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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1916
Page
4
The bulletin from the Democratic national committee notes naval and army spending. It cites a total naval appropriation of 564 million dollars for 1917, authorized in 1916, alongside a broader defense total of about 525 million and related acts.
A dated fragment mentions vice and temptation with a warning about flight as remedy. It quotes PF R Haydon and Keble about friendship, paradise, and faithful duty. The text references Bacon on immediate duty and divine presence.
The nation urges relief for laborer families dependent on military members who have gone to war. The push cites sacrifice of the poor and argues government aid is necessary, though a congressional substitute to fund dependents faces delay before passage and action.
A fragmented 1920s style complaint argues about stars and stripes symbolism, the Panama Canal, and a national program. It hints at national destiny and voter delays from distant states, noting suspense over precinct returns and nomination timing in West Virginia.
A reflective admonition suggests looking inward for the source of discouragement rather than blaming external factors. It notes moods at home follow a bad day and urges recognizing physical reactions to stress rather than assigning fault to others.
The article notes asterisked figures for 1917 drawn from the naval bill as it passed the house. It urges Democrats to wait for senate passage before claiming administration totals and dates in bold type, insisting on a clear record.
K C Tibbits of B F Goodrich argues newspapers capture readers with large ads and full pages. He cites a nationwide page ad titled Integrity and the house behind the fire that impressed dealers, boosting smaller ads and delivering a strong return on investment. He praises the newspaper medium as the dominant voice for modern merchandising.
A 64 year old Kansas City woman sues a 73 year old rival for taking her husband’s affections from him. The case frames social rivalry and age related tensions within a defamatory, light hearted newspaper note.
The passage contrasts old and modern views on discipline with experts arguing that swatting a child was once seen as necessary for salvation, while contemporary thought rejects this urged practice.
A New York group readies a six day campaign for honesty while anti honesty advocates operate seven days weekly. An American aviator who escaped with scratches after a 4000 foot fall is expected to face a future risk of more serious injuries.
Observers shift from pitying depictions of a scantily clad woman to admiring them as public opinion evolves. The piece notes changing attitudes and the media’s framing of female exposure during the era.
A civic plea urges men to answer the nation’s call, praising volunteers in militia and national service while condemning profiteers. It stresses duty over ease, the need for wisdom from on high, and prayer for guidance to avert war and protect liberty and prosperity.
A poetic meditation on human inquiry from the dawn of time. Each generation finds meaning in color or sound, carving conclusions on rock. Time passes and inquiry endures, the mind’s wandering as the only immortal truth. Stephen Chalmers in New York Times.
A fragmentary verse passage contrasts romantic folly with a ballad like chorus about love and fame. The text shifts to a note about Dominica possessing a boiling lake of unknown depth, suggesting a juxtaposed travel or natural feature.
A long pursuit over a Mexican grain affair finally reaches a turning point as authorities prepare to act on delays and legal questions surrounding the project.
The word boom for a political movement began in St. Louis during Grant’s world voyage preparations for a 1880 run. A Republican editor used boom to describe the spreading drive for Grant’s nomination, likening it to a Mississippi river flood and popularizing a lasting term for movements seeking office.
A reflection on daily speech and habit contrasts I can versus I will. The Illinois State Journal notes that success follows repeated I will statements, while I can holds one back, urging readers to swap habit and advance toward ambition.
A brief note suggests using a want ad to reach potential buyers. It highlights simplicity and directness as effective elements in listing goods or services.
A man and Helen Timerson marry by wireless telegraphy after surviving a shipwreck on a deserted island. They conceal the union until safe, later public and blessed with a numerous progeny. A West Virginia company also makes potash from tobacco waste stems.
Researchers report that alkaline conditions produce blue shades in petals while acidic environments yield red hues. The finding explains color variation across species and may aid horticulture.
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