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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
4
A Petrarch quote urges readers to live so they would want others to view them. It frames virtue as clear understanding and safe living by emulating ideal behavior.
The Roanoke Times editorials contend statewide prohibition misleads the public and that regulation does not justify liquor sales. They warn regulation harms workers and families, urge stronger measures to curb trafficking, and call for policy focused on health, morals, and national productivity.
A speech extols public health education and strict laws to curb vice arguing legislation cannot reform but environment and community action can. It cites anti pistol and liquor measures as hardship for the many but benefits the common good, praising selfless work like an old man clearing land for future generations.
Opponents of statewide prohibition in North Carolina face growing political pressure as the Virginian reports the Democratic state convention praising enforcement progress. The plank argues that the law reduces drinking and drunkenness amid persistent sect opposition.
County primaries across Boone Cabell Lincoln Logan Mason Mingo Mercer McDowell Putnam Raleigh Wayne Wyoming set for July 18 1914. Fees of 750 dollars due by June 18 with Hawley. committee to appoint election officials and certify results to conclude in Huntington with EARL HENRY and W P Hawley directing.
Governor Locke Craig argues prohibition has brought peace and prosperity to North Carolina, citing higher state revenues since 1908 and longer public school terms. He claims the era marks unmatched prosperity and suggests similar gains for Virginia. The Detroit Free Press notes Kansas debates beer's intoxicating power and its legal implications.
A collection of sharp quotes shows political maneuvering and military figures in early 20th century discourse. References include Roosevelt in Pennsylvania, Funston at Vera Cruz, and Pankhurst on women’s role, with commentary from various regional papers and trade journals.
A poem by James J. Montague in New York American claims radical acts have meant threats and violence against the government and royals. It depicts mobs and vandalism as a warning that more aggression is coming.
A primary election is called to nominate a candidate for representative in Congress from the Fifth West Virginia district to be voted on at the November 1914 election.
A batch of announcements from Mercer County West Virginia candidates seeks Republican nominations for clerk of the county court and superintendent of Mercer county schools. Included are statements by Charles E. Wheeler J A French RE Witten J E T Sentz and others urging party support in primaries or conventions and pledging full time service if elected.
Delegates and visitors arrived in Barbousville Kentucky for the Grand Army of the Republic department of Kentucky annual encampment. The formal opening is set for tomorrow morning with sessions continuing Friday. The Women's Relief Corps and other auxiliaries will hold annual meetings as well.
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