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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1931

Page

3

Daily Telegraph advertising rates and notices list

The notice explains advertising rates and policies for the Daily Telegraph printing company, with details on foreign representations and approved agencies. It notes that notices lacking general news value like meeting announcements, entertainments with fees, obituaries, cards of thanks, and resolutions may be charged to members or organizations. Includes subscription rates, carrier prices, and post office information. The piece reflects standard newspaper boilerplate from the era.

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Rail Freight Rates Doubted as Coal Transport Costs Rise

An analysis argues that rail freight rate hikes for coal risk higher consumer costs, as trucks and pipelines offer cheaper transport. The piece notes reduced rail traffic, competition from trucks and pipelines, and fear of reduced employment if traffic stagnates. Local coal interests oppose rate increases and favor rate reductions to keep coal competitive.

Neek Trafic de‘Gredaes Regerdigsa Roms Atch Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Conl Teleih Ade

Supposed Germany Quits War Debts Plan Sparks Hope

The world eyes France as Hoover's plan for war debt relief hinges on Paris acceptance. France collects about 201 million annually from Germany yet pays 104 million to Britain and the U.S., leaving a large margin. Governments broadly support Washington's proposal, signaling potential world trade revival and stock market gains. If Germany suspends payments, France could face pressure, raising questions of force and future actions without Allied support.

France Germany Great Britain United States Old World

War over bridge bidding vexes civilized world

A column laments a rift among contract bridge experts led by Culbertson and Work and warns of havoc if not resolved. It cites wagers, calls for pacification, and notes other items from Boston and Evanston, including student earnings and a treasury deficit.

Messrs Work Whitehead Richard Shepard Wyman Culbertson Vanderbilt Scott Culbarton Messe

Double wedding at Princeton and local business moves

Twenty years ago today Minnie Thornton J M Hines Mina Cora Dala and George Hashimer were principals in a double wedding at Princeton L and J M Wigeington owners of the Raleigh street livery stable bought from M Cocet the property adjoining their stables Ten people were under arrest at Huntington awaiting trial on counterfeiting Te n years ago today Miss Eula Adkins and TR W Brown of Princeton ran George Phillips and J P F Salisbury left for St Louis Mo to take a state agency Bluefield Supply company moved into a new home on Bluefield avenue

Minnie Thornton J. M. Hines Mina Cora Dala George ¥. Hashimer Princeton J. M. Wigeington Raleigh Street J. PF. Salisbury St. Louia Bluefield Supply Company Bluefield Avenue

Local policy critique raises statewide impact concerns

The speaker argues that the proposed measure would not aid Southern West Virginia and could impose hardship on the broader population, signaling doubts about its effectiveness and fairness.

West Virginia

Portrait of an Old Welsh Lady

A terse lyric depicts a Welsh matron with aged hands and dim eyes, yet a spry mind. It contrasts memories of ships and uniforms with images of Welsh rural life, April hawthorn blossoms, jam and steady daily work.

Play and the child growth in recreation and business

Opinion piece discusses the U S children's bureau view on play as essential for learning, self reliance, and social adjustment. It cites The Child From Six to Eight booklet and stresses parents provide peer play, supervise disputes, and allow group activities. It also notes the economic impact of recreation, highlighting golf as a major industry and baseball’s business scale.

U.S Bureau Hin Parentéa Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Screen Lite In Hollywood

Hollywood gossip recalls Richard Bennett’s reluctance to interviewers without knowing his key stage plays. Josef von Sternberg’s pride in his biography irks the interviewer. Joan Crawford struggles with screen stories though her name sells. Norma Shearer’s films impress, aided by Irving Thalberg’s studio influence. Doug Fairbanks Jr. jokes about divorcing to wed an executive. A new approach tackles the foreign version issue.

Hubbard Keavy Hollywood Richard Bennett Constance Joan Josef von Sternberg Marlene Dietrich Von Joan Crawford Douglas Fairbanks Jr Norma Shearer Juan Norma Irving Thielbarg Doug Botter Rae

Coney Island in a Rainy Night: Intimate Faces and Neon Echoes

A rainy June night at Coney Island reveals an intimate, almost intimate circus scene. The narrator observes nearly empty streets, a lone coaster car, and performers braving damp air and cold as a global crowd disperses, leaving a few hardy attendees and workers sharing quiet conversations and dreams.

Coney Island Coney Luna Park Park

Transcript of Foreign Language Film Subtitled Dialog

The notice describes a film showing method where parts of the engine dialog are omitted and subtitles are added in the local language. It notes that some dialog is removed, with subtitles running behind the visual track.

Washington coinage returns on 200th anniversary

By Kirk Simpson the piece discusses the bi centennial birth commemoration and plans to restore Washington coinage while noting Secretary Mellon and his arts influence. It criticizes past coin designs and cites errors in gold coinage and two White House gate posts left by overlooked legislation.

Kirk Simpson Roosevelt George Washington Washington Mellon Andy Treasury Mr. Mellon Treasury Nead Department White House Executive Avenue Ohio Park

Clothing and Health: Heat, Sunlight, and Fabric Choices

Dr Morris Fishbein reviews how clothing affects health: cotton and linen promote cooling while silk and wool insulate. summer undergarments should be lightweight. fabric openness affects sunlight penetration. frequent changing and dry cleaning prevent bacterial buildup. overly tight garments impair circulation. extreme garments like belts and garters can harm the skin and blood flow.

Morris Fishbein Sarah MacBride Ellen Beers McGowan

FTC actions show whistle blowers against false ads

The article reviews Federal Trade Commission cases on misbranding testimonials and deceptive advertising. It cites cease and desist orders against a hosiery firm using paid endorsements, vanity claims about fat removal creams, automotive transformers, coal savers, and misrepresented clothing labels. It notes use of unauthorized endorsements and misleading claims across various products.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Federal Trade Commission Commission Couturiers West Point War Department U. S. Military Academy

Bombings, coups, and bank interests headline early briefs

In Genoa four bombs explode damaging windows and walls across several buildings. In Seville Major Ramon Franco, former air force chief, denies involvement in a gunmen incident at Tabalda airfield. In Washington, banks show South American finance interest but Hoover has no plan. In Shanghai travelers Gatty and Post reach Bilgo after a troubled flight near Trkutak. In Havana three people are injured in a riot.

Associated Press Genoa Italy Seville Spali Ramon Franco Air Torce Reavon Cout Tabalda Airdrive Washington White House New York Hoover Shanghai Gatty and Post Bilgoveshchansk Siberia Havana Jim

West Virginia Briefs Disturbing Heat Fatality in Hinton

Hinton physicians attribute the death of James Levy Neely to heat. Point Pleasant launches second barge for Inland Waterways corporation. Welch reports a nine year old boy held for grand jury in fatal wounding of a 13 year old and others. stepson case involves his stepfather. Four former First National Bank officials of Welch sentenced to 3 to 10 years in Atlante penitentiary. Wheeling reports a mine closure by district inspector. Auto crash in Martins Ferry leaves one dead and a companion injured. Severe wind and electrical storm sweep the northern panhandle. Scattered damage in eastern panhandle and Clarksburg. thefts and safes attempted.

Hinton James Levy Neely Point Pleasant Inland Waterways Corporation Welch Sp 21 Ernest Herman Bluefield First National Bank of Welch Atlante Wheeling—Valley Camp Coal Company Wheeling H. L Carr Fairey Mant Mounisville Morly-ina Panhandle Martinsburg Egatern Panhandle Clarksburg Paul Crawford Phureday Trou Woods Weirton Nebbers Holldays Cova

Good Morning Continued Troubled Page On Racketeers

A fragmentary column discusses fear and flight in danger, likening racketeers and cops to chickens when pressed. It recalls the Gotham crown escape, with Schultz and accomplices fleeing as officers close in, while the piece mocks bravado and notes fear and inertia in both criminals and lawmen.

Gotham Striction Couras Schultz

Party honoring Miss Hall and wedding notice in Seminal section

Social items from Seminal era detail a June 27 party in Eckman honoring Miss Hall with dancing and cards, plus a June 24 wedding announcement for Elizabeth Lickwar to Roy Thampsen. The column lists numerous local residents and extended weekend visits across Welch, Anawalt, Montcalm, and Pearisburg, with first aid team practice noted for Welch’s field meet.

Jenkin Jones W. Va M. HE. Hall W. C. Hall Miss Hane] Hall Eckman Carda Hazel Hall Virginia Whitington Edna Dean Ashland Beulah Young Grady Carper Anawalt

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