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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
2
An old advertisement from 220 West Broad Street touts Pure Hard Medicines by Ta J Maydon. It claims cures for numerous ailments from headaches to Bright's disease and promises disease relief without surgery. It also mentions gonorrhea and syphilitic conditions as a specialty and invites inquiries by mail or person.
The Washington Post details stagecoach robberies by old time highwaymen and the methods used by Wells Fargo to deter them. A band sought inside information on gold shipments, using rumors to lure raids, while decoy coaches contained armed guards ready to repel attackers. In 1868 three gangs were blown to pieces along the route between Virginia City, Nevada, and Sacramento.
A Collier's essay notes the buyer’s hard task choosing good sellers amid vast variety. It cites wholesale toy departments with 250 to 12,000 varieties and 750 European manufacturers, plus 250,000 china items, illustrating the risk and opportunity in stocking decisions.
The Bristol Virginia case reports Justice Belly of the Commerce Court upholding the wets petition and overruling the challenge to the result. The decision cites improper voting and says many ballots were cast in person, affecting the contest outcome. Further action and voting integrity debates follow as no monetary remedy was reached.
Industry observers discuss the so called dull season and its impact on merchants. Some retailers insist trade remains steady though expenses rise while others question the market’s lull and its effect on advertising and summer business.
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