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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
4
A brief quoted hymn verse invokes faithfulness purity and strength with a plea for a heart at home with God attributed to Lucy Larcom. The fragment suggests a religious or devotional text likely from a school or church publication.
A 1920s concern notes a federal Dallinger bill to curb lynching by declaring mob executions a violation of equal protection and federal crime. It proposes penalties for states and participants, with fines and imprisonment, plus possible forfeiture to victims’ families. The piece also comments on Bluefield climate, hotels, and upcoming political and development activity.
Dr. B R Andress of the treasury savings division warns the nation loses over 100 million dollars yearly due to lack of thrift in charitable institutions. He defines thrift as efficient wealth production, fair distribution, and careful future saving to fund illness unemployment education and old age. He argues thrift raises real wages and stabilizes markets when practiced communally.
The article notes hot conditions during the vacation period causing discomfort for travelers and business visitors as they journey to various destinations. It describes near suffocating heat and the challenges it created for those on the road or in transit.
Editors cite wartime necessity and practical timing of Saturday night production, arguing opposition to the Sunday paper harms no church and will fail. A minister urges sensible action as religious minds defend the publication against radical measures. Columbus Dispatch.
The army plans to wind down recreation work but Pershing asks Red Cross to continue for at least sixty days. Red Cross women will be increased and made more effective while volunteers feel the push of wartime economy and savings drives.
A stream of editorial quips critiques Germany over the peace treaty and mocks notable personalities. Debs remains unrepentant in prison while readers joke about war blame and public conduct. A New Jersey town fears Bolshevist agitation, prompting a local crackdown.
Mia J. W. Taylor of Whitefield reports relief from backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims kidney weakness causes back pain and promotes Doan's as the solution sold at Wade's Drop Store for 60 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. as manufacturers.
Astronomers debate whether the Moon split from Earth during a plastic phase of the planet. They note Earth’s Pacific gash as a possible origin, then discuss lunar craters and the Moon’s own tiny satellite seen only during eclipses.
The London Chronicle questions whether returning soldiers can alter the black fashion tradition set by Lord Lytton. It notes Pelham era coats in brown green or blue and a female character advising a blue coat clashes with a hero’s complexion, prompting a shift to black as a mark of distinction.
Mareia discovers a sick boy named Ted in a hidden room of a city boarding house. Ted calls John Langley his father figure, and Langley reveals he has been secretly caring for him. Marcia and Langley decide to support Ted through his ear surgery and future.
Washington June SM Special. The senate passed a bill to fund a national American cemetery in France and to increase the Graves Registration Service. American Red Cross girls overseas run recreation rooms at Amiens Soissons and Tours with flowers magazines and writing materials to lift morale of soldiers at work on burials.
Motivational note urging steady progress in savings with regular contributions to the War Savings Stamp fund to stay ahead.
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