Poetic Musings on Charity and Beauty
A fragment presents lofty images of duty and charity as stars guiding acts of healing. It likens human kindness to flowers scattered before people, expressing a reverent, idealized view of benevolence.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
4
A fragment presents lofty images of duty and charity as stars guiding acts of healing. It likens human kindness to flowers scattered before people, expressing a reverent, idealized view of benevolence.
Mercer's voters and officials state the Mercer county primary was fair with no fraud, while Montgomery supporters demanded a recount that was halted after no errors were found. Some Democrats voted Republican ballots. experts say the alleged fraud rests on party crossover and misrepresented affiliations rather than actual misconduct.
Local notices list lodge meeting times and locations for Bluefield and Welch groups including Bluefield A F and A M Bluefield Knights of Pythias Woodmen of America and Knights of Columbus and more Visiting members invited in all cases.
In Des Moines the Meredith and Gerard camps set up in adjacent rooms with J. T. Jones presiding. Jones called the scene encouraging for either side as the campaign property heated. In Wheeling the West Virginia Fire Underwriters Association elected RR. Foos as president J. F. Hendrix as secretary D. W. Patterson and C. W. Thornburg as chairs.
Huntington announces E. F. Holbert of Fairmont as chairman of the grievance committee and John K. Neydegger of Elkins as chairman of the organization committee.
The Louisiana Liberty League telegram to William J Bryan and platform committee leaders rejects a Democratic platform that ignores its calls for Volstead law modification. President Arisne Perrilliat says the league has over 15 000 members in Louisiana.
Rail workers at the Hagerstown yards of the Western Maryland Railroad number 225 out, amid improved conditions in Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio yards. Company managers say a large proportion of those who walked off have returned.
Seventy thousand Sarrela of crude oil were exported from Mexican gulf ports during May, an official announcement reported from Mexico City. The figure reflects activity in the month and sheds light on export movements handled through national ports.
Walter S. Hallanan, state tax commissioner, sent a letter today congratulating Miss Dolly Holbert of Marting as a little heroine of the hills. The message recognizes her as an inspiring local figure and cites her community spirit.
A resident living near her home was commended after reportedly smashing an object with an axe during a stroll. The event occurred close to her residence, drawing attention from neighbors and authorities alike.
In Williamson the speaker scorched mine operators and judges, urging workers to seize control and denounce government officials. She accused officials of complicity and urged action, while observers note her rhetoric contrasts with the United Mine Workers and calls for repudiation by all good citizens of Mingo County.
Miss Holbert destroyed the still and fifty gallons of mash prepared for distillation, halting an illicit operation during the prohibition period.
Chicago city engineer P B Combs warned six railroads that if coal deliveries are not prompt he will deploy an armed police force to seize coal idling in switch yards, to protect the citys water system amid a coal shortage.
The Home Sector details an aero squadron's reinitiation into close-order drill before front lines. Many know aircraft specifics, but No 8 struggles with apprentice days and finally states his number 284526 after a captain questions his place.
Five year old Lois asks who turns on city lights and the new moon. Grandma explains God does the lights and moon, inspiring a childlike remark about a steadier turn of the moon.
The article explains two 1858 half dollar varieties and their market myths. It notes the rare 1853 and 1858 pieces with and without arrows or sunbursts, the scarcity of the 1858 without arrows, and how confusion over these features misleads collectors. Only two 1858 no arrows specimens are known to exist.
The speaker quips about unemployment and paid labor. Mr Growcher notes many helpers are effectively unemployed, contrasting their lack of work with being paid for it. He implies a large reserve of jobless people indirectly employed through wages.
In historic Leicester England the mayoral election involved a pig and a circle of candidates. Each candidate sat with a hat of beans. the pig ate from the hat first to determine the winner.
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