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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1907
Page
4
A mid year look at 1907 notes fewer damages than in 1906 and emphasizes weather as a dominant topic. It highlights Bluefield’s ties to Norfolk and Western coal fields and their impact on regional prosperity and welfare.
The county court ordered a new low grade road between the city and Princeton. Viewers appointed for the Bluefield end report the road would aid residents and farmers by improving access. Critics call the existing road abominable and say funds should build a modern thoroughfare rather thancounty takings.
The Clinch Valley News lauds Bluefield for its progressive spirit and public vigilance while praising a bond issue. It notes Bluefield aims to reach 25 000 residents by the next census, highlighting advantageous location, rapid growth, and strong civic cooperation for investors and opportunity.
Charleston News notes Mr. Hughes will tackle a nationwide issue in the next congress. His Panama visit and the information gained there are expected to aid the upcoming session and inform citizens nationwide.
In 1906 Mercer county collected 20518.50 and 1907 shows 41887.92 in taxes on railroads and public utilities. McDowell rose from 32666.59 in 1906 to 73828.80 this year, signaling substantial growth due to higher assessments and industrial expansion. The piece notes a crowded state office slate and quips about aging and literature.
The Guatemalan legislature grants the president six months’ leave of absence allowing rival presidents to potentially assume the office. The Coalfield Enterprise and Pocahontas Headlight dispute job work departments while Roger Sullivan claims a “dark horse.” A drug ad promotes Rocky Mountain tea or tablets at 35 cents from West End Drug Company, Bluefield.
The ad promotes Chamberlains remedies for bowel problems cough pains stomach and liver troubles and skin diseases. A set of five bottles sells for 1.25 with local drugstore sellers West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy. A testimonial from L C Rodgers of Branchton Pa notes Foley's Kidney Cure restored his ability to work. Fresh vegetables advertised by Sublette Barnes. 6-29-31.
The New York Sun argues that twenty years of reading can yield a single worthy paragraph yet the paper itself prints many columns daily. It claims public figures speak in lengthy columns while readers may doubt value and authenticity.
In a claim heavy ad, Newbro's Herpicide is promoted as the only product that kills the dandruff germ in the scalp. It argues hair becomes thin and brittle from dandruff and that permanent cure follows germ destruction. sample requests offer stamps to The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
A lady customer suffered two to three years with tetter until one box of Chamberlain's Salve cured her. Chamberlain's medicines bring splendid satisfaction in this community. Sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Fedora Tenn resident C V Pepper was bedridden with lung and throat hemorrhage when doctors offered little hope. He began using Dr King’s New Discovery and experienced instant relief. coughing stopped, bleeding lessened, and in three weeks he returned to work. Guaranteed cure for coughs and colds. 50c and 1.00. trial bottle free.
A public health note urges immediate attention to a child’s first bowels with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. The ad lists West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy W R Ward Dyersburg Tenn and G H Wade as sellers and features a testimonial praising Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation.
Dr. Rupert Blue announces high water purity and well-built sewer systems at the Jamestown exposition. No infectious disease found on grounds and ongoing sanitary surveillance of hotels and restaurants. He notes the climate is salubrious and well known.
Sealed bids to buy 200 coupon bonds of five hundred dollars each at five percent interest will be received by Bluefield West Virginia board of supervisors. Bids must include a certified check of one percent of the bond amount and are due by July 27 1907 at 10 a m. Board secretary J T Akers conducts the auction.
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