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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
2
Workers in German chemical plants wear aluminum shoes with wooden soles. The unusual protective footwear highlights industrial safety practices amid rising labor concerns.
Kansas City has expanded greatly over the past decade becoming a major trading hub in the central United States. The Baltimore hotel scene is mentioned as part of the city's evolving commercial landscape.
The message invites residents to contact city hall for transportation, with volunteers or officials arranging a car to pick up anyone in need. Endorsed as a simple, welcoming service for community members seeking a ride.
Miss Sally Miller returned to Devon after a week with Mrs. C. M. Fisher and Mrs. J. P. Davidson. Gaston C. Callaway shows progress after two weeks in bed and is out again. Miss Pearle Young leaves for Sweet Briar College to attend the summer term. Sterling Williamson, recent high honors graduate of Virginia Military Institute, visits his mother Mrs. Mona Williamson. Episcopal Guild plans election dinner in Callaway building today. Mrs. M. E. Burleson remains very ill at Vincel street. Mrs. John Gates Jr. returns to Yukon after visiting sister Mrs. G. C. Smith on Vincel street.
In Kansas City the Christian Church on Vir side hosted a revival attended by large crowds Sunday. Dr J H O Smith preached on The World's Need of a Man Church urging unity among Christians despite denominational differences.
The J. H. Slaees property in Bluefield Virginia will be offered for sale by Bank of Graham on June 25 at a bargain price. G M Barger is the trustee. Viaduct completion noted with an underpass on the Maxwelll state highway now open in service. Virginia highway west of the county seat toward the Russell line highlighted as a mousin road in the state.
H C Callaway assistant sergeant at arms at the Republican convention in Kansas City has returned to Bluefield Virginia. He gathered a series of unusual incidents and will publish them in a forthcoming article along with overlooked episodes in the paper.
The article recalls an old approach by Mayor Callaway to raise city hall funds through citizen and friend donations. It mentions a ten pound bill from Mr. and Mrs. M. Cheae of Tavares Florida and notes Mrs. Chase as remembered as Ethel Shell.
A letter recalls a lasting affection for Bluefield, noting a perpetual soft spot in the sender’s heart for the place. The fragment hints at nostalgia and personal sentiment tied to Bluefield.
Tazewell county voters face a double ballot today voting on a new Virginia constitution and a fifty cent levy increase for county school funding. Opposition is strong, with farmers largely against while towns push for the tax plan and short ballot. Leaders include Governor Byrd allies and local officials.
Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City shares her experience with motherhood and companionship. She describes years of suffering and depression before becoming a mother and offers free, confidential advice to any woman who writes.
A speaking campaign against the amendments features Governor Byrd personally on the stump. The election is held at the new city hall with polls opening at sunrise and closing at sunset.
Mr and Mrs W Carlisle Peters once from Bluefield Virginia now reside in Kansas City for fifteen years. Their daughter Helen is a high school student progressing well. Peters owns and presides over American Music Co and enjoys notable financial success. Lois Benbow and Nan Crockett visit as guests and meet Col Theodore Roosevelt during a Virginia delegation visit.
The writer urges a yes vote on the school levy in Tazewell County describing it as advancing boys and girls education. He says education is a right and separate school grievances should be handled apart from the levy.
Prediction states Tazewell county will carry the levy election today. Voters are urged to go to the polls, ensuring every eligible voter casts a ballot. A committee is arranged to aid those unable to reach polling places with automobile transport.
A new dress uses mauve and yellow flat crepe with a yellow skirt and mauve banding. The design pairs the colors with the reverse mauve and yellow accents on the bodice and waist area.
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast, safe remedy for indigestion caused by excess acid. It claims relief in five minutes and urges readers to buy the genuine product, sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles, with a long history dating to 1875.
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