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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement touts Kodol as a natural aid to digestion that rests the stomach while it works and supports brain health. It claims indigestion harms blood and heart and warns against tonics or dieting. A money back offer promises refund if the bottle fails to help.
The meeting at city hall discussed adding 31 fire plugs, a lot purchase for the fire department, and a 15 year lease at 180 yearly rent. Mason cast the sole negative vote on fire protection. several permits for buildings were approved or denied.
The M G A building foundation is three quarters finished and three stories high. Cost estimated at $30 000 with Norfolk and Western Railway Co contributions aiding construction. Officials hope the project will be paid for on completion with no outstanding debt.
Clergy from Holston conference discuss future assignments at Knoxville meetings. Rev. M L Cartwright and Rev. E L Addington are praised by congregations, with hopes for their return to service here. Also notes funerals, politics, and local improvements.
A local initiative seeks to raise funds to cover the full cost of a $30,000 building by extending donations and support. Community leaders urge participation to ensure construction proceeds without delay.
Yesterday in Keystone near the water tank James Sarver a brakeman living in West Graham slipped while boarding a moving freight train after flagging it and lost both legs. He died in Bluefield Sanatorium at about 11. His funeral is set for today with Pocahontas Lodge No. 5388 calling members to meet for arrangements.
Stockholders holding at least one tenth of the Graham Telephone Company capital call a special meeting at the mayor's office in Graham Virginia on October 12 1908 at 7 30 p m. The purpose is to reorganize the company elect a new board of directors and officers and conduct other business related to the charter. Signed September 28 1908 by B M. Lia L L R L Gillespie and others.
A tradesman seeks payment over months with requests for his bill. The replies are polite but evasive, culminating in a blank check and a final quip: the other party says, So do I, and the tradesman gives up. The anecdote appears in Ladies' Home Journal, illustrating sharp wit about billing etiquette.
A Milwaukee Free Press item recounts a laborer holding a barrel on the sidewalk amid crowd chatter. After several crowd suggestions, he lifts the barrel by himself and carries it to the second floor.
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills claim relief for backache rheumatic pains and bladder inflammation and are sold by all druggists.
The piece notes that strong speakers have not always won the presidency with examples like Webster and Clay praised for voice while Tilden relied on writing and Grant improved his public speaking. It adds an ad saying Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup relieves irritation and soothes the throat.
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