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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bluefield West Virginia publishes local news and AP dispatches. Advertising rates available on application with communications and remittances to the Daily Telegraph at Bluefield. Classifieds and second class mail matter status noted.
Subscription rates listed for mail and city carrier delivery across West Virginia various zones. Prices cover 3, 6, 9, and 12 month terms, with zone-based pricing and geographic radius details.
A quotation from the December 3 1920 issue defends liberty as an inward law rather than written parchment. It emphasizes citizens must carry freedom in their hearts. The saying appears in the Good Morning column of the newspaper.
A compendium of citizens who travel long distances to vote highlights real Americanism. Examples include a young man from Australia voting in Pennsylvania and a Buenos Aires based investor voting in Boston before returning to South America. The Asden States Steel Corporation is cited as a stabilizer with a decision not to raise prices amid downward trends.
An analysis notes a new Mexican administration could improve political and financial conditions. It highlights Mexican exiles in the United States who issue an open letter with proposed remedies. The piece suggests inviting loyal expatriates to return and aid reorganization.
Report notes Jasion Chevrolet died Thanksgiving in a bid to win a $15 900 prize in an automobile trace. Analysis suggests prize money was not the sole motive. thrill and achievement drive risky efforts. Mentions Washington correspondents and President elect Harding delay in cabinet formation.
A historical column recalls events from twenty years ago including a youth killed by a train in Five Oaks Virginia, the death of Mrs. Hester Spotts in Tazewell, a house fire in Red Brush, and job notes at the Norfolk and Western station. Also mentions George Copenhaver of Graham, hunting trip returns, and a ten year ago note about the James J. Litz Orphanage, a marriage in Bristol, and Rivers and Harbors delegate Edwin Mann.
The piece notes congregational singing waning as choirs dominate worship and urges leaders to revive the old antiphonal hymn practice. It recalls the pastor leading hymns and the flock joining in to fill the gap, and wonders how to restore this form without abandoning choirs. It adds a tangential jab about a political officeholder and a quip about mass car production and market push.
Short Cuts From Exchanges notes roads and limits with a line about velocity and strikes at work. Ohio State Journal laments union protection delaying firings for any reason. El Paso Herald mocks knee length skirts as a passing fad in fashion commentary.
A comical verse recounts Dooling's spree with a woman named Beecher who wed him, then tutored and spoiled him. The poem hints she benefits from his antics while he gains credit, and questions whether she regrets the marriage.
A compact editorial notes that life should be prolonged and health preserved, criticizing factional groups and urging a practical approach to well being. The piece cites varied newspaper quotes and contrasts views on affections and personal joy.
The 1920 farmer faces losses as labor, supply, and loan costs rise while wheat and cotton prices plunge. The writer argues for a return to normal cost levels so crops can be produced profitably, or long-term national work and commerce suffer.
A brief note reflects on living in an age of investigation and reconstruction. It contrasts concerns over the high cost of living with national resource conservation and mentions prohibitionists and league supporters in a polarized political landscape.
The West Virginia Health Service Bulletin argues disease drains a nation’s strength and economy. It cites loss of 400 000 useful citizens to a flu epidemic, ongoing deaths from tuberculosis and venereal diseases, and calls government action to cut this national waste.
Fritz pleads for more cheese in his school lunch after his mother reveals there is none left. A curious exchange with his mother hints at a school rule about lunch items and future cafeteria generosity. Mrs Bliffkins introduces Mary Smith to a neighbor for a job, suggesting local social ties and referrals.
A household dialogue notes Mrs Bliffkins praising a kind employer and Mary planning church attendance for an evening service on Hymns. An amused father declines, while a fashionably dressed child mocks clean companions, illustrating class and behavior in a Boston esplanade setting.
London fashion notes cite extreme styles as designers chase women’s whims. Laces and net stockings, dragonfly buckles, jeweled anklets, fur slippers, and Pussyfoot socks showcase the era’s bold, eye catching footwear trends amid playful eccentricities.
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