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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
4
A 1914 newspaper clipping presents a proverb about resilience comparing a willow bowing to a tempest with an oak resisting it. The brief excerpt emphasizes light spirits regaining composure faster than serious minds in calamity.
A Washington seminary address by Secretary Bryan argues faith in people, contrasting Republican distrust and Democratic egalitarian rhetoric. The column notes Bryan’s shift toward confidence, cites editorials from Philadelphia and Washington Herald, and mocks June weddings and proverbs about skeletons and picnic excuses.
Lincoln’s view on knowledge as inexhaustible and open to all prompts daily self review. The text urges assessing mental riches gained since yesterday and valuing learning as a path to personal and global betterment.
The passage asks what one learned yesterday and whether it improved living, generosity, and practical progress. It contrasts living better with idle dreaming and emphasizes measuring growth by kindness, mastery of facts, and contributions to others on the journey.
A Pittsburg Dispatch critique notes Panama tolls dispute fatigue among lawmakers. It argues debate spans impractical lengths, with little change in positions, and urges an early vote despite Senate rules favoring member convenience. The piece suggests broader debate freedom and a vote method after exhaustive discussion.
A compilation of satirical quips from papers including Dallas News New York World Cleveland Plain Dealer St Louis Globe-Democrat Washington Post and others. The jokes touch on Felix Diaz Ulster Vera Cruz Scotland Pope cardinals suffragists King George Huerta Morgan and a money remark from Mellen.
Multiple notices announce candidacies for Mercer county clerk of the county court and other posts. Names include Charles E. Wheeler Matoa ka W Va M C C clerk. J A French Matoaka for superintendent of Mercer county schools. M W Christie Princeton for clerk. RE Witten Mercer county clerk candidate. J K E Sentz Mercer County clerk. Primary or convention backing requested.
A nationwide press notice cites Mr. Graf's investigations with Southern California growers. It urges potato farmers to sort seed potatoes two weeks later and store uninsected tubers in a moth proof bin to protect fall crops, noting larvae excrement as a sign of infestation.
Growers must fumigate tubers in moth proof bins with carbon disulphide to kill any moths. Daily inspections begin with fumigated tubers, then every other day, then weekly. A rigorous cleanup campaign is urged including burning useless tubers and tops and harrowing soil to remove hiding moths and destroy surrounding potato plants.
King George entered his fiftieth year today born at Marlborough House June 3 1865. He received many congratulatory messages and presents from relatives and friends as official celebrations are set for June 22.
A Bluefield druggist touts Adler-i-ka a mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine that drains foul matter from the body. One dose purportedly relieves sour stomach gas and constipation with quick action.
An advertising feature extols Grape Juice as a universal beverage for all ages from baby to grandparent. It praises health benefits and convenience, cites Elbert Hubbard quotes, and lists serving ideas and punch recipes while promising further notes on uses and social serving.
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