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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1925
Page
13
A short reflective line notes wealth arriving swiftly, reminding readers of fortune’s sudden approach as quoted by Rivarol with the motto God’s Moment in a historical style.
The Telegraph extols the West Virginia Medical Association delegates visiting Bluefield praising physicians and surgeons for halting suffering. It proclaims the city hosts hundreds of doctors for four days with welcoming tone and the promise of a healthful climate and well equipped hospitals.
A bygone aristocracy shuns tradesmen uses of names and photos for goods. As publicity becomes essential to success, the article notes the shift in how public figures engage in commercial advertising and the changing social norms.
A column recalls events from twenty years ago including Bessie Kwass marriage to Harry Shon and Col Beatt becoming brigade commander of the West Virginia National Guard. It notes ten years ago Poindexter’s death and a runaway accident on Monroe Street.
A drought scorches crops and stirs drought folklore as a family watches a heat drenched day turn blue with a vision of the spirits of plants. Thunder roars and rain pours, ending the long dry spell noted by John V. A. Weaver in the New York World.
The article comments on law and order, policing, and fines while noting public safety challenges in cities. It cites a Massachusetts boy who drowned a baby for excitement and references the Leopold and Loeb case as an extreme example, urging lifelong surveillance. It also mentions honeymooning in Paris and the arrival of wealth from Rockefeller dollars, warning against counting chickens before they hatch.
Editorial notes renewed forecasts on Niagara Falls recession due to limestone bed erosion on the Canadian side. Prediction says the falls recede five feet annually, taking about a thousand years to advance a mile, while commerce and tourism weigh the time in centuries. The Roanoke Times commentary cites enforcement reforms and end of the fee system as needed in speed and crossing law administration.
A Baltimore ad contends the United States has more newspapers than the rest of the world combined and that higher demand drives readership. It asserts Americans read more, making the U S the general manager of the earth, implying readers should choose the best newspapers regularly.
Holland mayor J T Rawles protests arrests of out of state visitors for Virginia crossing and speed lane violations. The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes the crossing law aims to protect, not punish, and argues not every driver should be jailed to ensure safety.
A collage of witticisms and remarks on work, laziness, manners, crime, and social norms. Theatrical aphorisms touch on pay, baths, romance, city life, and self control, paired with a brief crime note about a Chicago bandit and stamps.
A compact collection of brief quotes noting misperceptions and a quip on self judgment. The Ohio State Journal and Boston Transcript are cited with a humorous take on judgment and acquittal.
The piece argues constitutional lawyers doubt Tennessee cannot bar state supported schooling and may fire teachers for insubordination if they defy state dictates. It notes public attitudes toward Dawes Senate rule changes and contrasts railroad cost dynamics with short hauls, as argued by officials.
A discussion of aggressive sales systems that grow fast, filling grand offices and paying lavish salaries. The piece notes these outfits rise quickly and can prosper on sheer persuasion, often leaving more conscientious businesses behind.
A California editor argues legislators should not bear the burden of introducing most bills, suggesting administrations or citizens could file proposals. He critiques the breadth of “bills from constituents” and imagines vast, remote events to illustrate perspective. He also notes prohibition trends and endorses Voliva’s biblical literalism as a foil to evolution debates.
In Hollywood a group of women push to popularize symphony performances by eliminating style and prestige and slashing prices to twenty five cents. Summer programs profit while winter shows with fifty cent to two dollar tickets lose money, reflecting a broader trend that symphonies are seen as elite diversions.
A blunt reflection on success and restraint, noting that the average craftsman achieves results without fuss or high cost. The piece contrasts practical work with gaudy attire and expensive gear.
The dialogue features the Languid Larry grousing that humor and cleverness are scarce while Harry notes a captain's misfortune and a missing wife. George adds a wry remark about choosing a mate who proved disappointing, reflecting sailor wit and shipboard tensions.
The column argues corned beef and cabbage are hard to digest when cooked together and praises raw cabbage for easier digestion. It notes cabbage supplies bulk to the intestines and aids constipation, while cooked cabbage loses sulfur and hydrogen and causes odor.
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