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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1908
Page
5
Glau of the Aeroplane company reduces the chorus size by enforcing a weight rule for tall heavy singers. Women under five seven weighing over 150 pounds must take a prescribed dose after meals and at bedtime. In a month each member reportedly loses about a pound daily.
Death of Maggie Thompson’s mother in Pearisburg Va prompts a urgent message to St Luke’s Hospital. Other items note Captain Heck’s son Vincent recovering from typhoid fever, a weeklong Elks Opera House engagement led by Robert H Harris and Marie La Toire, and local notices on residents moving abroad and public events.
Rev J D Knapp of Miles Grove Pa praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after years of use. He bought a bottle from local druggist R R Brooks and endorses its efficacy. Available from East End Drug Co West End Drug Co and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Bluefield prepares for the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of West Virginia with about one hundred thousand members. Delegates arrive as decorations and hall setups in the Hearn building, Bland Street Church hosts opening notes, and daily sessions run from Monday through Wednesday with a grand parade at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
The event begins at the head quarters Altamont Hotel and tours the principal streets before returning to Hearn Hall. Thursday and Friday are devoted to grand lodge sessions. The Rebekahs meet in the Bailey building as part of their program. New arrivals in ladies suits at The Grand Leader aim to impress discerning women.
A short odd notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for a sick headache caused by a disordered stomach. Readers are invited to obtain a free sample at West End Drug Co East End Drug Co and Bluefield Pharmacy's drug store.
A regional menu list highlights items like York River oysters, California celery, roast turkey, cranberries, candied yams, green peas, creamed potatoes, lettuce, corn bread, mince pie or apple pie, plus Java coffee, buttermilk, and peach pie.
A household guide notes treats for burn or scald pain. It recommends Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth to relieve pain quickly and promote healing with minimal scarring. Advertisers list West End Drug Co Hast End Drug Co Bluefield Pharmacy as sellers and Wilson Milk as a quality product.
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