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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1935
Page
11
The text presents subscription rates for DAILY TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO Bluefield West Virginia by mail and city carrier with varying terms and zones. It includes Bible verse and a quote about warfare and media imagery, framed as a newspaper notice.
A Bluefield critique notes the transient bureau of a New Deal hotel serves many regular guests and pays 90 cents weekly, costing about 32 dollars per month per person. It contrasts relief for families with funds for transients and highlights government subsidies for travel and housing. The piece laments waste and political opportunism amid summer and frost looming.
Premier Mussolini told 7000 veterans in the Coliseum that Italy must act, not speak, and that past and future destinies depend on force. He framed his call as a continuation of Rome’s greatness and warned that Africa would be Italy’s next field. The speech echoed violations of the Paris Pact and references Abyssinia as Italy’s aim amid unresolved tensions with the League.
The piece explains a water experiment where a horsehair seemed to turn into a snake. Prof. John P. Turner of the University of Minnesota clarifies that a hair worm hatches from an egg clinging to the hair, feeds on it, and leaves only the worm motions, debunking the myth.
An Associated Press analysis outlines Roosevelt’s push for heavier taxes on the rich to fund increased federal spending. It estimates daily outlays at 25.7 million through June 1936, with total annual spending near 8.5 billion if the share the wealth tax passes, and a looming deficit.
Businessmen increasingly rely on regular newspaper ads to attract patronage as buying habits shift. Advertising must be punchy to deliver results and present bargains. The investment in printer's ink pays off since advertisements are read more than ever.
A wartime sonnet honors Joyce Kilmer and a fallen hero who gave his life on the battlefield. The poem links springtime imagery to national memory while noting Kilmer’s serene courage and the muse’s sorrow at death.
Washington notes that Roosevelt’s wealth tax plan is seen by insiders as a smart move to drain wind from rivals’ sails. Critics doubt its economic efficacy, while Democrats show large donations and heavy debt as they build muscle for 1935-36 contests.
The Streckfus Steamers of St. Louis cite the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787 in federal court to block West Virginia from taxing riverboat commerce. They argue river use was declared free to US citizens and interstate business should not be taxed. Attorney General Holt counters that the ordinance does not apply and taxes may be collected. He must file an answering brief by July 26.
The article imagines government funding via FERA to stage nationwide performances for unemployed actors. It jokes that Uncle Sam will finance productions with political names and names many real figures, suggesting debates over casting and the risk of a political chorus.
A battered man, unconscious for ten days, recalls being beaten after asking for three cheers for Roosevelt at the Bankers' club. He blamed his assailants, while broader notes mention record auto production and hitchhiker trends.
The piece gives birthday tips for June 26 covering best and danger times, cautions on temper and secret sharing, business success prospects, etiquette notes, and advice for men and women including potential wealth, love matters, and career paths. It ends with notable people born on June 26.
Hollywood profile of Gladys Swarthout notes her diet and habits to stay slim, including hot drinks, cold baths, avoiding ice water, and choosing simple foods. She advocates moderation and aims to prove that “thin” is achievable with deliberate eating.
Ima Dodo questions the Omnibus Pension Bill and wonders if autos will be included. American flag sales double from last year amid a lighthearted update. George Cohan is not planning a new musical. Police in Obama participate in a courtesy and culture course teaching grooming, uniform care, and dignified conduct.
A列 fragmentary editorial voice critiques statesmen aiming to finish what others began while Turkey under President Ataturk is described as economically industrialized in fifteen years. Firecrackers signal celebration and skepticism about Independence Day and a note on Lindbergh assisted artificial heart tech.
Granite City high school teacher St Louis Reymond Duncan appeared in City Judge George G. Veat's court for speeding. Judge Veat fined $10 with the fine stayed if Duncan returns July 1 with a thousand word essay on safety.
Ben Appel’s Four Roads to Death is reviewed as a psychologically dark adventure about modern exploration. An explorer funded by a New York magnate travels to a central Asian desert with a flawed crew. The piece notes the cast’s unhealthy psychology and a sterile, wearied tone. Knopf priced at $2. The column also mentions British film stars with glass eyes and a film idea for The Ancient Mariner.
Thirty years ago today memorial services were held for locomotive engineers. Mrs L L Hooper returned from Roanoke after attending her brother’s funeral drowned at Buena Vista Virginia. Captain and Mrs D A French celebrated their twenty fifth rock anniversary. Ten years ago today the Bluefield Casket company shipped their first orders.
Washington observers note divisions over AAA amendments and social security funding as lawmakers weigh court challenges. Senators Wagner George and King discuss safeguards, while some fear the tax clauses in social security and Guffey coal bills may clash with Supreme Court rulings.
Lawmakers discuss following the Schechter injunction to draw a clearer line on interstate commerce powers and what affects it. Some expect to pass measures while not admitting the New Deal’s major aims are unconstitutional.
In a column from New York on June 25, Paul Harrison recounts the Maharajah Jagatjit Singh Bahadur of Kapurthala touring Paris and New York. He describes the asparagus crisis aboard a ship, his impression of Rockefeller Center, and his remark that the Rockefeller palaces lie inside. The piece blends travel anecdote with portraits of wealth and whim.
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