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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
4
A historical maxim notes ambition yields modest power and fleeting fame, ending in a grave and a fading name attributed to William Winter. The quote reflects a cautionary view on worldly achievement and mortality.
A reflection on rapid advances since Columbus, noting Alcock and Brown and ocean crossing by air. It argues the Atlantic crossing marks a milestone, suggesting practical use and future common travel by air ships, with science and invention shaping a world ready for bold aerospace progress.
The Houston Post editor argues there is still a Dixie in heart and history while noting day light saving's impact on workers. It references Dr. Karl Muck's internment and shifts to labeling some political ideologies as polshevic. A Toledo burglar report adds a bizarre loot list including pink underwear and liquor.
The column surveys shifting stances as states debate ratifying the woman suffrage amendment while other political shifts unfold. It mentions W P Shawkey weighing a gubernatorial bid and a rumor about Tumulty's potential promotion to postmaster general amid broader political chatter.
The New York Sun notes that in the first four months of 1919 railroads carried 2.258 billion ton miles less than prewar averages, while freight costs rose by 447.95 million and deficits rose to 611.797 million, totaling 1.0597 billion dollars in four months, a harsh verdict on government operation.
Excerpts note bombs and censorship near Paris peace figures, Burleson defending his record amid big tasks, and a brake on auto racing with few deaths at Indianapolis. A Tampico riot left ten Mexican IWW members killed by federal troops, with many wounded amid labor clashes.
Mrs. Kate Lee Able of Rossville Georgia writes that her husband an engineer who injured himself lifting heavy machinery suffered from severe swelling and constipation. After failed medicines and repeated castor oil he took a large dose of Thedford's Black-Draught and recovered, claiming it saved his life.
A Kansas City Star item recalls a Missouri ticket agent who jokes about distinguishing ministers from pretenders. The agent uses a Bible, confronts a well-dressed passenger, and ends up selling the half fare anyway amid humorous exchanges about biblical authorship and spiritual rhetoric.
In a homey wartime scene John Morley finds purpose knitting for his son overseas. Grace Bourne teaches him to crochet while Morley plans a sweater for Bill, sparking pride and a budding romance as news arrives of Bill’s homecoming and engagement to Grace.
Flinley is a 2000 acre parish off the Isle of Sheppey in Kent owned by Oxford University. Inhabited by shepherds, the village lacks roads shops lamps and telephones and the ferry is dangerous in winter. The island's two landmarks are the school and church and a ferryman is contacted by a candlelit hut door.
An American troopship bound for France leaves New York as Stonewall Jackson and Welcome Brown gaze at the Atlantic. They discuss fear of torpedoes smash and resolve to stay alive with sober, determined talk about the dangers at sea. The excerpt is attributed to John K. Scroggins, U. S. N.
A 1908 Biological Survey study finds annual losses from rat infestations in Washington and Baltimore totaling 400000 and 700000 dollars respectively, with ratios matching city populations. Boston reports 1850000 dollars yearly in rat losses, Pittsburgh over 1000000, and a bachelor vows to marry only if a woman is not curious nor talkative.
Winnipeg June 18 ten alleged strike leaders arrested by dominion authorities face deportation proceedings. A special board of inquiry under the immigration act will try the accused, with power to deport immediately, crown prosecutor A J Andrews says. A brief note mentions a Georgia female college in Macon tied to the Methodist church and Britain’s push to revive the glass industry.
In Charleston Rex Tomb a city merchant drove his car over a precipice dropping about 130 feet as it wrecked near the edge. No further details available on injuries or cause.
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