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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
3
To the voters of Mercer county I announce my candidacy for county clerk subject to the Democratic convention or primary and solicit the support of my friends. 514
Postmaster R H Randall of Dunlap Iowa testifies to relief from years of indigestion after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims dramatic improvement after one bottle and offers sworn statements of authenticity. The ad states the product digests food and includes tonics, with a $1 bottle containing 2½ times a 50c size.
Henry Bisles of Hatton Arkansas extols Ramon's Liver Pills and Ramon's Relief noting rapid relief from bilious colic after years of doctor failures. He claims to have sold medicines for years and praises the products with many customers testifying to their effectiveness. For sale by H N White druggist.
W B Honaker sells his entire interest in Honaker Godfrey and Co to F D Williams. The business continues as Godfrey and Williams from Montcalm West Virginia. All accounts owed to the old firm will be collected by Godfrey and Williams and all indebtedness will be paid by them. June 2 1902.
An early 1900s promotion touts Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney health amid summer heat and drinking excess. The ad claims the remedy restores kidneys and urges immediate use, with G. H. Wade selling the product.
An advertisement offers free books on opium and whiskey diseases to every man and woman in the United States. The dealer, B. M. Wooley, can be reached at box 887 in Atlanta Georgia for sending the volume.
Store offers kitchen safes starting at 3.50 and up with rags clocks and curtains in stock. Cash or credit accepted at Flat Top Installment Co located at 81 Bluefield Avenue lw.
A lawyer cites a New York Tribune anecdote about an Ashtabula Lake Shore wreck victim who lost a foot in a fire while trapped. The man sought 25000 dollars, railroad offered 17000. A director advised paying 25000 to avoid court damages and potential receivership.
A shy young minister at his first wedding ceremony accidentally swapped the order of the vows. The bridegroom promised to love and obey the bride. The father of the bride noticed the mistake and quipped that it will likely not matter, as obedience often ends up with love.
W. T. Sturdevant of Merry Oaks North Carolina reports fifteen years of dyspepsia and digestion problems. After trying many doctors and medicines a friend recommended Kodol and he found immediate relief and can eat almost anything. The advertisement urges wholesome food and digestion aided by Kodol, sold by John L. Crockett.
An old newspaper advert urges readers with kidney and bladder issues to use Foley's Kidney Cure. It claims the remedy cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and notes it is sold by G. H. Wade, a druggist.
The partnership Brown Vest Minnick is dissolved by mutual consent. E. H. Brown takes over Bluefield goods and debts, while J. W. Vest and J. W. Minnick assume Roanoke obligations. Roanoke operations move to West Minnick. Bluefield to E. H. Brown. Roanoke Va June 11 1902.
Spring fever described as biliousness with torpid liver and inactive bowels. DeWitts Little Early Risers claim to stimulate the liver, open the bowels, and cleanse the system. Testimonials praise the pills for yearly use and efficacy. sold by John L. Crockett, druggist.
Town residents plan a Fourth of July event in Pocahontas while shoppers are urged to visit M. Whitlow to inspect Blue Flame Oil Cookers as a cooler cooking option in the heat.
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