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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1908
Page
2
Mistaken for Governor Vardaman at a Bluefield Democratic meeting amused townsfolk when B. B. Harding was mistaken for the famed speaker. Community notices report church services, club meetings, election sentiment, and a work accident involving Arthur Noel with family support underway.
Letters from Matoaka and Bluefield leaders challenge a Republican voter accusation and a misquote regarding political pictures in the post office lobby. Chas Wheeler, Matoaka postmaster, contends no political display was allowed and calls for accountability. Jack Sheppard denies a Glen Alum speech slur and asks for correction from Bluefield Daily Leader.
C W Garland has returned from Singer where he purchased a fine farm. He will keep his Graham home. Mrs L W Jenkins of Norton visits Mr and Mrs J B Yost. Miss Mary Anderson shopped in Bluefield. A F Litz and J F Strother of Welch visited Graham on business. C A Graham returned from Tazewell trip. L C Wingo of Tip Top visited Graham. J M Newton of Pocahontas was in town on business.
Honaker West Virginia on October 31 reports steady industrial growth with new buildings planned for flour and grain storage and a bank building conversion. Local lumberman L F P Jackson returns from Indiana, and coal traffic on the Clinch Valley improves as Taft era prosperity looms. Col Wise speaks in nearby towns.
The article prints Virginia’s 1904 disfranchising clauses requiring poll taxes or proof of payment, handwriting registration, and oath responses for male citizens to register. It notes historical context with Bascomb Slemp’s 1908 remark that 60 percent of white Virginians were deprived of voting rights.
An 19th century ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy for catarrh claiming it cleanses blood and mucous surfaces. It notes the medicine is prescribed by a top physician and supported by testimonials. Also advises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Fayette NY veteran David Parker who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his long stomach trouble and calling them worth more than five hundred dollars. He spent years with doctors before trying the tonic and now uses it to stay strong. Sold at drug stores for 60 cents.
Upright pianos offered at reduced prices as part of exchange deals. Local music stores advertise special bargains, accepting older instruments as trade ins to encourage new purchases. Customers may find affordable options amid limited stock while supplies last.
The notice lists piano bargains including Stieff Pianos One Stalts and Baur prices 6286.00 One Dinterroth Co One Frederick Doll 6175.00 One Windsor Piano 156.00 urging readers to call or write for purchase details.
The well known remedy Case a sweet promises quick quieting of fussy infants. Its bottle lists ingredients and notes it contains no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
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