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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
17
A short, dated style quips on speech and consequence. It cites Proverbs or scripture about the tongue’s power to spark great outcomes from small words, contrasting with Shakespearean reflection on a servant’s master and speech.
An editorial urges Bluefield voters to consider five city directors with care. It argues for open nominations via petitions of twenty five citizens and a pledge to serve, endorsing progress minded, judgmental candidates while discouraging private-interest contenders.
The Bluefield school district public support remains strong with voters approving bonds and taxes. Leaders urge teachers and parents to match effort, noting Coolidge and Harding era ship subsidy debates emphasize national investment in American merchant shipping.
Roy Robinette lost his leg in an accident at the Bluefield railroad shops. Former Governor George W. Atkin son was named judge of the United States court of claims in Washington. The Norfolk and Western ordered construction of the last overhead bridge in the east end of the city.
A collection of quips and humorous observations about society politics and daily life. The excerpt references marbles in a New York minister a crying wife a rough house in Mississippi and various social witticisms about work leisure and economics.
Brief quips from various papers include jokes about feeding the lawn early birds, a jab at President Coolidge, reflections on sports spending, a quip about lying, spring fever cures, economic opportunity, and international views with a line about America first.
The text blends shortened quotes and gaps from a humorously chaotic conversation. It references Longfellow style, a potential marriage request, a military or fraternal term A B E F, and a humorous grocer dispute about evaporated peaches. The piece reads like a collage of overheard lines and misheard questions.
Poem by Annie Kyle expresses longing to share serene landscapes with a beloved. It travels through valleys, sunlit paths, and Alpine imagery, inviting quiet closeness as evening light ignites distant peaks. The speaker hopes the loved one will understand without words.
The piece lauds Ivetta Jewes Brown as a rare female speaker at the American Newspaper Publishers Association meeting in New York and notes her national stature. It also critiques Hindenburg as a mythic, risk-prone figure whose legacy in industry and politics is shaped by war mobilization and a gun‑mimicking mindset.
An old warship ends its long silence and appears before the German public in a new role as an industrialist figure, signaling a shift from military to economic prominence.
William G. Shepherd argues crime prevalence in the United States is higher than in other nations, noting British restraint against large thefts due to class and suspicion. He mocks reforms as opposing civic and religious liberty, mentions sterilization bills for feeble minded wards, and ends with a flippant comment about love.
Columbus dispatches that on April 30 Governor Donahey vetoed two education bills. The Bible bill would require daily reading of ten Bible verses in public schools unless religious instruction was provided privately. The sterilization bill also faced disapproval by the governor.
Last Night's Mail argues President Coolidge's thrift hurts business and Washington retailers as government layoffs trim the payroll. The piece notes half the city works for federal offices and frames dismissal as a broad civic strain, with critics urging more drastic cuts to bureaus and departments.
The article notes that in five years Americans put 3.3 billion dollars into foreign enterprises excluding government loans. Senator Borah warns war risk could trigger seizure by alien property custodians, echoing past German property seizures. The Chamber of Commerce adds a debt motive view on worker productivity.
Dry baking soda can treat slight nonbroken skin burns by spreading on the area and covering with a clean bandage. If skin is broken use oil based cleaners and seal air out with wrapped linen. For serious burns bathe with a saline solution, use cooling salve, and never wrap fingers or toes together.
A critique argues air ships cannot rival sea vessels in carrying capacity, even as air travel lures tourists with speed. It notes hydrogen risks and hydrogen or helium limits, then shifts to wartime prep, urging defense while seeking peace. Senator Reed advocates hardline repudiation of world court and self reliance, warned as a perilous path.
The chamber cautions that a man who habitually owes small sums can persuade others to grant large loans, implying caution and scrutiny in lending despite small debts.
Berwind and Lexington connections emerge from a weekend visit pattern. Frances Alderte, Concord Normal student, spent time with sister Mrs. C Jamerson. Mr and Mrs W P Givegs and son Fred concluded a visit, with Ellis ton ties noted. A large group of high school students enjoyed a roast hosted by Mr and Mrs J W Howard and Mr and Mrs Catron. Mrs Wm Kisser returned from Galax area. Mrs Willis King and Bluefield based daughter visit.
J H Thornton and family visited Miss Bess at the dormitory Friday. Deputy Sheriff Brammer caught a moonshiner in the act of filling an order for two customers Saturday night. Mrs Moore of Woodman Ky visited her daughter Elsie at high school. Mrs J H Thornton’s family visited Vivian Sunday. Ladies Aid Society to meet at Mrs Ralph Wandling's Thursday afternoon with good attendance urged.
Japanese stationed pilot Pedro Zanni, Argentine aviator, aims a non-stop flight across the Atlantic from Newfoundland this spring after abandoning a round-the-world attempt last year.
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