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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
6
The state fire marshal urges parents to curb dangerous fireworks ahead of the Fourth. He notes West Virginia sees about thirty five fires yearly from fireworks and about $1500 in total yearly losses. He advocates restricting sales and urges parental diligence to reduce injuries and property damage.
William McGovern of Wristol says post prohibition law may allow whiskey sales at remote mountain points within four miles of schools, noting counties Johnson Cumberland Fentress Rhea Washington Sevier Cocke Unicoi Carter and possibly Hancock. He cites surveys supporting licenses in Cumberland and other counties.
Elba Crotty of Church Street Kinefield WA testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills relieving seven years of kidney trouble and back pain after using them from John L. Crockett’s drug store. She now uses them periodically to keep kidneys in good condition. Price is 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U.S. sale agent.
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