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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
6
Fragmentary notice details telegraph printing rates, post office actions, and advance payments. Mentions departments, numbers, and costs though the text is incomplete with garbled phrases and stray terms. The readable items indicate a formal rates schedule and associated deadlines or charges.
A devotional quote contrasts Jeremiah 29 12 with a Madame de Gascoigne remark on prayer. The author notes God’s distance yet emphasizes prayer as the link between heaven and human effort.
Mercer County carries a total per capita debt of 482 dollars including federal state and local bonds. The county’s share totals 33 740 000 with a family of five owing 2110 dollars of public debt plus 475 dollars annual government costs.
A lengthy column contrasts historical George III with a contemporary English monarch's recent Washington visit. It notes shifts from imperial rule to a constitutional framework and suggests the king travels amid social events shaped by government circles.
The piece notes broad American fondness for England and its rulers after the royal visit but emphasizes reluctance to extend that sentiment into committing U.S. forces. It casts doubt on the impact of Roosevelt II and hints that frontier loyalties remain Atlantic rather than European. It observes war propaganda’s odd appeals and the public display surrounding the visit.
The Conservation Commission of West Virginia publishes an attractive color booklet on state parks and recreational centers. Mostly pictures and routes, it shows camping sites and cabin rentals where available. Pinnacle Rock is advertised as a new state park in the illustrations.
The article argues that many Americans active in politics would relish the chance to be president if odds were favorable. It notes some past presidents served one or two terms and might refuse a second, but no such candidate appears in the current scene.
Remarks praise Representative Sweeney of Cleveland Ohio for wiring King George over England s debt to the United States and provoke a strong expressed reaction calling the act uncalled for and asinine.
A local note reminds attendees on PotoMac to avoid self-importance during the royal audience with the king and queen, urging humility and proper conduct in the noble observance.
A Sunday crash at Cooper corner near Onawa Iowa killed a 60 year old man and his 16 year old son, seriously injured the wife and mother who died next day, and claimed a nephew while three others remained hospitalized. The Sioux City Journal urges careful driving at intersections to prevent such tragedies.
Alfred E. Smith, former New York governor and presidential candidate, says political patronage and the cost of government do not fit together. He urges moving beyond talk of tax cuts to address root causes in civil service.
A poetic meditation questions how to measure the illimitable mind and compares thought to wind and lightning. The speaker ponders the tempest of ideas, the elusive laughter and thunder of intellect, and whether bonds can constrain boundless mental power.
Message hints at a political push for a third Roosevelt term as insiders report callers being invited to consult. State politicians and factional directors note the pattern, though no formal statement confirms the plan.
The article notes recent callers including Colorado's former Governor Sweet and San Antonio's new mayor Maverick. They are described as close to the White House and considered better authorities on Colorado than Sweet.
The piece notes confusion over party leadership in Texas and hints the White House wants to avoid portraying Roosevelt as opposed to a third term. It suggests Maverick’s stance and Saturday evening remarks influence perception of candidacy.
A fragment notes that about one half to two thirds of Democratic senators doubt Roosevelt will run and suggests Roosevelt himself may be aware of this belief. The item hints at political caution and intra party uncertainty during the period.
The text notes lawmakers facing opposition aimed at undermining the candidate while favoring a more powerful operator. It suggests a risk to white House backing, especially for those up for re election next year. Silent tongues reflect fear of what they must endure.
Ickes alone answered yes to the Lead Lace request while three other cabinet officers offered evasive replies. Swanson said newspapers mislead, Parley urged waiting on Roosevelt, Wallace demanded loyalty, leaving Ickes as the sole clear yes in a murky maneuvering phase.
The piece notes Garner limited to invited cabinet status with White House notifications for cabinet meetings. It describes Garner as disloyal to the party, the convention votes tying on Roosevelt's 1932 nomination, and that his attendance hinges on invitations to cabinet days.
Elder Michaud, a Negro evangelist, volunteered his approval while White House aides expected publicity for the colored man of God. The enigmatic political figure was not questioned or sought for input.
Forty years ago Dr. W. H. St. Clair left for Columbus to attend the American Medical Association meeting. Mrs. Jenkin Jones and Mrs. Harry Bowen of Bramwell visited Bluefield. W. A. Swann and Miss Wilkerson were married. Thirty years ago avid Ratcliffe was burned carrying hot water. memorial service held for locomotive engineers. Andrew J. Thompson, Confederate veteran, was killed at home. Twenty years ago Dr. T. Henry Becker died in Philadelphia. Mercer and McDowell counties planned a road over Simmons Plain. Ten years ago John L. Stafford, first Bluefield city attorney, died. Charles Frances Jr. and Laura Miller announced their Knoxville wedding.
The ex convict Tom Mooney enjoys his new freedom in New York amid Manhattan bustle. He visits the World’s Fair shows and Coney Island as he adjusts to life outside prison and reflects on his past.
In a chat about the Cantors, Edie recounts a party for the Prince of Wales and a late return home. Ida greets him with a chill remark, and he jokes about arriving after six in the morning and perhaps meeting President Coolidge. Eddie also recalls news of a child born to a show colleague in Chicago via telegram.
The column notes the Duke of Windsor shedding vanity as he now wears glasses most of the time. It also reports Roosevelt’s favored tunes as listed by Joe Moss whose orchestra played at the White House, including Home on the Range Anchors Aweigh Halls of Montezuma On Brave Old Army Team and selections from Die Valkyrie My Wild Irish Rose and The Yellow Rose of Texas.
A garbled collection of sentences cites a fast calculator, a Detroit driver’s arrest on a golf course, Loyalist maps missing fuel stops, a Rhode Island show garden, and references to cut ters in film studios. It oddly mentions 65,000,000 pounds of castor beans imported annually for oil.
The article surveys films featuring Claudine Lucas Donat Kilburn and James Hilton alumni in a portrait of an English school setting. It discusses performances by Annabella, Tyrone Power, and a humorous ensemble including Patsy Kelly and Bela Lugosi, noting light melodrama and period charm.
The Japan American conference to promote student friendship will meet at the University of Southern California in August.
A dialogue reveals a bench hopeful’s thoughts on profitable roles in law and politics. He weighs steady gains from a judgeship over volatile crime profits, endorses a small, controlled approach and the value of a reliable safe. He aims for a stable, respectable courtroom career with minimal risk and modest stock.
Mr Twitchell deflects a question about a plan described as a new scheme. The text hints at a case and a fast solution offered with no extra charge. The reference suggests a character named Elmer considered other ideas after reading recent papers.
A reader asks about using the three cent World’s Fair stamp on mail and whether it’s permissible to write a letter on the stamp and paste it to an envelope. The note reflects confusion about stamp validity and proper postage practices.
A fragmented OCR excerpt mentions Liberty Loan drives ending, gasless periods, a police figure, and odd allusions to deception and unions. It references a veteran Hitler claim and a vague 47,700,000 figure while twisting phrases about waiters and hints at recruitment or grants.
A company shifting from custom heavy cast iron ventilating fans to mass produced, lower cost models sees 90 percent of sales from specially built units. High price and bulkiness hinder small market while redesigned, cheaper fans target ready made installations through specialized channels.
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