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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1925
Page
12
Post office notice in Bluefield West Virginia indicates second class mail matter and service details. Associated Press material appears for republication. Local news content is included in this edition.
A compact collection of religious quotations and literary lines includes a Bible verse about fighting the good fight of faith and a Shakespearean lament about fighting until the bones are hacked, reflecting devotional and bardic echoes.
The United States warns France it cannot accept a gift-like settlement and calls for prompt, honest effort toward repayment. It notes Britain avoided similar generosity and says terms could tighten with delays, while promising continued liberal treatment if France cooperates.
A Wheeling subcommittee hearing links Judge Baker and clerk Wade Coffman to enforcement efforts under the Volstead act. Senator Edwards is also discussed in connection with alleged violations as public officials face questions about active enforcement.
We Were Doing twenty years ago today. W Fallon died suddenly at Kimball. The Russian imperial family fled from St. Petersburg. Charles R. Fishburn was placed on trial at Roanoke for the murder of Dr Lefew. ten years ago today. The little son of Mr and Mrs H C Crews of Bluefield Va died of burns. Miss Martha Pettry of Greensboro was married to J H Hannah of Norfolk formerly of Bluefield. Dr R B Williams started the erection of his hospital at Richlands.
A witness in federal court in Norfolk accuses Prohibition Commissioner Haynes and Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair of being fixed to allow shipment of Nquer for a Shrine ceremony in June 1923. The article argues Judge McClintic’s harsh enforcement signals rising prosecutions under dry law and other crimes.
The poem asks where birds, flowers, and love will be in a hundred years as the rich, poor, youth, and age all rest in graves. It contemplates future generations occupying lands and streets and the persistence of life beyond present days. William Goldsmith Brown
A long essay argues against the notion of a favorable balance of trade as virtue, compares Rome and U.S. behavior, critiques Prohibition law dynamics, praises astronomy as essential, and condemns lame duck Congress and localism in appointive politics while noting the practical use of experienced leaders in public service.
A collage of offbeat quips from various papers including remarks on pastors deacons and foreign missions plus satirical lines about car safety and politics. The items reference Columbus State Journal Columbia Record Binghamton Press Dallas Journal Vancouver Sun Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Janesville Gazette Saginaw News Courier and Vancouver radio chatter.
The article details the 1924 revenue act rules for head of a family status. It defines eligibility as those who actually support and maintain in one household dependents connected by blood marriage or adoption, and outlines exemptions of 2500 dollars plus 400 dollar credits per dependent under 18 or disabled. Examples show how income and domicile affect exemptions and credits.
A quirky collection notes politeness on streetcars and social quirks. It mentions Tom Sims and a wise man avoiding trouble, plus a jab at coal dealers and weigh inaccuracies in a dated, observational tone.
The piece cites the American Tree Association on idle land and rapid forest depletion, accusing short sighted policy of burdening states with acres unsuited for timber. It notes Uncle Sam’s vast idle acres, claims about national wealth, and questions intelligence tests, while reporting Brooklyn’s electricity supplier offering voluntary rate cuts due to lower costs.
A collage of light jokes and anecdotes from a 19th century style collection. A Florida hotel waiter tale ends with a gambler line. Various quips cover family scenes and small miscommunications. The Morris Canal dredging reveals a coal mine bog with coal lumps.
Mrs. Mann notices her husband’s sore throat after a day in slush. She urges the cobbler for half soled shoes while devising a home gargle remedy with salt and warm water. The next morning his throat heals, suggesting gargles as an effective quick relief.
The Nashville Banner weighs the dispute over chlorine gas as a cold remedy. Army tests and New York doctors clash over effectiveness, while readers are urged to keep air fresh and avoid abrupt temperature changes until a final verdict.
New York congressman La Guardia urges Immigration Bureau to limit visits by czarist claimants and royalist figures like Grand Duchess Cyril and Grand Duke Nicholas. He warns such activities threaten republican government and could invite foreign influence, while Borah argues Soviets are established and non intervention is not America’s business.
An auburn haired teen from Sydney arrives in London dreaming of film stardom, steals from her parents, buys passage to London, and plans to go to America. Police say she will instead be returned to Australia.
A consignment of overcoats from London intended for Uniontown Scotland ended in Uniontown South Africa where postal authorities, puzzled, distributed them to locals for a nominal fee.
An advertisement touts Bronchyline Emulsion as a fast remedy for stubborn lingering coughs. It claims four teaspoons daily stops the toughest coughs without chloroform sugar or dope, with ordinary coughs needing one or two doses. Distributed by Bluefield East End and Fairview pharmacies and others.
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