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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
6
The article states that non news items such as club meetings entertainments and obituaries require payment for publication and that the Associated Press retains exclusive rights to disseminate news dispatches whether credited or not, impacting local newspaper content.
A fragment quotes 1 Timothy 5 19 about not receiving an accusation without witnesses and cites Shakespeare asking for tangible proofs. The two classical references anchor a theme of evidence and scrutiny.
Public opinion questions the trillionaire defense claim as Darrow reportedly seeks a 25 000 retainer and a 1 000 000 drawing account to gather evidence of mental irresponsibility. Witnesses recall the youths as cruel and domineering while educators say they were bright and sane. The trial will test if justice prevails.
Bluefield topped West Virginia cities in May for total new building permits and exceeded all Virginia cities except Richmond. Ongoing permit activity from prior months and extensive street and sewer work mark Bluefield as highly active, with growth praised as the town plans to unify Bluefield and Graham under one name.
Bisk Greever known in Bluefield was killed by a train at Williamson. Ella Graham was acquitted of Victoria Robinsons murder at Pocahontas in the Tazewell court. The Firemen Carnival ended after a week. The Bluefield Country Club announced plans for a 25000 building. Mrs Morrissette returned to Bluefield from Lima. The Princeton Bluefield trolley route had been fully surveyed.
The passage contrasts Romania suppressing rights with King Ferdinand and Queen Marie's roles, notes Marie’s absence in state matters, and recalls Joffre’s Marne victory. It highlights French political turmoil, and observes women winning equal representation on the Republican national committee as a sign of their broader power.
A collage of brief quips from newspapers across the United States. Items reference Hollywood, fashion, local gossip, and witty remarks about public figures, manners, and social trends with a satirical tone.
A collection of humorous exchanges reveals neighborly quirks and small town concerns. Landlords, mayors, travelers, and shopkeepers spar over rent, honesty, elections, and daily purchases in a brisk, period voice.
Editorials critique renewed cancer cure claims and celebrate vanished cookery arts while lampooning fashion trends. A Baltimore Evening Sun piece argues caution on cancer cures, reviews ancient cooks and dining manners, and mocks corset freedom and male dress, urging restraint and perspective.
Bernard Baruch calls for drafting wealth and property to fund future wars and curb profiteering. He proposes government fixed prices for materials and goods and channels excess profits to war funding, arguing such measures could have reduced postwar costs.
Roy Haynes, the prohibition commissioner, boasts of Cleveland as the dryest national gathering yet. He plans to tighten controls for New York during the Democratic sessions as agents target rumored liquor. Republicans hope McAdoo faces less oil scandal risk, aiding a possible campaign edge. Indiana Senator Jim Watson’s Klan tie sparks a wry exchange.
The speaker argues that while the surplus idea could curb profiteering and chaos after the war, it remains too sensible to be implemented. The remarks acknowledge truth in theory but question real-world feasibility.
Henry Ericken swerved to avoid a dog in Rocky Ford Colorado and plunged into a ditch killing three family members. The crash left Ericken injured but alive. authorities investigate the incident.
Miss Florence Perham went out to a Chicago golf course with many players, drank poison, and died in a few minutes. Police investigations ongoing as details emerge about motive and circumstances.
New York reports a leading physician says eating an onion daily will keep the skin clear of blemishes. The claim highlights onions as a simple beauty aid amid home remedy advice.
An essay outlines five years of prosperity after war fatigue. It cites rail freight gains, foreign trade needs, and optimism about emerald investments. It notes Ford’s railroad wages and contrasts historic chocolate trade with prohibition era attitudes.
Mr. Mann of Anytown accepts the idea that drafts cause colds while noting it is greatly exaggerated. The article argues prejudice against moving air is irrational and that a gentle draft is beneficial to health, while a strong draft remains risky only when it contacts exposed skin.
An article explains that drafts can chill people and trigger colds, but notes sensitive individuals are often unacquainted with ventilation. It asserts those used to airflow handle drafts better, while colds stem more from catarrhal conditions, lowered vitality, or infection than from mild drafts.
A jumble of humorous and reflective lines on elbows, streetcars, weight, ignoring people, palm skin, births, numbers, and aging, concluding with a quip about a 110 year old clock in San Francisco and a misquoted golden wedding idea.
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