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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
4
The passage appears to be an editorial and editorial office notice from Bluefield West Virginia. It mentions daily telegraph and mail services, the Bluefield business office, and rooms for editorial and reporting staff. The Associated Press is credited for news dispatches and local news.
The article argues renewed confidence in manufacturing, citing Forbes data on January through April imports of crude materials up about 30 percent in value, with price declines likely boosting volume. It notes rising car loadings, increased coal purchases, and Washington labor reports showing steady improvement from January lows, predicting broad recovery and advising proactive planning.
State health department and public service commission to send representatives to Bluefield to address deplorable water conditions caused by the soda dam in the city’s supply. Citizens are praised for patience amid ongoing neglect by the water company.
In a feature on novel auto bodies a car with a sharp hood point is shown raising concerns about risk to pedestrians. A mother defends her daughter’s quiet patience, while a woman offers to rent her husband for 5000 dollars yearly, illustrating eccentric local remarks.
Miss Hesty Beanblossom and Mr Pha beus Thackelberry plan a quiet wedding at the M E church on Thursday June 9 at 2 46 p m The Ladies Guild invites friends and will collect ten cents at the door with an extra five cents for late arrivals The couple will donate the door offering to the guild Special showing of shirts at the event in Bureau County Illinois Republican.
Society editor notes a bride of remarkable charm and beauty whose manner and heart promise to transform her husband’s home into a paradise of enchantment. The description likens her to flowers, birds, and violets, ending with a note on blissful marital felicity. Ishpeming Michigan Iron Ore society column.
Residents urge a firm water service agreement to raise prices for a stable, wholesome supply. The Jarred spring had never been used by the water company, and Bluefield residents emphasize the need for reliable delivery. Citizens seek a lasting fix to avoid intermittent service and higher costs.
Washington June 29 Confidence grows that George W McClintic Charleston attorney will be appointed another federal district judge in West Virginia. Senator Sutherland after a conference with Attorney General Daugherty pressed the move. McClintic has led West Virginia house of delegates as a Republican leader for two years.
William Haase of West Park Ohio reports a years long leg sore cured after trying medicines and doctors. He credits Peterson’s Ointment with full healing and says the product sells for 60 cents a box from Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo NY.
A German boat owner on the Alster Lake faced warnings to rename his vessel Loving Smile. He refused, printing the words larger, and his boat was docked with the name erased by officials. The incident strained local Germans and prompted discussion on national sensitivity.
In Cincinnati groups talk of poisoned kisses as women use flavored lip products and updated cosmetics. Officials blame the trend for unsafe practices while calling for labeling to prevent deception. Community morale and public safety are discussed amid a swirl of slang and sensational rhetoric.
A Marion Ohio Star editorial urges expanding home building as a path to civic betterment. It notes six million American families own homes, blaming tenement crowding and landlord profiteering for social issues. The piece advocates encouraging owner occupancy to deter Bolshevik influence and promote stable communities.
A collection of witty quotes and quips from several papers. The items poke fun at hair fashion vacations complexion crime and public figures with light sarcasm and wordplay.
A lonesome lad wounded in No Man's Land finds purpose by specializing in smiles. He plants seeds of joy where soil is wild, bringing sunshine and cheer to others despite hardship.
An 82-year-old alms house mate in Blackwood New Jersey jumped from a window injuring herself while chasing her 80-year-old husband she believed was unfaithful. The Philadelphia Record notes jealousy is foolish at any age and mocks the octogenarian pair.
A fragment from American Legion Weekly recounts a joke about a foreigner in a new car who tries to talk with one hand on the wheel, while the orator proclaims women will earn men's wages and a distant note mentions next Saturday night.
A quirky dialogue reveals a cowhand using coil rope for catching stock and a clerk who jokes with postage stamps on his cheek. The piece notes eccentricity in a Chicago clerk and a brief remark on ancient shorthand used by Greeks and Romans for secrecy and brevity.
Pearlsburg Virginia resident B H Taylor and W L Taylor Jr of Baltimore visited the area. Dr G T Epling returned from Charleston on business. Mrs C C Switzer and daughter Dorothy have returned to Salem Virginia after visiting C A Switzer. W A Mills of South Amboy New Jersey arrived to assume chamber of commerce secretary duties. Mr and Mrs J Graham Sale hosted their niece Louise Sale of Richmond. Misses Alice Reedy and Helen Partlow visited relatives at Front Royal Virginia.
The shortage of camphor controlled by Japan hinders the Sheffield cutlery industry as camphor remains essential for cellulose in knife handles, leaving manufacturers unable to obtain sufficient supplies.
Quote from Baltimore American notes a paradox about voting power as phrases claim the vote speaks, while others call it a silent force. The dialogue emphasizes the election’s influence, suggesting influence comes from quiet participation and public decision.
A boys magazine quote shows a teacher prompting thought on minority rulings with the line Jimmy offers example a baby in the family. The playful exchange reflects early civic education themes in youth literature.
A sensational medical pitch urges immediate use of Marshroot No 777 for kidney and bladder symptoms. It claims toxins are driven out and promises money back on the first two bottles if no benefit, warning that kidney disease can progress stealthily.
The board fixed Sunday July 17 for opening the Welch Memorial Building and aims to have Col Roosevelt attend. Sexton of McDowell Post No 8 serves as custodian. the building features a gymnasium and a plan to raise funds for a new building and modern swimming pool. The Presbyterian church contract was let to King Lumber Company for 56 000 dollars, with completion by February 1, services held in a theatre since the old church was torn down. The ladies auxiliary targets a four thousand dollar pipe organ for the new church and reports strong membership growth.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph announces a special sixteen page section for Sunday's edition. The feature includes the first page printed in color to support American Legion Post No. 9, urging readers to place advance orders.
A Chicago court case features a tall stout man identified as John Doe answering yes to the judge’s question about his identity. The judge calls the situation a matter for congratulations and notes the man’s claimed ancestry.
A plan to install 400 miles of telephone lines in Canadian timber lands aims to reduce fire danger by improving communication and rapid response. The initiative involves forestry authorities and utility contractors coordinating with regional agencies to monitor and maintain the lines.
A Warsaw Missouri reader describes five years of nervous weakness and a breakdown, crediting seven bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health. The letter urges other women to try the remedy and invites inquiries to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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