This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
6
A quotation from Isaiah is cited alongside a Christian reflection by J. P. Greaves. It notes the reward of living in submission to the Divine Influence, describing internal pleasures and a heavenly beatitude beyond mortal attainments.
The article notes railroads show record tonnage and earnings likely to surpass prewar highs if current momentum continues. It links railroad strength to overall business health, cites a bright crop outlook, steady grain and livestock prices, and gains across manufacturing. Vacation travel and rising taxable incomes are also cited as signs of a broad revival, forecasting an unprecedented autumn upswing.
The piece urges living fully in the present, rejecting obsession with past or future. It emphasizes each day as a new, unspoiled page and urges self improvement and devotion, ending with faith that a day well spent will guide past and future.
A collage of notes from twenty and ten years ago recalls Albert Hall of Radford dying in a box car near Algoma and Col. Daniel H. Lamont, former secretary of war under Cleveland, dying at Millbrook New York. It also mentions a Wytheville merchant dying at home and a Chicago boat disaster with 1800 drowned.
The speaker recalls memories of boyhood and friends now gone. In a quiet, reflective mood he laments separation and solitude, the passing of cheerful days, and memories that return like lights in a deserted hall.
Editorial notes Huntington Chamber of Commerce plans to promote West Virginia scenery to eastern travelers. It cites a national study showing railroads selling scenery boosts park visitation, especially to business executives, with WV having top scenery appeal and urging concerted statewide ad effort. Charleston Mail.
The piece defends Dayton residents against Mencken's harsh labels calling them rabbits morons hillbillies yokels and degraded while noting such vituperation harms both sides. It argues the locals are honest and loyal citizens despite provincial views and cites mutual respect as essential.
A fragment shows a classroom exchange where a teacher explains that many plants and flowers share the prefix dog, citing dog rose and dog violet. A diner and waiter exchange hints at stock advice and a child's witty response, highlighting light dialogue and odd interactions.
A humorous classroom exchange features a boy proudly naming collie flowers, a remark about mis understood women, a quip on diththeria from Jimmie, and a wry dinner table comparison between a tough steak and unsettled weather.
A lighthearted column mocks daily annoyances and social pretensions. It questions mood shifts, insincere politeness, and how weather and gossip shape perceptions while noting a movie star’s marital status.
The piece weighs benefits and cautions of swimming for different people. It urges normal children learn to swim with proper buoyancy, warns against cold, overexertion and risky strokes, and favors easy swims in moderately warm water to restore surface circulation after a session.
A column from Washington notes federal officials debate on popularizing two dollar bills amid a paper money crunch. It cites Dewey’s plan to save by using twos, plus ideas for bigger tougher notes, while Agriculture Secretary Jardine plays down migration from farms to cities. Local weather quirk features an extreme, highly localized thunderstorm in the capital.
Cambridge, July 23. John A. Spencer, once a Maine boy of fifteen and now a millionaire in sight, developed a thermostat that uses two differently expanding metal plates to snap between hot and cold. The device, small enough to fit a flatiron, can auto regulate heat for irons and factory engines, reflecting Spencer’s passion for mechanics and woods rather than money.
Survey by Rt. Rev. Aurelius Stehie following a China visit outlines plans for a Catholic educational institution under St Vincent Arch Abbey. The project, begun seven years ago, aims to include theology, languages, sciences, history, mining and engineering with a preparatory school. site secured and construction expected soon.
In Yellowstone National Park on July 22, Old Faithful, long regarded as the most constant geyser, shows longer eruption intervals of about seventy seven minutes with bursts lasting around five minutes. The report notes a shift in activity challenging scientists’ expectations.
An advertisement touts Ferraline as Nature's mineral water treatment for stomach disorders. It guarantees relief from heartburn indigestion gas and nausea or a refund from the druggist. claims the first bottle starts permanent relief and that one bottle equals many other mineral water treatments.
The piece recounts Captain Peter Johnson of Maui describing old sailing days without modern instruments, steering by weather and cloud, and the role of a mechanized captain Mike. It contrasts modern ship navigation with ancient Polynesian canoes, matting sails, and stars. It notes long voyages, island routes, and survival driven by ingenuity and seamanship.
The evolution issue was taken to the District of Columbia supreme court. Income tax records were ordered opened September 1. Substantial accord of the powers on the Chinese problem was reached. The Nickel Plate hearing was continued before the Interstate Commerce Commission, September was fixed as a limit for receiving a debt milestone from Crecho Slovakia.
The passage notes changes under the earth slowing the Great Geyser area as many eruptions cease while others resume. Old Faithful still emits steam and water to heights of 150 to 200 feet, attracting crowds of tourists day and night to witness its outbursts.
Buenos Aires reports the Maharajah of Patiala, one of India's wealthiest rulers, will visit Argentina soon. He has reserved a floor at a Buenos Aires hotel for himself and suite and is expected to arrive shortly before the Prince of Wales.
Berlin notes a mid day vesper in the Berlin Cathedral to mark the 400th anniversary of Martin Luther’s marriage. An outdoor celebration near the Luther monument drew a large crowd singing old German carols.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.