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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
2
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The piece argues that union recognition is a major obstacle to lasting peace and suggests operators who have met leaders might have extended recognition to avert a strike. It notes upcoming expeditions to rescue Peary and Baldwin and comments on Roosevelt and anti imperialism politics. It mentions Mr. Bryan's non candidacy and continued demand for speeches by leaders.
Official call from the Mercer County Republican Executive Committee sets dates and sites for May district mass conventions to choose delegates for the Senatorial and Congressional conventions in Huntington West Virginia. Delegates are apportioned by district with locations in East River Princeton Beaver Pond Bluefield Rock Bramwell Plymouth Athens Jumping Branch and a district committeeman to be chosen. JW HAL chairman EB T SENTZ secretary.
A collection of opinion snippets notes vegetarianism as a rising trend and questions about Santos Dumont and American reception of his airship. It also ponders King Edward's post coronation public standing, potential figures in New York, and hints at broader political tensions in the Philippines Boers Russia and the anthracite labor talks.
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed mucous tissue in the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills, with Toledo, Ohio manufacturers and 75 cent druggist sales.
An notice warns neglect of cod at this time may lead to pneumonia with high fatality and lasting lung weakness. Prominent claims tout Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and grippe, promising rapid relief and lung protection. Advertisement requests rooming for housekeeping and notes prompt handling of orders via The Blue Front in Ontefstown.
W R Clark of Pekaway Virginia praises Ramon’s Pill as highly effective for years in his family and recommends them to customers. He notes Ramon’s Relief and Nerve and Bone Oil as the most satisfactory remedies, claiming they reduce doctors’ bills and ship constantly to his stock. H N White sells these goods, emphasizing their proven, practical value.
A near fatal runaway left J B Orner of Frankin Grove Li with a four year leg ulcer that resisted doctors. Theo Buckley’s Arica Salve allegedly healed the wound and is said to help with boils cuts burns bruises corns scabs eruptions and piles sold at drug stores for 2 cents.
An advertisement offers free hooks on opium and whiskey habits to every interested person in the United States. It is addressed to Address B, M Woolley, Atlanta, Ga. Box 387, promising a free copy to readers.
A large bottle of nerve and bone oil marketed as a cure for rheumatism cuts sores burns and bruises is sold by White's Pharmacy for 25 cents. The notice also promotes Tansill's Punch, claiming it to be the best five cent cigar.
The ad claims the Great Dismal Swamp region breeds malaria germ illness with weakness chills and aches. Electric Bitters are promoted as a fail safe cure and preventive for typhoid and other malarial troubles. John Charleston of Dyesville Ohio endorses its effectiveness. Available for 50 cents at drug stores with a satisfaction guarantee.
A county official announces candidacy for county clerk in the Republican primary set for Saturday May 31 1902. The statement signals intent to seek the clerk’s office and subjects the campaign to party actions.
The Daily Telegraph announces Poowas Reed as a candidate for the house of delegates, subject to the Republican primary on May 31, 1902. The notice emphasizes Reed’s bid for party nomination pending the May 31 primary.
J H Gadd declares candidacy for circuit court clerk with primary on May 31 1802 and for county superintendent of free schools subject to Republican convention. He appeals to friends and the public for support.
Ernest W. Freeman announces his run for Clerk of the County Court in the Republican primary to be held May List 1902. The statement follows formal filing and local party procedures.
An assortment of items is offered including a large double door iron safe a roller top desk and a wardrobe. Also available are 4000 feet of oak tongue and groove flooring and hemlock boards priced below market value. Call the Flat Top Grocery Co office at 427 for details.
The ad states biliousness and constipation plague complexions and bowels must stay open to remove impurities. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are promoted as safe gentle pills that cleanse the liver, with a testimonial from D. E. Hooper of Albany Georgia claiming relief and improved health. John L. Crockett endorses them as the very best pills.
Dr L Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio recounts losing his voice after a severe cold and an obstinate cough. After 35 years as a physician all remedies failed until he used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols, reporting quick relief and recent improvement. Trial bottles offered.
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