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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
6
Fragmentary quotation about wisdom and its rarity versus abundance, attributed to youthful speaker Lorenzo. The text blends reflections on wisdom and value, with incomplete phrases suggesting a sermon-like or moral teaching context.
Japanese writer Tetsuka Akiyama urges hostility toward the United States in Introspection, claiming immigration laws and a need for territorial expansion prove a heaven-sent conflict. The piece notes most Japanese oppose war, though Akiyama portrays a rising jingo.
The Telegraph argues that SenateOverride of Iowa voters by Col. Smith W. Brookhart triggered debate. It contends the United States Senate should not overturn a sovereign state's will absent disqualifying conduct and that Iowa voters chose Brookhart over Daniel F. Utick amid party pressure.
We Were Doing Herbert BK taiaes opened a law office in Mueteld. George A. Shirey named member of the mous or super who resigned to enter duties of city treasurer. John Smith, wealthy Big Sandy Valley citizen, died east of Williamson on the Kentucky side. Ten years ago today Mrs B H Akers of Bekman died at Radord. C MH Armstrong and Miss Nina Bernice Hale of Princeton wed. Twenty one people arrested in a riot at Gulf Raleigh county.
The piece argues Brookhart, who had defeated Steck, was the people’s choice in Iowa with recounts showing their will. It criticizes the senate body for ousting a faithful public servant Albert B. Cummins and rebukes the apparent accumulation of authority.
A Portland minister’s funeral drew a large crowd and generous floral tributes. Three weeks later a box of roses from Ben Selling arrived at the bereaved family, with a sentiment that flowers comfort the living, not the dead. The note praises Dr. W. B. Hinson’s life of service and hints flowers should also go to the living.
T M Lilly a well known local man prepares to announce his candidacy for the state senate Raleigh Mercer and Monroe counties reportedly back him with no opposition expected in the primaries. He has long ties to Summers and adjacent counties and has served as president of Summers County Court, noted for honesty and public spirited efforts. White gold jewelry popularity noted in market column.
The plan calls for stricter mine safety enforcement and miner training, plus erection of barriers on curves and steep banks to protect motorists. Proposals include more factories for Bluefield and a new passenger station with ample parking, addressing railroad congestion along Northside streets from East to Midway and the depot near Pam.
Jessa Sweetser of New York defeats Simpson 6 and 5 at Muirfield, becoming the first native-born American to win the British amateur championship. Newspapers across the U.S. hail the breakthrough, noting Sweetser’s endurance and the historical jinx broken for American golf.
Last Night's Mail notes Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana with a stern schoolmaster look, a solid lawyer wit, and little humor. It recalls his past as a high school principal and recalls a recent incident when he lost his hat during a committee session, causing amusement in the Senate.
European visitors marvel at U S prosperity pointing to heavy investment in labor saving devices and high wages. Andrew Mellon cites mass production and volume profits as keys. The piece notes Ford plants meatpacking and distribution as examples and recounts odd anecdotes on gum chewing and jury duty to illustrate social dynamics.
A collection of brief editorial snippets from various papers. Topics include time changes, honors systems, education by degrees, census jokes, Prohibition plans, and a note on mollusk shells. Reading across multiple items, the clerical tone and era-tinged humor appear with mentions of Charles Edward Russell, Philadelphia arid era celebrations, and back-seat courtesy in emergencies.
A father contemplates his daughter’s wedding day as he leads her to the aisle. He notes her growth from childhood, recalls shared pastimes, and imagines a playful piggyback moment, then wonders how guests would react to such a carefree gesture. The scene blends tenderness, memory, and nostalgia.
Summer guidance recommends light porous clothing to aid evaporation and air flow. Rest routines should favor adequate sleep, with fans used cautiously and activities timed for cooler parts of the day for health and comfort.
The piece catalogs quirky New York slang such as papa shoppers ankling and face lifters, notes Cobb the stagehand aging gracefully after fifty years, and describes spumoni men on three wheeled bikes. It also recalls changes in burlesque, fashion on Fifth Avenue, jazz bands, and encounters with Russians and former royalty in cafes.
A Dowaglac farmer, Root Fitch, inherits 1.5 million and vows not to change his ways drastically. He will adopt prudent upgrades like new dining room paper and perhaps a phone. The piece cites a village example of gradual wealth display, then shifts to coal trade shifts from lakes to tidewater and potential price rises amid a strike, noting 25 million tons unmined.
The article argues that lake trade coal buyers manipulate prices by selling ahead of spring navigation and buying back under production costs. It notes coal interests often own mines and push low offers, while export demand and a prolonged English strike could push the market toward true value.
The article weighs Billy Sunday’s potential bid for the presidency, noting his campaign experience and broad appeal while cautioning that party leaders may view his candidacy as formidable or unlikely. It cites his prohibition backing and the political impact of his public stance. It ends by noting inflated rubber prices affecting bakeries.
A fragmented, humorous piece urging boys to enjoy youth and live freely before adulthood. The text mixes playful maxims with scattershot quips about leisure, fashion, and pop culture, including references to a sax line and various odd observations, all framed as light anecdotal verse.
The column volleys through varied bits including Senate action on prohibition, farm relief humor, gas price investigations, and cautionary proverbs. It cites a Menominee arson case, weather observations, and Hollywood gossip about beauty products, ending with a quip on rent-collecting landlords.
A Texas man recounts his family’s use of Thedford’s Black Draught as a home remedy. He praises its effectiveness for constipation and related ailments and notes its popular reputation boosts sales at stores nationwide.
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