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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
2
Bluefield chapter notes advertise advertising rates in advance. Reports touch on strike troubles in Richmond, street cleaning improvements after rain, and concerns over Kansas legislative sessions. Mentions Iowa Democrats politics, upcoming school commissioner elections, and a literary aside on Servian and labor themes.
A fragment discusses a colored preacher in Belleville Illinois who urged self protection to escape lynching and accuses another minister of incitement to revenge. The text questions the colored race's reaction and logical stance amid recent crimes in the state.
An 1886 Toledo, Ohio sworn statement by Frank J. Cheney as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. confirms offering one hundred dollars for any incurable catarrh. The note promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous system remedy with testimonials available, and mentions Hall's Family Pills.
Miss Agnes Miller from Chicago urges young women to guard against colds during menstruation and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of dysmenorrhea. She claims the remedy eased pain within weeks and restored health, with a public notice offering five thousand dollars for proof of genuineness.
A Wheeling Intelligencer letter argues against violent lynching and revolutionary urges, urging ministers and parishioners to uphold mercy, justice, and the law. It decries pulpit agitators and calls for restraint and order within the community.
Announcement states ice wagons start on the fifth of May with coupon books available by calling 20 000 Iba books worth six dollars and fifty cents. Books must be paid on delivery with no credit. If unsatisfied after payment, money will be refunded upon return. Dated May 5 1908.
Fresh testimony pours in praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. T M McFarland of Benterville Virginia says three years of bronchitis vanished after using the remedy. It also cures laryngitis throat troubles pneumonia and grip. Guaranteed by druggists with trial bottles free. Regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
An advertisement praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and headaches. It claims the pill does not purge the system and will not gripe, weaken, or sicken even at double doses. Endorsers include W. H. Howell of Houston and Rob Moore of Lafayette, with sale by Jao. L Crockett.
A call notes malt liquors brewed under the pure food law of Ohio. It proclaims the products as absolutely pure and free from adulteration.
For rent two store rooms in Bluefield at 23 and 25 Brand Street. Best location for any business. Available separately or together. Apply to M. W. Sterne.
Cramp and Stafford offer Milk Flakes a sterilized dry milk powder with all water removed by heat. Listed as a recent scientific invention with advantages over traditional milk. Sold by Cramp and Stafford. 5-27-tf.
Advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the universal remedy for stomach troubles and poor nourishment. It asserts the stomach governs overall health and lists symptoms it can cure, with Jno. L. Crockett as the seller.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to keep Becklen’s Arnica Salve on hand for burns wounds ulcers and other injuries while noting it is sold for 25 cents at local drug stores. The copy targets remote households facing accidents in isolated areas and emphasizes fast relief.
By decree of the Mercer County Circuit Court in Nathan Sohn versus A L Calhoun, Harold A Ritz as Special Commissioner will sell July 24 1903 at 10 a m at the Mercer County Courthouse front door the lot known as lot 28 Higginbotham Reservation Bluefield bounded Thad Scott Street and an alley 42 by 129 feet conveyed to S T Litz by Louise Pearis September 25 1894 with cash in hand on day of sale. Dated June 18 1903.
A notice states E. C. DeWitt and Co. sells DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claimed to heal without a scar. It warns against using other oils and notes improper products may cause blindness bleeding itching and worsen skin conditions. Sold by Jno. L. Crockett.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of Blackstone Mining Company will be held at their office in Hallsville West Virginia on July 18 1908 at 10 a m for electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business legally in order. FOR SALE Two fresh cows one with two calves good milkers can be seen at my residence in West End near Judge McClaugherty s C H SMITH
The Jung Brewing Co announces sales of Beer Alea and Porterson at all saloons. Ask for it today. W. L Oiey, Agent.
Land for sale offering 208 acres on Rich Creek north of Bluefeld with 400 fruit trees and buildings, plus 49 acres to the east well timbered and wet watered. The large tract includes 150 acres of good machine land. prime for value increase. Apply to J. J. COB at Pinoak, W. Va.
A local photo studio advertises a four position photo set for 28 with guaranteed satisfaction. The Cate Photo Studio at 235 Princeton Avenue emphasizes a short time offer and invites patrons to visit for affordable portraits.
The notice touts Hosters Pale Ale and Half and Half along with Hosters Porter as the best on the market, brewed from select barley malt and hops and sold at first class saloons.
In Mercer county a circuit court order directs A. M. Sutton to take an account of taxes on two tracts of land tied to G. L. Karnes and unknown owners. The May 1903 proceedings involve redemption petitions for about thirty and 125 acre parcels and a decree of reference pending final action. Public notice dated June 4 1903.
A classified notice advertises a flat for rent above address 215 Princeton Avenue, with application directed to J. W. Powers.
An ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe effective preventive against pneumonia from colds and grip. It claims the medicine cures a cold even with grip and has been used by thousands with no pneumonia cases reported. Sold at White's Pharmacy.
Local note promotes Hester's Weiner Export as extra fine beer intended for family and table use.
WM Hicks & Co announces a stock clearance to end in sixty days. The notice invites customers to purchase remaining merchandise and directs inquiries to the firm for completion of sales and settlement.
Creditors of William Walker deceased are notified to present claims against his estate for adjudication to J F Maynard Commissioner at his Mercer County office on or before July 20 1903. Witness W B Honaker Clerk of Mercer County Circuit Court dated June 4 1908.
A Pinefield mother credits Doan's Kidney Pills for her ten year old daughter's relief from kidney weakness and back pain after trying various remedies. The ad cites Mrs Eskings of Church Street and Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents, price 50 cents per box, urging readers to remember the name Doan's.
May 4 1903 timetable from Bluefield lists departures at 9 35 a m for Radford Roanoke and beyond with parlor car to New York and sleeper to Philadelphia. Multiple trains to Kenova Columbus Tazewell Pocahontas and Welch per Clinch Valley and N W Ry agents for tickets and maps.
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