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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1925
Page
6
A compact reflection on self sacrifice and saving life attributed to O. B. Frothingham. The meditation urges that seeking personal gain may lead to loss while generously giving oneself to humanity offers deeper fulfillment.
Tax levy rose from 210127 to 211232 while population served grew 33 1 3 percent. City savings include over 90000 in sinking funds, 400000 sewer work cut to 100000, and general fund balance over 40000. Health, garbage, paving, fire safety, and municipal building upgrades show notable advances.
The Rev. Caleb R. Stetson and Clarksburg Telegram discuss Trinity parish in New York City, noting that despite its large productive real estate assets and high charitable giving, its wealth does not imply ease in funding all needs. The parish serves a metropolitan, largely middle and modest income community and faces ongoing financial pressures.
A historical column argues against creating political heirs by blood when a public office becomes vacant. It cites Robert M. La Follette Jr. and similar cases, contending a son must prove ability and electability rather than inherit a senate seat. It warns such practices echo monarchies and violate republican principles.
A poem laments summer heat in the city and longs for pastoral days. The speaker recalls scorching brick streets and sleepless nights, and pleads to be restored to rural shade, brooks, and barefoot childhood joy beyond the grinding urban scene. The verse attributes the piece to Hayseedel from the St. Louis Times.
Secretary Mellon argues for a balanced income tax with lower rates to stop avoidance and keep incentives for investment. He compares tax-exempt and taxable yields, noting a 20 percent surtax undercuts municipal bonds and may steer high earners toward productive enterprise. Industrial News Bulletin reports on his remarks.
Last Night's Mail reports Washington debates the Doheny and Sinclair oil cases as they move from the senate to the supreme court. Judges McCormick and Kennedy reached opposite rulings on fraud in Doheny and Fall versus Sinclair and Fall.
Auropean tone critique separates evolution myth from fact and urges consistent support for freedom. The speaker clarifies that evolution rests on common ancestors, not descent from apes, and notes science continually updates its theories. The piece then questions true commitment to freedom in press and speech, urging readiness to accept broad liberty.
The piece argues American investors oversubscribed a fifty million loan for construction while Belgium weighs paying its wartime debt. It contrasts constructive debt with destruction, cites Morgan's prudence, and mocks complacent Anglo American views on progress, plumbing, and modernization with a travelogue style critique of civilization and comfort.
Legal dispute centers on whether President Harding lawfully transferred control of navy oil lands to the interior department. Judge Kennedy says the transfer stayed within his powers, rendering Doheny and Sinclair leases valid unless fraud proven. McCormick argues the transfer was improper and the leases void, with further civil and criminal actions awaiting appellate review.
A fragmentary collection of humorous lines and exchanges. A bachelor’s loneliness, a surprised aunt, a teasing teacher, and quips about marriage and money mix in a comic montage. The bits drift with light satire and punchy one liners.
A collection of quips and aphorisms on life and fortune. The lines poke fun at weather, reputation, love, and modern folly with light satire and everyday observations.
The article notes daily newspaper safety recaps of auto accidents and pedestrian injuries. It laments speed lust and reckless driving as the root causes, highlighting the grim tally of maiming and death on highways.
An income tax in proper rates is presented as a fair and economical ally to raise the substantial revenues needed for operating expenses. The article argues levy fairness and efficiency in funding public needs.
The article discusses foot odor and burning from perspiration and notes no universal safe remedy. It outlines solutions using tannin lycopodium zinc oxide starch salicylic acid talcum and wintergreen with an added oil, prepared by a druggist or with proper scales. It also recommends soaking feet in warm water with baking soda to soften tissues and relieve burning after long standing.
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