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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1903

Page

2

Advertising Rates Farv.hed vv Ap plication

Rates and terms for ad space in the publication list cash in advance options. Daily and weekly plans are offered with yearly totals of four dollars and one dollar respectively.

No Lynching Mention Dominates Local Letters

A West Virginia weekly laments lack of lynching incidents in Bluefield and surrounding county noting no lynchings or hangings have occurred locally. The writer mocks public road funding, comments on a traveling circus minister, and critiques postal facilities while lampooning civic issues and national icons.

Invention Claims to Measure Thoughts and Feelings

An early article notes Elmer Gates of Washington holding patents for a device that supposedly registers mental states. The contrivance uses a temperature rise to indicate thoughts and emotions as a subject views stimuli, claimed to record reactions.

Elmer Gates

Ball's Catarrh Cure Fraud Admitted by Notary

Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. Cheney & Co claims Ball's Catarrh Cure cures all catarrh with a promised hundred dollar reward for uncurable cases. Notary A W Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6, 1886. Advertisement notes the product acts on blood mucous surfaces and lists Toledo Ohio as origin with generic drugstore availability.

State of Ohio City of Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney A. W. Gleason Ball F. J. Rhmey & Co Toleto O Halt

Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys in Old Newspaper Ad

An ad explains kidney health highlighting that all blood passes through the kidneys every few minutes and symptoms of kidney trouble. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy sold by druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes and offers a free sample bottle by mail with a pamphlet to diagnose kidney or bladder issues.

Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y

Telegraphing Feelings by a Diamagnetic Indicator

A description of a device using a nipper and indicator to reveal mental states by applying it to the body. It claims the machine can show editor happiness, poet rhyme discovery, or thief turning away with a purse, and can reveal sleep or waking states by needle movements. It mentions Gates' diamagnetic separator as filling a long felt need and notes the Jersey mosquito needing attention.

Gates

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted For Stomach Health

Advert says enjoyment of food is essential for health and urges Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach problems. It claims relief from loss of appetite nervousness headaches indigestion and related issues and notes sale by Jno L Crockett.

Jno. L. Crockett

Arnica Salve Sold At Drug Stores For Wounds

A brief ad notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for Burns, cuts, wounds and ulcers. It promotes the product as 5 cents at all drug stores. Also mentions tulip roses for sale at Crockett's drug store.

Bucklen Crockett's

Hoster’s Pale Ale and Alec Porter Shine in Saloons

Alec Hoster promotes Hoster’s Pale Ale and Hoster’s Porter as the best on the market. Porter described as Alec Hosters’ with select barley malt and hops, claimed to be served at all first class saloons.

Hoster Alec Hosters

DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Local Firm

E. C. DeWitt and Co advertise DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as the genuine healing salve. They claim it heals without scarring and cures piles burns bruises eczema and skin diseases. Sold by Jno. L. Crockett in the locality.

E. C. DeWitt and Co DeWitt's Jno. L. Crockett

Blackstone Mining annual stockholders meeting notice

The annual meeting of the stockholders of Blackstone Mining Company will be held at their office in Hallsville West Virginia on July 13, 1908 at 10 o clock a m to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business legally proper.

Canvascera Echous Meaanie Blackstone Mining Company Hallsville West Vy

Ice wagons to begin May 8 with coupon books offered

Notice states ice wagons start May 8 and coupon books are available by calling 20 000 Iba. Books priced at 6 and 8 dollars cash with no credit. Payment required on delivery and refunds offered if service unsatisfactory. Dated May 5 1903.

Dr King’s New Discovery Touted for Lung Ailments

Fresh testimony claims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is unequaled. T J McFarland of Benterville Virginia says three years of bronchitis vanished after using the remedy. It’s promoted as effective for lung and throat troubles including pneumonia and grip with trial bottles free.

Dr. King T. J. McFarland

Little Early Risers touted as easy laxative pills

An advertisement praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe and gentle laxative. It claims the pills do not purge the system, cause griping, or sickness and cites endorsements from W. H. Howell of Houston Texas and Rob Moore of Lafayette Indiana. Sold by Jao. L Crockett.

W. H. Howell Houston Tex Rob Moore Lafayette Ind Sickeo DeWitt Jao. L Crockett

New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief for Headaches

A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for sick and nervous headaches. Claims include purifying blood and boosting health, price 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by all druggists.

Dr. King

Kodol Grows Strength by Aiding Digestion

An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as aiding the stomach to digest and assimilate food, nourishing nerves and tissues, hardening muscles, and rejuvenating the entire body. It claims relief for indigestion and stomach ailments and notes sale by outlets.

Jno. L. Crockett

Second Annual Picnic of the B of R T at Eggleston Springs

The secot annual picnic of the B of R T will be held at Eggleston Springs on June 1 1908. Special trains will depart Bluefield January 2 and return June 28 with 12:50 am arrival. Dining room closed. baskets welcomed. ballroom and beating free. dancing under Mesere Dr Jonkie and John Culliney. No yarn on train for colored passengers. Special invitation to Pocahontas railroad officials. Round trip tickets $1.25. tickets sold by committee: M S Whrgfield chairman, M Galloway secretary, G J Smith treasurer, Sidney Patton, Ole White, S M Boulton, KE Jennings, W H Cooper, Earley Stafford, G L Owena, F G Smith.

Secot B. of R T Eggleston Springs Jane Ron Bluefield Bam Eggleston Mesere Jonkie John Culliney Pocahontas Divine Whrgfield M. Galloway G. J. Smith Sidney Patton Ole White S. M. Boulton KE. C. Jennings W. H. Cooper Earley Stafford G. L. Owena F. G. Smith

Rooms Wanted by a Gentle Couple in East End

One or two unfurnished rooms wanted by a quiet gentleman and wife with no children. Not for housekeeping. Address Lock Box 714 City.

East End

Furnished room for rent seeks married couple

A furnished room for rent advertised. Preference for a married couple. Apply at 707 Princeton Avenue. Dated 6 25 41.

Princeton Avenue

Land for Sale in Pineoak West Virginia

Subscribe for the Daily Telegraph. Land for sale includes 203 acres on Rich Creek sixteen miles north of Bluefield with 150 acres timber and improved facilities, 400 fruit trees, good buildings, and ample water. Also 49 acres east on Rich Creek well timbered with oak poplar and hemlock. Large tract offers good machine land. Apply to J J Coe Pineoak W Va.

Rich Creek Bluefeld J. J. Coe Pinoak, W. Va

Popular Pictures At Popular Prices

Your photo taken in four different positions for 35c. The Cate Photo Studio at 235 Princeton Avenue guarantees pleasing results. Short-time offer. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Cate Princeton Avenue

State v Karnes land notice and court actions in Mercer

West Virginia State vs Karnes and unknown claimants for about thirty and 125 acre tracts in Mercer county. Commissioner A M Sutton will take an account of taxes due and permit redeemies after notice. Proceedings reference to possible final decree and future hearings in Princeton.

State of West Virginia George L. Karnes Rock District Mercer County R. D. Karnes C. A. Bowling W. L. Bowling David Archer Princeton Mercer A. M. Sutton G. L. Karnes J. W. Davis Edward V. Maitland Virginia K. Maitland

Mother's Gratitude for Doans Kidney Pills

A Pinefield mother credits Doans Kidney Pills for curing her ten year old daughter's kidney weakness. Eileen suffered back pain and malaise since childhood. after one box, her condition improved significantly. Sold by all dealers priced at 25 cents per box Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Piuefield J. W. Eskings Church Street J. W. Bekings Dean Eileen Jno. L. Crockett Foster Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y United States Doan

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