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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
4
Advertisement from the Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bluefield West Virginia outlines rates and contact details. It lists box 721 address and states communications should be addressed there. The notice emphasizes no individuals are connected with the paper expected to receive mail about establishment matters.
Judge Henson voided Pocahontas wet and dry election as illegal while noting the governor acted to fill a congressional vacancy. The dispute centers on whether the two elections within thirty days were legally distinct. The piece also suggests the Montauk Indians pursue a land claim with legal argument replacing traditional force.
The Richmond News Leader reports a rumor that if Taft becomes president he would pick a Virginia cabinet member and that Roland E. Chase could be the Ninth district congress candidate. Chase represents a neighboring district and was elected last fall by 1257 votes, with broad recognition from his tenure as grand master of Virginia Odd Fellows.
Senator Chase, new to the Virginia Senate, built a strong early reputation. He led efforts to restore electing revenue commissioners, defeated a mining tax bill that would have halted regional development, and pushed a $100,000 boost for free school funding and free textbooks in Southwest Virginia.
The Norfolk and Western rail company is praised for regional development but urged to improve train connections. Officials advocate that Bristol passengers connect with No. 1, Bluefield and coal-field riders avoid delays by linking with No. 3, and No. 41 connect at Roanoke with No. 15. The current Pullman arrangements are criticized as poor for the area.
The Associated Charities publish a pamphlet detailing the association's rules and plans. It urges reading to guide giving to door applicants and aims to provide adequate relief to all city needy. Contributions are welcome at any time with proper distribution assured.
Notice announces Bluefield West Virginia Bluestone Traction Company seeks ordinance amendment to its electric street railway franchise. The proposal affects Bland Adams North streets and redirects route from South to North street. The council may pass after 30 days. document on file March 6 1908.
Brightening conditions emerge as railroad freight shipments show a clear increase from recent weeks. The trend, echoed locally, suggests the country has money to buy goods and that manufacturers are busier, forecasting stronger transportation traffic and a spring revival in activity.
Advertisement claims deafness comes from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. It asserts nine of ten cases stem from Catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes buying details and a plug for Hall's Family Pills.
A Bluefield reader credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing long standing kidney trouble. After trying many remedies, a few doses relieved back pain and full relief followed with continued use. Price 25 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
On the 71st day of March 1903 at 2 p m the Beaver Pond District Board of Education Mercer County West Virginia will offer for sale 150000 in bonds of 100 each to highest bidder for cash. Bonds mature in 20 years from March 1 1908 bearing 6 percent interest. Sealed bids with certified checks for 1 percent of bid amount due.
Uniontown Testing Laboratory advertises analyses of coal coke limestone fire brick fire clay roiler water oils and paints and assays of gold and silver. Special rates on contract work. Also promotes clam chowder served at Sublette and Barnes 15 31 call for service.
The Republican convention for West Virginia's Fifth district is set for 2 PM in Huntington Cabell County on Monday April 77 1908. It will nominate a congressional candidate elect delegates to Chicago June 16 1908 choose a presidential elector and handle business for the district.
A mass convention of Republican voters of Mercer county is called to meet in Bramwell WV on April 4 at 2 p m. Delegates from Rock Beaver Pond East River Plymouth and Jumping Branch districts will be chosen to represent Mercer at a state convention April 29 in Parkersburg and a national convention in Chicago. Additional delegates to a Huntington congressional convention April 27 and a forthcoming senatorial convention are planned. Statement dated February 15 1908 signed by Isaac T Mann chairman and E L Bowman secretary.
The piece warns that spring allergies and early colds can lead to dangerous pneumonia. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for all ages, noting it cures colds and prevents pneumonia, with sales advertised at local drugstores The West End Drug Co Hastnd Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
John Riha of Vining reports strong sales and personal satisfaction with DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills after a year of use and promotion. Sold by all druggists.
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio County asks Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to inquire of his qualifications to become governor of West Virginia. He seeks information from any citizen regardless of the politics of the informer.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa testifies there is no use to die of lung trouble as long as Dr King’s New Discovery can help. The remedy loosens a cough, cures lung disease after hopeless diagnoses, and treats coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis hoarseness. Sold 50c and 1.00 with trial bottles free.
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