Bluefield Daily Telegraph Notice
Entered at the Postoffice in Bluefield West Virginia as second class mail matter. 100
11 May 1902
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1902
Page
1
Entered at the Postoffice in Bluefield West Virginia as second class mail matter. 100
The piece surveys figures like J. Pierpont Morgan and Theodore Roosevelt, debates on trusts and tariffs, imperial costs, and labor shifts. It notes 8000 new government jobs, post office pay raises, and talk of naval and canal ventures amid disasters from volcanoes to epidemics.
A detailed, somber reflection on the murder of Paul Leicester Ford by his brother, driven by a refused loan and alleged jealousy. The piece notes two brothers from a distinguished family, one a noted author, the other famed as writer and athlete, both perishing in a frenzy.
A Colorado senator introduced a resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to furnish Senate copies of safety report findings on multiple railroads. The piece also argues that American readers gain quick, decisive thinking and vigor from newspaper reading, shaping national character and ambition.
Public bid notice invites bids by Monday June 2 for a two story building with basement in Toledo Ohio. Frank J Cheney company owner sworn 1886 oath offers one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. testimonials requested. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills advertised with druggist sale.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure cleanses impurities from blood and restores healthy kidney function improving overall health. The copy also extols the benefits of the J M Cigar for smokers.
Advertised remedy claims to digest and assimilate food better by toning digestive organs and expelling poisons. It purportedly enriches blood, improves appetite, and builds healthy flesh, priced at 26 cents at all druggists.
Champ Clark recounts overwork and nervous tension then credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring health. Advertisement claims the remedy combats fatigue and ill health for men and women and costs 50 cents. Also includes a notice that E E Carter and J N Echols bought out Mercer Merchandise Company and will continue operations as Mercer Merchandise Company.
The Republican Executive Committee of Mercer County calls a primary election on May 1 1902 to nominate for county and district offices for the November 1902 general election. Offices include House of Delegates Clerk of the County Court Clerk of the Circuit Court and Criminal Courts Commissioner Superintendent of Free Schools and Justice of the Peace Jumping Branch District.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes that Poley’s Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble and asserts it has cured consumption in the early stages. He claims no one using Foley’s Honey and Tar has been unsatisfied.
On a moving Great Western dining car Pat sits in the pantry doorway while turning a freezer. A sudden derailment sends the ice cream freezer rolling off the door. Pat survives a perilous fall and returns aboard wearing a startled grin, claiming it jarred him some.
The Kansas City Independent notes a public misunderstanding of division. It explains the difference between a quantity split into two equal parts and the operation of dividing one by two, arguing the common perception is flawed and the correct result is two in a ratio sense.
A short exchange between Mr Thompson and Mr Simpson unfolds in England. Thompson asks to keep dogs off his grounds. Simpson suggests spelling dogs with one ge. Thompson asks to add an e to dogs to honor Mrs Simpson. Simpson returns Thompson's note unopened, calling it impertinent and vulgar.
Mrs Mitford questions the ethics of vivisection while Mrs Graham recalls a grim joke about being cut dead by a close friend, provoking a dark exchange in Boston.
In Indianapolis News a shopper questions a purchase while a grocer explains the item is more expensive but will be sold at the same price. The exchange captures a moment of bargaining over value.
Reveals how this remedy supposedly cures lung and throat troubles by clearing phlegm and germs. Claims include healing inflamed throats and lungs and freeing stubborn coughs with guaranteed bottles and free trial sizes at local druggists. Also advertises rooms for board at 241 Princeton Avenue.
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