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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
9
A fishing captain near Rodman Bay was mauled by a female brown bear with two cubs. He endured seven days crawling to the beach, then 37 days in Sitka hospital. He recovered, proving bears can bite humans and that old hunter tales are wrong.
A concise editorial urges perseverance in work citing Edison Grant and other examples to show success comes from sticking to a goal. It argues against quitting and stresses preparation before pursuing aims and continuing effort until end. WANTED plans for two three four room school buildings Elkhorn district communicate with A HL Heyser Secretary Elkhorn West Virginia 6 22 1 Ww.
The Virginian railroad plans to complete the Winding Gulf branch in West Virginia with more than three million dollars spent. Contractors report about fifteen miles finished and much of the remainder light construction, enabling trains to access a lucrative coal vein in Raleigh and adjacent counties.
A child urges their mother to wake early for Confederate Fair day to gather wealth and buy flags candy and gifts. The poem recalls past joys and the promise of music and a cozy study corner for the Thursday event. The mood is nostalgic and festive.
John McGraw, a Norfolk and Western passenger brakeman for over ten years, died yesterday after a month of illness. He lived in this city and will have funeral arrangements made today. Survived by wife Maggie and daughters Margaret and Cecelia. Catholic, Royal Arcanum member, Young Men's Institute. Message came from J B Hogan of Richmond to Col. C. Brown.
Readers are invited to send name and address to receive a free sample of Mother Gray's Australian Panacea or similar herbal regulator. The advertisement claims relief for back pains urinary bladder and kidney issues and directs readers to purchase at druggists or write to The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Matthews of the West Virginia Republican state committee envisions airships aiding campaigns and coast-to-coast polling. He notes the roadless counties like Wyoming, McDowell, Lincoln and Pendleton as examples where air travel could reshape campaigning and logistics. The committee plans a new magisterial district system to elect delegates, reducing candidate control and avoiding factional fights.
One Graham merchant reports elation after completing the McKanna cure for liquor. He drank infrequently before, now says his desire for any liquor is entirely destroyed. F. M. Tate endorses Dr. McKanna's 3 Day Cure and offers information, with offices at 225 Princeton avenue.
Howbert R Lean of Cheney Washington escaped a perilous lung illness after costly visits to Spokane specialists and a California trip. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure for lung trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough. A trial bottle is offered free and a one dollar price is stated with guarantee by druggists.
A vintage advertisement touts Itucklen’s Arnica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles. Only 25 cents at all druggists.
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