A Paying Investment by Local Resident Promotes Remedy
Mr. John White of 388 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports a winter cough treated by Dr King s New Discovery. He bought a 50 cent bottle last year and the cough vanished after a few doses. This winter the same relief followed with a few doses again banishing the cough. He calls it the best cough and lung remedy and notes a guaranteed sale at drug stores 50c and 1. Trial bottle free.
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John White
Fighland Avenue
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Railroad Trains Run to Princeton Amid Sale on Thursday
The railroad now runs to Princeton and a large sale of items will be held on Thursday the 15th.
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Princeton
Norfolk and Western Directors Meet in Roanoke Today
The Norfolk and Western Railway Company board convenes in Roanoke to discuss major matters including possible promotions in the official staff. The public awaits clarity on rumors, and the meeting spotlights company plans and governance for the railroad.
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Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Roanoke
Frank Stevenson Granted Stay of Execution for Murder Case
Frank Stevenson, sentenced by Judge J Frank Maynard of the criminal court of this county to be hanged October 25 for the murder of Mose Biagian, has been granted a stay of execution pending further action.
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Frank Stevenson
J. Frank Maynard
Criminal Court
Mose Biagian
Special Doll Contest at New Altamont Hotel News Stand
A special voting contest runs from Saturday October 8 to Christmas Eve at the New Altamont Hotel Cigar and News Stand. Whivefield children under ten compete for two large dolls. the top voter selects first. Dolls are displayed at the news stand.
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Altamont Hotel
Whivefield
Don’t Say Cologne In Perfume Debate
A light critique on the term eau de Cologne mocks the assumption that all perfumes share the Cologne scent. The piece notes Johann Maria Farina created the Cologne formula in Cologne two centuries ago and argues names should reflect origin rather than generic use.
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Cologne
London
Chicago
Denver
New York Press
Editor complains over misprints in letters to the editor
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer exchange, a correspondent points out multiple garbled words in a printed letter. He notes that honesty became hosiery and experience turned into tripe or respect for Homer, asking how such errors occurred.
No Rush Is Wisdom Says Mr Cleveland Says Princeton Lecturer
A Princeton lecturer recalls Mr Cleveland advising against constant haste. He notes the American businessman's tolerance for fast speeds and modern gadgets like trains telephones and phonographs. The refrain is to slow down to avoid rushing into calamity.
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Cleveland
Princeton
Notable Farewell Outshines Debut for Prima Donna
A witty exchange weighs which moment is more notable the debut or the farewell. The reply favors the farewell noting the actress can make only one debut, implying the lasting impact of departure over arrival.
One Thing Left
A fragment notes an elder uncle’s banter about a trimony and bankruptcy court in a brief, beleaguered exchange. The text also features a wry quote about a woman’s logic versus appearance and references a Chicago Tribune and Somerville Journal.
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Archibald
Chicago Tribune
Pills Claim Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills and Kodol for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia with claims of painless relief. Endorsed by N H Brown of Pittsfield VI and promoted through drug stores and a jeweler advertisement.
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Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Boston Baking Co Bread Ad
Boston Baking Co's. BREAD claims best for toast and sliced bread. It emphasizes high quality, sanitary bakeries, and top materials, stating the product cannot be surpassed.
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Boston Baking Co’s. Bread
Sale of Valuable Coal Stock Auction Notice
Under a February 16 1907 agreement W H Coffman of Bluefield transfers 3800 Zenith Coal and Coke Company shares to Isaac T Mann trustee for security on notes of Indian Ridge Coal and Coke Company. On October 21 1908 at 3pm at the Bank of Bramwell front door the stock is sold to highest bidder for cash or as debts owners dictate.
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W. H. Coffman
Bluefield
Mercer County
West Virginia
Isaac T. Meann
Bramwell
Bank of Bramwell
First National Bank of Bluefield
Bank of Graham
Graham
Virginia
Bank of Pocahontas
Pocahontas
Isaac T. Mann
Zenith Coal and Coke Company
Isaac T. Mian
Indian Ridge Coal and Coke Company
West Virginia Governor Proclaims Dual Constitutional Amendments
The proclamation informs voters that on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November two amendments to the state constitution will be submitted for ratification. The first modifies section four of article four regarding eligibility for office and residency. the second alters section twenty three of article eight on the election and terms of county commissioners with a four to six year cycle. The document bears the signatures of Governor Wm. M. O. Dawson and Secretary of State C. W. Swisher and lists the issuance dates and seal.
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Barger
Republican County Committee
Tazewell
Bland
Giles
Montgomery
Virginia
West Virginia
Wm. M. O. Dawson
Artiel
Junty
C. W. Swisher
Normal and Business College Ad Offerings in Minefield West Virginia
Ad promotes enrollment for an all round office training including shorthand bookkeeping math ethics and literary subjects. Also advertises voice piano organ cornet flute clarinet and other band instruments as part of a music department.
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Normal and Business College
Minefield
W. Va
Piehaul
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Supreme Court of Appeals
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the Elks Opera House
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J. H. Hoge
C.pp. Carson
A. Thompson
Hoge
G. W. Abshire
Midway
St. Clair’s Crossing
Mr. Abshire
Mport Ayneuying
Triuty
D. P. Keyser
Neeneke and Wytheville
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Houching
Manly
Houchins
Mouching
Crockett
Linefield
Warroent
Goodykoontz
Mason City
Iowa
Goodykooontz
W. W. Cood
Souni2z
Seriounsh Il
C. Hy
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W. W. Goodykoont
Northwestern
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Louis Bennett
Bluefield Athletic Club
Pacahontas
Joe
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Sam Hymen
Nathen Marks
Carter
M. Smith
The
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Lley Gill
Asanssine
J. D. Giette
Wurderer
New York
Ine Imat AI & CH
Shumate Clothing. CO
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. Va
the Daily
Newsboys
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Great Cave
Fiesh
Prise
Able
Rowlas Adveeabie
Daily Telegraph
Mgr. Gillette
Somerville Journal
Bill
C. J. Kinzer
Vienna
Subletia & Barnes
Vingent Paoliello
Rogers Street
Stockholders’ Meeting
Graham Telephone Company
de Bath Fay R. L. Gillespie
Wig Sandy
W. C. Baxter Bel
R. C. Care Daily
D. H
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City of
First National Bank
I. T Caldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
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Timball
Bedeford Street
Kor Ren
Holtland
Eod
Turk’s
Red Lot
Earb Street
M. Echols
Electrician Coal Company
C. Care Telegraph
J.C. Wainwright & Son
Portsmouth
Troy
Raleigh Street
Eee
Mark Kincaid
Ferrell's
Bluefield City
Care Daily Telegraph
WM. M. O.dawson
W. C. Atwater & Co
Martinsville
Citizens Coal & Supply Co
Bluefield Avenue
Pearis Street
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