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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
3
Rates listed for West Virginia regions with two year options and four mall tones. Although garbled, the text divides prices by durations and territories with charges for one year six months and weekly terms. A limited note mentions portage rates and advance carder payable in advance details.
A damaged clipping presents religious snippets about the body as a temple of the Holy Ghost, questions about divine presence and mortality, and Carlyle’s remark on the divine essence revealed in brief moments, all reflecting an esoteric sermon tone.
Dr. Reynolds of Bluefield's health department presented the Daily Telegraph with quick examination records showing only a small portion of milk samples met health standards. The report urges immediate improvement by dairy farmers, warns of stricter enforcement, and calls for cooperative effort to elevate milk quality across fifty plus dairymen.
Amid funeral chatter, Charles W. Bryan, former Nebraska governor and last year's vice presidential candidate, is floated as a possible successor to William Jennings Bryan. Analysts say party unity challenges persist though some see Charles as potential bridge between factions.
A dated item recounts events from twenty years prior including Carrie Dooley and her mother’s arrest for a murder in Hinton, Theo. Holt’s death at Littlesburg, and Willam Milton’s serious injury in Bluefield yards. It notes ten years ago today a freight wreck at Swords Creek killed J. M. Kipps and Roy Pruitt and mentions social figures and political commentary reflecting on Bryan and politics.
An early 20th century advisory notes that drivers once picked up hitchhikers, but now avoid such contact to prevent robberies and lawsuits. It urges motorists to ignore signals, as accepting rides can invite danger, extortion, or murder, with clubs warning against free lifts and emphasizing caution.
The article discusses promoters inflating purses to attract fans despite the public's readiness to spend. It analyzes a hypothetical Dempsey Greb bout with a $1,000,000 budget, noting Dempsey's superior size speed and youth. It argues the public pays for spectacle even when quality is lacking, preferring entertainment over merit.
A reflective poem by Nancy Woodbury Priest recalls departed loved ones beckoning from the far shore. The speaker imagines crossing the river with a boatman pale as life ends, awaiting reunion with family, angels, and the spirit land beyond.
A fragmented editorial discusses the earnings of editors and clergymen in a birth and funeral cycle, noting payments of ten dollars to doctors, editors, clergymen, and undertakers. It then critiques Prof A M Low's forecast that sports will be replaced by intellectual tournaments, debating whether youth's vigor and physical tests will persist alongside mental challenges.
A humorous health note argues a sour face signals neither intelligence nor success. Laughter, cheerfulness, and vitality boost digestion and mood. Grouchiness drives people away, dampens effort, and rarely improves outcomes in family, work, and sports. Stay merry and avoid grouch.
A Port Times piece argues advertising reshapes demand for raisins, grapefruit, milk, cheese, and other staples. It notes California raisin and orange associations boosted sales and incomes, turning common items into health claims, while praising the ad industry for promoting nutrition and consumer awareness.
A discussion of light outlines its wave like behavior and quantum energy. Sir Joseph Thomson’s tube of force model suggests electron rings reflect energy levels and wavelengths. A Canadian seismograph installation at St Anne de la Pocadere records February quake aftershocks near Quebec, noting no major aftershock expected though minor tremors follow.
Last Night's Mail analyzes a coming clash between fundamentalists and liberals, predicting a national showdown over the role of religion in government. The piece argues fundamentalists seek to reshape policy beyond mere issues, challenging liberal governance in Congress and the White House.
Quirky musings touch on travel, weather, marriage, and social quirks. Odd aphorisms compare Atlantic voyages, lightning, and the rush of daily life with humorous asides about Milwaukee anecdotes and household roles. A collage of playful, erratic reflections.
The article argues America should stop recognizing Chinese extraterritorial rights once China establishes independent, just courts. It warns that business trust rests on Chinese court honesty and urges China to reform its legal system, with the U.S. willing to submit only under proper conditions. It also discusses plumbing as culture, and notes the NA AEA pushes child labor amendments amid postwar reform tensions.
A Japanese contact offered secrets to an American who exposed the plot, proving loyalty and easing distrust between nations. The piece urges young men to start early and work persistently, noting that many great figures began from humble roots. Also mentions G. J. Hunt's invention of a double deck baby carriage for two children of different ages in Liverpool.
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