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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph issue from Bluefield West Virginia dated May 7 1908 invites readers to welcome May flowers. It notes advertising rates and mailing details and mentions no individuals connected with the paper for mail. The address is Box 721 Bluefield W Va and the paper is a member of the Associated Press.
Senator Bankhead of Alabama advocates road improvement and has the Senate permit illustrated material in his printed speech record to show benefits for farmers. The move marks a rare illustrated addition to the Congressional Record.
In a frank remark Senator Culberson of Texas predicts chaos if Bryan fails to secure the nomination on the first ballot. The piece notes a dual Cabell convention with Scherr and Swisher factions meeting simultaneously on the same platform.
The piece notes rising tensions in Central America with Guatemala and Honduras clashing over the Uruguayan consul general incident. It involves four governments and may be settled without major U.S. impact, though regional disturbances remain common and wealth cannot buy everything.
Naples and Rome report Prince Wielie and Coun tess Anna chase fame across Italy to dodge the repertoires. The public tires of the spectacle as the aging pair seem to set a standard for vanity and national weariness in this pitiable pursuit.
A speaker warns of serious premise troubles affecting families, noting children are involved and emphasizing that the mother, described as an American woman, should set a better example. The statement stresses accountability and social responsibility.
A garbled collage of remarks from various papers notes shifts in taste and tone. The Dallas News paragrapher is cited for discovering that once a girl notices a kissable mouth she tends to become more escalatory, though the source refuses to reveal how this finding was obtained.
A column of wry maxims on folly and social life. It playfully notes the costs of self mockery and the burden of pleasing friends, then muses on conscience, pride, and the dangers of bragging and flattering. Short quips on family, luck, and temptation pepper the piece.
W H Pennington announces candidacy for constable of Beaver Pond district Mercer county subject to Republican convention. He pledges faithful performance of duties if nominated and elected.
Notice states the nomination date is May 16 1908 for Mercer county surveyor and is subject to the will of Republican voters in the convention. Signed respectfully by F. E. Walker.
Mercer county announces multiple candidates for clerk, circuit court, prosecuting attorney and assessor subject to Republican and Democratic conventions in Bluefield on May 16 1908. Also notices Hall's Catarrh Cure ad and Dr Kings New Discovery testimonials cited among a pressed local classifieds mix. Includes Bluefield Pressing Club offer and Daily Telegraph subscription prompt.
A reflective verse observes voters gathering in anticipation of campaign year. It critiques the spectacle of candidates “chew the rag” and emit hot air while noting each candidate’s pledge to improve and the imperfect yet common sense aspiration guiding voters. The piece laments the uncertain efficacy of orderly judgment in politics.
In a brief, casual exchange Bal plans to go hear Jones's new phonograph while iant questions the purpose of the trip, noting Bal has not yet escaped. The fragment hints at a social tease about attending a demonstration or listening event.
A reflective piece questions why a man who shaves himself feels compelled to justify not boycotting the barber for money. The narrator argues the act is constitutional and criticizes the needless protests over personal choices and costs.
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