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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
6
A Treasury Department official recalls a Carlisle family employment rule during Cleveland's second term that barred two relatives from working together. Dismissals followed and a clerk protested noting favoritism. The chief clerk ominously mused that “the old man will have to go.”
A collage of old jokes and бытовые quips about horses yawning misfiring bits missing, compounding misunderstandings, and family life. The humor hinges on wordplay and domestic misadventures with references to Life Puck and Woman's Home Companion.
An advertising copy cautions shoppers to avoid fake flavorings and trust Saver's as a long standing standard brand. It promotes Saver's as the reliable choice backed by 25 years of market presence.
Local sale features reduced prices on overalls shirts drawers and hose with many items cut to half or one third. Shoes for men women and children priced from 38c to 38c sale lots and caps at owner price with dress goods silks and laces discounted across the board.
Rufus Ayers aged twenty three refused financial support to his sanctified wife Rosa aged seventeen who prayed for his reform. Ayers chose jail over monthly bond payments. the couple’s history includes elopement theft from Rosa’s Bland County family and repeated separations before Rosa rejoined him.
An advertisement touts lece's Laxative Cough Syrup as a pleasant remedy to move the bowels and cure colds. It notes summer illnesses are stubborn and promotes Pinesalve as a carbolized antiseptic healer sold by Goodykoontz Drug Co.
Judge Samuel W. Williams of Wytheville, a Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, is on a campaign tour toward Princeton where he reflects on his strong nomination chances. He faces Robert Catlett of Lexington in the August 5 primaries and defends his self made man critique while recounting Civil War service and family hardships.
Judge Herndon at Princeton decided the contest between J. L. Kersey and M. B. Postlethwaite for the Bluefield justice of the peace post. Kersey secured a four vote majority after eighteen disputed ballots and prior county court rulings. Postlethwaite appealed the initial decision and took the case to the circuit court.
The account details a man from Cheng Washington recovering from a severe lung trouble after failed medical visits in Spokane and California until Dr King New Discovery cured him. The ad promotes the remedy for lung trouble bronchitis and asthma with prices and trial bottle offer. Notices follow about bank closure and revolver license application in West Virginia.
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