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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
6
The text presents a patriotic creed affirming government by the people through consent, a union of states, and principles of freedom equality justice and humanity. It pledges duty to love support obey respect and defend the United States against enemies.
A compact collection of reflective lines praising thoroughness and humility. The excerpt contrasts noble duty with self delusion and condemns merciless judgment, citing Sir Walter Scott and G R Gleig.
Civic Club charity committee promotes a daisy sale on Bluefield streets to fund war relief. Donations urged with a cheerful giver mindset, praising patriot duty and broad support for Liberty Bonds and Red Cross efforts.
A satirical quip claims St Patrick should visit Ireland again to drive out German spies who have taken refuge there, framing a political jab in lighthearted historical myth.
Experts recall James J. Hill’s claim that US railroads need about 1.1 billion annually for improvements. The $938 million approved by Director General McAdoo may seem large but is seen as insufficient today. Questions arise on accounting for the funds and potential fare and freight increases for the public.
General Pershing reports American forces attacked along a 1.25 mile front, inflicted heavy losses on the German army, captured Cantigny with 200 prisoners, and suffered comparatively light American casualties. The victory boosts home confidence in the AEF’s effectiveness abroad.
A Washington Post report notes German deception contrasted with American practice ensuring immediate public release of war losses. It cites 1,800,000 insurance applications totaling about 17 billion dollars, 150,000 certificates weekly, and 16,000 injury claims in processing. Mrs J R Helton of 607 Maefield Ave and her son Marvin depart today on No 5 to visit their husband and father in Raven.
The Fox Farnum film True Blue draws crowds as Red and blue bloods clash on screen. Colonial Theatre advertises the Tuesday showing with Mercer's quota listed at $990,000 W, S, S.
The Dundee Scotland journal prints a fiery poem by Peter Mackay vowing vengeance on Kaiser Bill. It invokes Scottish pride and calls for bullets and retribution, promising piper tunes to echo in Berlin and warning of doom for the German leader.
The centennial birth anniversary of John A. Andrew, Civil War Massachusetts governor, was observed statewide. Boston aired school ceremonies, Harvard classrooms remembered his role, and Amherst noted his 1861 doctor of laws degree as Windham, Maine born in 1818 Bowdoin graduate.
A biographical sketch of Governor Andrew of Massachusetts detailing his shift from Whig prominence to abolitionist stance and Republican leadership. It covers his 1860 Chicago convention role, mass support for his gubernatorial win, wartime preparations, troop deployment including the Sixth Massachusetts, and his stance on freedmen troops and civil war policy. It notes his 1862 Altoona conference initiative and his farewell address advocating conciliatory postwar policy.
Trustee W O Barns announces a public auction of 374 percent acres on Nidy's Branch Nye's Cove Tazewell County Virginia at the court house front door for cash. Refer to posted notices and county records for details.
Mrs. G. H. Schill of Texas City recounts three years of headaches and nerves ending after three bottles of Cardus. She credits the remedy with permanent relief and urges others to try Cardui for female troubles based on long use and medical recommendations.
The fragment notes a private business attrition and health decline of a late figure who died in Boston on October 30, 1867 after retirement. It mentions War Savings Stamps and a line about East is East and West is West before describing William Farnum's production True Blue at the Colonial theatre as a smash.
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