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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
1
Kodol claims to restore digestion by duplicating Nature's process and resting the stomach. A healthy stomach supposedly strengthens the brain, while a sick stomach harms blood and heart function. The ad warns against pills or dieting and promotes a money back guarantee on the large bottle from E.C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago.
A major blaze at the Big Stone Extract Works Cadet suburb destroyed buildings and machinery worth at least 60000. The chipper room fed by friction from a belt caused the fire, smoke halted by delayed hose access. About 128 workers face temporary layoffs as repairs begin. In Dorchester the Colonial Coal and Coke Company suffered over 50000 in losses from a Sunday fire destroying the commissary store and offices. An audience of 600 heard Rep. Dobson discuss tariff issues as Republican figures and local Democrats attended the meeting with special trains provided for attendees.
An ad from The Goodykoontz Drug Co promotes Rexall Orderlies as the scientific treatment for constipation with a risk free offer. It claims a recent odorless and tasteless ingredient, no side effects, and suitability for children and delicate persons. The store asserts exclusivity in selling them.
P. J. Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago shares a method to gain strength. He cites his mother’s improvement from Electric Hitters including weight gain relief from insomnia and steady strength growth. The tonic claims to remedy stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold with a guarantee at all drug stores.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the best salve for plus healing. It urges buyers to ensure they purchase DeWitts and notes availability from all druggists.
The Graham College team defeated the Red Socks 15 to 9 in a lopsided game. The season likely ends Friday if warm weather holds. Local events include speeches by Noel, Tyler, and others, a large Republican meeting, a Democratic gathering at the rink, and various visits across Graham.
Reymond Dupuy, general manager of the Virginian Railway, told a Daily Telegraph representative that the railway would be in operation across its entire mileage by early January. He noted much of the road west from Norfolk is active, with two hundred miles running and a Deepwater to Princeton freight schedule now in service.
Harry Weller has been promoted to trainmaster succeeding L. H. Phetteplace who becomes superintendent of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad. Weller came from Portsmouth where he was assistant trainmaster and began his railroad career with Norfolk and Western twenty four years ago as a night telegraph operator. He rose to dispatcher then assistant trainmaster at Portsmouth before this promotion amid a long record of conscientious service. He has won popularity among railroad men in the city and newspaper then predicted his ascent.
George McCall of Tazewell said Congressman Slemp would poll increased majorities across the Ninth Virginia district, claiming the area is irrevocably Republican and the party is more confident than ever. He noted Senator Therston would address Tazewell on the 21st, while Senator Thurston and Mr. Ryan’s home state influence local reception.
The Democratic county committee selected Major Samuel Walton to fill the vacancy caused by Capt. LD. H. Barger's withdrawal from the house of delegates race. Walton is praised as one of the county’s best men and is said to support Bryan’s candidacy and align with national and county platforms.
An advertisement touts Mi-o-na as a powerful stomach remedy from The White Pharmacy. It promises rapid relief within 24 hours, claims to strengthen stomach walls, and offers a large box for 50 cents backed by customer Mrs. W. D. Bennett of Bucksport Maine.
Notice from J. B. Williams offering cleaning and pressing services in the fifth year of operation. Accepts worn clothes hats shoes for trade. Provides contact at phone 232 Higginbotham avenue and thanks past favors.
J C Goodwin of Reidsville declares Bucklen s Arnica Salve cured a bad leg ulcer after a summer relapse and guarantees its effectiveness for piles sores and burns. Sale at all drug stores 25 cents. Large sale at Princeton on Thursday Oct 15 1908 in the division town of the new railway.
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