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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
4
Advertising rates and mailing address for the Daily Telegraph of Bluefield West Virginia are published. The notice lists daily, weekly and longer term rates, contact box 721, and telephones for business office and editorial rooms. No individuals connected with the paper are named.
A moral appeal urges selecting county Republican candidates by ability and fitness, not sentiment. It warns Democrats will field strong contenders and stresses voters will scrutinize ticket personnel to avoid defeat, noting a bumper wheat crop forecast contradicted by higher prices.
The American Flag Association urges heightened Flag Day observance for 1908 with proclamations by governors and mayors. It calls public officers teachers editors and youths’ instructors to promote public exercises and celebratory displays of the national colors from churches schools and buildings.
A ceremonial effort to cultivate reverence for the flag gathers a notable list of attendees including Admiral George Dewey Lieut Gen Adna R Chaffee Gen O O Howard and other top figures from the executive and military realms as well as prominent social leaders. The piece mentions Roger Sullivan and Mr Bryan sharing a handshake at Lincoln amid political theater and notes the Peru revolutionists captured restoring order. It also references the Sunshine Society as a potential aid to delegates during the coming convention and ends with a reflective question about Mr Thaws possible departure.
A health ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It explains internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers the $100 testimonial reward if any case fails to cure. Includes address Fr J Cheney Toledo and price 75c for druggists. Teke Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mr. E. Humphrey, owner of a large Omega general store and president of Adams county Tel ephone Co and Home Telephone Co, endorses Dr. King's New Discovery. He says it saved his life by reaching the cough spot when all else failed. The medicine heals throat lungs and chest, sold with guarantee at drug stores for 10c to 1.00, trial bottle free.
Plans and specifications for adding and altering Bramwell Graded School in Bramwell West Virginia will be ready for bids on May 11 1908. Bids open May 26 1908 at 2 p m at Walter J Smith architect Bank of Bramwell Bramwell W Va. See at architect's office Bank of Bramwell Building Bramwell W Va. Board may accept or reject bids. Walter J Smith Architect. BM 151. Use Hanna's Lustre Finish on Floors.
L A Lowder proclaims candidacy for county clerk pending Republican convention on May 16. If nominated and elected, he pledges faithful performance of duties.
J B Jenkins announces candidacy for justice of the peace at the request of many friends, subject to the Republican nominating convention on May 16.
William H Whitworth announces his candidacy for Circuit Clerk of Mercer County subject to the Republican convention. A longtime railroad man, he pledges to serve the county to the best of his ability if selected.
Candidate F. C. Haley announces his bid for Beever Pond district constable pending Republican convention. He vows to fill the office to the satisfaction of all if elected.
A candidate pledges six years of service and promises to give the office their best efforts if elected, pending action by the Republican convention.
J L Kiersey announces candidacy for the office of justice of the peace in Beaver Pond district subject to the Republican nominating convention in Bluefield on May 16 1908. The declaration names Kiersey as a candidate and notes the convention setting.
R L Morris seeks Republican convention nominating seat for constable Beaver Pond district to be held May 16 1808. Nomination for Justice of the Peace Beaver Pond District also set for May 16 1908 subject to convention action. Respectfully Be P Godbey.
Wording shows notices for constable nomination in Beaver Pond district Mercer Republican convention and for county surveyor nomination May 16 1908. Also help wanted ads seek a good colored woman to cook for a five person club and a young lady stenographer with references.
The candidate states his intention to seek re election for county court commissioner, pending action by the Republican mass convention in Bluefield on May 16 1908, and asks for support from friends and constituents. Additional lines reference Lustro Finish for furniture, Cincinnati Tailoring Co. salting services, and Jell O dessert advertising with flavor lineup and pure food compliance.
An old advertisement touts Lustro Finish as a floor finish and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as a non constipating laxative meant to gently move the bowels. It notes children like the syrup and claims it is sold by all druggists.
A notice announces E. J. Bowman as a candidate for clerk of the Mercer county court under the Democratic convention and seeks support at the polls. It also notes a date for reelection to the office of clerk of the circuit court of Mercer county, subject to the Republican nominating convention to be held at Bluefield on May 16, 1908, W. Bb. HONARD R.
A. M. Sutton announces as a candidate for prosecuting attorney at the Mercer county Republican convention on May 16 1908. The entry invites voters to nominate Sutton for assessor if the convention wills it and notes a commitment to diligent office administration if successful. Also lists a position for Court Commissioner.
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