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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1922
Page
6
The Sunday issue of the Daily Telegraph Printing Co. in Bluefield West Virginia is dated June 11, 1922. It announces the newspaper's publication details and addresses for editorial and mailing correspondence.
A fragment reflecting on the pursuit of perfection by revering the greatest Being in the universe. It pairs Christian phrasing with classical references and emphasizes aligning worship with the best in nature and in oneself.
The Bible classes and Billy Sunday clubs formed during the revival in this city a year ago have grown through the year. They report wide benefit to members and the community, and a union meeting to celebrate the first anniversary is proposed by The Daily Telegraph.
A West Virginia voter frame critiques the statewide primary system. It argues the public lacks reliable information on candidates and that party bosses still wield influence. The piece traces history from conventions to primaries and notes money, whispers, and claims of unfairness.
A humorous exchange features an automobile mechanic and a doctor debating ailments and bills. Henry Ford makes a quip about spending when running for president. A Western man claims his hen hops onto a stove to lay eggs near the frying pan, signaling a quirky tale of eccentric boasts.
Twenty years ago today a derailment attempt on train No 8 was foiled near West End Tower. Miss Gertrude Watts led a Y M C A musical class entertainment. Miss Sallie Dangerfield and H D Karnes wed at the bride's parents home in New Hope.
The piece argues delegates reveal strengths and weaknesses of candidates, criticizing primaries as mercenary and harmful to the public. It praises convention systems where great leaders are drafted for party calls, insisting representative government remains the wiser path despite partisan flaws.
Astronomers place Mara in the southeast sky now but news dispatches suggest the better viewing location is Ireland for the latest observations.
A nostalgic verse recalls a small boy whistling down the street lifting the speaker from despair. The poem contrasts fear and doom with the boy’s simple tune that sparks hope courage and renewed spirit despite life’s trials.
The piece notes Ford's rapid output and a plan for nearly 200000 June deliveries with about 5400 cars daily. It cites the rise of closed cars, Packard expectations, and a shift toward more radio use with estimates from Alexander Elsemann. It contrasts high prices in Germany and huge fire insurance figures, then highlights labor gains and rising wages in steel and more jobs than workers.
Several newspapers comment on the 1920 Republican majority and the need for a vacation to ease a weary Congress. They note the administration should press Congress to close the session, citing delays in the bonus legislation merchant marine bill and tariff debates as signs of strain. The New York Tribune and Nashville Banner offer analyses of political strategy and imperial matters.
Sweden relocates unemployed workers from industrial cities to southern Lapland. Each family head receives sixty acres of land half forest and half cultivable. A Pioneers' Union forms to share expenses and profits while a government supervised community builds facilities and provides tools and living essentials for three years.
A London political rally in a large hall features a weak-voiced speaker and hecklers who struggle to hear. In a dance setting, a tall man and a sweet woman discuss a suspicious figure following them, while a fellow in a red spotted tie is described as poor. In Illinois a rumor about buying an electric appliance triggers a joke about an electric toaster. A real estate man questions a homeowner about a hat frame as the man explains buying an unimproved hat for DIY work.
A string of witty observations prints alongside humorous quips about money, marriage, politics, health, and social habits. Topics include pocketbooks on credit, tobacco mergers, quick marriages, price fixes, and slang wordplay, all in a brisk, tongue in cheek tone.
Dr R H Bishop discusses deafness causes and progression noting its link to colds and infections. He argues prevention through prompt cold treatment and explains ear anatomy and the impact on perception and judgment. He emphasizes awareness of gradual hearing loss and early intervention.
The passage recounts Jesus debating divorce with the Pharisees, reaffirming creation as male and female, and teaching that marriage is a life union. He blesses children, warns riches hinder entry to God, and invites followers to take up the cross while promising rewards to those who forsake family and possessions for the gospel. Jesus guides the disciples toward Jerusalem and foretells his suffering, death, and resurrection.
In Muskogee Oklahoma on June 10 the YMCA youth secretary R M O Harr organized a Sunday School Athletic Association after low attendance. Two basketball leagues formed with the rule you must attend Sunday school to join. Attendance rose 60 percent, then 100 percent after baseball leagues. Plans include track and field, swimming, and football upcoming.
A fragmented verse recalls breeches and hose as men’s legs on display. It mentions quicksands worsened by brine freezing, a curious contrast to modern women’s attire insights.
Sulphur Springs Virginia opens for season as guests register led by Mrs. R A Harrison of Norfolk and Petersburg now counting Yellow Sulphur Springs as a summer home. Residents from Roanoke Portsmouth and others arrive for month long stays with W B Hazlewood preparing extensive summer amenities and weekly dances set to begin.
Charleston West Virginia June 10 Demonstration of a postage meter for rapid handling of mail at the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company offices. The machine seals stamps and cancels 20 letters an hour and prints a postage paid indicator plus a cancellation stamp. It will be used by the revenue accounting office sending over 6 000 bills monthly to subscribers in the state.
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