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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
4
Advertising rates and telegraph office details appear as local notices. Northwest advices discuss winter sports and naval morale while Bluefield regrets missing state board of trade meeting representation and hopes for future consideration.
Trade reports from bio financial agencies show increased mercantile orders and industrial contracts with a large return of idle manufacturing capacity. The rise in activity is linked to depleted retail stocks and anticipated political outcomes, with a buoyant stock market and steady monetary conditions. Iron and steel demand rises, coke prices advance, and new steel car orders energize plate production.
The Atlanta Constitution, a Democratic-leaning journal, reflects on Ben Butler's prior nomination talks and criticizes the party's convention behavior after reviewing Butler's record.
An editorial by Clark Howell notes Southern states began writing a record of independence after Thursday's election. He argues many long-time Democrats supported Republicans, driven by conviction over constitutional interpretations and social security. The piece asserts the South will act on principles for national growth and prosperity rather than be a voting machine.
The Lynchburg News defends its role as a public journal not tied to any party while acknowledging Democratic leadership in editorial content. It asserts it accepts paid advertising from reputable advertisers, including Taft Democrats and both sides of prohibition, clarifying ads reflect advertisers not the paper’s views.
An Ohio note on William Weil flour from Ansted & Burk mills Springfield emphasizes absolute cleanliness. Wheat is kept in hermetically sealed tanks and cleaned six times before grinding. Bags and barrels are sealed by machines. The brand promises light white bread and wholesome pastries.
A notices ad from Mrs. R. M. Keffer of McDowell West Virginia requests a respectable place to stay and offers to do any kind of housework except washing or ironing. Dated November 13, 1961.
The Scherrite faction claims credit for campaign success while urging reappointment for northern district court officials Reese Dlizgar d, Major Charles D. Elliott and Northcott, and Frank H. Tyree. Roosevelt ally Truce is likely retained. M Grant says he seeks no office. Legislature races draw focus as candidates for both houses emerge without clear lines.
West Virginia politics buzz centers on Charles Wesley Swisher who says he has no political ambitions now and will focus on coal with partner Isaac T Mann. The report of a Swisher Mann partnership is denied by Mann who says none of his interests are involved. Strong ties remain to Main and Hubbard as postmaster Denham's removal is still sought amid party feuding in the West Virginia GOP.
The body of Mrs. Dee Wade aged 75 widow of A. A. Wade of Franklin County Virginia was carried from the Becker home to Rocky Mount Virginia after a funeral service conducted by Rev. R. W. Trapnell. Mrs Wade had suffered paralysis since May 1907 and was bedridden for over a year. She died Saturday night at her daughter’s home on Tyler street.
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