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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
6
The notice provides mailing instructions directing all communications and remittances to the Daily Telegraph Printing Co. in Bluefield West Virginia and is dated Wednesday June 6, 192.
A reflective piece contrasts spiritual riches with earthly wealth. It cites biblical and philosophical lines by Matt E and Veeshno Sarma, exploring where hearts lie in pursuit of treasure and value beyond possession.
The Wheeling Intelligencer lauds a strong West Virginia Republican state ticket led by Governor Hatfield and General Conley. It highlights support for Senator Guy D. Goff and notes renomination of key officials such as William S. Johnson, George W Sharp, John W. Smith, Howard B. Lee, and Sam T. Mulligan. The piece argues Republican governance built state institutions and welfare programs.
Count Keyserling told European listeners that Americans are less materialistic than Europe thinks, noting that money in the United States is spent and given away rather than worshipped. He suggested Americans pursue wealth to enjoy life, not for its own sake, while Europeans may misinterpret this as materialism.
Rev and Mrs S H Thompson returned from Hot Springs Ark where they attended the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist association. Dr J B Kirk and family also came back from Florida after several months away. J M McClure passed away. Stuart Bowen brother of Reese T of Bluefield died at Taze wel. Henry Cook was shot and killed by James Lambert at Russell Fork Virginia. C 8S Williamson of Whites pharmacy was injured when a bottle of grape juice exploded.
The speaker praises Republican progress in West Virginia since 1896, noting no major faults but limited room for excuse. He vows aggressive leadership in the upcoming campaign, urging voters to follow a capable team of men with knowledge of the state and its people.
Ben Rosenbloom declares another bid for the U S Senate in 1930 after a 1924 run in which he gained about 25 000 votes. Described as clever attractive and popular he concedes an anti prohibition stance may hinder victory while pledging to try again with the line If at first you dont succeed try try again.
Report suggests the Indianapolis country club theft of 1500 dollars may be exaggerated. The piece argues such reporting creates snipers and endangers the community by glamorizing bandits and undermining pride.
A lyrical meditation on the heart as the weakest thought fodder, comparing sun and cloud and leaf to inner hurt. The poem weighs sorrow and hope, ending with a refrain that the strongest force in the universe guards the weakest.
Newspaper comment on public affairs politics industry advancement and material development in the Mountain State highlights life and progress across the state with editorials and feature notes. The piece surveys economic and social themes shaping West Virginia's future and discusses editorial viewpoints on governance and policy.
The Huntington Advertiser notes crowds at high school oratorical contests in Kansas City echo a national revival of public speaking. Secretary Hoover says such contests rival sports in excitement and help train youth, potentially influencing future leaders and public officials.
The article explains how varicose veins form when valves fail and veins dilate leading to lumps itching and possible clotting. It advises plenty of water and fresh fruits and vegetables, cleanliness and ointments for itching and irritation, and notes operative removal as a permanent relief in extreme cases.
A New Yorker married to a pony ballet girl seeks divorce claiming he thought she was a blonde and discovers she is a brunette. The case highlights a humorous misperception amid public attention. A circus hyena escaped recently and may appear in local venues.
Washington notes a persistent draft Coolidge movement as the 1920s political scene questions his renomination. Rumors swirl about a possible non-acceptance stance to deny the third term and expose party divisions involving Hoover and Lowden.
Testimony from a small group of wealthy backers shows they donated to Al Smith due to goodwill, stirring mixed reactions. Some papers praise the loyalty of friends and the governor’s character, while others warn this may look like private influence and political investment.
After a crowded field of candidates Blaine trailed with 35 votes as Benjamin Harrison secured the nomination following extensive polling and campaign efforts and won the election.
In New York June 5, a columnist traces how Broadway chorus girls became standardized, influenced by London’s Tiller factory and choreographers like Albertina Rasch and Russell Market. The piece notes uniformity in height, texture, and routine, from early pony ballet to contemporary chorus lines.
A rough critique of chorus casting and stage balance argues the audience sees a mass picture over individual looks. The piece notes Broadway jokes about seats and funerals, and claims Manhattan brides to brunets outnumber blondes, reflecting biased beauty norms.
The compilation notes varied newspaper blurbs on political conventions noise issues and international affairs. It cites Cincinnati Times Star Detroit News Oakland Tribune and Fort Worth Star Telegram style remarks on China Japan and U S Nicaragua with a mix of puns and observations.
A Berlin scientist pioneers artificial starlight to illuminate nights under factory smoke. The piece contrasts night beauty with Detroit’s industrial glare and notes taxicab meters’ accuracy, wartime potash discoveries in Texas, Dodge and Chrysler merger rumors, rubber life extension, and Congress’s unfinished business amid a mechanized modern age.
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