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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
6
Public notices and notices of meetings are described with subscription rates and territorial scopes. Rates include one year in-state, six months, and regional advertising zones. The text outlines placement rules for organization notices and member-only events with fees.
A brief note quoting Proverbs 26 21 on coal and fire and a Syrus line about excessive altercation eroding truth. The pair links quarrel to flame and warns that heated dispute obscures honesty in heated discourse.
The report notes a broad recovery with cooler weather, stronger bank clearings, record building activity, and rising railroad freight as indicators. It cites improved consumer confidence, continued investment, and active stock markets. Agriculture faces wheat shortfalls but money value of grain may match last fall.
Twenty years ago items note the postal card fad spreading nationwide with vacations and city ads in Bluefield. Fruit crops were reported strong despite summer storms. Graham College prepared for record enrollment. Ten years ago Welch's J Kell opened an auto sales room on Bluefield Avenue. Captain Baldwin celebrated his 83rd birthday. T R Smoot announced candidacy for Tazewell County treasurer.
A speaker rejects closeness in favor of solitary travel. The poem speaks of walls gates and a white road chosen by fate. Loneliness marks the soul as love and companionship pull at the heart yet return to distancing forces. The speaker forgoes writing on a blank life and finds inevitability in solitary paths.
Article discusses light therapy by Prof. C J Reed at the University of Chicago, showing sun exposure can heal or harm based on dosage. It contrasts sunlight with darkness, notes effects on bones and rickets, and warns about overexposure. It also references a Texas judge leniency, a Bible-teaching court case in Ohio, and broader debates on morality and enforcement.
The Richmond News Leader editorial argues Florida real estate speculation inflated by suburban lots near cities has created a risky, herdlike boom. It cautions outsiders rely on local advice, warns against blind purchases, and urges using trusted banks and firms before any Florida land deal.
In a Western trade debate an essay discusses European and Latin American distrust of U S capital, noting Europe resents Uncle Sam's loan settlements and acquisitions while the West once resented Eastern capital. It observes rising foreign investment by the United States in bonds and stocks, and worker tensions over foreign ownership.
A famed boxer claimed hand injuries to delay a match but tests show he is in perfect condition while suffering heart trouble. In Illinois, Russell Scott, condemned to hang then declared insane, is viewed as dangerous by Dr. Stubblefield. The doctor questions Scott’s sanity but deems him a grave threat, arguing cold blooded killers deserve lifelong isolation or execution.
A health guide explains skin as an excretory organ and urges daily baths or showers, especially in warm weather. It cautions against cold plunges, notes warm showers, brisk drying, and gradual temperature changes, advising a short cold finish for daily cleansing and stimulation.
A unclear passage argues that local labor desires fair returns while investments abroad are neither fully encouraged nor discouraged by the Washington government. It notes tensions between worker resources and shareholder dividends and suggests cautious stance on foreign industry investments.
A collage of jokes and snippets from various papers lampoons trends in crime costs and social behavior. Laughing lines touch on building timetables, political crosses, prisoner wealth, cost of living, vacationers, and advice columnists.
R Leonard Hill argues women lead reform by abandoning restrictive clothing, saying men should imitate. He notes women seek comfort and courageously pursue change while men lag. William Green of the AFL pushes to curb judiciary power, warning of risks to constitutional freedoms.
A Columbus Dispatch critique argues that death row inmates face shorter intervals to execution. The Jersey Journal notes era style shows are staged to inform the public about upcoming events.
Dr Edward Chiera of the University of Pennsylvania reports six Nipur tablets from 2000 B C declaring man evolved from an ancestor that walked on all fours. The tablets state man descended from the sheep family, not monkeys, challenging common notions of evolution. The article also notes Michigan’s deepest copper mine at 8700 feet, deeper than Brazil’s Minas Gerais.
The article warns against bathing within two hours of eating due to digestion disruption. It notes that cold plunges place a heavy demand on the heart, blood vessels and kidneys and that the bath type should suit one’s physical condition.
In a humorous dialogue piece a series of misheard replies unfold. A father asks a newborn Adam to speak, a doctor requests ninety nine repeated, a patient gives a numeric misexchange, and a child forces a witty comeback about age. The repartee moves through a grandmother and a curious Londoner with witty, brisk exchanges about work and boredom.
The text derides pleas for pardons and hopeful parlance about a prisoner’s release while criticizing a girl’s influence on his life. It suggests the budget bureau could save 20 million by closing unused stations, noting Congress blocks many economic programs with political posturing and foggy tactics.
A humorous collection of quips about marriage manners and social norms. Observations note the quirks of conceit, perception, and dating rituals with a playful bite. Readers are invited to laugh at everyday follies and glossy social masks.
A man who escaped from prison fled to another state, found honest work, and married a woman who urged him to surrender. He eventually turned himself in and is now back behind bars while his wife continues to support him.
An advertisement claims Moone's Emerald Oil eases inflamed toe joints and swollen veins. It urges purchasing a two ounce bottle from local pharmacies with a money back guarantee if no satisfaction.
A jumble of humorous lines about ice cream soda preferences, destiny of permanent waves in toothbrushes, and bread buttering. The speaker muses on choices and luck, noting the difficulty of deciding which side is best and the value of admitting a successful catch from a fishing trip.
William E Knox urges bankers to attend the American Bankers Association's 50th anniversary convention in Atlantic City from September 28 to October 1. He notes growth from 3,000 banks to 30,000 and deposits rising above 50 billion dollars. The event spotlights banking service, education funding, and public economic policy. Local banks will be represented, some with multiple delegates, highlighting ongoing ties to the ABA.
Local residents describe Ben Tone as a pleasant surprise aiding digestion kidneys and nerves. Testimonials cite relief from stomach back and headache pain and improved energy with a bottle sold only at East End Bluefield and Fairview and Bluefield pharmacies for one dollar.
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