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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
2
The ad promotes Kodol as a natural digestion aid that duplicates Nature’s process to rest the stomach and strengthen the brain. It claims indigestion causes brain trouble, and that Kodol prevents this by supporting stomach function with a money back guarantee on full bottle use.
A large revival style Y M C A gathering at the Elks Opera House in Bluefield featured Geo F Tibbetts and Cameron Beck among visiting leaders. Tibbetts urged moral progress and eighteen men requested to reform. A concurrent boys’ lecture drew many youths to the union meeting. The group then planned stops in Bramwell Welch Gary Williamson and Huntington.
An advertisement touts Vinol as a cure for chronic colds bronchitis and related ailments. Testimonials from A H Wilde of Minneapolis and a St Paul resident praise complete recovery after several bottles. The copy highlights cod liver oil iron tonic benefits and notes Goody Koontz Drug Co in Bluefield stocks Vinol.
Mrs Mary Dowling of 228th Ave San Francisco recommends Electric Bitters for stomach trouble and acute indigestion praising its effect. She says the tonic invigorates the system purifies the blood aids liver and fertility weaknesses and is the best remedy on the market today. 50c at all drug stores.
Public notice-style pitch claims Dr Kings New Life Pills prevent billousness malaria and jaundice. Advertises 26 cents price at all drug stores.
Miss Bertha Greever hosted a Saturday evening gathering at her Highland avenue home. Local sportsmen hunted game in the Clinch mountains while a fox hound suffered a leg injury. Forest fires near Gary burned hundreds of acres. Rev S W Moore may return to Graham church. Various births, travels, and visits are listed, including residents visiting Tazewell Roanoke and Richmond.
County court met to canvass election returns and discuss recounts in all races if requested. J L Kersey and A M Sutton sought ballots to be rechecked for magistrate and prosecuting attorney amid Democratic candidates including Joe L Smith for state senator. A week may pass before a final decision on contest actions. The rail rate issue sees classification changes approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission, praised by shippers and railroads as fair and not increasing charges.
The board of education orders contractors Mills & Pruett of Columbus to cease work on the new high school. Officials claim materials do not meet specifications and expect an expert to review the issue while pledging strict adherence to plans and standards.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a new freight classification adopted by railroads nationwide. A tariff and rate figures are filed with the commission and in railroad offices. The schedule shows a general rate increase with no single material jump, and railroads expect higher revenue from the new tariff.
The council met at city hall with Mayor Peters presiding and six members present. Bills totaling 5455.41 for October were read, including sewer and general expenses. An unpaid attendance fine of 5.00 for the city engineer was authorized. an ordinance on permits failed with no quorum. The council adjourned to tonight.
Taxpayers are informed that city taxes for 1908 are now due. Tickets are held by A. H. Land, treasurer, Bluefield. J. T. Akers signs dated 11 10 51. Auditor note states business resumed after sister's death. G. R. Reese dated 11 10 21.
Local ads list fresh cut flowers at Crockett's pharmacy with delivery days. Clinchfield coal ads urge dealers to order or write to Clinchfield Corporation Roanoke VA. Wilson Evaporated Milk touted as meeting pure food laws and available in all stores. Dr Bradshaw offers children's dental care at No 15 Princeton Avenue. Wilson Milk promotes quality and stable price. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills marketed for back and bladder issues with Kodol digestion product recommended.
The advertisement claims Pape’s Diapepsin cures sour stomach indigestion within five minutes. It asserts that stomach fermentation, excess acid, and gas are the root of dyspepsia and related ailments and promotes a fifty cent remedy available at pharmacies.
W V Henry of Panama Mo claims seven years of proof that Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs and colds and throat chest and lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years of proof for coughs flu la grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Prevents pneumonia. Sold at drug stores 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Notice to patrons of Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company announcing new payment rules starting January 1, 1909. Flat rate rents to be collected in advance and metered service rents due by the 1st of the month following service. Bluefield West Virginia date November 2, 1908. 11 5 to 12 31.
Mrs Flora Despain of Bloyd Kentucky says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is essential for croup coughs colds and for both children and adults It contains no narcotics and can be given to a child or adult with confidence Available from West End Drug Co East End Drug Co and Bluefield Pharmacy
A public notice from A M Sutton, commissioner of accounts, fixes November 28 1908 in Bluefield WV as the claims reception date for John W Johnston deceased. In addition a testimonial from Rev J D Knapp endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with local druggists selling the product Bluefield area. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup is also advertised as a gentle bowel aid without opiates.
Mrs. A Coy Jr of San Antonio testifies Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved her three year old Andrew from a severe croup attack. The remedy has long been trusted by mothers and never failed. Sold by West End Drug Co Mast End Drug Co Bluefield Pharmacy.
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