Debate on Army Size and Preparedness in Postwar America
The piece argues for a strong U S military yet warns against militarism. It notes reduction proposals from 5 million to 4 million and calls for trained citizens and ready defense, stressing the United States as a world power and creditor nation. It cautions against isolation and urges vigilance and orderly preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
War Department
House Military Affairs Committee
House
United States
Germany
Palmer Calls for Immediate Deportation of Anarchists
Attorney General Palmer declares that recent bomb outrages show anarchistic elements threaten government and vows to stop organized crime. He asserts officials know most anarchists by name and address and urges roundups and deportations of those of alien blood, comparing to wartime actions against pro-Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Department of Justice
Assassins and the call to round up anarchists
A stark warning declares that any man who seeks to destroy government forfeits protection, urging authorities to round up anarchists. The statement frames imminent action against suspected rebels as a necessary defense of order.
One Cent to a Home The Daily Telegraph Adverts Advantage
The Daily Telegraph highlights its advertising columns as a powerful way for Bluefields merchants to reach citizens. An entire issue can deliver messages to thousands of homes, news agencies, and paper stands at about one cent per home. The piece stresses affordable ads and the role of advertising as essential grease for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Bluefields
Glad TT Ends Labor Dispute Unsettled News
The city celebrates the end of a railroad labor standoff allowing workers to return tomorrow. The piece notes the losses across bands and businesses and hopes for a fair settlement in forthcoming talks. It also references sensational lines about preachers and a provocative sermon incident, while joking about politics and fashion.
Mother and Son Receive Diplomas at Concord Normal
In Athens on June 4 a historic moment occurred as a mother Mrs James England and her son Welch England both received diplomas at Concord Normal's commencement. County superintendent W. C. Cook and H. K. Barbe visited, while events included engagement announcements for Miss Mary Peck and honor showers for the bride elect. The summer term is set to begin June 16 with expectant enrollment. Hon. E. T. England of Charleston spoke to the senior class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Concord Normal
James England
Welch England
H. K. Barbe
W. C. Cook
MebDowell County
H. C. Hays
Will Peck
Mayweary
Bess Shannon
Mary Peck
Hess Shannon
Jennie Gore
Lillian Appling
Amen Woods
Princeton
Jburen Toler
Mullens
John Blakely
Welch
Gladys Hall
E. T. England
Charleston
Doan’s Kidney Pills Pass Testimony From J A Griffith
A Bluefield resident J A Griffith engineer of Norfolk and Western testifies that after kidney disorder and back pain a year ago he used Doan’s Kidney Pills from Wade’s Drug Store. He says the pills stopped the misery and keep his kidneys in good condition. Price 69 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y Mfrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
J. A. Griffith
Norfolk and Western
Greenbrier Street
Binefield
Doan
Wade
Dean
Mr. Griffith
Foster-Milburn Co. Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Rising Young Men and Crowded Streetcar Seats
A brief observation notes a few ambitious young men but asserts most remain seated in a crowded streetcar, highlighting social mobility and urban life dynamics.
Princeton High Commencement Draws Large Crowd
Dr Waitman T Barbe delivered a rousing address on A house not made with hands to East River high school graduates amid a record crowd. Principal B K Kimble, Supt J N Hoylman and Attorney Hartley Sanders praised the ceremony as thirteen seniors received diplomas and Erastus Bowling won the prize for top average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitman T. Barbe
East River High School
Osage
Dr. Barbe
Miss Holroy
Rebuild Planned for Raleigh Turnpike Class A Route
State and federal officials cleared plans to rebuild the old Raleigh turnpike as a class A road after a completed survey. The approved route runs via Spanishburg to Flat Top and joins the existing macadamized highway through Raleigh county, with petitions to reroute via Gard ner and Brush Creek rejected pending county court approval. Warrants were issued for five Athens and Gardner youths on a delinquency charge connected to two Camp Creek girls, with investigations and escapes noted at the Bluefield home for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Raleigh
Kegley
Spanishourg
Flat Top
Gardner
Brush Creek
Spanishburg
L. J. Pine
Athens
Camp Creek
Squire Pine
Bluefield
Princeton
Hadeen
Malcolm
Captain Frazee
Confidence in a Medicine The Public Needs
The text argues that belief in marketed medicines drives their success and warns against secret preparations. It touts Earle's Hypo-Cod as clearly labeled with ingredients and safe components, detailing a simple daily dose and a price of $1.20 plus tax, urging readers to buy from their druggist tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Patience and forbearance in a temperance tale
A Chicago lawyer recounts a temperance anecdote where a long rangy woman laments her efforts to reform a drinking husband. She describes shocking measures—locking out, sewing him in a sheet, beating, confining in a henhouse, dousing with water, vinegar in his booze—yet finds no improvement and insists patience alone won’t fix him.
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Chicago
William
Parson
Job
Who's Who in Early American Portraits at Boston Athenaeum
The Boston Athenaeum cautions that many 17th and 18th century portraits in a new collection may not accurately identify sitters. It notes Charles Churchill may be the Miles Standish stand in, Col. Benjamin Church’s likeness is questioned, and Roger Williams portraits may depict others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athenaeum
New England
Charles Churchill
Benjamin Church
Miles Standish
Roger Williams
It Is Impossible To Buy A Friend Of Worth
A reflective note argues that a true friendship cannot be purchased at any price, emphasizing the value of loyalty, shared history, and mutual care over material gifts or monetary power.
Office Supplies Typewriter Ribbons and Carbon Sheets
Daily Telegraph Printing Co offers office supplies including typewriter ribbons and carbon sheets. The itemized listing highlights essential paper goods for desk work and document copying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Et. Daily Telegraph Printing CO
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Baily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Associated Press
Peewee
Weee Suite
Box
Postoffice
W. Va
Orn
Mary Clemmer
Georgia
Lenine
Trotsky
Ther
City of
Goodrich
Akron
Ohio
The
Silvertown
Goodrich Tires
Smaily
Phirters Graduated
Larce
Center
Walker Street
Helen Fensterrmacher
Old Raleigh Road
Telegraph Office
Western Union
H. L. Booker
C. H. Hix
Virginian
Hix
Grand Jury
Will Farmer
Chester ‘Ffurt
Squire H. IL Cook
Matoaka
W. H. Malcolm
Hilda Fortune
Mildred Hadden
Lewisburg Seminary
Hadden
A. S. Fortune
First National Bank
Bluefield National Bank
Bland and
Raleigh Streets
Bluefield, W Va
Jones James Ellwood
Modrid
Mgr
Salon
Bales and
Thomas F. Parrell
I R. Hawthorne
Beare
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Bulphur
Pocahontas
Weobesten Mtan Fuel Company, Incorporated
Broadway
New York
Norfolk
Main St
Sol
Beverly Dock
Newew England Coal & Coke Co
Devonshire Street
Bostom
Tidewater
Lambert's Point
Sewall’s Point
Norfolk & Newmert
Great Lakes
Sandusky
EVANS @ REID, Ltd
Leadenhall St. Ndon
Italy
Henry Cop & Cleric
Plazza · Lattes
Cos Spond
Pocahontas Fuel Co., Inc
No. 1
New York City
Watkins
Scott
Them
Lieber’s
Ser
America
S. J. Kell
Princeton Ave
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