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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
4
The Daily People paper advises readers to address communications to Telegraph Printing Co. Bluefield West Virginia and to remit payments for subscriptions by mail. No individuals are connected with the paper for matters regarding the establishment. No. 14-J. No. 14-L.
Per Congress Jas A Hughes of Cabell for Court of Appeals Ira n BD Robinson W N Miller L J Williams State Senate L W Holmes Summers Sheriff I J Ellison House of Delegates W P Haw ley R C Lilly Clerk Circuit Court W B Hon ay ker For Clerk County Court E L Bowman for Commissioner County Court Davis Thorn for Assessor Geo P Hylton Surveyor forest Walker Justices of the Peace E P God co Dey J L Kersey Member Board of Education G A Shirey Constables W H Pennington F C Haley
The Daily Leader ridicules the Republican county convention while praising its wealth and influence. It notes black delegates and white party strength, questions delegate funding, and suggests H Hearne missed a pivotal chance to sway the race between Swisher and another candidate.
The mercer county delegates clash over temperance policy and party allegiance while discussing state convention representation. Oklahoma’s new wage law and a Huntington incident where a wife spanked a flirtatious girl are noted amid local concerns. The visit of a circus next Saturday is mentioned.
A reflective piece argues wealth should not mask injustice and praises past leaders for integrity. It notes Roosevelt’s call for a square deal against corporate dishonesty and stresses honesty as the city's civic progress measure, urging new council actions like a patrol wagon and city hall improvements.
Observers note the Paris census shows deaths exceeding births by 30000 yearly. The piece contrasts Paris as a cultural beacon with a grim demographic trend implying a shrinking city population despite its legendary lure and perpetual rain forecasts mentioning a day with no rain.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages, a constitutional disease, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any unsolved case and request testimonials. address J. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. pills marketed for constipation as well.
Beaver Pond district board of education invites bids for a Bluefield high school building with plans on file at Shufflebarger architects Minefield West Virginia. Bids due May 27 at 12 noon for complete building, complete excluding heating and ventilation, or heating and ventilation separately. Bid bond double the amount and 3 percent certified check required. board may reject any bid.
Mothers report relief from sore nipples by applying Chamberlain's Salve after nursing and wiping before the next feeding. Many trained nurses use it with good results. Sold by West End Drug Co East ind Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy. Try a Telegraph want ad.
J Keaton Walker announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Rock District at the urging of friends. He notes action will follow the Democratic convention and signs the statement respectfully.
An unnamed applicant announces candidacy for Mercer county clerk, pledging to abide by Democratic convention action and requesting support from friends in the convention and at the polls.
Testimonies from Bluefield residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for back relief with Abel Massey recounting permanent improvement after use. The record includes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve endorsements and notices of a Spring Coal Mining Co stockholders meeting, plus a bankrupt's discharge petition for J C Corder with a May 23 hearing in Bluefield West Virginia.
After nine feet of basement flood water ruined the Amati violin stored with the orchestra, repairs by Herman Muller restored the 200 year old instrument. He soaked, rebuilt the arch with clay, and after weeks of work the violin regained its voice and soul.
Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart says customers buying a box of Dr Kings New Life Pills receive value equal to that weight in gold for constipation malaria or bilious complaints. Drug stores sell it for 25 cents.
Norfolk and Western Railway lists daily schedules with multiple tou rlines from Roanoke to Philadelphia New York and Columbus. Sleeper and parlor cars operate Roanoke Norfolk Lynchburg and Welch with express departures at 8 00 am 10 10 am 2 65 pm and 9 48 pm and westward connections to Columbus and Cincinnati. W G Bevill Roanoke Virginia: general agent provides tickets maps and information.
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