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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
10
A Bluefield bulletin page carries light opinion and social quips plus political folklore. The column ridicules current affairs with references to Speaker Cannon Emperor Francis Joseph and Governor Johnson while noting a misidentification with Cleveland’s Tom Johnson.
The article details that 842 delegates have been chosen with Taft guaranteed at least 554 and needing 491 to nominate. 417 of his 454 delegates are instructed while 127 are uninstructed but known supporters. Of the total, 225 support other candidates, mostly from favorite son states, 200 are uninstructed, 415 are for Taft, and 90 seats are contested. Contests affect 20 delegates with Taft supporters involved in all.
President Roosevelt invites governors and officials to the White House for the first national conference on conserving natural resources. He calls this the most weighty question before the people, signaling a shift from wasteful policy to methods used by older nations to protect land and water resources.
The text argues that wasteful mining has destroyed hundreds of millions of tons of coal since 1906, urging Maine Supreme Court precedent on protecting private land from waste. It compares coal to water power as an energy substitute and stresses a conference to elevate these issues nationally.
A Seattle man dislocates his neck trying to kiss a girl under a wide brimmed hat. The piece mocks gossip and hints at unspoken morals. It notes sugar and powder consumption, and quips about girls showing both, as well as the Paragraphers' Union and last summer’s unrevealed secrets.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. It is described as a internal remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and fortify the patient. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any failure and invites testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Bluefield resident reports severe kidney and back pains from stress and work strain. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with immediate relief and a lasting cure, noting improved urine clarity and reduced attacks. Sold by Vooster Milburn Co. in Buffalo as sole US agents.
W T Palmer announces for justice of the peace Beaver Pond district Mercer county subject to Republican convention May 16 1908. If nominated and elected he pledges faithful administration without fear or favor L A Lowder announces for county clerk subject to Republican convention May 16 1908. J B Jenkins announces for justice of the peace subject to Republican nominating convention May 16 1908.
A railroad man with years of service seeks the Republican convention's support for Circuit Clerk of Mercer County. He pledges to serve the county to the best of his ability if chosen.
F C Haley states his candidacy for constable of Beaver Pond district subject to the Republican convention. He pledges to perform the office to the satisfaction of all if elected.
J L Kersey and J N Chambers declare candidacies for the Beaver Pond district justice of the peace. They state six years of service and pledge to devote themselves to the office if elected, subject to the Republican nominating convention in Bluefield on May 16 1908.
Nomination for the office of constable of Beaver Pond district scheduled at a party convention on May 16, 1908. Local voters and party members are advised to attend as candidates seek the party’s nomination.
Nomination for the office of Justice of the Peace in Beaver Pond District will be contingent on the Republican convention to be held on May 16. 190%. Signed respectfully by Kk. P. Godbey.
A brief voter notice from W H Pennington to Beaver Pond district voters urging support for his nomination for constable at the Mercer Republican convention. He pledges faithful performance if nominated and elected.
Statement requests the nomination date for Mercer County Surveyor under the Republicans in the convention of May 16 1908, noting it is subject to the will of Republican voters. Signed respectfully by Fr Bh Walker.
The notice states FE. L. Bowman is announced as a candidate for the office of clerk of the county court at the Republican county convention and asks friends in convention and at the polls for support. The text also references the Democratic convention date and seeks broader backing.
A date for nomination is set for the assessor race in Mercer County, subject to the will of Republican voters in convention. If successful, the candidate pledges to conduct the office’s affairs to the best of their ability.
At voters request I announce myself a candidate for re election for commissioner of the county court subject to the action of the Republican mass convention in Bluefield on May 16 1908 and respectfully ask the support of my friends and constituents.
Cincinnati Tailoring Co offers salts or der orders from 15.00 and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup promotes gentle bowel movement for children and is sold by all druggists.
A mass convention of Mercer County Republican voters meets at Bluefield on May 16 1908 at 11 00 AM to select 24 delegates to the State Nomination Convention in Charleston WV July 8 1908 and to nominate county officers including Clerk of the County Court Clerk of Circuit Court two House of Delegates one County Court Commissioner Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff Assessor County Surveyor and to elect an Executive Committee member and officers per district based on Roosevelt 1904 votes. Bramwell WV April 4 1908.
A vintage advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colte Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted cure. It claims universal effectiveness, notes ease of consumption when diluted with water and sweetened, and lists local pharmacies The West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy as sellers.
Norfolk and Western announces daily train connections from Roanoke to New York Philadelphia and points along the Shenandoah and Clinch Valley divisions with Pullman sleepers diners and parlor cars. Services include departures from Bluefield Kenova Welch Tazewell and Welch via various routes with local intermediate stops and agents ready for ticket maps and information.
IAN RAILWAY timetable shows weekday trains from Page to Deepwater and back with 3:45 p.m. and 4:45 a.m. departures, plus 6:55 p.m. returns. Sunday schedule mirrors weekday times with 4:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. departures, and connections at Deepwater with Chesapeake and Ohio Ry and at Matoaks with Norfolk and Western Ry.
Mr BE Humphrey of Omega Ohio, owner of a large general store and president of Adams county Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co of Pike county, claims the medicine saved his life by reaching the cough spot. He notes the product heals throat and chest weaknesses and offers a trial bottle free with a one dollar price. Also mentions May Day events at Rolier Rink and Cincinnati Tailoring Co offers suits to order from fifteen dollars.
The date for the Republican nominating convention to select a candidate for Mercer county clerk is fixed for May 16 1908 in Bluefield. W B Honaker notes the plan and subject to convention action.
A. M. Sutton announces candidacy for Mercer County prosecuting attorney subject to the Republican county convention on May 16 1908. He appeals to voters to support his bid and outlines commitment to the office.
A medicinal note claims fevers prevail at high elevations while malaria flourishes lower down. It promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy to counter climate affections lassitude jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility. Sold with guarantee at drag stores for 50 cents.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kodol as a cure for digestive discomfort claiming rapid relief and truth in its statements after weeks of use. It asserts nationwide druggist availability and urges consumers to try the product for guaranteed results.
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