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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
1
An editorial critiques campaign financing and corruption rumors surrounding major party figures. It discusses investigations, the push for reform, and calls for a strong primary rule to deter bribery. The piece emphasizes accountability, fiscal transparency, and the integrity of voters in choosing representatives.
The Sioux City Journal notes rising political sentiment against the Coolidge administration in Iowa. It surveys observers who praise a new approach by voters while predicting shifts in party strength and potential impacts on national leadership.
In a Maryland House lobby a dispute erupts over wedding attire as Hill and Bruce argue over collar and tie styles for a groom. Supporters clash on fashion form while observers note the clash pits rival factions from the same town.
Readers see Borah at center of Prohibition referendum debate as newspapers nationwide weigh his stance. Supporters call his speech vigorous and decisive while critics claim it risks political misstep or fuels a presidential bid in 1928.
Yale University announces a shift toward merit based admissions for its law school. Applicants will be judged on college records with a minimum grade threshold, ending open access to all graduates. The change reflects broader trends toward individualized instruction in education.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions telegraph ticklers and Aunt Stawarde with unclear references. The readable portion hints at a local humor column or snippet collection, likely light brief items and curiosities from a community newspaper. Specific names or events are not discernible.
Fragmentary devotional verse with archaic phrasing. It speaks of peace and light, asking not for worldly pleas but for divine joy, acknowledging human limitation. The obscured lines hint at seasonal imagery and spiritual longing, ending in a prayerful cadence.
Dr Hugh Cumming warns pollution in streams and lakes is increasing rapidly in the United States. He notes widespread contamination threatens drinkable water and urges public information officers to push accurate data for action.
The city night offers a wide dance scene from Greek social clubs to Italian floors and Jewish halls. Patrons sample Charleston, waltz, and modern rhythms as phonographs and lively bands echo through East Side streets and waterfront venues. Gilbert Swan reports lively, varied stages of New York dance culture.
An editorial argues the key voters question is whether candidates will back the state road commission and bond plans. It condemns the road board for alleged profligate actions and urges accountability over the Atlantic and Pueblo highways, urging road-building reforms.
A fragmentary OCR brings a rambling mosaic of quips and fables about manners food and humor. It mentions Little Jack Horner and a tale of a dentist opening a period fragment with stray lines on manners and critique of public taste.
Citizens from Raleigh to Beckley criticize costly Midland Trail project and demand direct state roads. They urge voters to press candidates for pledges to fund road construction while county tax burdens rise and public improvements stall.
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