Classified Advertising Rates In Early Bluefield Paper
The notice outlines liberal three month contracts for ads in various sizes with per inch charges for first and additional insertions. Rates include column and half column sizes with per inch charges and a five cent per inch wills charge for typesetting changes. Front page ads have special rates and added insertion costs. The paper notes multiple editions and post office mailing as second class mail matter.
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Bluefield Daily
Weekly Telegraph
Bluefield
W. Va
Mixed News Snapshots From Apressing Era
A man with four million dollars ends his life by his own hand rather than drink himself to death. A Tennessee girl of ten years is married. A summer music program features the saw and hammer brigade and the knights of the mortar board. Bluefield leads in building pace among Norfolk and Western towns. New Jersey sees a wrinkle in marriage contracts with the couple agreeing to separate when love ceases. The sultan rebuffs Minister Leishman over Miss Stones ransom, signaling a distinct approach from usual replies.
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Saw and Hammer Brigade
Knights of the Mortar Board
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western
New Jersey
Ex Governor Hogg Skips Edward VII Coronation Attire
The Texas former governor refuses to attend King Edward VII's coronation, citing weight and attire rules. Reported that attendees except women must wear knee breeches, and Hogg weighs 400 pounds, affecting his participation.
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Hogg
Texas
Edward
Compulsory Voting Bill Proposed in French Chamber
A bill to make voting mandatory would require abstainers to have their name displayed on the town hall door, pay a fine between 5 and 10 francs, and be disfranchised and ineligible for public office, to be introduced by M Georges Kerry.
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M. Georges Kerry
Bluefield Eyes New City Building Organization
The text urges Bluefield to form a trade style body to boost upbuilding. It notes repeated attempts failed due to selfish pursuits and argues unity would benefit all with minimal effort. Two local firms employing many workers could relocate if an organization existed to pursue the effort.
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Bluefield
Board of Trade
Waning Winter Forecast Follows Snow and Cold
The article notes a recent return to snow and chill after a brief warm spell in March. It states predictions for a mild winter or exceptional cold have not been verified and that fluctuating temperatures are expected to continue with no zero temperatures reached.
Egg Prices Rise as Hens Refuse to Lay
Kuster faces weeks of tight egg supply as prices soar. The piece notes hens from coast to coast sulking in their coops, with no immediate relief in sight. Analysts warn of continued shortages and market strain.
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Kuster
Atlantic
Pacific
Whiting preparation and purification method
The text explains that all whitings are chalk based and often gritty, which can scratch polished surfaces. It describes making a paste with water, thinning it, straining through cheesecloth, settling, pouring off the water, and drying the whitings.
Reward Offered For Missing Employee In Philadelphia Press
In Philadelphia a £5,000 reward is offered for the return of a missing teller. Towne notes a new teller at the bank, while Browne confirms no resignation and hints at possible reasons behind the reward offer.
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Towne
Browne
Philadelphia Press
Dangerous Curiosity in Smart Set Sketch
Laura reveals her father’s wealth loss to test a lover’s love. Ada questions the outcome and suggests the test may backfire. The exchange showcases the era’s social wit and gender dynamics in a brief Smart Set scene.
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Laura
Ada
The Parson Questions the Kid on Sunday School Fate
The dialogue imagines a boy choosing a political life over church instruction with a light tone. The Parson asks about his future if he skips Sunday school while the Kid responds he plans to become a politician.
Twenty Five Cent Nectric Paste Sold To Exterminate Pests
A 25 cent package of Stearne's Nectric Rat and Roach Paste is advertised as a guaranteed pest eliminator. Listed merchants include Porter & Ritter Graham A J Samuels A H Wade Payne & Trent J L Crockett M V Smith A L Hawkins R E Lilly G B E Bowman W P Hawley Mosse Co Co T Baker M D Robinett J A Lowder Co W T Seagie Mercer Muse Co and Flat Top Grocery Company wholesale distributors.
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Porter & Ritter
Graham
A. J Samuels
A. H. Wade
Payne & Trent
J. L Crockett
M. V. Smith
A. L. Hawkins
R. E. Lilly
G B E. Bowman
W P Hawley
Urgent Tax Settlement Notice by Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff D G Lilly urges all taxpayers to call and settle taxes as 6 000 tax tickets remain on hand. He notes it is impossible to see everyone and requests individuals to contact him to meet urgent demands.
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Eall
D.G Lilly
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure sold for 75 cents a bottle. It includes endorsements from Toledo druggists Weer & Truax and Walpin & Kinnan Marvin and asserts the cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces.
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Hall
F J. Cagney & Co .Props
Toledo
F J. Cheney
Weer & Truax
Ohio
Waalping & Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hali
Electric Bitters A Remedy For Nervous Women
The ad claims nagging wives suffer unhappiness at home and may be nervous run down fainting or headaches. Electric Bitters is promoted as a cure for female troubles nervous trouble backache and weak kidneys with thousands of users reporting health and happiness. Sold for 50 cents at drug stores with a satisfaction guarantee.
Stop It A Neglected Cold With Foley’s Honey and Tar
A neglected cough may lead to bronchial or lung trouble. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as protection from serious cold effects by G. H. Wade.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Smash the Club Using Dr King’s New Discovery
Hay Fever Association members warned that using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption will prevent the club from failing. The ad claims it cures Consumption Pneumonia Bronchitis and grips croup whooping cough and throat lung troubles. Trial bottles free at drug stores JM cigars advertised 5 cents each.
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Dr. King
Opium and whiskey habits book offer from B M Woolley
Advertisement invites every man and woman in the United States to obtain a free copy of a book on opium and whiskey diseases by B. M. Woolley, address Atlanta Georgia box 387, request comes with no charge.
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United States
B. M Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
Koley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Roy Kemp
Roy Kemp of Angola Indiana reports four weeks in bed with la grippe and says two small doses of Koley's Honey and Tar cured him. He claims the product relieved throat and lung troubles and urges families to use it. G H Wade warns against substitutes.
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Roy Kemp
Angola
Ind
la Grippe
Koley
Foley
G. H. Wade
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Stickley
Oranda
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Elia Dison
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Astevilla
N. C
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Bluefield, W. VA
Circuit Court of
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Leslie H. Drew
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Court House
West Virginia
Third
N. & W. Railroad
Isaaac Wright
Day
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Lawrence, Ballard & Adams
E. W. Hale
W.m Mailood
J. D McCur
White & Peery Building
Princeton Ave
Russell St
Roanoke
Norfolk
The
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Kenova
Columbus
All Points Weat
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Pullman
Tazowell
Forton U Rd
Linch Valley Divis
Pocahontas
Coopers, Bramwell
Bluetieic
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Thomas E. Peery, M.D
W Va
N. & W. Railway
Jennie Birky
Anderson & Easley
Blueffield
Charocery
Circuit Court
Dominik Birky
Anderson & Bailey, P.Q
Hicks & CO
Reestonse Ee
J. M. Anderson
Pitt Vs
Avis & Ould
Sutton
Kirst
Mary
Lusk
Davis & Ould
Davis & Ouid
Saia
A. M. Sutton
Roma
W.b.honaker
Carse
Anderson & Bailey
Blue
A.M. Sutton
Chancery
Huntington
Marshall Business College
Kentucky
Ohio River
W. A. Rieley
Huntington, W. VA
Cretaryre
Stacy Adams Shoes
M. Rosenberg
Outfitter
Bluefield, W. YA
Straus
Gunst
Richmond, VA
WM. Hicks & CO
C. B. Pocahontas
United States Navy
Castner
Curran & Jbuluittit
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Enna
Broadway
Kilby Street
Boston
Mass
Citizens Bank
Norfolk. Va
Terry
Neave
Cincinnati
Old Colony Building
Chicago
Ill
Hull& Blyth & CO
Fenchurch Avenue
London
England
Peter & CO
Castries St. Lucia
West Indies
E. AR Haggart
Kingston
Jamaica
James
A. Convers
Hewiston
Bermuda
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