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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
2
The notice lists advertising rates for various sizes and insertions. Run of paper one column costs 60 cents per inch with 10 cents for each additional insertion. quarter column 40 cents per inch with 5 cents for additional insertions. changes to copy incur five cents per line. front page ads priced at 1.60 per line with 80 cents per line for each addition.
The Mercer County Republican Executive Committee set May 11 at 1 o clock pm for district mass conventions to select delegates for the Senatorial and Congressional Conventions to be held in Huntington West Virginia June 11 1902. Delegates are apportioned by district with locations listed East River Princeton Beaver Pond Bluefield Rock Bramwell Plymouth Athens Jumping Branch and a district committeeman to be chosen in each district chaired by J E Sentz.
Citizens of Bluefield are urged to vote today for Gus Ter Hill Godbey Lazenby Updyke Bond Ligon and Hawley as part of the local ballot.
The list names Mayor E BE CARTER, Recorder E P G OBEY, Treasurer G H HILL, and council contenders G W LAZENRBY in the First Ward W JUPDYKE in the Second Ward E BOND long term L P LIGON short term in the Third Ward and W P HAWLEY in the Fourth Ward. The grouping covers mayor recorder treasurer and four ward council seats.
The Advertiser attacks the ring administration, calling it a millstone to city growth and prosperity. It claims a nondescript northern born Republican now Democrat works for the ring ticket and urges citizens to vote against it. A carnival man now exhibits as a remarkable freak.
The Advertiser attacks the current Bluefield city government for two years of tax collection licenses fines borrowing and spending. It calls for a transparent official account detailing money received and expenditures and pledges reform to ensure workers are paid fairly.
The speaker argues no improvement is expected from ring candidates if elected. They claim these nominees supported current officials’ actions in the past two years and are pledged to the same policy.
An advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. It explains Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and offers $100 for a deafness case due solely to catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Includes product mentions Hall's Pills and Toledo company details.
DANGERS OF PNEUMONIA. A cod at this time if neglected is liable to cause pneumonia which is so often fatal, and even when the patient has recovered the lungs are weakened, making them peculiarly susceptible to consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar will stop the cough, heal and strengthen the lungs and prevent pneumonia. Poley's Stones and Tar is praised as just as good. Sold by GH Wade.
Property note notes a room suitable for housekeeping at a location associated with J. H. care in the Daily Telegraph.
W R Clark of Pickaway Virginia endorses Ramon’s Pills Ramon’s Relief and Nerve and Bone Oil as superior remedies. He notes they reduce doctors bills and are consistently in demand, urging readers to buy from HH. N. White.
Mrs May Webb of Menasha Wisconsin credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her inflammation of the womb after a four year illness. She recalls severe pain and loss of health before starting the remedy and notes relief began after the first bottle with nine weeks of faithful use completing the cure. The testimonial highlights the importance of health and gratitude for the herbal treatment.
A local listing advertises a large double door iron safe a roller top desk a wardrobe and 4000 feet of oak tongue and groove flooring plus hemlock boards offered for cash under market value. For details contact Flat Top Grocery Co at 427.
Hearn announces candidacy for county court clerk pending the Republican primary on May 31, 1902. He states his intent to seek the office and submits his name for the ballot.
DeWitt's Life Early Risers claim to keep liver and bowels healthy to remove impurities causing eruptions. Albany Georgia resident D. E Hooper reports relief from biliousness after using the pills. They are praised as safe gentle and effective by John L. Crockett.
The Daily Telegraph announces Thomas Reed as a candidate for the house of delegates subject to the Republican primary to be held May 31 1902. Reed seeks delegate seat pending primary outcome and party action.
Geo. R. Warr announces his candidacy for circuit court clerk subject to the May 31, 1902 primary. He signs as a resident of the circuit and asks for support from voters and party members.
Dr L Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio details a two year voice loss and stubborn cough after a severe cold. He found quick relief with Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, with ten days of improvement and a guarantee offered by druggists. Trial bottles are free and 5c and $1 sizes available.
J H Gadd announces his candidacy for County Superintendent of Free Schools subject to the Republican convention or primary and asks for the support of friends and the public. The notice presents a formal political bid with a clear party pathway.
A nearly fatal runaway started a horrid ulcer that defied doctors for four years on J B Orner and Franklin Groy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is credited with curing the ulcer and is advertised for boils cuts burns bruises corns scalds skin eruptions and piles at 25 cents in all drug stores.
A large bottle of MONS Nerve and Bone Oil advertised to cure rheumatism cuts sores burns and bruises is offered by White's Pharmacy for 25 cents. The ad emphasizes its wide range of use and availability at the local drugstore.
Ernest W. Freeman is a candidate in the Republican primary for County Clerk of the County Court, to be held on May 1, 1902.
An appeal invites every man and woman in the United States with interest in opium and whiskey habits to request a free copy of Woolley’s book by writing K M Woolley Atlanta Ga box 387.
The ad claims the Great Dismal Swamp and damp ground breed malaria germs causing fever chills and aches. It touts Electric Bitters as a sure destroyer of malaria and preventive for typhoid, with a testimonial from John Charleston of Byesville Ohio and a 50-cent price at drug stores.
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