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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
6
Classified notice describes subscription rates for mail in Bluefield and West Virginia. Rates vary by zone and term with several regional distinctions and mailing details.
The Daily Telegraph extols the Christian Endeavor gathering in Bluefield as a major event for the state. It notes Bluefield’s growth since 1881 and the Endeavor movement’s global reach, emphasizing training for citizenship and service as core roots and predicting a warm, productive convention.
Charles Myers in a letter to the New York Times cites Senator Bruce of Maryland and Charles M Schwab arguing against demanding allied war debt payments. Myers defends war loan distinctions and urges revision of English funding terms as an affront to U S honor and recovery. He says debt collection is neither scandal nor fair.
Colonel John C. Roper of Wythe County dies at home. C. A. Hawley and Mae Hall wed in Roanoke. Rev. S. W. Moore returns from a Davidson College reunion. Rev. George S. Ellyson arrives as Calvary Baptist pastor in Bluefield. Walter Adkins resigns from Bluefield post office. A. P. Penn, Virginia merchant and traveler, leads.
Christian Endeavor delegates arrive at Blue Field and are greeted with warm hospitality. The hosts express optimism that the stay will be pleasant and fruitful, benefiting both visitors and the surrounding community through shared influence.
All eyes turn to the two national conventions with Hoover and Smith in the lead as factions challenge both sides. A lull in state and local campaigns follows while speculation runs on the big shows at Kansas City and Houston.
A collection of editorials notes United States lead in highways, plans for a South American road, and bond votes in West Virginia. It contrasts Birmingham England crime stats with American law enforcement, critiques primary politics in Ohio County, and ends with a remark on Britain’s button usage.
The platform calls for quarterly tax payments to local governments, mine safety training, safer barriers on roads, a broad vehicle tax, more Bluefield factories, new north side street connections, a southern West Virginia development association, Sunday elections, uniform deputy sheriffs, municipal bonding, and a city owned water supply.
The Lan sing State Journal reports Yale students are prohibited from piloting aircraft. They may wear clothes on a hickory limb but must stay away from high altitudes.
In a Columbus Dispatch style note, a mother and daughter graduate together in the same class. The piece highlights the close bond and shared achievement, noting how observers often confuse which is which during the ceremony.
The Akron Beacon Journal reports Babe Ruth warns against smoking for youths and questions a back seat issue involving a sister. Ruth emphasizes health and discipline amid public attention during 1920s era coverage.
Last Night's Mail reports Senator J. Boomboom McWhorter plans a cozy bedroom headquarters in a Kansas City hotel to woo delegates during the convention deadlock. The piece chronicles his candidacy and lists other hopefuls as he positions himself as the eleventh choice ready to unite the party.
Across newspapers, editors praise Senate’s 57 to 23 vote to drop the tax snooping provision from the revenue bill. Critics say publicizing tax returns breaches privacy, breeds envy, and yields little tax gain, while supporters cite curiosity and alleged fairness.
Gilbert Swan notes a shift in midtown summer life as stores on and around 50th street resemble a carnival bazaar with racket shops, fake attractions, and loud eateries. He contrasts this with strong city recreation interest. millions visit Bronx Zoo and Aquarium, and golf and tennis clubs remain busy despite the bustle.
Short Cuts From Exchanges notes Hoover’s aim to eliminate waste and urges delegates in Kansas City not to waste votes on other fellows. The piece cites editorials from The Butte Miner The Detroit Press and The Indianapolis News referencing a thirty seven year old automobile in The Children's Museum and student interest.
Dr Morris Fishbein notes the common cold lacks a single identifiable germ. Many viruses may cause colds and other conditions, with weather changes and exposure to cold linked to spread. He explains the distinction between infections of the nose throat and related illnesses and discusses historical beliefs about cold effects.
Dr. Philip Smead Bird addresses Case School of Applied Science graduates urging active living over idle work. He warns laziness cripples service to the generation, cites a need to relax and enjoy leisure, and contrasts modern haste with pioneer perseverance shaping future prosperity.
A historical discussion defines a draft as a cold air rush on a heated body and notes various theories for colds. It states colds usually run five to ten days regardless of treatment. It then suggests definite measures may shorten illness, contrasting old hot bath and lemonade under blankets with self-care myths.
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