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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
6
William Ellery Channing reflects on Christian truth in verse form tying mortality to the message of eternal life through belief in Jesus. The text cites John 3 16 style language and stresses spiritual discovery within Christianity.
The piece warns of a potential strike among Pennsylvania hard coal miners that could tighten Pocahontas coal demand and strain Norfolk and Western movement. It predicts higher prices, delayed deliveries, and urges Bluefield residents to stockpile fuel despite uncertain costs and financing.
Bluefield merchants stage a wide sale Monday offering sacrifice prices across department hardware grocery and furniture stores. The event aims to attract new customers and showcase local lines to rival offerings in larger cities. The plan relies on goodwill and advertising to drive broader regional awareness and boost post sale business.
Twenty years ago today a dead Black man was taken from a passenger train with the brakeman charged for striking him with a plank. The old Presbyterian church on Scott street sold to a Jewish congregation. Pocahontas residents expect a dry election outcome.
Radio broadcasters note a slump in applause postcard cards sent after broadcasts. The rise from one to two cents per card is blamed for breaking a long standing habit. Elsewhere irrigation and agricultural science promise future productivity for dry western lands as sagebrush wastes are transformed.
A short poetic meditation by Ralph Waldo Emerson asserts that music and spirit are present in every aspect of life from beauty to ugliness. The lines urge motion and freedom, claiming a constant song exists even in mud and grime. The poem emphasizes universal harmony beyond place or form.
The article notes ongoing contention over a Weehail tra cite concession in Philadelphia with repeated claims of favorable action and political maneuvering, reflecting long standing doubt about the project’s viability and public interest.
A Pittsburgh Press submission argues that bituminous coal offers cheaper, abundant fuel for anthracite regions and urban centers. It contends proper stoking and modern smoke prevention can keep ash and smoke under control, challenging fears about dirtiness and urging government restraint from extra legal measures.
Surgeon General H S Cumming explains that beauty hinges on active circulation and clear skin tied to whole body health. Proper elimination by liver intestines and kidneys, diet fresh air and posture all influence facial clarity and infection risk from contaminated fingers and objects. Continuous washing and hygiene reduce infection in a polluted air environment.
The article advises using generous lather with good soap for washing skin. Thorough rubbing and rinsing are key with luke warm water preferred over cold. It notes cold water increases blood circulation, while a brisk towel rub promotes healthy skin.
Washington charges argue the Virgin Islands suffer under naval and federal policies since transfer from Denmark. Critics claim colonys' economy and port of St Thomas declined due to American laws and governance, while Guam orders reveal broader abuses of local rights and liberty.
The article discusses ongoing debates around Einstein's relativity with D C Miller and A A Michelson experiments at Mount Wilson and Clearing Illinois. It notes Silberstein Lorentz support for ether gravity, Einstein in Berlin resisting, and plans for Greenland expedition led by Lange Koch and William Hbbs. Glauber salts proposed to replace common salt in tanning to save dollars per American Chemical Society report.
A collage of brief lines from various papers notes sharp quotations. The Baltimore Sun mocks Riffians as uncivilized and ignorant of poison gas while the Omaha World Herald reports Californians quiet about eastern tornadoes. The Illinois State Journal notes women fond of cookbooks and mentions American lawyers or judges who have visited England.
A brief note from the Parkersburg News reflects on evolving social access to cars and tires, noting a shift from rich only owning autos to rich also owning extra tires, as discussed in a World-Herald context.
Quips and exchanges unfold as a curious scene features a sharp questioning lady and a street officer. A hunter laments missing panthers while a veterinarian explains a fat dog and an owner defends daily car outings amidst local chatter.
The piece argues Coolidge should avoid interference in the anthracite strike if possible, but may be forced to act to avert a broader crisis. It critiques the check-off system for unions, advocates unionization by workers and direct employer dealing with unions, and condemns employer interference. It also lauds the nine power treaty and discusses future fuel tech and long distance flight implications.
A string of quips and conversational gibes covers topics from romance and fashion to manners. Jotted lines include remarks about bridge partners, press freedom, fashion, vacations, and playful humor about appearance and dating.
The text notes mixed views on kissing with some opposing on sanitary grounds while others embrace affectionate acts. It frames necking as a social practice becoming a science in the modern age.
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Mass publicizes its Vegetable Compound made from roots and herbs. The ad claims half a million pounds used annually and links plant elements to health in a aging women while humor and social remarks surround the pitch.
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