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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
4
A clipped advance listing shows amounts such as 1.00 2.00 and 4.00 with small denominations including 10 cents. The fragment suggests a pricing or payment schedule, though the context and full items are unreadable.
The list designates Taft and Sherman for president and vice president, with a full Republican slate including Glasscock for governor Reed for secretary of state Durst for auditor Long for treasurer Conley for attorney general Shawkey for state superintendent Hughes for Congress Robinson Miller Williams for Court of Appeals Holmes Ellison Hawley Lilly Sutton Honaker Bowman Davis Thorn Hylton Walker Godbey Kersey Shirey Pennington Haley for various county and local posts.
The letter defends Isaac T. Mann’s character as a respected gentleman and citizen, praising his public spirit, honesty in business, leadership, and moral qualities, while noting it is unnecessary for the Daily Telegraph to recount his virtues.
The piece notes Democrats in Mercer County despair about winning statewide and nationally, relying on Republican aid to secure county and district tickets. It cites a Daily Leader editorial from July 27 admitting Democratic success hinges on Republican disaffection and Republican voters supporting Democratic candidates.
Fragmentary line urges Republicans and ticket supporters to perform their duty for a complete victory. It reflects a campaign tone urging collective action and confidence in success. The text emphasizes unity and dedication toward electoral results.
About 8 000 voters are registered in Mercer county up from 5 900 four years ago and Republicans are favored by rising registration. In the last election Taft carried Mercer by a margin that suggests a substantial Republican lead if the trend continues.
The 1906 state average tax rate across counties was 76 2 3 cents, rising to about 85 in 1907 and not exceeding 85 in 1908. A 38 state roll review shows this as the lowest average rate recorded, with capital seeking investment favoring property tax rate over listed valuation. the state claims the lowest rate among the states surveyed.
Supporter urges Bowman as best equipped candidate for county clerk. Claims Bowman will run an impartial administration and keep proper records. Endorses adjusting ticket to place Bowman in the clerk's office.
Republican leaders report the greatest victory yet for the party across the county. In country districts disaffection eased with a straight ticket trend, and by Tuesday Mercer county should deliver a conservative estimate of 800 for the county ticket and 1200 for Taft.
The advertisement promotes William Tell flour from Ansted & Burk Co. Springfield Ohio as highest grade wheat milled in clean, hermetically sealed tanks, with six cleanings and machine handling of bags. It guarantees safe, wholesome bread and pastry and encourages buyers to try it.
Norfolk and Western Railway announces daily schedules from Roanoke to New York Philadelphia Norfolk Lynchburg Richmond and Norfolk via several routes. It lists Pullman sleepers diners cafe cars and parlor cars with departure times from Roanoke Bluefield and Welch toward Columbus Cincinnati Philadelphia and beyond. Contact agent W B Bevill for tickets maps and information.
A buyer plans to purchase a parcel today described as a cornerstone for future wealth. The advert emphasizes immediate acquisition and long term value, portraying the property as pivotal to a lucrative fortune.
Four years earlier the same GOP crowd opposed Maynard, Smith, and others. The recent vote reveals little improvement from prior efforts and shows the limited impact of their actions.
A joint column presents the instructions prepared by the Republican and Democratic state committees on proper ballot voting. It urges careful perusal of the guidance to ensure correct marking and lawful casting of votes.
An argumentative piece argues that tariff reductions will lower wages and production costs. It warns of factory closures, reduced farm prices, bank withdrawals, and widespread poverty if wages fall. It abruptly shifts to an unrelated product ad for Kodo digestion aid from druggists.
The Washington Post reports business leaders nationwide oppose Bryan and line up for Taft, arguing the economy depends on real conditions, not theories. A New York march of 60,000 to 100,000 business people supports Taft, noting distrust of Bryan among farmers and workers as prosperity hinges on business health.
The piece critiques candidate Bennett for tying Virginia’s debt to political blame on Republicans and accuses him of seeking an out of court settlement or influence to pull the matter from the Supreme Court. It argues West Virginia remains doubtful of his political viability amid party blame and financial strain.
Honesty cannot be successfully impeached with local applications. Catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure, a genuine internal medicine, acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It is a physician prescribed tonic and purifier. testimonials available. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An old style patent medicine ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets promising a cure for a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. The box bears KE. W. GROVE'S signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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