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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
4
A historical quotation proclaims that only the pure in heart may see God. It contrasts sincere souls with deceitful, dishonest, selfish, worldly, envious, and malicious individuals whose sins obscure the divine presence.
The piece praises Sir Thomas Lipton's ongoing pursuit of the America's Cup while noting political races and figures. It highlights Lipton as a true sportsman, mentions the Virginia debt issue, Ex-Governor Sulzer's NY governor bid, Bluefield business license ordinance, C W Post’s $22.5 million estate, and remarks on advertising's relation to wealth.
Discussion centers on Charles W. Swisher's Republican candidacy for the state senate in Kanawha Koone Logan district. Incumbent Senator England seeks re election with ex Governor McCorkle backing, signaling a likely heated contest in a district with strong political interest. The piece also notes coal industry outlooks in West Virginia and potential shifts in Mediterranean and Egyptian markets.
A collage of quotes from multiple outlets lampoons French politics, party dynamics, and figures such as George W. Perkins and Secretary Bryan. The pieces blend satire on cabined power and American history with playful jabs at wine and fashion commentary.
The speaker laments rising costs and worn belongings while a manager dismisses concerns as purely in the mind. The verse repeats that the trouble is psychological, noting layoffs and meager pay as the reality faced by the working man.
Hugh Ike Shott declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress from West Virginia's Fifth District in the July 18 1914 primary. He pledges to support tariff reform rural credits road aid flood protection health safeguards labor protections and broader equal opportunity, one of the party faithful.
The article notes French houses favor long sleeves for afternoon and evening gowns with taffeta and net or chiffon accents. It highlights back drapery, a hike look, and a sample frock No. 8339 with size 36 requiring 6 1/2 yards of 42 inch material. It mentions bolero effects in dress No. 8236 and provides material needs and sizes, plus an offer for a spring styles booklet after sending postage.
Mercer county Republicans announce bids for local offices. Lowery G. Bowling seeks superintendent of Mercer schools, J A French of Matoaka announces for superintendent, M W Christie of Princeton seeks clerk of the county court, and B E Witt en of Mercer County declares candidacy for clerk of the county court. May 16 1914.
Charles Wheeler of Matoaka West Virginia announces his bid for the Mercer County Court Clerk position. He seeks Republican nomination and primary convention backing with the Democratic convention noted as a future consideration.
J and T Sentz announces candidacy for Mercer County Clerk West Virginia. Campaign to run in Republican primary or convention and pledges full-time dedication if elected. Support solicited from voters in Mercer County.
A primary election is ordered to nominate a congressional candidate for the Fifth West Virginia district for the November 1914 election. It will be held July 18, 1914, 7 a.m. to sundown, across twelve counties Boone Cabell Lincoln Logan Mason Mingo Mercer McDowell Putnam Raleigh Wayne and Wyoming. Candidates must file by June 18, 1914, with W. P. Hawley and pay 750 dollars. County primaries and state senate primaries may also be held the same day. Each county committee will appoint election staff for precincts.
The document outlines election logistics for a state wide Republican primary, including ticketing, fee distribution, and canvassing timelines. It specifies that fees posted by candidates for congressional, senatorial, county, and district nominations will fund the primary, with distributions decided at a Huntington meeting on June 19 1914. County committees must canvass returns within five days after the primary and certify votes to the congressional committee, which will meet July 18 1914 to certify the winner for the fifth district and appoint county committee members resident in each county. Earl Henry chair and W P Hawley secretary sign the order dated May 30 1914.
Mercer County Republican executive committee calls a primary for July 18 1914 in Princeton to nominate candidates for legislature county superintendent of free schools county commissioner clerk of the circuit court and county surveyor and district offices to be filled at the November 3 1914 general election. Candidates pay assessed fees by June 27 1914 and the committee will canvass results within five days after the primary.
A Progressive mass convention will convene in Princeton on Thursday June 18 1914 at 2 pm to choose delegates for the Huntington congressional convention on June 20 and the seventh senatorial district convention. It will nominate candidates for county and district offices to be decided in November. All Progressives are invited to attend.
Brazil now shows a strong market for metal beds as hardwood furniture remains costly. Metal beds can be produced more cheaply, fueling growing popularity and demand.
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