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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1908
Page
4
Published Every Morning Except Monday The Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bluefield West Virginia lists advertising rates and box 721 communications box and mail policy noting no individuals connected with the paper receive mail regarding establishment matters and AP membership mentioned
For Congress Jas A Hughes of Cabell. Judges of Court of Appeals Ira B Robinson W N Miller L J Williams. State Senate L W Holmes Summers. Sheriff J J Ellison. House of Delegates W P Hawley R C Lilly. Clerk County Court W J Honaker. Clerk County Court K L Bowman. Commissioner County Court Davis Thorn. Assessor Geo P Hylton. Surveyor Forest Walker. Justices of the Peace K P Godbey J L Kersey. Member Board of Education G A Shirey. Constables W H Pennington F C Haley.
The piece critiques political missteps and pork barreling, noting a $1.5 million appropriation for a Tokio exhibit and a wavering support for proposed state offices. It cites Mr. Hobson’s grief, James M. Guffey’s political pitches, and others while commenting on Washington’s latest state-making proposals and limited reception from visitors.
In a reflective sectarian note the writer recalls Eutychus the youth who toppled from a Troas window during Paul's midnight sermon. The piece ponders reverence versus fatigue, notes Paul’s long talk until daybreak, and contrasts ancient awe with modern church routines and shorter sermons.
The article notes that women wear premier clothes and elaborate hats while aid conditions improve for wakefulness in services. It suggests parishioners should resist criticizing their pastors, recalling how Paull and Lewis fell asleep during sermons, despite the preacher's historic stature.
A local ad extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal treatment for catarrh, claiming it cures the constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for unrecovered cases and urges readers to send for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and a clothing sale at low prices.
Mr E Humphrey of Omega Ohio owner of a large general store and president of two telephone companies testifies that Dr King s New Discovery saved his life by reaching the cough spot and healing throat lungs and chest. The medicine is sold with a guarantee at drug stores for 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle offered.
The speaker declares candidacy for Justice of the Peace subject to the Democratic convention and asks for party support. The brief notes the candidate’s alignment with the Democratic Party.
Capt D B Baldwin agent of Wool View Land and Warranty Co advertises bargains in prime East End Bluefield lots fronting Princeton Avenue and Macadaime Jaca Sheet with office in First National Bank building inviting inquiries. Also listed are Grey Dane puppies, a zig pool and billiard table set, a cash register, five shares of South West Virginia Fuel Co stock, and hotel furniture sale due to retirement.
Transplanted tomato plants ship the day order is received. Price is 75e per 100 plants offered by Fallon Florist of Roanoke Virginia.
The notice promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for climate related illnesses including fevers jaundice and debility. It also schedules the Spring Coal Mining Co stockholders meeting at 805 Arcade Building Philadelphia on Tuesday May 26 at 2 pm to elect officers and directors. Signed W H Bradford Secretary.
I G Stewart of Cedar View offers customers a box of Dr Kings New Life Pills with a claim of equal value to that weight in gold when used for constipation malaria or bilious conditions. The promotion highlights the product as a health aid and value benefit for shoppers.
A fragmentary ad blurb from Tracy California touts Hucklens Arnica Salve as the luckiest purchase for itch relief. It promotes Kodol for easing nausea and claims rapid relief after weeks of use. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised as non constipating and gentle on bowels for children, sold by druggists.
Patrolman Roland Curry of Key West Florida reports two years of rheumatic pain in knees feet and hands. A bottle of Chamberlains Pain Palm rubbed on the joints eased pain within a night and after two weeks cured his rheumatism for over three months. Sold by West End East End and Ninefield pharmacies.
Help wanted notice seeks a sorrel horse around 41000 pounds for Phelps Furniture Co in Mount.
A notice from Morris Kosenlu KG requests all debtors to pay in full by June 1 at the old stand. The message thanks past customers for patronage and urges prompt settlement.
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