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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
6
A quotation from Proverbs 25 26 and J H Thom extolling practical faith based solutions to social spiritual difficulties. It emphasizes the need for good works over theories and the world’s readiness to accept divine harmony and light.
The piece argues that the Republican party seeks a stronger Congress and supports Brookhart’s United States Senate nomination in Iowa. It claims a need to replace a Democratic Congress, praises the president and cabinet, and urges voters to back new Republican faces to aid the administration’s goals and national welfare.
A quirky piece describes Huntington as insular and confident in a local Republican candidate with limited outside recognition. The writeup ridicules the town’s ego and political style, likening its figures to children at a disordered banquet, detached from broader voter impact.
Reports from Mexico suggest the Obregon government may prioritize quelling a rising revolt over pursuing recognition from the United States. Officials acknowledge a conflict between maintaining domestic stability and seeking foreign acknowledgment.
A Polish sculptor who plans to wed an American heiress says he will live on a farm with pigs after the marriage. He notes that money can lie in pigs as well as statues, and suggests the venture may not be as foolish as some think.
The article notes that elections consistently provoke speculation, a pattern seen in subsequent commentary after recent voting, underscoring enduring interest in outcomes and implications.
Twenty years ago today a charter was issued to the West Virginia and Kentucky railway of Huntington. Mr and Mrs H B Jeffrey left Bluefield for Lynchburg to establish their home. D W Hancock and bride arrived in Bluefield from a honeymoon tour of northern cities.
In a House of Commons speech Premier Lloyd George urges unity with the democracy of France to pursue European peace and defend against a common foe. The vote in Parliament supported the stance 235 to 26 amid domestic criticism of Franco British policy and Moscow Soviet opposition.
A poem compares the burden of procrastination with the trustworthiness of those who act promptly. It praises the “Other Kind” who start a task and finish it on time, noting such reliability leads to reward and success. The piece emphasizes the value of doing what one says and the harm caused by vain promises.
The article argues Europe should sidelined notorious figures to keep peace. It warns that while crises can be managed, countries would benefit from halting their production of such figures. It adds that unemployment may fade if workers stay employed through reconstruction.
A fragment from a humorous exchange features Miss Flap and Miss Flip trading quips about luck love quiet and odd observations. Interjections from Willie reference trains pipes and a playful mischief in a crowded street scene.
Miss Marjorie Cottle becomes the club’s only woman member after defeating men in the Peckforton Gap climb. The note also mentions a three year Bible translation.
A collection of opinions argues baseball crowds show limited sportsmanship and fan misbehavior, with reactions to slumps and manager scrutiny. It also covers politics, predicting no Republican split this year and limited third party prospects. The piece critiques American reluctance for European reconstruction and nonparticipation in international affairs.
Thomas B. McAdams, president of the American Bankers Association, urged Kansas bankers in Wichita to reject miserly policies and back U S participation in European recovery. He argued helping solve European problems is in America’s interest and warned against aloofness. Public opinion at the time favored European recovery over debt cancellation.
The entry explains extradition as the surrender of an alleged criminal from one sovereignty to another with jurisdiction to try. It notes origin from Latin ex and traditio and provides a usage example with Canadian courts handling extradition cases.
A breezy column mixes quips about women's styles nightshirts moths and grooms shortages with wry takes on politics religion and climate. It notes flocking brides a missing pocketbook a looming Chicago population claim and tongue in cheek jests about sexes trades and morals.
A compendium of light quips from various papers. A Yorkton Press remark notes Babe Ruth’s waning star amid praise. Norfolk News cites William G McAdoo optimistic on the Democratic party. Stillwater Gazette jokes about powdering knees. Kansas City Star mentions a British duke selling land. A witty line about marrying to reform ends with a government note on reform.
In Riga a remark discusses Russian monarchist plans should Bolshevik power collapse, favoring Grand Duke and potential restoration to the throne of the Romanov dynasty.
A compact note on Jesus rebuking Pharisees for traditions and teaching that defilement comes from within. It recounts the Syrophoenician woman seeking aid, her dialogue with Jesus, and the miracle healing of a deaf man with speech impairment.
The piece notes Death Valley's extreme heat with 125 degree shade readings on record days, and mentions Greenland Ranch irrigation producing four crops from seventy acres. It also includes brief items on railroad fatalities in 1920, German industry capacity, parental responsibility, fall colors in fashion, and color psychology.
Norman Oklahoma June 7 Mrs Suzanna W Salter is credited as the first woman mayor and perhaps the first dollar a year man noting her salary was one dollar. A joke campaign in Argonta Kansas in 1887 led to her victory after a vigorous race. Madame Nieshdanova sails for New York with Russia’s famed Mr Sobinoff and M Rumianseff planning to bring Moscow Art Theatre dramas to the United States.
As Moscow's opera and dramatic season nears its close many of Russia's leading artists express strong interest in moving to the United States. The Associated Press Correspondence notes a growing trend of performers seeking opportunities abroad due to changing artistic climates and limited prospects at home.
Theresa Robertson risked her life to save her dog tied to the roof when a Fort Smith Arkansas home caught fire. Firefighters removed both from the ladder after retrieving the dog and Miss Robertson.
Alfred Barker of 1061 Avondale St Liverpool writes that Foley's Honey and Tar relieved his boy's bronchial cough after 7 to 8 weeks of suffering. He says it soothed and healed the cough and he will recommend the remedy.
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