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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1925

Page

12

Advertising Rates and Subscription Terms for West Virginia

Advertising rates apply to foreign representation including Kate Special and city editions. Subscription prices vary by zone with six month and annual options. third and fourth zones cover 160 to 600 mile radii. Rates list in advance for daily and Sunday editions with single copy prices on request.

Kate Hansas City Chicago Ian Atlanta West Virginia West Guy Corr

Senator Pat Harrison Urges Tax Cuts and World Court Role

Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi addressed the Bronx Board of Trade in New York praising President Coolidge's program. He highlighted three points from the inaugural address: tax reduction, joining the world court, and economy, urging Democratic support for broader tax relief and swift debt negotiations with France.

Pat Harrison Mississippi Bronx Board of Trade New York Congress Coolidge America France Great Britain

France seeks American loans to stabilize credit crisis

France faces sharp depreciation of the franc and financial distress. Paris plans to borrow about 100 million dollars from the United States with a further 35 million for devastated regions. Experts warn repayment and reduced military expenditures are needed to restore international confidence and sustainable credit.

France America

The Los Angeles Dirigible Heads to Bermuda

The giant airship Los Angeles demonstrates safety speed and comfort of air travel on a Bermuda flight showing passenger carrying airships could become regular. Flying is still in its infancy but has passed initial experiments and shows promise for future travel.

Los Angeles Bermuda

Twenty Years Ago Today in Pocahontas Murder Conviction

We Were Doing twenty years ago today reports a colored man named William Harrison found guilty of first degree murder in the Minnie Thompson case at Tazewell. Roosevelt oath at Arlington drew crowd of about 100000.

William Harrison Minnie Thompson Pocahontas Tazewell Chesapeake and Ohio Coal River and Western Railroad Theo. Roosevelt United States Robin T. Saunders May Groseclose Williamson Light and Ice Plant Williamson Wagon Factory John F. Land Lynchburg

Do It Honestly Or Go To Work Says Leamy

A compact inspirational verse urges men to seize opportunity and strive with confidence. It proclaims life judges the passive and rewards those who face work with a bold, cheerful resolve, ending with a call to do one’s job honestly.

Sena Edmund Leamy Forbes Magazine

Demonstrations Prove Flying Machines Practical Transport

The article questions whether a nation that perfected flying machines will be slow to reap the benefits of aviation. It frames ongoing demonstrations as proof of practicality and asks if the country leading in flight will miss out on the technology’s promised advantages.

Editorial excerpts reveal a satirical look at global invasions and farm anecdotes

The excerpt parodies historical epic claims of world invasions and costly peace, citing absurd battles and figures. It shifts to a brief local note about Mr. Haines selling eggs, his farming methods, and lack of government loan requests, ending with Cedar Rapids Iowa Gazette.

Cedar Rapids Iowa

Divorces Rise In U S With Cruelty Leading Causes

Census data show 52 years of marriage history with one in ten divorces in year one. Cruelty accounts for over a third of cases, desertion nearly a third, while infidelity and drunkenness decline. Most divorces (26.7%) occur among couples married five to nine years.

United States Census Bureau

Ibanez’s King Portrait Angers Primo de Rivera

The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Blasco Ibanez’s criticism of Alfonso XIII as a monster of tyranny drew praise from Gen. Primo de Rivera. It argues the king is not monstrous and maintains popular affection amid the Four Horsemen imagery.

Blasco Ibanez Alfonso XIII Spain Primo de Rivers Ibanez Alfonso Philadelphia Public Ledger

Telegraph Nonsense Echoes in Congress and Courtroom

Fragments mix political satire and random news clues. The text mentions Congress deficiency bills, a woman overdrawn at a bank, doctors forcing a king to quit stoking, aviation troubles, a general demanding airplanes, and General Wood allegedly making a Wall Street fortune before a collapse.

Congress General Wood Sen Wall Street

Centerville Farmer Keeps Iowa’s Largest Chicken House

Jasper Haines, a Centerville farmer, earns about $500 monthly from 670 hens in Iowa’s largest hen house. He has two stoves and electric lights, providing artificial sunrise at 4 a.m. and a 4 p.m. curfew for his flock.

Jasper Haines Centerville Iowa

The Choice of Companions From Luke Six

A devotional meditation from the Federal Council of Churches urging careful selection of friends and confidants. It cites Jesus choosing his twelve apostles after praying all night and emphasizes friendship, fidelity, and shared burdens for disciples.

Jesus

Trouble with Europe and local woes echo in 20 000 lawns bill

A jumble of notes mentions Spain troubles and rough Spaniards, football replacing bullfights, a movie star trend, Atlantic City chatter, a drunk ordered to buy his wife a hat, and 20 000 new lawns headed to state legislatures. Four men on a railroad track and four widows are also noted.

Spain Atlantic City News

Short Quips From Exchanges

A collage of brief quotes from different papers humorously comments on marriage, politics, reform, and odd laws. Notable lines reference divorced couples, Toyota Ford fishing, radiator woes, a tax on cats, royalty, and an anti flirting law in North Carolina.

Last Night's Mail From Senator Capper on Wheat Prices

The piece reports Senator Capper blaming $2 wheat for delaying agricultural relief in Congress. It contends speculators drove the Chicago pit to $2 while farmers did not benefit, and notes last year’s profits lingered for growers who sold early. It also mentions General Isaac Sherwood retiring from Congress and a hat gift from Julius Kahn.

Harry B. Hunt Ashington Arthur Capper Capper Congress President Agricultural Commission Croesus Chicago Julius Barnes Eneral Isaac Sherwood Washington Julius Kahn Military Affairs Committee California Kahn Aysherwood Corrior Sherwood

Fables on Health A Primer for Heart Science

Mr and Mrs Mann explain the heart as a multi chamber pump made of muscle with valves that regulate blood flow. They note valve failure and weak heart muscles can hinder circulation returning blood from lungs to limbs and describe blood carrying nutrients and waste.

Mrs. Mann

Debates on Ballot Reform and Urban Representation

The Chicago Tribune criticizes the long ballot and direct primary, urging a return to short ballots or appointive minor offices. It notes rising radio reach in politics, cautions against censorship in theater, and argues cities gain political sway as urban representation grows. The piece also mocks university rule absurdities as Millstead Yale bans a married football star from certain courses.

Chicago Tribune The Tribune Congress

Death of J Wallace prominent Tazewell county citizen

J Wallace aged eighty of Springville farm died Friday morning after a ten day illness. Born July 24 1845 he served in the Confederate army and was a prisoner for a time. Survived by four children G B Wallace Will Wallace Grace Brown and Alice burial at Wallace cemetery with services this afternoon at 2 led by Rev H W Harless of Pembroke.

J. Wallace Tazewell County Springville Rebecca Hambrick Wallace G. B. Wallace Will Wallace Grace Brown Texas Alice Nebraska H. W. Harless Pembroke Wallace Cemetery

Faubel Entertainers At Memorial Baptist Church

Faubel Entertainers present musical readings violin and piano numbers monologues and character sketches with costumes at Memorial Baptist Church Wednesday evening at 8 45 Clarence Faubel violinist impersonator headlines with Italian Irish and Scotch impersonations Miss Eunice Diller reader and pianist joins the program The event highlights the Redpath Lyceum course concluding this season at 8 50 with one of its best entertainments to date.

Faubel Clarence Faubel

Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The young peoples missionary group meets today at 2 50 P M with Mrs W P Wyatt. Members should attend with dues and pledge as this is the last meeting of the quarter. Bring your Friendship Book to learn the missionary hymn led by Mrs T C Tibbs superintendent.

Paul and Silas Class at Memorial Baptists Church

The Paul and Silas Bible class meets Sundays at 9 45 a m rain or shine. New officers have been installed and are working to improve the class. Members come in large numbers though a few are absent each week.

Paul and Silas Paul Silas Pible Memorial Baptists Church

Sunday School Rally Call at Twin City Bank

The president suggested the class meet at the Twin City National Bank at 9 50 a m and march in a body to the church. Every man should find his Buddy and bring him to Sunday school. Be real men, come out one and all to create excitement in Sunday school activities.

Memorial Baptist Church M. O. Alexander R. W. Bobbitt Paul and Silas Twin City National Bank Jesson Redpath Lyceum S&s

Local Appeal Seeks Help for Mrs Carter and Family

Neighbors gather funds to aid Mrs W. B. Carter after a house fire near Springville last month that also claimed her husband, the late W. B. Carter. T. A. Osborne will oversee donations and later hand them to Mrs Carter. make checks payable to Mr Osborne.

W. 8 Carter Springville W. 8. Carter T. A. Osborne Osborne

J Clinton Tabor Back Home After Eight Weeks

Falls Mills resident J Clinton Tabor returns home from Boissevain Virginia where he had been confined to bed for eight weeks His wife and he were visiting Mrs D D Baker on January 4 his birthday and he now sits up and moves about as friends wish a full recovery Also notes on local church services at Methodist and Christian churches with Sunday school times sermons and choir performances.

Falls Mills J. Clinton Tabor Mr. Tabor Boissevain D. D. Baker Hope Christian Church W. J. Fink Glen Hadley J. T. Jackson A. A. Wallace W. 3. Fink John Tate Richmond Glen Dudley

Funeral of a Child Lillian Edmunds Webb

The funeral for little Lillian Edmunds Webb was held yesterday afternoon at the Edmunds home on Mortoi street with Rev. R. K. Barley officiating. Interment followed at Maple Hill cemetery beside her mother Pauline Edmunds Webb who sacrificed to save her life. the two mothers have now joined the life beyond.

Lillian Edmunds Webb R. KE. Barley O. N. Edmunds Mortoi Street Maple Hill Cemetery Pauline Edmunds Webb

Virginia Side Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Rev Mc Hughes holds a days meeting at Pennington Gap Virginia. Miss Annie Dudley returns home after a two week visit to Miss Nell Hundley in Radford. Mrs A J Clark is very ill at her home on Brown Avenue.

Virginia MC. Hughes Pennington Gap Annie Dudley Nell Hundley Radford A. J. Clark Brown Avenue

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