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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
4
Publication notice from Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bluefield West Virginia describes advertising rates and mailing address for remittances and communications. No individuals connected with the paper are expected to receive mail regarding establishment matters.
In this period the United States maintains a strong financial position with a large trade surplus. Gold movements reflect international balance of payments as foreign banks and governments adjust claims while the United States loans or lends metal to others. Treasury gold and currency totals exceed 1.4 billion, with France at 950 million and Germany under 900 million, suggesting continued favorable trade alongside strategic gold exhaustion. Hon. O. O. Sutton seeks the Prohibition gubernatorial nomination, reflecting contemporary political currents.
West Virginia notes Governor Dawson may appoint Judge Harold A. Ritz of Mercer to succeed the late Clarke W. May as attorney general. Ritz’s potential nomination could reshape the race for the full term, with southern counties weighing in and L. Long of McDowell County seeking the treasurer slot.
Advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proposes a $100 reward for a failure to cure, touts internal use and constitutional strengthening. Includes order details for Fr. J. Cheney & Co Toledo and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Omega Ohio store owner E Humphrey and two telephone company presidents endorse Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims it reached the cough’s spot and aided throat and lung weakness. Sold with guarantee at drug stores 0c 1.00, trial bottle free.
Mothers with children suffering from the distressing ailment may find a cure by applying Chambeorlain's Salve as soon as nursing ends. Wipe off before the next feeding. Widely used by trained nurses with reported good results. sold by West End Drug Co Hast End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy.
A vintage classified notice promotes Hanna's Green Seal Paint and Cincinnati Tailoring Co offerings. It lists services like tailoring and dry cleaning with a pressing club at twelve dollars yearly, plus a twelve‑dollar club rate and weekly clothes pickup. The ad mentions Eureka Hardware Co as a sale point and credits Jenks & and Charles A. Pearson as proprietors/managers.
F E Walker announces candidacy for Mercer County Surveyor as a Republican nominee subject to voters at the May 16 1908 convention. He signs respectfully.
Announcement states F L Bowman seeks the office of clerk of the county court at Mercer County. The message is addressed to the Democratic convention and voters, asking support in the convention and at the polls, and notes authorization from the Republican county convention.
The date for the re election to the office of clerk of the circuit court of Mercer county is fixed subject to the action of the Republican nominating convention to be held at Bluefield on the 16th day of May 190S. W B Honaker.
The Republican county convention on May 16, 1908, is the action expected to decide A. M. Sutton as candidate for the prosecuting attorney of the county.
The letter announces G P Hylton seeking re-election as Mercer County Commissioner subject to the Republican mass convention in Bluefield on May 16 1908 and seeks voter support. It adds a nomination date for assessor and pledges to run the office to the best ability if successful. Also notes Hannahs Green Seal Paint sold by Eureka Hardware Co.
Health warning on kidney trouble warns of gradual harm from backache and urinary issues. Local testimonial from J R Lawrence of Bluefield WV credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing persistent kidney pain after using the remedy as directed. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
There is probably no medicine relied upon with more confidence than Chamberlain's Colfe Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In use for a third of a century it is said to never fail. It can be taken when reduced with water and sweetened. For sale by The West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy.
Blue grass pasture near Tazewell Virginia offers space for sixty mules or horses at 2.50 dollars per month. Contact C R Marman North Tazewell Virginia.
The Cincinnati Tailoring Co sets a standard price of fifteen dollars for the alteration and repair of garments. Hanna's Green Seal Pain referenced in the notice indicates approved quality materials used in the service.
For stomach troubles biliousness and constipation try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many remarkable cures have been effected by them. Price 25 cents. Samples free. For sale by West End Drug and East End Pharmacy, Bluefield V.
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