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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1923
Page
8
The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper. All local news published herein remains under AP rights as stated.
A fragment quotes Samuel Sterne remarking that generosity varies. some scatter wealth while others withhold, implying that persistent charity reflects temperament rather than a single act. The text hints at moral character shaping material fortune.
The article calls Bluefield residents to support the young institution with a $200000 donation during Bluefield College Week. It asserts the college’s advantages for the city and region and urges a liberal response as essential to Bluefield’s future prosperity.
A piece praising Warren G. Harding as the true American leader born from simple life. It extols his popularity and leadership, ties his image to the Declaration of Independence, and argues that official governance serves the common good when aligned with national ideals.
The Rev Harry Emerson Fosdicks sermon at First Presbyterian New York after the general assembly focused on honesty in the pulpit. He warned ministers face pressure to appease congregations and guard financial support, calling the struggle one of the most heroic in ministry.
George M Ford a county teacher in Marshall Col was involved in a historic local note. The mangled body of Frank Yokup was found near the tracks following a street car collision with a freight train. One killed and twenty injured at Huntington in a freight train street car crash.
Dr. Fosdick argues that ministers must preach truth boldly even on modest salaries and amid family responsibilities. He urges church support for independent thinking, noting many avoid ministry for fear of losing liberty. The pews and pulpit should disagree but remain committed to truth.
The Fairmont West Virginian editorial urges Governor Morgan to convene a special legislative session to pass new laws addressing the supreme court’s objection to the Steptoe gas tax measure. The piece appears in the state’s editor column and calls for statewide reading of the West Virginian article.
This poem urges youths to discuss troubles with their father. It presents father as wise, experienced, and understanding, contrasting his traditional Victorian view with the son’s youthful worries. The speaker encourages frank, manly dialogue to gain guidance and support from dad.
A collage of notes on crime, punishment, and society. Commentary on murder rates and capital punishment, gun sales by mail order, and disarmament ideas. Reflections on heart surgery, health, taxes, old age ingenuity, and Prohibition era habits. Mentions Moy Bock Han and Theodore Edison.
The discussion contrasts Minnesota passing laws with court approval and West Virginia failing, highlighting how states confront constitutional limits, judiciary scrutiny, and legislative autonomy in shaping policy outcomes.
The Clarksburg Telegraph publishes a 108 page special issue with 16 rotogravure pages themed on Harrison county history and Industrial progress. It compares current scenes with bygone days, highlighting local towns and growth, praised as a landmark achievement. A Seattle woman faces a ninety day absence after a fast drive to a card party.
A jumble of brief items mentions a Philadelphia fire rumor a missing train a Wisconsin daylight saving repeal and various quips. Notable mentions include a San Francisco girl praised as nearly perfect a Florida 40 000 pound fish and a Moscow wheat crop with jokes about weather and manners.
A compendium of jokes and humor fragments features Jake the improvident man facing a flour drought and a local grocer testing his honesty. Other snippets include a hat purchase miscue, a Grand Canyon quip, and light moral quips about happiness and misunderstandings in legal talks.
A compilation of witty quotes and snippets from various papers. Items include remarks on Florida sheriffs, June brides, atomic scale contrasts, a Trenton exchange headline, house debt humor, a town committee on refreshments, and a Chantilly track anecdote about a green fashion spectator.
Criminologists report swindling grows faster than older violent crimes in New York, signaling a shift in criminal activity.
A Mauritius stamp issued in 1847 sold for 8000 dollars in Paris, drawing interest from collectors. The item, known for its rarity, highlights strong demand for classic stamps among investors and enthusiasts.
A May 19 editorial in a New York paper derides Lincoln’s 1860 nomination as a weak choice, noting Seward Chase and Banks as superior. A Philadelphia paper counters Lincoln’s lack of polish but praises his eventual historical stature, while Lexington Herald reflects on how time reveals true greatness beyond contemporary ridicule.
Sunday morning edition June 10 presents an eight page rotogravured section in the Bluefield Telegraph spotlighting the West Virginia coal fields. Page one features the hills. pages two through three show mining areas and the industrial portion of the region.
The Fairmont West Virginian argues the Supreme Court decision against the Steptoe bill is a grave blow to West Virginia. It urges Governor Morgan to call an extra session and assemble top legal talent to craft a robust measure, stressing economic life or death stakes and the need to press the issue boldly.
A London shop advertises a man's evening corset with a scalloped cut and pinked edges, featuring four garters. The remark is paired with a quoted judge noting some people aim to save Europe.
Health Commissioner Mahoney urges a complete change of pace this summer for nerve health. City residents should vacation in the country while farmers enjoy city life. Contrast serves as a restorative, with rest and mental activity balancing work, and a daily hour of vacation possible through complete change.
Readers note a theater lapse as impatience to bypass line crowds and leave before curtain or credits ends reflects a restless audience. The text implies discomfort with waiting for final scenes and suggests shows cut short due to crowd behavior.
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