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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
4
Excerpt features patriotic lines praising the flag with references to liberty and allegiance. It quotes Mayhew on atmosphere and motives to move away from harmful surroundings, and ends with aphorisms about knowledge and ignorance attributed to Arabic sources.
The Country Club marks Flag Day with a 2 30 pm flag raising led by Rev. T. S. Hamilton and Hon. Bernard McClaugherty, plus golf tennis dancing and cards. Cars run from 1 pm to the grounds, inviting community turnout amid patriotic ceremonies and speeches.
A rambling editorial urges Liberty Loan subscriptions to spoil Kaiser William’s day while noting state school book changes and other world affairs. It references Uncle Sam, bonds at three and a half percent, tax exemption, and the wish to overwhelm the foe. Other notes mention six new islands and census talk amid wartime chatter.
The Washington Post argues that free discussion aids efficiency and governance. Censorship harms democracy by hiding military weaknesses and delaying reform, while informed public opinion supports necessary changes.
The piece urges all citizens to support the Liberty Loan as the first call to arms in the current national crisis. It frames refusal as desertion and warns that disability is the only acceptable pretext to decline, offering guidance on loan terms.
A fragment quotes Frank G. Carpenter urging restraint and silence in public debate. The line suggests a stance against self-promotion and sensational rhetoric. No further context is provided to anchor dates or locations.
Katherine Tynan Hinkson portrays a broken veteran in Waterbury America, whose maimed body cannot restrain a resilient soul. While he weeds pansies, his whistling and singing illuminate hope as onlookers pause to listen.
In Lincoln and across Nebraska a three day golden jubilee commemorates statehood, growth, and war era contributions. Mentions capital move to Lincoln, opening of the state university, Union Pacific railroad’s impact, and Nebraskan population and agricultural records.
Washington June 12 Senator Reed of Missouri blocked efforts to curb debate on the administrations priority shipments bill. He said the bill deserved the most serious consideration and called for a quorum after a majority failed to stay in the chamber. Reed forced a quorum call three times while proposals to grant the president authority to direct priority in rail were discussed.
Miss Nina Southwick of Kingfisher Oklahoma reports relief from a two year battle with female troubles nervousness backache and dizziness after ten bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the product with restoring health and recommends others seek confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Greek king abdication issue deepens as Venizelos gains ground. Constantine clashes with entente powers over neutrality and defense plans, while Princess Sophia and Crown Prince George's pro German ties fuel opposition in Saloniki and Athens. The crisis intensifies with ultimatums and calls to dethrone the king.
The report notes that the summary includes the credits of the third quarter of 1917 and seven strong francs advanced to France's allies.
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