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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1906
Page
4
The notice lists mailing rates in advance and time frames for daily editions. It provides the post office tag Bluefeld West Virginia and notes business and editorial telephone numbers 14 and 444 respectively.
The Republican slate lists A Hughes for Congress Fifth District, John R Dil es and F Holroyd for House of Delegates, J Frank Aynard for Criminal Court, Ernest W Freeman for County Court, J Gadd for Superintendent of Free Schools, and Camp Pell Sl for Bar Congress Ninth Virginia District.
The Monroe Watchman praises Judge Ritz as a civic asset and urges support for the Mercer Republican ticket, predicting a loyal majority around 1500. A Kansas shirt length debate and a cotton surplus argument are touched on, along with a letter from a prominent black voter denouncing the leading Republicans in the Leader. The piece frames a broader “leading” discourse and the Big 4 group’s alleged exposure.
Advertising copy touts Electric Bitters as a universal restorative cure for stomach and liver disorders and other ailments with a testimonial from A Brown of Bennetteville. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar is described as a rational remedy for coughs colds and related respiratory issues for all ages. Sold by all druggists with guaranteed satisfaction for Electric Bitters.
Samuel Dixon, a New River operator, argues no counterpart exists on Chesapeake & Ohio and Norfolk & Western roads. He notes Pennsylvania dominance brought rate stability, while C&O and Norfolk & Western show no favoritism. Baltimore & Ohio grievances appear resolved with cases like Red Rock Fuel and Federal Coal & Coke showing no graft, just a chilly policy toward new enterprises. Black Diamond. Try a Telegraph want ad.
An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising relief from worry and illness. The copy claims a bright smile after use and offers Tea or Tablets for sale by Westoe Dry Co. Blewield and Peters in W Va, plus Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co. Cooper in W. Va.
Bound by a rich agricultural district and vast forest lands the Virginia mountains offer a premier summer retreat. Reach via Pembroke on the N and W railway with daily rates from 200 to 3.09 and weekly from 10 to 15 dollars. Descriptive booklet available from manager B Ellison.
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