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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
3
River low water exposes old coal bars along the Ohio adjacent to Weirton and Bellaire. Men and boys salvage drift coal from barges and river debris to stockpile fuel as mill workers in Benwood receive unexpected work and hope for a cold season.
T V Powderly, head of the division of immigration, defended immigrants as a social and economic asset. He spoke on Labor Day in Pittsburg, saying the current business downturn quietly spread American ideas abroad and would, with good migrants, enrich both the U S and Europe. He emphasized most workers would return home but that some would bring relatives, expanding American influence.
Incorporators call a meeting at their Bluefield Virginia offices on September 10 1908 at 10:00 a m to organize and elect a board of directors. Signed by J B Johnson Co W Thornton C H Gilmer G W Barger J T Thornton August 16 1908.
Saturday marks Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement observed by local Jews with abstinence from business and two days of services. A memorial service is planned Saturday afternoon while business houses close and devotions fill the day.
West Virginia lawmakers may revisit creating a state railway commission to work with the interstate commerce commission on railroad issues. Railroads and many business leaders favor the move to address problems like car service rules and demurrage charges. A minerals report notes West Virginia’s coke output rose sharply in 1907, led by Fayette County coal and South Chicago ovens using Illinois coal, with further developments expected in 1908.
Illinois ranked tenth among the coke producing states in 1907 according to J W Parker of the United States Geological Survey. The report highlights West Virginia's impact on coke production and regional energy factors.
A nationwide best by test confirms Monster Pulverized is superior in taste and energy delivery. The product is available at all retailers, with uniform labeling and pricing across locations.
John White of 38 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports his winter cough disappears after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He praises the remedy as the best cough and lung medicine and notes a 50 cent bottle banishes the cough with a full dollar bottle available with a guarantee and free trial.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago reports his elderly feeble mother has gained flesh overcome insomnia and grown steadily stronger using Electric Bitters. The tonic quickly relieves stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold with a guarantee at all drug stores.
One of the prettiest weddings of recent date took place last Thursday afternoon in Bluff City Virginia where Miss Margaret Darst became the bride of Mr. George Platt both of Bluff City. The ceremony in the Presbyterian church featured Mendelssohn's Wedding March and a dressy bridal party with bridesmaids in white crape de chine and the maid of honor Mary Ella Darst. The bride wore a white mensaline satin gown and carried white roses. Rev. S. S. Catron performed the ceremony and the couple departed for points east amid rice showers.
The Industrial Publishing Company in Norton, four weeks old, plans a modern newspaper department. Specifications are by the American Type Founders of Richmond Virginia. F D Vanover serves as president with W E H Price as vice president. The new firm has been incorporated and backs the Republican ticket.
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