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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1929

Page

6

Daily Telegraph Printing Co Classified Notices

Notices that have no general news value except to members of clubs and associations must be paid for. Communications and remittances go to Daily Telegraph Printing in Bluefield West Virginia. The Associated Press holds republication rights for news dispatches and local news.

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Subscription Rates By Mail and City Carrier

Rates show mail subscriptions by zones with a 150 mile to 600 mile radius and advance payments for one year or months. West Virginia is included in zones with regional pricing. City carrier options require advance payment and differ by term.

West Virginia

Vanities of labor echo in a preacher's reflection

A fragment reflects on Ecclesiastes like meditation where the speaker laments the futility of human labor under the sun. The text references experiences of toil, wealth, and a comparison to practical value, paired with a nod to COOK and Pierre Leroux as cultural allusions.

Eeel Cook Pierre Leroux

Death of Hon Harry Woodyard Milestones in a Public Life

The state mourns Hon Harry Woodyard a longtime public servant who began humbly and rose to leadership in congress and state affairs He retired due to ill health and remained active including backing President Hoover's nomination He built business ventures and leaves an estate including eight weekly newspapers reflecting a strong civic presence and party leadership

Harry Woodyard Woodyard Congress Hoover West

The New Patriots and Hoovers Civil Service Push

The article discusses President Hoover enlisting capable private sector leaders into government service. It notes sacrifices made by appointees accepting lower salaries and the formation of a "new patriots" cadre in the administration. It also cites the small cabinet of big men who left business to serve the nation.

Hoover Washington Sam Mr. Hoover

What Z We Were Doing What Z We Were Doing

Mr t Gay who did the first high dive in Bluefield appeared with 4 carnival at Graham. Walter Wellman prepared for an arctic expedition. Booker T. Washington lectured on the Virginian railway at religious places by request of the Mite H H Rogers. Mrs B A Daniel of Welch died. Ike Slifkin returned home from overseas. Mrs Sallie Baldwin died at her city home. An administration with secretaries and assistants living in Washington earns six figure salaries in business life and may deliver strong results.

Mr*t Gay Bluefield Graham Walter Wellman Booker T. Washington Virginian Railway Regious H. H. Rogers 8. A. Daniel Welch Ike Slifkin Washington Lloyd George Kaiser Hoover Stimeon Coolidge Kellogg Dwight Morrow Mexico City Nicaragua China Latin America Vatican

Diplomatic Immunity and Abuse Prompt Senate Resolution

Senator Caraway proposes naming all foreign diplomats and staff arrested for traffic violations in DC to curb abuse of immunity. The Turkish attache’s drunken Fairfax arrest sparked a government demand for apology, later denied by immunity. Officials warn immunity should not shield dangerous conduct.

Caraway District of Columbia Fairfax

Wind in the Dark Town: A Frantic Lament in Minor

A fragmented poem depicts a windy, claustrophobic city scene. A lost child, a caged lion, and a fading harbor haunt a dark street where nature and urban walls mingle. The speaker urges the wind to move mountains and seas as cries echo in gloom.

Small Town Ties And City Fame In Sherwood Anderson Echoes

The writer reflects on close community scrutiny in small towns and the anonymity of city life. He recalls Imlay City Michigan childhood scenes, then contrasts Manhattan fame with intimate local culture, noting the bustling post office, gossip, and shared memories that bind residents.

New York Sherwood Anderson South Imlay City Mich Kat-A-Corner Gates of Paradise Detroit

Weather Prophets Foresee Uncertain Northern Summers

The piece reflects on past forecasts claiming four wet cold northern summers culminating in 1929. It notes current uncertainty about upcoming weather and observes that traditional signs like moon lore goose bones and caterpillars have mostly proven correct. The era’s mood questions whether climate change is at work.

World’s most unusual forest near West Africa found on tableland

Cape Town reports a remarkable forest along the west coast of Africa on a tableland about six miles wide. The trees measure four feet across yet reach only about one foot in height. Each tree bears two leaves spanning six feet by two feet, creating a strikingly compact canopy.

Cape Town South Africa Africa

Democratic machine in Virginia faces a tough fix

The piece argues the Virginia Democratic machine is in bad shape as voters split and machinists fail to adapt to modern politics. It warns that half of last fall’s anti organization voters will oppose again, threatening the machine’s hold unless Brown is nominated, a move seen as their only path to other offices.

Democratic Virginia Brown

Acid Burns and Protective Measures in Industry

Dr Morris Fishbein explains how concentrated acids injure skin and the varying dangers of hydrochloric, nitric, and sulfuric acids in industry. He notes that acid burns require immediate washing with bicarbonate of soda and emphasizes wearing gloves for workers handling acids.

Germany

Farther Follies and Facts Across the Nation

A collage of quips from political and cultural notes. Observations on bigamy rumors, Nancy France saxophone curfews, commencement advice, currency changes, Hoover humor, farm aid plans, Mount Vesuvius jokes, Spitzbergen car counts, and a wary take on traffic signals. The snippets reflect satirical, light commentary typical of a daily page.

Social precedents in Washington dim fear for MacDonald visit

Washington observers note state department silence on seating precedence for guests of official status. The piece suggests the MacDonald visit may be limited to policy talks, with formal entertainment arranged by the British embassy, while private hostesses bear seating risks if rules are unknown.

Washington Curtis State Department Uhase Stimson Gann MacDonald England Hoover Mr. MacDonald King George

Hoover Sees Bright Outlook in Postwar Foreign Policy

In Ashington on June 22 Rodney Dutcher notes Herbert Hoover favorable view of US Britain talks and reparations deals shaping peaceful Anglo American ties. He cites reduced naval armaments prospects and stabilizing Young plan payments as signs guiding Europe away from conflict.

Rodney Dutcher Ashington Herbert Hoover Europe Hoover Ramsay MacDonald MacDonald United States Britain Germany Versailles France

Rail line progress boosts Wyoming county prosperity

Editorials praise plans for the Mullens to Gilbert Virginian branch and a new coal outlet on the Guyandotte river. The project is expected to stimulate commerce in Wyoming and neighboring counties, with interdependent regional benefits and broad economic impact.

Virginian Railway Mullens Pineville Gilbert Guyandotte River Wyoming County Beckley Post

Platform proposals for Bluefield West Virginia governance

The document outlines quarterly tax payments to city county and state with a federal style schedule. It calls for mine safety regulation enforcement and miner education to protect lives and property. It proposes barrier fencing on curves and high banks to save motorists and levying motor vehicle taxes via gasoline tax, removing personal property assessments and licenses. It urges more factories for the Bluefield area and a northern street from East End to Midway linking with College Avenue. It supports organizing a southern counties advancement association, holding elections on Sunday and stressing self-government. It envisions uniform deputy sheriffs and constables, a municipal flying field, and a city owned water supply.

Bluefield East End College Avenue Southern West Virgin Eheritts

Obadiah and Elijah At Mount Carmel The Secret Believer

Chapel Chimes offers a devotional on Obadiah the household steward who hid prophets during Jezebel's purge. It highlights his quiet faith, Elijah's confrontation on Carmel, and the call to openly profess faith rather than conceal belief. Real faith demands courage, not hidden devotion.

Samaria Ahab Obadiah Jezebel Ethibaal Obediah Mount Carmel Elijah Eilijah Jehovah Jesus Christ

Virginia Vacation Prospects and Appalachian Highlands Appeal

The article extols Virginia’s progress since statehood and urges boosting tourism to the Appalachian Highlands. It notes six million US families will vacation by car, and urges more targeted promotion to attract visitors, highlighting shared benefits for locals and tourists and the value of newspapers and guides in guiding travel.

United States Appalachian Highlands

Summers County Road Rock Case Postponed

Hinton West Virginia June 22 The Hilldale road rock case was postponed in Beckley before Circuit Court Judge C M Ward on motion of R Dennis Stee assistant attorney general The case involves alleged wrongdoing by a private individual connected to Hilldale road construction in Summers County.

Hinton W. Va Hilldale Road Beckley Jate C. M. Ward R. Dennis Stee Eternor Summers County

Oregon Woman Sues for Divorce After Forced Walk Home

Mrs Maude Gardner of Portland sues her husband Leon Gardner claiming he forced her to walk home for miles after a December dance. The case highlights a disputed separation over domestic treatment.

Portland Ore Maude Gardner Leon

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