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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1925
Page
3
A compact quotation pairing a Bible verse and a La Fontaine aphorism hints at faith and distance. The odd juxtaposition invites reflection on spiritual gifts and the closeness of the divine realm to ordinary life.
President Coolidge commends American newspapers as the best in the world, noting their commitment to public service and ethics. He observes editors and publishers share a unified view of their vital role and aim to aid government and people.
Old Mother Nature staged a grand eclipse admired by many and noted for its scientific interest. The rare spectacle inspired awe and prompted observations that may deepen humanity’s knowledge of celestial mechanics and natural forces. If you missed it, keep quiet to avoid misinterpretation of your disinterest.
A transcription complains the legislature churns weak bills that harm the state, urging Republican leaders to form a regional senate school to guide them through the session and avoid a comedy of errors seen in the senate’s organization. The note suggests a quick clarification of the events to justify the group’s actions.
Events recall notable deaths and incidents from two decades ago including attorney W Walter McClaugherty dying at his home, Mrs Fratz Tucker dying in Bluefield, car transporter Green B Chandler killed, and Capt Hercules Scott dying at Princeton high school. A near fatal incident involved Lester Walker and Sister McLonal d plunging from a bridge into a railroad area.
The piece argues happiness is a habit formed by repeated practice and right action. It contrasts pursued enjoyment with true happiness found in self forgetfulness and helping others, detailing daily acts that foster a cheerful mind and resilient spirit.
A devotional note urges drawing near to God for strength during dark days. It speaks of shared spiritual power between the reader and a dear one, naming Frederick G Budlouy as a related person in the text. The message emphasizes courage, unity, and reliance on faith.
The writer argues happiness comes from the Spirit not material things, citing the golden rule as the path to contentment. He contrasts personal unhappiness with self responsibility and suggests society should reflect on how lawmaking burdens taxpayers while caring for prisoners.
A nostalgic meditation on smiling as social glue and a gentle nudge toward better business conduct. The piece contrasts smiling with grave seriousness, noting how a simple smile can improve outcomes, boost moods, and even add “extra dollars in the pocket.” It ends with a light quip about road sign grammar from the Pocatello Tribune.
A poem urging resilience through misgivings and setbacks. The speaker advises reassessing plans when doubts rise, winds grow rough, and mockery or loss threaten status. It calls for grit, a new course, and a visible comeback despite fear and isolation.
A collage of quips from various papers. Snippets include remarks on exes, evenings, daredevils, fashion stances, and social trends cited across Glendale, Rochester, Kalamazoo, Wall Street Journal, Oakland, Albany, Sioux Falls, Washington, and Boston papers.
A collage of quirky lines and aphorisms unfolds from a Telegraph page. The musings touch on family, Christmas gifts, diplomacy and dieting, with humorous takes on honesty, sleep talking and money. The piece blends proverbs with playful banter about motive and manners.
The piece recounts W. H. Griffith the so called man killer who escaped Moundsville prison in 1920 and later murdered men in Ohio and West Virginia. After reincarceration reports say a knife and blackjack were found in his cell this morning renewing fears of further violence and questioning the mercy shown in previous trials.
The piece argues gun violence stems from weapon access, criticizes sensationalism around a "Jazz-girl murderer," and contrasts American laxity with French rigor while urging safety and legal justice. It also warns against visiting King Tut's tomb during excavation, urging patience for archaeologists.
The article notes a knife found on Gri and describes a harsh regime of solitary confinement with weekly releases for inspection. It argues life sentences for murderers are not always adequate deterrents, citing Holly Griffith whose actions underscore this grim point, per Hunt thtong Advertiser.
The Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi is hailed as the greatest, with critics noting his form and pace, sometimes timed with a watch. The piece discusses training theories, wealth shifts in industry ownership, and a 1925 sugar harvest outlook, highlighting Cuba’s rising production and its impact on global sugar markets.
President Coolidge believes Hoover is the ablest man in his official family and may move him from commerce to agriculture to address the key national issue of marketing and distribution in farming. Hoover’s four years leading commerce and his economic training fit him to restructure agricultural affairs and reduce losses in distribution to boost farmers' share of the consumer dollar.
Mrs. Mann of Anytown learns an old fashioned hive remedy from a neighbor. The guide warns it may not cure and lists recipes using baking soda and water, soap and boric acid lotion, starch, chloral hydrate, camphor, insulin or cold cream, to be applied to the body.
The piece argues standpat tendencies among aviators and congressmen mirror state politics. It suggests Connecticut ranks as most conservative among the states, noting its ratification of constitutional amendments and the Nutmeg State as an example of cautious constitutional change.
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