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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1929
Page
8
Rates for West Virginia and outlying regions detailed by mail subscription in various durations. One year in first and second zones within 150 miles costs 6.50. three months 1.75. six months 3.25. Third and fourth zones cover 150 to 600 miles. City carrier rates and weekly options listed with advance payment required.
A fragmentary quotation presents a plea for goodness and peace. It contrasts loving peace with opposing oppression and recalls scriptural guidance from First Peter. The excerpt also includes an attributed, though garbled, personal reflection on courage and justice.
The West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health association promotes its annual Christmas stamps with decorative designs. The stamps raise funds to combat the white plague and reflect the association’s ongoing achievements. A Brooklyn Daily Eagle cartoon by C. R. Macauley accompanies the page, illustrating TB awareness and recovering from illness.
Florence Smock of Florida and Harold Deatline of Indiana were named health champions at the national 4-H club congress in Chicago. The awards promote fitness and simple hygiene among youths and encourage healthy living as a path to success in athletics and daily life.
The Soviet government resents Washington for the note seeking a peaceful solution in Manchuria. Washington acted in good faith, prompted by a Chinese appeal for protection against Moscow. London and Paris backed the move, stressing Kellogg Pact obligations and urging Russia and China to honor the peace covenant.
We Were Doing Twenty Years Ago Today notes W. W. Whyte of Welch resigned as census supervisor of the Fifth West Virginia district. W. N. Doak elected president of Pocahontas judge No. 537 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. New River Holston and Western railway to reach Rocky Gap by Christmas. Miss Ernestine Gerald married Lucian Durham of Roanoke. William E. Butt, Pocahontas’s oldest citizen, died. Miss Myrtle May Bowling wed W. D. Shuff at Princeton.
The article argues the Moscow memorandum by the Soviet Union exposes hostility toward the United States and incitement abroad yet cautions that, aided by the Kellogg antiwar treaty and global peace efforts, America can ignore the affront without inviting further conflict. Washington labels the Soviet action impudent and distrustful.
President Hoover warns in his message that complete enforcement of any law is utterly impossible while criminals exist and violations will persist. He likens this to broader issues of prohibition and foreign recognition, noting the limits of enforcement and the absence of magic in lawmaking.
The text outlines quarterly tax payments for city county and state, mine safety enforcement and operator education, barriers on curves to protect motorists, gasoline tax levies to replace personal property licenses, more factories for Bluefield, a north side street from East End bridge to Midway, formation of a Southern West Virginia development association, Sunday elections with religious framing, uniformed deputies, and a new stadium to ensure future water supply and athletic facilities.
A lyric urging Celia to wed in peace and endure happiness. The speaker vows forgiveness and steady affection, claiming quiet married bliss outshines quarrels and feigned anger, promising enduring gratitude and kindness in their fate.
The era’s editorials note train wrecks as political tools in the Balkans and lament Yugoslavia’s accusation against Macedonian bandits. They also report West Virginia progress on the state capitol’s unfinished rebuilding, delays blamed on politics, and a local gambling warrant dispute. A West Virginia tourism and highway-paving idea gains support amid rising motor tourism.
Newspapers report Spanish physician Asuero in San Sebastian claiming to cure paralysis and pain by touching nasal nerve endings with a cupping device guided by suggestion. Critics note nerves and headaches link to nasal stimulation, while many paralyzed patients walk after healing wishes.
An essay discusses pedestrians who walk for health and the habit of walking on the left side to avoid being picked up by passing cars. It also praises the Norfolk and Western Magazine as a standout employee publication and recounts Bluefield’s past, including Pentigo’s store, early prices, and the city’s growth from 17 hundred people to a booming center with unpaved streets.
The article recalls Emile Coue and the craze for Asuero as it notes the healer’s declining vogue. It mentions plans to leave San Sebastian for South America and comments on the public’s willingness to embrace miracle workers and cultists despite scientific facts.
A Census Bureau analysis of federal and state prison data from early 1923 finds no support that college education promotes crime. Illiteracy among prisoners stood at 42.7 per million, compared with 27.3 for readers. Most prisoners had only elementary schooling, with 1 percent in college or professional training. Ex service members comprised about 20 percent of commitments, varying by offense.
The piece criticizes Hearst for opposing the World Court while noting signatories allowed US reservations. It highlights election finance talks around Vare and the Ware campaign, plus West Virginia gains in a committee on committees with Rep Bachmann chosen for a five member sub committee. Committee assignments may delay broader action.
Three reporters remain in jail for defying requests to reveal the whereabouts of sixty alleged bootleg operations. Senator Blease and Senator Heflin face potential legal scrutiny as the same judge weighs their testimonies. A Titanic memorial planned for spring along the Potomac sea wall will honor sailors who saved women and children during the disaster.
The Coast Guard aided over 9,000 people last year protecting life and property with nearly fifty million dollars in vessels and property helped. Congress assigns committee placements by party representation with seniority guiding seats on major panels like Ways and Means and a Republican committee on committees shapes cross‑state strength. Members retain posts across sessions as assignments are decided.
Villanova seniors survey personnel directors in Philadelphia to test Professor Rodgers theory that college men are snobs. Results: schooling aids success but superiority harms teamwork, and hard work remains the key to lasting impact. Commander Byrd’s return hints explorers face new challenges after bold feats.
President Hoover outlines a broad campaign to create commissions and boards across government. He cites permanent bodies for power, radio oversight, commerce policy, and energy, with interdepartmental groups and a White House push for national education and literacy abolition efforts.
A New York girl returned a $2,000 bankroll to its owner and won a husband in a lighthearted note. Ed Howe quotes caution in picking up things on the street. Secretary Wilbur urges West water and oil conservation. Purdue University football champions shine in livestock judging at Chicago show. Deer hunting season opens but many hunters will pass the buck.
Jury remains deadlocked in the Clemane case in Charleston. Grafton school board endorses Harold A. Rice as superintendent. Martinsburg notes engagement of Anna Thorn and Lacy Nase, a state house delegate. Morgantown rescue crews contact three Brock mine miners trapped at Cassville Continental mine.
The speaker praises Commander Byrd for opening new vistas and revealing quiet, efficient heroism. They note his luck that his era arrives when the world is already well mapped, and speculate on his next destinations after a few more years.
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