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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
4
A concise declaration of belief in the United States as a government by and for the people. It emphasizes democracy within a republic, unity among states, and the duties to love protect respect and defend the nation and its Constitution.
The passage presents two quotes on character and service. It contrasts inner truth with outward roles and urges self-examination, duty to others, and the impact of actions beyond personal gain.
An analysis of Austria Hungary as a mosaic of peoples and ruling classes. It notes Magyar dominance in Hungary, German influence in Austria, and the fragile unity under the Habsburg emblem. The piece discusses potential outcomes of a German victory, separate peace possibilities, and the fate of emperors.
The article discusses Austria Hungary's dire wartime state with financial strain and food shortages, the Reichstag dissolution to quell unrest, and the prospect of 1919 hardship. It notes German losses on the western front at 920000, calls for removing the Kaiser, and comments on opinions from Quakers and academia.
In a Washington Post essay, Allied planners stress America’s pivotal support for civilization. They forecast Germany’s need for a decisive early blow, praise Hoover on food relief, and note Ukrainian grain destruction as resistance rises. The piece highlights Britain and allied shipbuilding strength and the gathering human material on the French front.
President Wilson appeals that June 28 marks the end of a special enlistment period in the home army of production and paying at home. The piece highlights wartime enlistment spirit and recounts a war savings worker speaking with the wife of a sailor, illustrating civic mobilization at home.
A mother of six explains war savings plans to a worker, initially unable to save from her husband’s pay but later requests 50 dollars in stamps. After reconsidering, she commits to 100 dollars, saying she will dedicate herself and her children to support the nation and victory.
A caustic collection notes ink spot artsy by Clever Comment, a painting sold for 12600 dollars. The Des Moines Register mocks tobacco profits. The New York Times cites Bishop Rhinelander urging fierce wartime resolve as American soldiers aim toward Berlin.
Thomas Mowbray of Graham Va writes about travel delays to Matoaka and Bluestone Junction, praising railway engineers, noting Sabbath observance, Sunday schools, and religious diversity including Methodists Presbyterians Romanists Jews Holy Rollers Adventists and Baptists with a call to patience and Christian doctrine.
A series of WWI era notices list Republican candidates for West Virginia state and U.S. Senate and Fifth Congressional District representative. Names include L Hearglain Beckley Raleigh County. RGill Highland Clarksburg. James A Hughes Huntington. Davis Elkins Morgantown. J J Mndermott Morgantown. Le Hugh Ike Shott. Wells Goodykoontz Williamson. Primary set for August 6, 1918 with party rules cited.
Labour minister George H. Roberts told a Sheffield audience that employment of women as aviators is intended and that women are playing a vital role in industry. He expressed belief that women would make very good aviators.
Minna Irving of the New York Herald notes the bells of Belgium are silent after German theft and bombardment. The poem laments sacrilege as bells are melted to feed guns, framing the invasion as a stain on sacred space and a bellwether of the Kaiser's doom.
A Berlin Lokalter mzeiger fragment quotes Kaiser Wilhelm asking what more could be done to save the world from horrors. The dialogue accuses him of rejecting Austria Serbia peace terms and England arbitration, and criticizes Belgium treatment as hindering early peace.
The United States fuel administration projects a 1919 coal year ending March 31 with a total need of about 735 million tons. Bituminous output must average over 12 million tons weekly, while anthracite is allotted 160 million tons. War-driven industrial use drives the surge, with a single plant consuming 5 000 tons daily and rising to 7 000 by July.
The speaker condemns wartime actions by France Italy Russia and Germany. He accuses leaders of killing neutrals and burning property, and argues the German people must renounce power to end the horrors. He asserts peace requires ending the drive for world dominance.
Advertisement claims women prone to worry and the blues can be revitalized by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after more outdoor life sleep water and a few weeks of treatment. The claim emphasizes functional derangement and prevention of serious ailments.
On the June 1918 Saturday and Sunday, trustee W Barns will sell 87414 acres of land on Nidy's Branch in Nye's Cove Tazewell County Virginia at public auction at the courthouse front door for cash. Prospective buyers are referred to posted notices and county records for more information.
Warlick’s Furniture Store advertises Napanee Dutch Kitcheners claiming one to two hours saved daily for housewives. The ad links savings to feeding soldiers, knitting, and Red Cross work, praising features like Fill-Masy flour bin and ventilated food chamber while noting easy payments on kitchen cabinets.
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