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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

12

Daily Telegraph Notices From Bluefield Classified

Notices that have no general news value must be paid for. Includes club meetings entertainments sales and church lodge resolutions plus obituaries and similar items. Remittances to Bluefield West Virginia address. Associated press supplied foreign representations and advertising agencies listed.

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Subscription rates by Mali payable in advance

Rates listed for different zones and durations. One year in first two zones West Virginia charges 6.50 dollars. six months 2.50. three months 1.75. Third and fourth zones cover 150 to 600 miles. fifth to eighth zones priced on postage and service needs. details on application.

West Virginia Serra Able Sergentns

Trust in Patience Mastery of Quiet Success

A brief religious quotation presents biblical patience as a path to perfection. It contrasts a scriptural exhortation from James with a modern motivational line about waiting in the secret of success. The piece reflects a devotional tone.

Follow the Leader in Patriotism and Civic Duty

The piece urges national unity and broad support for leaders during crises, arguing patriotism means advancing welfare and equal opportunity for all. It contrasts wartime unity under Wilson with current economic challenges and calls for unwavering cooperation with Hoover, dismissing political opposition as unneeded.

United States Wilson Hoover Wildernness America

What We Were Doing What We Were Doing Twenty Years Ago Today

TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY Bowling of West Graham nearly died after eating canned apples. Senator Clarence W Watson introduced a bill for a monument to Major Andrew Summers Rowan. Houston Collieries bought Keystone Coal and Coke.

D. 8 Bowling West Graham Clarence W. Watson Andrew Summers Rowan Houston Collieries Company Keystone Coal and Coke Company Bluefield Letha Stupalsky Pocahontas Fiest New Christian Church Bland Street

Budgetary Arms Limits Aims for Naval Freeze Plan

The European proposal to use budgetary limits at the next arms conference gains U S support. Nations would spend up to a set total, dollar for dollar, with adjustments by naval type and need. Proponents say it is simpler than category limits and reflects overall naval strength.

Washifngton United States France Italy Great Britain

Returning to Barbarism in Spengler Theory Debate

The article challenges Spengler's view that western civilization will revert to barbarism. It argues modern progress in libraries, industry, transport, and politics negates a systemic collapse. It suggests future transformations will occur but current standards seem permanent and civilization under no immediate threat.

Spengler Herr Spengler

All Is Well Poem About Dreams and Hope

A poem urges keeping dreams private while resting and working again. It repeats that the wind blows and the ship moves with unknown direction, assuring that all will be well despite doubt and uncertainty. The verse emphasizes faith over fear and the unknowing path ahead.

Marketing and production must align says H Thompson

H Thompson of the federal farm board urged 4-H club members to pair production with strong marketing. He warned farmers often produce without a plan for selling, risking slower financial growth. The message, echoed by southern West Virginia clubs, stresses outlet planning for long term success.

AM H. Thompson Federal Farm Board Thompson West Virginia Huntington Herald- Dispatch

Peggy Shannon Rapidly Rising in Hollywood After Clara Bow Breakdowns

Peggy Shannon, newly arrived in Hollywood, has stepped into featured roles after Clara Bow’s nervous breakdowns. She works long hours between sets, learning dialogue and fitting gowns while her Irish roots trace to Pine Bluff Arkansas.

Hubbard Keavy Hollywood Peggy Shannon Peggy Clara Misa Shannon Clara Bow Sylvia Sidney Sylvia Shannon Pine Bluff Ark New York Ziegfeld Arkansas

Napkin rings become rare Collector’s items spark memories

A New York reminiscence on how everyday objects like napkin rings gain antique cachet and how youth slang evolves from innocent gangs to dangerous marauders. The writer recalls boyhood pranks, a vow of revenge, and a chance reunion with a former foe now seen in a desert train depot.

New York Madison Avenue Ohio River Goldie Michigan Pacific Coast San Bernardino Cal Santa Fe Desert Gilbert Swan

Mile. Duchatau Wins Galveston Beauty Crown

Belgium’s Mile. Nelta Duchatau is proclaimed the beauty queen of the universe at the Galveston pageant. Critics doubt the intrinsic value of the title amid commercialisation while the Belgian entrant earns praise from judges for a distinct win.

Mile Nelta Duchatau Belgium Galveston Duchatau Demoiselle Milo Duchatan Mlle. Duchatan

Fewer Americans Travel Abroad This Year

Fewer American tourists will vacation overseas this year but will spend money on travel and entertainment at home. Many will learn there is value in the advice to see America first.

America

Peggy’s early stage path to drama after Ziegfeld

A woman named Peggy meets her future mentor and is photographed. She reads about Ziegfeld signing an Arkansas Beauty and joins the chorus for six weeks. After two seasons she longs for drama and spends three years in 15 shows, none with an extended run.

Peggy Ziegfeld Arkansas Beauty

New Chinese Minister Faces Wide Government Changes

Washington report on Dr. Chao-Chu Wu stepping down as Chinese minister and handing duties to Yung Kwai, the longtime acting head of the Chinese legation. Kwai, son of Wu Ting-Fang, has advised American presidents since Grant’s era and remains steady amid China’s shifting politics. Wu, western educated, seeks China’s modernization as a young nationalist leader while Kwai embodies enduring diplomatic continuity.

Kirke Simpson Washington Chao-Chu Wu Yung Kwai Dr. Wu Nanking R. WU Wu Ting-Fang China Yale Legation Yang Kwai Pacific

Washington Bicentennial gets full page portrait push

The George Washington bicentennial commission plans a nationwide wave of portraits. Washington images will appear on stamps, posters, directories, calendars, bank materials, banners, books, and ads. The project aims to reach hundreds of millions with official materials and events.

Washington Post Office George Sol Bloom George Washington Bicentennial Commission George Washington Commission America Pullman Congress Masons Bloom

Quack cures prey on the hearing impaired

Dr. Morris Fishbein warns against unscrupulous healers who exploit the deaf or hard of hearing. He notes past tricks from electric devices to miracle waters and emphasizes the psychology of suggestion and misperception in distant or whispered remarks.

Federal Trade Commission

Harpoon and hats and hearsay in a noisy world

A jumble of whimsical odds and ends mocks fashion and science from era pages. Humor about a hula dancer, sailor hats, and Leila era jokes sits beside critique of deafness cures and radio marketing. The text blends satire with warnings about quack devices and dangerous hype.

Day News Briefs From Around The World

Medin France Armand Fallieres former French president dies. London Prince of Wales to celebrate 37th birthday tomorrow. Cork Ireland Nautilus submarine reaches port in tow of U S. Wyoming Pittsburgh one killed nine injured in battle at Wildwood mine Butler Consolidated Coal. Istres France two French fliers aim to beat non fueling duration record held by Americans. St John New Brunswick fire devastates West St John waterfront causing millions in damage. St John aviators Otto Hillig Holger Harriss begin Harbor Grace leg of trans Atlantic hop.

Medin France Armand Fallieres London Prince of Wales Cork Ireland U. S Wyoming Pittsburgh Wildwood Butler Consolidated Coal Company Istres St. John N. B

Mayor Key Finds Plenty Fireworks

Atlanta faces fallout after Mayor James L. Key, returning from a France trip with fellow mayors, voiced sympathy for repealing dry laws. Pro prohibition factions and church groups criticized him while others argued he was attacked for his views. Key, elected 1930 to end graft, could turn Atlanta into a test case as prohibition becomes a local issue before his 1934 term ends.

Atlanta James L. Key France United States Paris Genei Ag Ecrifme America Ben Brooks Key Georgia South

Edison Nears Rubber Discovery in Florida

Fort Myers report says Thomas Edison, aged 81, advances in rubber from goldenrod and plans to return to New Jersey soon. He told Harvey Firestone that rubber should be produced within two years, remains mostly wheelchair bound, attends few public events, and maintains a strict milk diet between lab sessions at Seminole Lodge.

Fort Myers Fla Thomas EB. Edison Florida New Jersey Edison Harvey Firestone Caloosahatchee River Seminole Lodge

West Virginia Briefs AP Roundup

Clarence Lamont Topping 63 state fire marshal 1921 to 1927 dies after illness. R A Schutte 50 dies from a personal safety related bullet wound. Benjamin Franklin Smith 16 dies from injuries after falling 30 feet from a tee. West Virginia Synod session opens in Wheeling with four day meetings. McKinleyville mine in Brooke county closes after a 320 worker strike. Elkins US district court term opens. Ernest Hurley 21 dies from heat prostration.

Associated Press Charleston Clarence Lamont Topping R. A. Schutte Benjamin Franklin Smith Wheeling West Virginia Synod of Presbyterian Church Grafton Parkersburg McKinleyville Brooke County Elkins United States District Court Moundsville Ernest Hurley

Second woman admitted to rank of forester

Washington (P) Miss Margaret Stoughton of Asheville North Carolina has passed the civil service forestry exam and holds the rank of junior forester. She will study trees as part of an Appalachian forests summer assignment and is the second woman appointed in the forest service. Dr Eloise Gerry has long been connected with the forest products laboratory.

Washington (P Margaret Stoughton Asheville N. C Appalachian Mountains Civil Service Forest Service Eloise Gerry Forest Products Laboratory

Surgeons Called to Save Historic Trees in Florida

Twelve tree surgeons arrive in Sebring to preserve two ancient trees brought by Donald Roebling. One tree dates back 426 years to Columbus era, the other begins its growth before Magna Carta. Medical costs reach 1000 dollars.

Sebring, Fla Donald Roebling Margaret Roebling Christopher Columbus John

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