20 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1924
Page
1
Easter spreads bright churches and joyful hymns as Christians celebrate the resurrection. The piece traces ancient spring rites from Ostara to modern symbols like eggs and rabbits, and emphasizes Easter as a renewal of creed and belief in immortality and good enduring beyond death.
Reports from Jerusalem say scientific exploration of the Dead Sea region confirms the biblical destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The finding, while not surprising to believers, may stimulate renewed interest in biblical studies and related investigations.
Mr and Mrs R F Newton left for Fresno to make the home. Robert Cassey wanted for robbery of the Tazewell post office was arrested in Roanoke. Charles Evans attempted the murder of Martha Robinson of Bramwell. Ten years ago Jerry Bailey died at his North Side home. Zack Lilly of Spanishburg had a turkey hen mothering two infant squirrels. B Gillespie of Tazewell was en route to Panama for a new position.
The piece urges Christians to defend biblical faith against evolution and modernism. It argues belief in the Bible will withstand critique and calls for reviving the family altar and restoring Bible study in the home. Mere reading is insufficient. study makes citizens better.
The article argues the party risks nominating unlikable candidates as multiple factions emerge in West Virginia. It warns the primary race could hinder the November elections and urges clearing the field to avoid uncertainty.
A seventeen year old youth faces trial in Chicago for killing his sixteen year old friend as both mothers attend. The slayer’s mother attracts most sympathy since she risks losing her son, while the other mother has already paid that price.
Promoters forecast a wave of major boxing showdowns as managers hype upcoming fights. They expect record purses and widespread public interest, signaling a new era of high stakes and star power for American audiences.
Muddy roads hinder travel in parts of Iowa while the spring moisture promises a strong start for plant growth. Farmers expect healthier pastures and crops as water sustains emerging vegetation after a wet spell.
A satirical note from Telegraph mocks Washington politicking and sensationalism. It contrasts rapid electricity with delayed news, jokes about women’s last word, and critiques circus and political stunts. The piece ends with a whimsical line on spring marriages and Cancestea facta.
A Birmingham News editorial urges individuals to spend time alone evaluating their conduct. It argues questions about wasteful arguments, openness to others’ views, and impact on neighbors cultivate better citizenship. It emphasizes cooperation, tolerance, and constructive action over mere monetary donations.
In the North American Review excerpt, the author argues inner will, not outer force, defines life. He contrasts spiritual evolution with physical facts, asserting human duty, sacrifice, and moral choice shape meaning more than cosmic scales or stellar phenomena.
Last Night's Mail reports Al Smith as New York's favorite son for the presidential nomination. The piece describes an eight hour, high decibel push by Smith supporters and opposing McAdoo forces, with chants and demonstrations planned to drown each other. It notes questions about electability and a Catholic candidate, arguing Smith’s nomination would likely be blocked yet would trigger the largest ovation ever for a favorite son.
Gospel account from Mark describes Mary Magdalene Mary mother of James and Salome visiting the tomb at sunrise finding the stone moved a young man in white declares Jesus of Nazareth is risen and instructs them to tell the disciples and Peter to meet him in Galilee.
The piece argues that the large number of retail stores and middlemen creates overcrowded markets with slim profits after expenses. It notes rising substitutes and automated devices, the artificial age, and growing nervousness from fast paced life fueled by efficiency experts and the drug trade as a reaction to high speed living.
Fables on health advise against placing pencils or erasers in the mouth to prevent contagion. Emphasizes oral hygiene with regular brushing, dentist notice, and twice daily cleaning. Recommends calcium rich foods like spinach and dairy to strengthen teeth and gums.
The ice industry expands as 68 million tons are consumed in 1924 led by artificial ice. Leslie C. Smith of the icemen's association notes yearly US ice use equals about a million dollars per day. Artificial production dominates with New England a partial exception, while refrigeration reshapes stores, homes, and transport.
A long letter finale leads to a joke about engagement and marriage. A Scotchman wakes to a servant and requests a single boiled egg. A blindfolded medium reads from a newspaper, while a colored woman protests leaving in a sharp line about propriety.
A devotional for Lent prepared for the Commission of Evangelism of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. The Sunday meditation centers on Jesus as the Risen Lord.
Meditation on Matthew’s resurrection story emphasizes Jesus as Lord and model for living. It highlights belief in him as the source of eternal life and calls for personal surrender to his ideals, with prayers for God’s presence and the fruits of the Spirit.
A collage of witty lines and quips from several newspapers noting social mores politics and humor. The items reference Illinois State Journal Shreveport Journal Sandusky Register Lansing State El Paso Herald Atlantic City Daily Press Vancouver Sun Cleveland Plain Dealer and others with jokes about gardens medicine chests Santa Claus seed catalogs and sponges.
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