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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement touts Kodol as a universal digestant that enables eating any food without discomfort. It claims the product mirrors a healthy stomach, never tires, and digests all foods, with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen. Sold through druggists with a large bottle at a discount and a family limit.
Hicks foresees a stormy November with multiple periods of rain wind and thunder across the nation. Weather notes include moon phases, barometer drops, and celestial influences from Venus and Mercury. Severe lake region conditions are warned for mid to late November impacting mariners and shippers.
A vast audience gathered at the skating rink to hear ex Governor J K Vardaman of Mississippi speak on political issues. The event featured Democratic candidate Dr L H Clark before Vardaman arrived on a special train and delivered a two hour speech steeped in race prejudice with criticism of Roosevelt and Taft.
The five member board, chaired by C. O Leary, ruled damages of 1500 dollars for Oliver and Golf property owners on South Bland street. The decision, signed by all commissioners, will become circuit court judgment with each side paying half the costs. Other Oliver property suits to be heard today.
Reports from Mingo indicate a heated contest for county offices. Since Senator White and allies won in the supreme court the battle intensified with Democrats fusing with Old Liners and other Democrats joining with Republicans, creating a highly mixed political race.
A short civic-advocacy style note urges business houses to advertise to attract customers. It contrasts the National Prosperity Association motto Let Us Alone with the need for agitation through ads. The piece promotes using newspaper space for advertising to boost sales and draw in readers.
Illustrated London News recounts the harpooning of a giant devilfish off the Gulf of Mexico. The 12 to 18 foot, 1500 pound ray battles for hours, tow wins, and multiple harpoons before a rifle shot ends the struggle while sharks feed afterward.
The London Gentlewoman notes the Royal Yacht squadron as the most exclusive club where wealth cannot buy entry. A candidate must own a yacht and endure a demanding ballot, with social merit and sailing status outweighing fortune in this last remaining gleaming institution.
A boy described as consumptive, rapidly nearing the grave, is taken in hand by an advocate of deep breathing and proper mastication, teaching healthier habits. The piece emphasizes respiration and chewing as key to improving health.
Mrs T C Roan of Greenville Mississippi says years of constipation and nervousness ended after using Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey prescribed by Dr Shivers. She credits four daily doses and several bottles for a full recovery and urges others to seek the remedy. Her husband, once with consumption, was also cured after taking about eighteen bottles. The Roans invite inquiries and publication of their statements to help others.
A Civil War veteran praises Electric Bitters for curing stomach trouble and restoring health after doctors failed. The piece recounts a boy treated with deep breathing and weekly sessions, claiming rapid chest improvement and relief from eye styes.
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