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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from the Daily Telegraph lists office addresses and telephone numbers at 56 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia with mentions of Associated Press and advance rates. The partial text appears to be a publication header or masthead snippet showing contact lines and pricing.
The article notes minor shifts in state senate seats with Democrats gaining ground in the First District and Republicans holding most others. The Senate remains 24 Republicans to 6 Democrats, with several new faces due to rotation. House delegates shift for Barbour Berkeley Hancock Marion and others, yielding a net Democratic gain of one. A Daily Telegraph table of election returns is promised.
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports that on Nov 6 a call from southern and central West Virginia sought 3000 men for immediate common labor gigs. The labor supply is expected to be quick and the engagement promised to last.
Government figures align with expert estimates showing a strong crop outlook. Corn at 77.8 percent supports a total yield around 2.614 billion bushels, with prior peaks in 1905 and 1906. Wheat and oats totals project ample supply, while England records one passenger death per 70 million under anti pass rules.
A late season report claims 7 246 254 paid admissions across the two major leagues, underscoring baseballs popularity though attendance figures overcount individuals. The piece humorously notes Tafts unblinking campaign posture and mentioning reactions of Prohibitionists and Socialists to the whirlwind finish.
An ad offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from Fr J Cheney Co and Wolding Kinnan Marvin, Toledo druggists, claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes, price seventy five cents, and notes testimonials and daily Telegraph subscription.
Rev C R W Kegley chairs a city wide plea for donations to the Associated Charities. The Daily Telegraph publishes guidelines to avoid impostors and directs gifts through directors or city ministers. Ward-based supervision outlines kinds of aid and a monthly report and annual campaigns. 300 workers added in Chattanooga as Queen and Crescent resumes full operation.
Chairman Payne after meeting with the president announced that tariff revision will not be taken up in the upcoming session. An extra session for tariff work would be convened. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised for back pain and bladder inflammation. Kodol marketed as digestant with guarantee. DeWitt's Carbarized Witch Hazel Salve promoted for healing and cleansing. Sold by all druggists.
Advert a grocery store offer extol flavoring extracts priced at 10 and 25 cents with claims of quality. Mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills as a safe, pleasant remedy. Contains garbled phrases and unclear branding.
Henry N. Stump of Bluefield seeks full discharge of debts under federal bankruptcy acts. The petition filed Oct 30 1908 in the Southern District of West Virginia requests court order and sets a hearing for Nov 28 1908 in Bluefield with notices to known creditors.
Trustee announces sale of A. M. Kitts property in Mercer County at 10 o clock on November 10, 1908. Sale follows default on notes secured by deed to secure payment of 515 dollars and related 50 and 38 75 dollar notes. Sale at front door of McClaugherty building. Cash in hand.
Every Odd Fellow seeks a pin or charm for the Grand Lodge gathering in November. Kinzer, Your Jeweler, offers a stock of accessories for the event, urging readers not to miss the selection.
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