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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement extolls Kodol as duplicating nature to aid digestion and rest the stomach. It claims a healthy gut supports a sound brain and warns against tonics or dieting. The guarantee offers a money refund if unsatisfied, with products from B C DeWitt & Co and availability at all druggists.
In eastern Kentucky Joe Vinson, West Virginia's notorious bootlegger, hides with a 15 man gang led by his father in a ravine. U S officers and Kentucky deputies close in. a planned arrest has escalated to a potential pitched battle. Deputy Sam Davis pursues Vinson after a whiskey sale sparked renewed violence.
A letter from a prominent Italian in this city describes celebrations in Italy over Taft winning the election. It notes Italians held parades and meetings after hearing of the American result and predicts hundreds will migrate after New Year for work.
Miss Florence Davis returns to the Piris Opera House on Saturday November 21 with her company in Under The Greenwood Tree a sylvan comedy by Henry Esmond The cast also features Elliott Dexter in the leading male role The play depicts a wealthy Londoner who travels with a gypsy secretary to a forest adventure blending humor and romance.
The Graham high school closed yesterday for teachers to attend a Virginia state school institute in Tazewell with nearly all county teachers present. Notable attendees from Graham include Professor Livesay Mrs D C Burton and Miss Wheeler Lena Cartwright Mittie Hicks and Haines.
Roanoke yesterday focused on expert testimony in the Gregory Gage case. Dr. Pedigo argued anesthesia may allow muscular resistance if the subject understands the situation, clashing with Miss Irvine. Dr. Powell said chloroform causes dreams and delusions, aligning with other experts on possible hallucination after anesthesia.
Carey Reynolds a 23 year old brakeman was instantly killed at Thacker yesterday after uncoupling a train he walked between cars to separate them when uncoupled the air system remained and the cars crushed him witnesses were shaken and authorities noted the rule violation could not be confirmed about his marital status his Williamson home was given by officials.
The Harris Parkinson Stock Company opens sales for next week at the White Pharmacy. The opening bill Monday night is Escaped From the Harem, sequel to Slaves of the Orient, with the queen of the harem and other scenes featured.
The play follows Kathleen Barry, a Christian woman seized by Arabs and sold to the Khedive. Ensign Carter rescues her after transfer to slave owner Abu Hamel. Acts move from Cairo to desert and end aboard the Brooklyn where the villain dies. New special ties are added between acts.
Mrs. Mary Dowling of 228 8th Ave San Francisco praises Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles. She says the tonic purifies the blood and aids female weakness, and recommends it as the best remedy on the market today. 60c at all drug stores.
An old advertisement promotes a home remedy titled To Cure a Cold in One Day. It urges taking LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets sold for 25 cents. Druggists guarantee refunds if the remedy fails to cure. Grove’s signature appears on each box.
A Bluefield West Virginia advertisement touts Pocahontas Malt a non alcoholic malt and hop tonic. It claims extracts from malt and the finest hops create a refreshing nourishing beverage suitable for all, calling on grocers and druggists to supply Pocahontas Malt.
Public notice from Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company warns water rents must be paid in advance for rests on flat rate services starting January 1 1909. Metered service rents are due by the first of the month following use. City taxes for 1908 are due with tickets held by treasurer A H Land and auditor J T Akers.
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