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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented OCR shows a remittance instruction to Panat Terwan via H Printing Co. and an address at 28 Bigfield West Virginia. The text also lists monetary amounts five dollars two fifty one twenty five four.
The passage asserts belief in a government of the people derived from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a united nation grounded in freedom equality justice and humanity. It states a duty to love support obey uphold the flag and defend the country against enemies.
The article argues the home front must join the War Savings campaign by buying War Savings Stamps and saving to aid the war, noting benefits like healthier living and quicker victory. Italy’s wartime role and resistance to Austria are described, stressing national unity and patriotism.
The Washington Post commentary portrays the Hohenzollern and Hapsburg empires as doomed by fate and allied resolve. It attributes strategic miscalculations to Kaiser Wilhelm II and Franz Joseph, notes U.S. entry due to German aggression, and forecasts collapse as famine and revolution drive a transatlantic reckoning.
A jumble of editorial snips cites Bismarck, U boats, and German suppressions, noting cross‑nation jabs from Washington Star and Louisville Herald. It includes a Charleston WVa notice about compensation applicants and a Fuel City Box Company listing.
A garbled OCR snippet lists several company names and roles, including Pigott Coat Company and Morris, with scattered mentions of mine operators, railroad entities, and unt Morris, providing no clear event or context.
London June 25 Premier Lloyd George urged settling the Irish problem to ease wartime difficulties for Britain and the United States. He asked Sir Edward Carson to show the same spirit used in Ulster to win Irish assent to imperial unity. The government reiterated its April policy and administration method. Also: Parkersburg District Methodist Conference canceled due to absent officers, rescheduled to July 8-10 at Galep? in Calhoun County West Virginia.
A collection of 1918 Republican and party announcements from West Virginia candidates. A. Willis Meadows camp creek W Va seeks the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Free Schools and United States senator with August 6 primary. James A. Hughes Huntington WV announces for U S Senate. Rosson T. Hugh Ik Shott seeks Fifth District representative. Davis Mikina Morgantown is named for U S Senate nomination. Campaign committee details and filing notes accompany each entry.
West Virginia sailors write to Bluefield Daily Telegraph urging equal recognition with soldiers. They describe navy life, defend service, and note censorship limits while praising officers and the navy’s role in protecting transports. Names of several sailors from Keystone and Welch appear in the letter.
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