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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
4
A column reflects on Cuba per capita wealth and rising transport ideas, urges Mercer County to fund a modern courthouse and jail, notes congress debates on war trophies, and invites Bluefield residents to a soldier homecoming gathering at the Elks Club. It also comments on Bolshevist currency, Kolchak, and postwar figures.
Editorial arguing editors of home community papers deserve strong local support. It contrasts city papers with hometown editors who truly reflect local groups and events and capture the wedding of local youths with intimate insight.
Editorial calls Mercer county to fund a new county court house with up to date jail facilities. It argues current building is out of date and risks records in a fire, urging heads of Bluefield Princeton Matoaka chambers, farm groups, bar, and merchants to press for a large, durable, modern facility.
Tom Arnold, injured while scouting a major project, is cared for in a shabby cottage by a mountain doctor. Nurse Leslie Bainbridge, daughter of the chief engineer, arrives from the city and inspires his recovery and romance. He vows to marry, believing her help will secure his promotion.
The piece urges readers to support hometown papers with news and advertising. It argues papers deserve credit for documenting obituaries and civic work, noting wartime strain and the value of local press in boosting town welfare and attracting residents.
A jumble of editorial quips from the Kansas City Star the New York Sun and the Detroit Free Press panning beer washing tricks Washington attitudes and the presidents stance on Congress in a Paris cable. The items reflect media voices poking at American wealth imbecility and peace rhetoric.
General Candido Aguilar reports Mexican troops in northern Mexico to shield U S citizens in Chihuahua from possible attacks. Foreigners will be moved to well garrisoned towns and may travel by special trains to Laredo to reach the U S border safely.
Testimonies from Mrs J F Lee of Milstead Georgia Mrs Paralee Frazier of Longview Texas and Mrs Sandy Withers of Greensboro Alabama claim Stella Vitae cured or relieved long standing female complaints. The ad promises a money back guarantee on the first bottle if no benefit and extols health and appearance benefits.
A sharp witticism notes that in a restaurant a married woman tends to stay quiet, reflecting a social stereotype about public behavior and conversation. The quip contrasts talkative chatter with restrained demeanor to imply difference in social roles.
Fuchow reports six thousand students arrested and detained by Chinese and Japanese military authorities in a widening crackdown. The figure, cited by Amos on June 19, reflects ongoing political unrest and martial control affecting educational communities.
Chicago reports long distance talks between union leaders and Commercial Telegraphers Union reps in Atlantic City as AFL convention continues. Early action expected on next strike move. about 25 000 telegraphers and 80 000 railroad telegraphers reportedly involved amid Western state operator and lineman strikes. Officials say wage talks stalled by postmaster general order restricting collective bargaining.
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