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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement extols Kodol as duplicating natural stomach action to aid digestion and improve brain function. It claims undigested food irritates the stomach and harms blood and heart, causing fatigue headaches and dizziness. A dollar-back guarantee is offered if the product fails to help.
Enrollment at Graham graded and high schools opened with 250 to 300 students while West Graham branch school held first day with about 150. Prof J A Livesay resumes as principal with a qualified faculty. Town council to meet to settle year’s business. Bishop Tucker to confirm members. Mrs Kefauver leaves after months in town.
The Republican committee based in Washington and New York, led by president William B. McKinley, launches vigorous efforts to keep all districts in GOP control. A letter to Mr Slemp's district urges mobilizing the full Republican vote and winning converts from opponents. Local notes report several residents traveling, visiting kin, or moving for school positions and family ties across Kentucky and Virginia.
Local ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve stomach liver and bowel discomfort with no fuss or friction. N H Raw of Pittsfield Vermont endorses the product after years of use. Sold at drug stores for 26 cents.
Unclaimed letters for the week ending September 6 1908 listed alphabetically, incl. Cain Atkins Chas Baker George Bancom C G Ballinger K P lard H L Bowman and many others with ladies’ names in a separate list. Readers reminded to say advertised when inquiring to avoid oversight.
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports 7 443 killed or wounded nationwide this Fourth of July, a rise of 1 210 from last year. The record marks the second largest casualty count in six years of available statistics with St Paul and Detroit noted for prevention efforts.
The advertisement announces Sauver’s pure flavoring extracts sold by grocers at 10 cents and 26 cents. It highlights price points and urges shoppers to choose the best.
An ad cites J. Daly of 1247 W Congreas St Chenno claiming Electric Bitters strengthens health. He says his elderly feeble mother improved with marked flesh gain, insomnia relief, and steady strength as the tonic cures stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold with guarantee at drug stores for 50 cents.
Cirgas arrived early this morning as Cole Brothers World Tour Show set up the largest canvas spread in town. A nine thirty parade marks Circus Day with five bands, hundreds of horses, wild animals, floats, and clowns. Two shows follow at two and eight, with rainproof tents for twenty thousand, ushers and detectives on hand.
Notice that a deed of trust dated January 18 1907 by Samuel B Robinett and Nellie G Robinett to W J Newenh am trustee secures 1775 dollars to William Hicks on land in Mercer County West Virginia. The trust deed is recorded in the county clerk records.
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