission of the Twenty Five Preachers Arrives in Breathitt County
A Lexington report says a band of twenty five young preachers from Kentucky University will spend the summer in Breathitt County to evangelize the region and end feudal sentiment. Led by Rev. Barclay Meador with Reva Winkle and Donthitt assisting, the group aims to preach wherever possible and instill Christian principles.
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Lexington
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Barclay Meador
Reva. Winkle
Donthitt
Kentucky University
Frank J. Cheney Backs Hall's Catarrh Cure Patent
In Toledo Ohio Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F Cheney & Co pledges one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnessed on December 6 1886. Hall s Catarrh Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces and is sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Hall
J. Cheney & C
Toledo O
Breathitt feud amid calls for sheriff action and reform
The Wheeling Telegraph comments on Breathitt County feuding and a plan to use schools, crossroads, stores, and tents as meeting places to promote peace. It argues twenty five young preachers may rise to fame, but real progress requires arrests, trials, and hangings to root out murderers and feudists.
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Breathitt County
Wheeling Telegraph
Egregious Nuptial Humor Questioned by Wedding Pranks
A Pittsburg wedding tale reports friends plotting to seize and detain the newlywed couple for three days. The plan would have involved assault false imprisonment and kidnapping, but the groom learned of it and thwarted the act. The piece suggests such humor risks serious legal consequences and social sanction.
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Pittsburg
Little Early Risers touted as easy purgatives
An old note touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle laxative ensuring no griping or sickness, claiming they do not purge the system. Endorsers in Houston and Lafayette praise their ease while sales mention Hosters Pale Ale Half and Half and Porter at leading saloons.
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W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Rob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
Ind., Says All Others Gripe
Sickeo
DeWitt
Jaok Crockett
Hoster
Hosters
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Cure for Headache
An old line touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy for sick and nervous headaches. The ad claims they purify blood, boost health, and cost 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by all druggists.
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Dr. King
Desperate family aided by arnica salve and patent tonics
A regional notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for accidents and wounds in remote areas, claiming cures for burns, ulcers and related injuries. It promotes Burdock Blood Bitters and Butter products as healers of blood and vitality, with prices listed for Crag stores and Crump & Staffords.
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Bucklen
Ice wagons begin on May 8 with coupon books sale
The notice states ice wagons start May 8 and coupon books are available by calling No 20,000 Ibs books cost 6 dollars and 500 Ibs cost 38 dollars cash. Books must be paid on delivery with no credit. If unsatisfied after payment, customers may return and receive a refund immediately.
Milk Flakes and Ointment Ad From Crump and Stafford
Hoster a Weiner Export mentions extra fine beer for family and tabla use. Milk Flakes is a sterilized dry powdered milk marketed as a scientific invention by Crump and Stafford. The ad also promotes Dean's Ointment for itchiness available at drug stores.
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Hoster
Crump & Stafford
West Virginia Bank Statements From Mercer County Read
Corrected market data shows stock prices, bank deposits, and reserves for firms such as P Inc. and local banks. Names include J B Perry and F M Peters with audited figures for capital stock, profits, and certificates.
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State of
West Virginia
Mercer
BB Perry
J.B Perry
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted By Local Firm
E C DeWitt and Co supply DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised for healing without scarring and claims to cure piles burns eczema and skin diseases. Sold by Jno L Crockett with warnings on colds and grip and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised as preventive and fast acting at White's Pharmacy.
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E. C. DeWitt and Co
DeWitt's
DeWitt’s
Jno. L. Crockett
Chamberlain
White's Pharmacy
Wanted Norse to wait on lad and baby
Help wanted notice seeks a nurse or nanny for a boy and infant in Keystone West Virginia. Applicants directed to contact C. E. Harman at the stated address.
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Lad
Baby
C. E. Harman
Keystone, W. Va
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the remedy for stomach troubles boosting health and strength. It claims nourishment comes from the stomach and lists symptoms it purportedly cures while noting the product is sold by Jno. L. Crockett.
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Jno. L. Crockett
Local figures report financial figures in terse note
A terse OCR fragment lists several numbers: 76,891 32 2,435 00 18,500 WW 15 935 00, with no clear context or accompanying labels. No identifiable names or places are readable to anchor the data.
Train schedules of Norfolk and Western lines to Shenandoah and beyond
Notes from the Norfolk and Western Railway detailing daily departures from Bluefield to Radford Roanoke Lynchburg and Norfolk with Pullman Sleeper and Parlor Car services. Also listed are westbound routes to Columbus Cincinnati and Welch and multiple Pocahontas Coopers Bramwell calls with times and agent contact for maps and tickets.
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NCW Benevente
Sriary
Bluefield
Radford
Roanoke
Lynchbuarg
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman Buffet
New York
Hagerstown
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Pullman Aleeper
Welch
Philadelphia
Uhageratown
Pocahontas
Coopers
Bramwell
Cure for Grip Claims One Bottle of Cough Remedy
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortaville New York testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his second grip attack last winter. He says a teaspoonful eased coughing, helped him sleep, and reduced pain and duration. White's Pharmacy sells the remedy.
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Frank W. Perry
Enterprise, Shortaville
N.Y
Grip
Edica
White
Fresh Testimony for Dr King’s New Discovery
A Benterville Virginia man with three years of bronchitis reports full cure after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad claims effectiveness for lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip. Trials are free with regular sizes priced at 0c and 1.00.
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Dr. King
T. J. McFarland Benterville
City banners and proclamations in old Beijing and Bluefield
Report compares the Chinese fire department’s banner method to save Peking buildings with Bluefield’s municipal drive to clean up the city by public proclamation, noting both efforts achieve limited results.
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Chinese Fire Department
Peking
Bluefield
Call for L Hoster Prewing Company Malts
Brewed under the pure food law of Ohio the malt liquors are claimed to be absolutely pure and free from adulteration by the L Hoster Prewing Company in a public notice urging compliance with standards under the act.
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L Hoster
Qhio
Blackstone Mining Company Annual Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of Blackstone Mining Company stockholders will be held at their office in Hallsville West Virginia on the 13th day of July 12038 at 10 o'clock a m for electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business legally to be transacted.
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Blackstone Mining Cmpany
Hallsville
West Va
Fraternity pin lost between Bluefield and Girdham
A fraternity pin with the name Co. G. Day on the back is lost between Bluefield and Girdham. A suitable reward will be paid for its return to Capt. D. B. Baldwin in Bluefield or John G. Baylor in Graham. Date 6 12 11.
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Bluefield
Girdhham
Co. G
D. B. Baldwin
John G. Baylor
Graham
Miracle Cure Reported For Indigestion In Decatur
Mrs 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama describes three years of severe stomach and bowel distress and near death until Electric Bitters was tried. She credits the remedy with rapid improvement and full recovery for liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles. Only 50 cents, guaranteed by all druggists.
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H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Ike
W. Va
Asasnation
Balkans
Manchester
England
C. Manyard
Department of Technology
Washington
United States Army
Sinole
Ellis Island
District of Columbia
Tennessee
Russia
Turkey
Belleville
Lord Anglesby
Coriano
New Bolognat
Uefield
Crump & Staffords
Daily Stock Market
Blofield Rew Estate and Stock Exchange
O Dell & Co
Cincinnati
New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
R. E. Shirey
Atcheson
B&o
BR T
C&o
F&i
Te & N
Mk&t
Manhattan
N &W
Nyc
Pacific
Tenn
C&t
St Paul
Wabash Pfd
W Union Pa
St Ry
Erie Tex Pac
Branwell
Hank Frattegan
Resources
Ceee Eee
Isaac T. Man Jenkin
Jouna
Edwin Wann
State Bank of
Buefield
W Va
Lawfful
Spanehetas Esteres
F M. Peters
Sol
F. M. Peters
Uebier
David & Johnston
George
Strader
R C McClaugherty
Z. W. Crockett
N. P
U.S
Lesa
F. J
W. BH. Woeelwright
L E. Tivrney
P. J. Keiley
W. H. Thomas
Dirdo
H. Buancuarp
Kenova
Columbus
Pullivap
Ohio
Tazewell
Norton
Clinen Valley
Tazewel
W. B Bevill
Roanoke, Va
B. J McCulloch
Maple Park Cemetery
B. Higgenbotham
South Bluefield Land Association
White's
W. S. Crockett, F. D
Undertaker
Prince Building
Bland Street
Bluefield Avenue
C. W. Mays
Daily Telegraph
Mcculloch Street
John A. Chambers
Justice-of-the-Peace
Luefield, W. VA
Morton R. Emnons
Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Citizens Bank Building
Thomas E. Peery, M. D
Bluefield, W. VA
N. & W. Railway
T. M1. Finley & CO
T. M. Finley & CO
Summers ST
D. J. D McCue
White & Peer
Princeton Ave
Russell St
White’s Pharmacy
Hicks & CO
Hicks &Co
James K. Morrison
Wiggins Block
Chicago
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