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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
3
Graham will restrict cows from roaming within city limits starting July 1 under a new ordinance. Cows must be confined or tied or kept in vacant lots, with about 170 cows listed on tax books affected. Prior hog ban in Graham shows local officials favor stricter animal control.
The text notes that when a law is adopted most obey it though not everyone approves. It observes that prohibition laws lack universal support and only a few intend to break them.
Last night the St. Marys church hosted a well attended meeting led by Rev. G Otis Meade of Roanoke. He conducts a sermon series this week while representatives from city churches attend. Lightning damage earlier in the week has been repaired and the church is fully lit. The vested choir is joined by other singers with special music under organist Mrs R L Poindexter.
R A Wells of Wellsville searches for two misplaced shoes after a flood carried them from his home last Sunday. A boy retrieving footwear returned with one new shoe and one old shoe for the same foot, while the other two pairs floated away. Wells recalls his home becoming a washed laundry during the flood. Also, Grahamites plan a trip to Beckley to hear Billy Sunday, with cars leaving early Sunday for the morning service.
Contractors are figuring on the Graham street project with bids to be opened July 5 at Graham. The winning bidder is expected to start in July and complete a modern road connecting with Bluefield at the state line. Three construction types are up for bid and the council will select the road class after bids. The project aims to link Princeton to Tazewell court house and beyond, improving a rough North Tazewell street into better hard roads.
Graham rooters will travel to Princeton to watch Princeton versus Graham. Graham recently defeated Mercer county seat in a rally and fields a balanced lineup with Culp likely to pitch and Goff strengthening the catcher position. Sharp shows a strong fast ball after a rough inning. Farley, visiting from Bristol, leaves for tonsil removal.
L Smith Norfolk and Western section foreman reports hail storms on the Clinch Valley east end of Tazewell county damaged blackberry fields. Some berries may remain but he fears young berries were beaten off vines. Wild strawberry crop winding down as Graham street force clears drains after heavy rains.
The Seylor Lumber Company advances its tramway project toward completion near the East River mountain as the work continues. Women workers are poised to begin felling the big trees once the route is clear.
Advertises a free trial of a stimulating application to treat ruptures. Claims muscles tighten and the opening closes naturally, removing the need for a truss. Warns of gangrene risk and urges immediate write for coupon and trial.
Edward Thierry profiles 33 year old Robert W. Woodruff, elected president of the Coca-Cola Company, and examines his career path from Emory graduate to corporate leader. He argues youths can reach big jobs quickly if they balance ability with humility and adaptability.
Logs will be hauled to the dam seat in Cameron bottoms West Graham for cutting. A band mill is installed and ready to operate. A large white oak timber tract on East River mountain will be cut and sent to the railroad in West Graham.
A June meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society at Mrs. T A Reynolds home featured a program in memory of Miss Belle Bennett led by Mrs. M D Hinton. A leaflet from Mrs. G M Bailey was enjoyed. local residents include Miss Hattie Rucker preparing for teaching and Mrs. Louis P Lagorio winning a Reno popularity contest with a $250 prize.
Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of Stanford and AMA, urged at the AMA convention that national social health legislation should be avoided now. He argued for state experiments, caution in death certificates, and safeguards against untrained practitioners while noting social changes affecting medicine and the hospital’s growing role.
The text argues for biology grounded reasoning over quackery and authority in medicine. It emphasizes learning new facts to solidify the structure of medicine, warns that dogma has no place, and calls for improving food, housing, health standards, and services to secure civilization. It notes shifts toward hospital beds, office practice, and laboratory development.
The piece argues that early diagnosis and prognosis are increasingly vital as cities grow. It praises the association for its vast resources, organization, and knowledge fund, claiming these will advance human welfare if applied fully. It calls for patient leadership from experienced men who understand human needs.
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