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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
5
An ad-like passage describes indigestion striking a normally strong man, urging Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as instant relief. The tablet’s claimed action includes aiding digestion and converting foods into blood, with a guarantee and 25 cent price. Sold by The Goodykoontz Drug Company in Bluefield.
Prudence ad urges buying Gowan's Preparations today to prevent and cure croup pneumonia colds and coughs with external use priced at 25 cents to 1 dollar. All druggists carry it. Kinzer's Monday Sales begin November 30. 11-22-1f.
At the Charleston session the court considered a mandamus action to force the Wyoming county board of canvassers to issue certificates to J. K. Bailey and G. W. Goode, amid a contested recount and a bitter local power struggle. The petition outlines the shift after the old county court resigned and recount delays. Meanwhile a separate note covers Norfolk and Western robberies and a suspect named Smith linked to box car thefts and armed confrontations with detectives.
Reports from Norfolk contractors show only nine miles of Rogers Virginian trunk line to tidewater remain unfinished as of November 21. management expects four more miles this week and a five mile gap by next Saturday. work on the New River bridge and Sewell's Point steel superstructure proceeds. shops location remains Victoria rather than Altavista or Roanoke. bids for coal cars valued around 1.5 million dollars are anticipated this week.
At a Charleston session the supreme court of appeals allowed writs of error in several cases. Cases include K. C. Brasley administrator of Charles Snodgrass v Norfolk and Western Railway Company from a lower verdict. James Norman, a mine trapper, injured in McDowell county with leg amputated. verdict $1,500. Burke Jr., trapper in Big Sandy Coal and Coke Company mine, awarded $5,000 in McDowell circuit court. company appeals.
Railroad detectives pursue a gang suspected in a large box car theft in the Kenova yards last week. Seventeen cars were entered with goods valued at nearly $900 stolen. A theory suggests the crime may have been staged for effect. The text notes KE and a trial of KE. Smith at Wayne, West Virginia.
Comlen Bros advertises a limited three day sale at the Oriental Bazaar featuring Turkish rugs at deep discounts below wholesale. The collection includes Persian and Turkish rugs priced from 25 to 75 dollars, embroidery patterns on Irish linen, kimonas and dressing sacks, laces, and French embroideries with prices ranging from 1.50 to 40 dollars.
A 1908 Santa Rosa letter from W. Mock details his overland trek to California. He reports catarrh relief after using Hyomei, praises it as the best remedy, and notes ongoing usage to stay clear of symptoms. The ad cites a complete Hyomei outfit for $1 with extra bottles at 50 cents.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine says Fifteen years of using Bucklen's Arnica Salve never failed to cure sores boils ulcers or burns and has saved them trips to the doctor. Price 26 cents at all drug stores.
Mary Emerson in The Making of Maddalena at the Elks Opera House on Nov 29 delivers a modern play about a young Italian girl who travels to America with a custody struggle and personal growth. The story contrasts love and pride with a hopeful ending. The second item notes Clinchfield Carolina and Ohio rail plans to tap new coal fields in Buchanan and Dickenson counties, boosting western Tazewell County property values.
A Tazewell rumor claims negotiations between Clinchfield, Carolina and Ohio and Norfolk and Western to buy the Clinch Valley division. A Russell County conference between rail bosses adds credence, with reports linking Geo L Carter to Empire Coal Land Corp at Richlands.
A Mercer County note announces the Bluefield Brewing Company’s Pocahontas Malt a non alcoholic malt and hop tonic. It claims to deliver malt and hop benefits without alcohol and urges readers to ask local dealers or druggists for Pocahontas Malt from Bluefield West Virginia.
Mrs Flora Despain of Bloyd Kentucky praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup coughs colds and general use in children and adults. The ad notes it contains no narcotics and can be given confidently to both children and grown folks. Available at West End Drug Co East End Drug Co and Bluefield Pharmacy.
W H Coffman Coke Co advertises rock crusher and silica sand services with specific hours and contact No 108. Also announces Mary Emerson in The Making of Maddalena at the Elks Opera House Saturday night with tickets at The White Pharmacy priced 1.00 50c and 26c.
Rev J D Knapp of Miles Grove Pa praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after years use. He recently bought a bottle from R R Brooks and recommends it to others. Distributed by Hast End Drug Co West End Drug Co and Binefield Pharmacy.
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