Fire fighting talks and local politics in Bluefield
In Bluefield the editorial reflects on improving fire protection, praises the school board over a bond issue, notes bloom in orchards as summer nears, and mentions Thos. S. Copeland visiting Southwest Virginia to study why the Ninth district leans Republican. It also jokes about wealth of prominent figures and the idea of household arrangements for the rich.
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Bluefield
Thos. S. Copeland
Richmond News-Leader
Virginia
Regional pride and court aid amid railway discrimination
Residents in Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia rally behind the Norfolk and Western system praising its impact and urging expansion. They express pride and warn that citizens must turn to courts to correct discriminations revealed by court decisions.
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Ence
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Should Call A Halt On Election Rumors In West Virginia
The editorial denounces circulated reports that Scherr planned to withdraw as false and unfair. It condemns desperate tactics used to aid a candidate, urging that the governorship be decided by merit and the candidate’s integrity rather than smears.
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Scherr
West Virginia
Letter on railroad regulation praised by shipper interests
A historic letter from The W. J. Hamilton Coal Company to L. E. Johnson of Norfolk and Western argues that rail regulation should aid all, noting railroads have spent heavily on rolling stock and facilities. It contends regulation should be fair and uniformly applied to satisfy the public that supports rail transport. The piece says railroads must treat people alike to end public agitation.
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W. J. Hamilton Coal Company
L. E. Johnson
Norfolk and Western Railway
Harmison
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies, Catarrh Cure
By local applications they cannot reach diseased ear parts. Deafness arises from an inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. Inflammation blocks the tube causing hearing loss. nine of ten cases are due to catarrh. A reward is offered for any deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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Yall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Toe
Hall
Mi O na stomach cure promises long term relief through two to three weeks
An advertisement warns against using physic for stomach trouble and promotes Mi O Na tablets. It claims chronic cases require weeks of treatment and list relief from headaches dizziness bloating heartburn and indigestion. The White Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee if Mi O Na cures.
Reaping Benefit from Neighbors Kidney Pill Ad
A Bluefield reader Amanda J Neal recounts lasting relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She bought them at John L Crockett’s drug store and urges others to use the product. The ad promotes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as US agents and urges buying from J M Bech els 1231 Bland St Ge2L-At.
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Bluefield
Amanda J. Neal
Franklin Street
W. Va
Dean
Deans
John L. Crockett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan's
Republican Fifth District Convention Called for April 27 1908 Huntington WV
The Republican convention for West Virginia's Fifth district is scheduled in Huntington at 2 pm on April 27 1908 to nominate a congressional candidate and elect two delegates and two alternates to the national convention in Chicago. Also to nominate an elector and handle other proper business. Delegates allocated per county by Roosevelt 1904 vote. chaired by J K Thompson with R B Bernheim as secretary pro tem. Uniontown Testing Laboratory advertises analytical services in Uniontown PA.
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West Virginia
Huntington
Cabell County
Congress
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
West Virginia Republican Convention Set for April 29 1908
State central committee orders Parkersburg Wood County gathering of delegates to pick four delegates at large and four alternates for the national convention and nominate three Supreme Court of Appeals candidates. Delegates from counties apportioned by Roosevelt 1904 votes assemble April 29 at 1 pm. rules restrict proxies, certify delegate names ten days prior, and call county primaries with thirty days notice.
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West Virginia
State Central Committee
Parkersburg
Wood
Chicago
United States
Supreme Court of Appeals of
Theodore Roosevelt
Jeleg. Barbour
Reese
Berkeley Y
Boone
Braxton
Cabell
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hancock
Mingo
Monongahela
Mompog
McDoWell
Nighoibe
Lusceesiuscees
I. Ue Catteteer Eresee Ree
Pendleton
Pleasants
Esaeeee
Pocahontas
Hardy
Harrison
Jackson
Lewis
Iohe
Lincoln
Loban
Marton
Ritchie
Taylor
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Wayne
Postoffice
Spencer
W. V
Virgil L. Highland
Clarksburg
W. Va
Jefferson
Preston
Wyoming
Renee
Cies
H. C. Woodyard
Seasonal Ailments and a Cough Remedy Endorsement
The piece notes the arrival of warm days and spring colds, warns of pneumonia risk from grip, and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective. It claims the remedy prevents pneumonia when used and recommends purchases from The West End Drug Co. East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Gale
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Endorsement for Electric Bitters by Architect Coulter
Prominent architect Mr Norman R Coulter of the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for all, claiming it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and builds up the system. The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best spring medicine and an unequaled blood purifier sold by druggists.
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Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
Sam Francisco
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by Mother and Merchant
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is described as agreeable and effective for coughs colds and croup. A Kirksville Iowa merchant states it has been his leading throat remedy for over twenty years and that children prefer it. Sold by West End Drug Co Hast End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Pelham
Kirksville
Iowa
West Eind Drug Co
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Health Promise
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. It guarantees a cheerful refund of the price at all drug stores if the product fails to satisfy.
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Dr King
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Healer
East Raymond Maine Reverend F Starbird hails Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best healer for an old army wound and obstinate sores. He also uses it in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at all drug stores.
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F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
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Daily Telegraph Printing CO
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Ansted & Burk CO
Springfield
Physic
J. M. Bechels
J. K. Thompson
R. B. Bernheim
Uniontown Testing Laboratory
Y. Alex Fleming
First National Bank
Uniontown
Dele
Gates
Booneeee
Republican Congressional Committee
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Kennedy
DeWitt
Bluefield Normal & Business College
Pitman, Gregg and Kimball
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H. Cunningham
Hluefield
Aleaves
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Norfok
Shenandoah
Pullman
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Norfolk
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Tazewell
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Clinch Valle
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Clinch Valley Division
Welch
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W. B. Bevill
Jcahontas
C. C. B. Pocahontas
Vaulted States Geological Survey
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C.C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Arcade
Sout
Frinteivile
New Yoy
Coit Citizens’ Bank
Neave
Old Colony
Terry
Roneeke
Upell
Blyth & Company
Fenchurch Avenue
B. C
England
THE
Bluefield Trust
K. & M. Building
Secret Society News
Bluefield Lodge
C.F
Bluefield Lodge No
A.F &A.M
Masonic Hall
Lazcrus
Princeton Ave
Bluefeld Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Red Men’s
WM. T. Jenkins
Kelly & Moyers
Lazarus Club
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
WM. McCarthy
Eng’r & Supt
G. Betelle
Cashier
Merth Ave
Birefield Transfer Co
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