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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1925
Page
3
In a page echoing Wheeling's election discourse, residents urged to vote for truly capable candidates rather than those promising benefits or lacking a proven record. The piece warns against petty factionalism and stresses choosing the best-qualified city officials to govern prudently during forthcoming four years.
The Roanoke Times reprints Dean Inge remarks warning of a foreign conquest of America through assimilation. He argues the melting pot may erode Anglo Saxon heritage, with emphasis on bloodlines, loyalty, and the risk of a detached American aristocracy. The column notes regional differences in the South and urges vigilance.
A tornado swept Snyter Oklahoma destroying the town’s ridgelines, killing 260 and injuring 600. Bluefield prepared for a Knight Templar conclave as residents reflected on military policy notes and civic defense in the United States amid debates over army size and national security.
A reflective poem excerpt questions human claims of progress and the end of ages. It compares past civilizations Persia Egypt Greece Rome to present times, noting shared frenzies and uncertainties while musing on divine work and fate. The fragment ends with the line Francia Money-Counta.
The text explains the 1920 National Defense Act creating a nucleus regular army with reserves around it to rapidly form a large army if needed. It argues Defense Day offers practice proving efficiency, supports annual observance, and stresses the Defense flag as important to Americans, warning that discontinuing Defense Day would be a greater menace.
A compact compilation of quips and aphorisms from various newspapers. The items poke fun at politics, society, fashion, and human nature, noting attitudes toward voting, driving, golf, dress, and governance with era-specific wit.
A London magistrate sparked controversy by saying women are more deceitful than men, suggested by some as childish innocence or boldness. The remark risks public backlash and attention, while questions arise about changing gender norms and court publicization. Queen Mary reportedly approves hobbed hats and shorter hairstyles for court attire.
A patched dialogue of panhandlers and travelers features a hopeful beggar asking pity, a retired driver claiming 400000 miles around Pequod county, and quips about tongues and fairy tales. The garbled humor shifts among props a mother, wife, and a busy father while a restless traveler recalls Africa.
Washington notes say President Coolidge remains in strong health, countering fears that serving as president is fatal. He attributes predecessors’ deaths to the burden of office and jokes about narrowly avoiding an auto accident during an afternoon walk. Vice President Dawes faces Senate rules fights as Congress nears its session.
Telegraph Ticklers News from London reports fashion trends with Rainbow shoes claimed to be fast. A Brooklyn clock fell from a tower hitting 93 onlookers while Chicago cuts hair prices amid spring rash. Nebraska girl wins a five state spelling championship. London Zoo notes minute mice. Great Britain returns to gold standard. Dentists react similarly.
An old health note describes removing a wood sliver from the hand, noting pain and complications if not extracted. It suggests using a needle or sharp tool, and mentions steam as a possible aid for soft wood slivers, highlighting the difficulty of removal.
Chester H. Rowell argues that gold standards depend on goods and credit, not metal. Nations must balance budgets and trade, backed by public confidence, to pay debts in goods rather than money, as history shows France and Germany. He ties finance to global trust, warns against isolationism, and notes how modern transport and communication shrink borders. A medical-guidance aside on treating a splinter with steam is included in the text.
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