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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
6
An archival fragment presents a religious reflection contrasting commands against oppression of strangers with personal journeys abroad. The text cites scriptural admonitions and a quoted meditation on human kindness encountered in wide travel.
Obituary and tribute to Thomas F Farrell vice president of Pocahontas Fuel Company and former Bluefielder who died from injuries after a railroad wreck in Blairsville Pennsylvania. The piece lauds his courage devotion to others and public service noting his noble death and lasting memory. It also comments on politics and public affairs with a Wall Street Journal passaged commentary.
Boss Ware of Pennsylvania faces possible defeat in the U S Senate race as a Reed led investigation stirs doubt about his seating despite a strong Republican ticket showing. The outcome hinges on the pending election and the senate committee findings affecting Ware and his supporters.
J. M. Smith elected mayor of Graham and Wm. R. Graham chosen mayor of Pocahontas. Dr Wade H St Clair married Elizabeth Armstrong of Peterborough Canada. Ten years ago Company L Blumilitia and the second West Virginia hospital corps drafted. Garrett Wolfe, colored, crushed to death at Gary No 2 coal crusher. R S Paterson killed a bear on the American Coal Company base in Mercer county.
Charles P. Stewart Aphington argues no true opposition party exists beyond a scattered coalition of mavericks. He lists senators and representatives such as Frazier Norris La Follette Nye Berger La Guardia Wheeler Huddleston Rainey Shipstead Cares Weford Reed among those who break with party labels on tax and debt issues.
World famous soprano Melba closes a forty year stage career with a final Convent Garden concert attended by royalty and watched by millions on radio. Critics across the United States hail her as a queen of song, international icon, and a charitable force through the Red Cross.
The program calls for enforcing mine safety regulations and operator training to protect miners and their property. It proposes barriers on curves and high banks along state and county roads to save motorists. It envisions four new Bluefield passenger stations with parking and rail traffic relief on 6th Street and College Avenue near the freight depot.
A historical note recalls tetanus cases from Fourth of July wounds, especially explosive injuries, and credits progress to better wound care, tetanus anti-toxin use, and safer holiday observance. It warns that even small injuries can cause fatal tetanus, citing various injury sources and public notices.
A speaker contrasts public modesty with private cleverness and self superiority. They admit loftier self-perception when alone and ask others if they feel similarly about themselves, reflecting on ego and humility in social versus private thoughts.
In New York City a Sea-loving Ship Model Society gathers rich executives and cultural notables led by Franklin D. Roosevelt to build costly scale ships. Members like Booth Tarkington, George F. Baker Jr., and Henry B. Culver recreate old sailing craft with intricate rigging, though none have sailed.
A collection of short humor bits about everyday follies and quirks. Jokes reference a spoiled child, a stenographer, broke days, and a plaster mishap at a Coolidge show with a light social bent.
Excerpts from multiple papers show sharp witticisms on crime fashion weather and politics. Quotes mention burglary for thrill, price rises in bran, straw hats in rain, Osage heiress death talk, Iowa farmer relief, public hangings, Rep Ware in Philadelphia and Smedley Butler lessons.
The piece urges pursuit of life goals as schooling ends. It counsels decisive action, self reliance, and turning mistakes into progress. It notes lanterns of study fade and personal judgment must guide the future. It warns that good fortunes come from making things right after wrongs.
Mrs. John Dixon of Bedford Indiana says Cardui gave her strength after years of weakness. She recounts extreme fatigue back ache and poor appetite before taking Cardui and notes improvement after several bottles. She urges others to ask their druggist for Cardui today.
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