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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
5
This ad promotes Pape's Diapepsia and Pineules for kidneys as quick fixes for indigestion dyspepsia and kidney-related fatigue. It claims five minute relief for sour stomach, lists a five cent to fifty cent price range and urges readers to ask pharmacists to read the printed formula. It touts Kinzer's Monday Sales starting November 30 and credits Goodykoontz Drug Co.
A teacher's institute for Beaver Pond district of Mercer county will be held in this city today with sessions in the Hearn building and the superintendent's office at 101 Bland street. Meals and lodging will be provided for teachers from country districts. The program runs from 9:30 a.m. with devotional exercises and talks on daily preparation, geography relief work, and classroom decor, followed by a 2:00 p.m. address by Mr. Isaac Wright and multiple round table discussions on truancy, school gardens, private work by teachers, mother tongue books, session length, patriotism, and keeping eighth graders in Bluefield schools.
The Kanawha Coal Operators Association releases a letter to United Mine Workers officials noting two thirds of Kanawha county mines are nonunion and cheaper to operate. They warn continued undercutting could force union mines and workers out of business and call for fair wages to keep them competitive. The UMW special convention in Charleston is set to discuss the issue tomorrow.
The report indicates eleven counties Boone Marion Marshall Ohio Putnam Raleigh Tyler Wayne Webster Wood Wyoming may have ratified the voters qualification amendment allowing women to hold appointive offices such as notary public. Without totals from these counties the overall result remains undetermined though initial returns suggest potential ratification.
The piece notes women joining public bodies such as the Industrial Home for Girls at Salem and questions on legality from state attorneys and Governor Dawson. It mentions a proposed constitutional amendment to grant appointive rights and a county court pay increase defeated, with coal bids from Beaver Pond district for Bluefield schools and a local theatre event at the Elks Opera House with Mary Emerson’s Maddalena.
Washington dispatch reports Hon. Isaac T. Mann states Governor Dawson will appoint C. E. Krebs of Fayette County as chief mine inspector to replace James W. Paul who resigned for a federal post. Krebs regarded as a top deputy in the state. Elkins Opera House ads note tickets at 1.00 50c and 25c for a show on 11-26-3t.
W H Coffman offers silica sand and all grades of crushed stone. Office hours 7 9 am 12 1 pm and 4 6 pm daily. Phone No 108 to reach for inquiries. Start date November 30 details 11 22 1f.
All persons are notified that my wife Bertie Melvin has left my bed and board and I will not be responsible for any bills contracted by her after this date. 11 18 08. H. A. Melvin.
An old testimonial endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for sores boils ulcers and burns with a Maine resident claiming many doctor bill savings. The ad also promotes Kodol for indigestion and stomach trouble with a money back guarantee and a six dollar price.
Community program announces readiness to supply every Bluefield family with all items needed for the best Thanksgiving Dinner. Organizers pledge broad participation, highlighting food staples, sides, and dessert to ensure holiday meals for residents.
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