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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
6
A compact quotation note contrasts Buddha and religious sentiment on hatred and love. It references classic verses and proverbs, noting hate persists yet love can end it, highlighting cross spiritual perspectives.
The Telegraph urges readers to stockpile coal now as summer heat gives way to higher demand. It warns prices, the lowest since 1914, will climb and delays reduce fuel quality, advising households to buy an ample supply and even borrow if needed.
Sir Thomas Horder and Dr. Charles Mayo warned at a London medical congress that the modern fast pace set by successful men destroys health like a high powered engine run long without lubrication. They urged a return to simple living as the cure, noting overwork and strain mainly affect industrial and professional leaders and damage hearts and nerves.
A column discusses how headlines forecast tragedy and reflect press duties. It argues news emphasizes unusual events, contrasts with ordinary life, and questions the public demand for sensational crime versus everyday honesty. It mentions poets, poetry boards, and the idea of Poet's Day within American culture.
J Powell Royall and Miss Jennie M Bowen of Tazewell were married at Radford. A L Barlow died at his Bluefield home. Andy Ritter of Graham and Miss Alice Tabor of Bluestone wed at Ebenezer Church. Ten years ago O P Canterberry of Pineville was found dead on the McDowell county line. W H Fitzgerald of Bluefield was injured after falling from a locomotive. Prof J J was named principal of Graham public schools. The piece reflects on life balance, noting Mayo’s view on recreation versus work and the value of pursuing meaningful play.
After the war comfort returns in choosing shoes as style fades. Look for sensible footwear and ask clerks to show all options to find a fit. Avoid busy Saturday shopping. go weekday, stay seated until a comfortable, good looking shoe is found.
A reflective essay argues that strenuous mental labor strains nerves and only easy games suit high speed careers. It urges simpler hours, less intense recreation, and warns no one can enjoy wealth after overwork. Includes brief vignettes about a Stoke Newington domestic ad and a new fire alarm triggered by a cigar.
A collage of quips and dialogues appears, featuring a brewery joke about drinking limits, a breakfast schedule jab, a gate greeting with a church demon, a painless dentist boast, a magistrate’s pity line, a tortoise theft retort, a radio and newspaper dig, and a Hindu hymn translation note.
A collage of quips and brief notes from various places including Texas, New York, Los Angeles and London. The items touch on bootleggers, farm hands, railroad crossings, love and aging, with light humor about newspapers, law, baseball and everyday life.
A spirited push for tariff reduction is seen for the next session of Congress, with protectionists wielding strong opposition. Wall Street bankers back high tariffs while reformists warn of a national disaster as the debate intensifies amid farmer and banker mobilization.
In Ashington on June 16, readers learn that current duty rates are viewed as excessive by powerful interests. The piece signals an upcoming tariff confrontation as those interests vow to push back and seek change.
Public advisory notes that hot weather does not cause rabies but increases dog bites. Rabies spreads only via infected bites, so seek medical care immediately if bitten. Owners should vaccinate dogs against rabies through a veterinarian for a small fee.
The article outlines a speculative plan for a Poet's Day and a national movement to standardize American poetry. It envisions annual conventions where poets read works, vote on positions, and form committees, while debates pit fundamentalists against modernists. The piece questions discipline, authority, and the definition of poetry itself.
The article argues the US should prioritize China over Japan or Russia, warning against letting any power dominate China. It notes Americas Asiatic role since 1898, questions entangling alliances, and discusses the four power pact, codified world laws, and the International Court amid fears of American involvement if China destabilizes or is pulled into regional conflicts.
The piece contrasts near perfect year round safety at a rural swimming hole with the high visibility city beach. It warns youths lack lifeguards at the woods location and drowns risks, urging swimming with grown persons present and near more populous, supervised places.
Thousands attended a Sunday picnic in Premier featuring a Durham sermon from War and a Klansmen display. The Moose Band provided music, W M Kirk spoke on Sunday school, and Stars fraternal group also participated. Local girls Julia Webb and Bessie Cody recited. Ice lemonade was served. Timbermen O C Thomas and L Osbourne were arrested Saturday.
The defendants were tried before Squire A C Hafford at Welch on a Monday morning and each fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to thirty days on the county roads. The article notes public fatigue with liquor law violations and praises sheriffs and officers for enforcing the laws.
George W. Coffey made a business trip to Willamenn Theaday. Mrs 8 M Hall returned from Valean and Williamson after a few days with friends. Oscar Cole, son of A B Cole, broke his left forearm while running from rain in a garden. taken to Grace Hospital Welch. Barnett family narrowly escaped death when their auto overturned near Seeger. buck saved them from river.
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