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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows postal line and second class mail matter note for Bluefield West Virginia. No further readable details on ownership or date.
A compact reflection on judgment and moral law. The speaker notes that society shuns wrongdoing and punishes vice even when it lacks universal approval. The line hints at personal integrity and communal standards in legal judgment.
The article surveys historic presidential conventions and the role of dark horse candidates. It cites 1844 Polk, 1852 Pierce, 1880 Garfield as notable examples and recounts events at Baltimore 1844, Chicago 1880, and other conventions, noting rule changes and shifting support that led to unexpected nominees.
Report says Bergdoll escaped with some money, not all buried, enough to sustain a prolonged hiding period. Mexico’s new president was too ill to function at inauguration, suffering appendicitis deemed a mild issue for a leader.
Kentucky paper notes a sharp quip on moonshiners disputes drawing action by dry agents. The commentary evokes seasonal fried chicken spreads once common in April rituals, tying regional culture to historic enforcement humor.
A Louisville Post note recalls how the dollar’s power has waned and cites Bryan’s opposition to the Armenian mandate amid broader fiscal and foreign policy debates of the era.
Bank in Matoaka West Virginia reports assets totaling 896 797 45 dollars as of May 4 1920 with loans and discounts 240 781 64 overdrafts 187 26 bonds 73 850 00 banking house furniture and fixtures 14 370 20 deposits 338 882 33 and reserves including cash 688 76 taxes 1 008 00 The statement sworn by cashier W M Ferrell on May 10 1920 lists capital stock 25 000 00 surplus 19 000 06 undivided profit 11 917 91 and notes the directors B S Clements Roy T Wright J H Wysor Notary C Brammer notarized date May 10 1920 Public notices include Masonic and fraternal lodge listings in Bluefield Welch and Princeton area with meeting times and locations.
Norma Valmadee brought Jennie Malone to life in Le Roy Scott’s underworld society tale. See it at the Colonial on Wednesday and Thursday.
Black Jerry Malone, cold mercenary and scrupleless, chases power as Norma Talmadge portrays his daughter Jennie in A Daughter of Two Worlds at the Colonial beginning Wednesday with showings on Thursday.
S H Neese a 79 year old Civil War veteran from Marietta Ohio testifies Trutona cured his liver and kidney troubles improved appetite digestion and sleep. He says the tonic makes him feel younger and stronger and urges others to try it. Trutona marketed by Flynn Green Drug Store Bluefield.
The remarks praise Colonel Anderson as a candidate and extend good wishes for success. He is noted as formerly the chief commissioner of the American Red Cross of eastern Europe.
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