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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1920
Page
6
The Daily Telegraph Bluefield outlines advertising rates and mail subscription prices with zones and durations. Rates include one year 37.00 by carrier and mail, six months 25.75, three months 9.76, and one month 1.76 plus separate Sunday and daily single-copy pricing.
The article argues Cox and Roosevelt avoid pledges and specifics while Harding and Coolidge outline aims. It says the Democrats dodge details on past failures and future plans, while Republicans press clear programs from the Chicago platform, marking a campaign rich in rhetoric but thin on concrete proposals.
A summary of notable events from twenty years prior includes a head on freight train collision at Coopers with Mrs. C C Harman dying at home on Bluestone. Ira M Old left for Kansas to establish a future home. The West Virginia colored Baptist state convention met at Ekckhorn ten years ago. Work began on a new wing of the N. & W. offices now used by Pocahontas Coal & Coke Co. An unknown lodger was found dead in a Raleigh street boarding house. Miss Laronia Whitworth died at nineteen.
A humorous column notes the Chicago Hell family changing its name to Hal and ponders why the public is drawn to the name. It muses on fame from mere naming, comments on public attention, and lightly critiques use of terms and political ideas. It ends with a quip on Ponzi and the public’s money.
Local testimony from prominent citizens describes a British badger seen at West Baden with reports claiming the animal is fighting. A possible inquiry may follow into rumors that California wine grapes are selling for about 140 dollars per ton.
A collection of brief newspaper opinions and clippings notes varied stances on wartime substitutes, Hoover's political position, Olympic participation by Poland, and Russian hunger reports. Distinct outlets cited include Detroit News Sun and New York Herald, Akron Times, Houston Post, Washington Star, and Kansas City Times.
A discussion on how newspapers should relate to political parties in nominating candidates. The piece argues editors owe allegiance to readers and principles, not politicians, and that party success relies on press exposure and informed public debate. It questions the notion that newspapers must always back party candidates and praises independent editorial judgment.
A Bramwell Methodist church social for the Men’s Bible Class was held in the Sunday school auditorium on Thursday evening August 19. Officers elected for The Men’s Social Club were A H Shirley president W B Hill secretary and S A Toy treasurer. Refreshments and flowers adorned the event and several short addresses were given by L H Burke A H Shirley R P Bolen and Rev R N Havens.
The text argues that newspapers act independently and are not bound by party ties. It insists publishing is a business not a beneficiary of special privilege and that party support is voluntary. Politicians should accept that newspapers owe no allegiance to any party, only to truth and readers.
A London zoo expert argues the American badger is not a ban ger after comparing specimens and examining behavior. The specialist questions the asserted danger, suggesting observations show limited aggression and potential misunderstood risks.
Mrs. H. T. Becker hosts the Bridge Club reunion. Mrs. L. H. Brooke entertains guests Miss Beulah Perkins of Bluefield and Miss Gussie Osborne of Northfork. Miss Hazel Freeman of Holding visits Miss Bessie Herring. Miss Maude Freeman returns from Pittsboro. Miss Elizabeth Jones holds a card party. Miss Dorothy Harrison returns from visits to Columbia Charleston and Greenville D C. Mrs. George Patten and children of Chattanooga visit Mrs. Patten’s mother Mrs. W. H. Thomas. Miss Julia Culp of Washington arrives to stay with Miss Mabel Baker. Bramwell residents praise her singing.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a solution to common female illnesses. It asserts women endure organic trouble with courage while urging a trial of the herbal remedy for forty years.
Scout camp at Eggleston Springs attracted attention last week as Boy Scouts from Roxboro North Carolina arrived by special Norfolk and Western train with Girl Scouts led by Miss Anna Harris. Mrs Eberman chaperone and Scout Master G E Rose with aides secured a site on the pinnacle opposite Castle Rock for a two week outing.
East of Eggleston tunnel Buster Baylor a Pershing era cook recalls Berlin entry and film fame. Giles County Game Protective Association held a medal dinner and guests from Pembroke Roanoke Richmond and Welch enjoyed dinners and games. Notables included Mrs. Pankey and Mrs. Minor with several families visiting. a remark on animal vision closes the note.
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