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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
12
Poet Edgar A. Guest reflects on religious disagreements. He values reason as personal, affirms friendship across denominations, and rejects condemning others for their worship. He honors many faiths and notes bigots should not define faith or friendship.
Hirem Cronk said to be the last War of 1812 survivor died in Ave N Y. George W. Palmer died from injuries when her house blew over in a storm. Ten years ago today Mrs A G Hager died at her home in this city. Rails for the Princeton Bluefield trolley line were being laid as delegates to the state Masonic meet arrived in Bluefield.
Last Night's Mail contrasts English parliamentary life with the US Congress, noting crowded Commons seating and lavish offices for lawmakers. It then reports Moscow's talk of an underground railway, limited by finances and Soviet credit, and ends with a humorous postal anecdote about misaddressed letters to historic leaders.
An opinion piece critiques reactionary attitudes in Washington and Congress, arguing against curbing debate and warning that reform aims threaten to abolish the Senate. It blends political theory with warnings about race and colonial dynamics, predicting future food and resource innovations from ocean farming.
Harvard scientists report the galaxy NGC 6822 lies about sixteen quadrillion seventy trillion four hundred billion miles away, 2 million light years across from a distant star. The finding challenges the idea of limitless space and notes the limits set by relativity.
One of America's best known heiresses married recently to a young man of her own nationality. The sensible match keeps interests and prospects in the United States and shares her citizenship. The report mentions another American girl, Miss Wilson of Chicago, daughter of the...
A column praises heiresses like Miss Wilson and her wealthy fiancé as marrying American men rather than impoverished European nobility. It argues wealth should stay in the United States and cites Anna Gould and Consuelo Vanderbilt as examples of funds sent abroad by marrying Europeans.
The article notes that many American heiresses buying titles later faced unhappiness, and asserts that marriages like Miss Rockefeller and Miss Wilson show no fortune unions. It stresses a 100 percent American spirit with neither groom being rich.
The Morgantown New Dominion argues the legislature allocated 200000 for a physical education plant but the University and state control have repeatedly diverted funds toward an administration building. It urges alumni and friends to press officials, noting WVU lacks indoor facilities for both men and women and warns the appropriation deadline nears.
A garbled exchange references flappers and a grocer discussing canned peaches and a woman’s remark about bathing suits. The text notes a group of picknickers crossing a railroad track in reaching a location, creating a fragmented skit-like scene.
A series of short, humorous exchanges unfolds at a family dinner and a shopper scene. A boy warns his father about a train nearing, a guest questions roast beef, a husband’s poker habit is joked about, and a grocer-buyer egg quarrel ends with a country farmer joke.
A scattered set of quips and tall tales mentions Tom Sims Telegraph Ticklers earning 27 million, a Holloway Ohio woman mayor quitting to stay home, equal rights talk, a women’s boxing champ claims gentleness, a Paris job coloring pipes, the Prince of Wales in Africa, a French justice jab, a woman jailed for eight years for shooting her husband, Balkan states futility, Persian women bobbing hair, Peoria Safety Week deaths, vanity in autos, and Ananias as a married man.
Eye strain from long reading or poor lighting can cause headaches. In schools, near sighted children should sit by boards or windows to reduce strain. Good eyeglasses may be needed for children but only after natural remedies are tried. Poor glasses can worsen vision and lead to further disorders. It is hard to go without lenses once accustomed.
Mrs J W Tanner hosts her mother Mrs S Moore of Bluefield W Va. The Piedmont Evening Star Festival closes its fourth night with strong attendance and satisfaction. Guests include Mr and Mrs Geo Smith BK B Creighton and W H Tourson of Philadelphia at the official club house. Gussie Rankin hospitalized in Welch for head infection. R L Page travels to Charleston and Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs H R Shaw move to Fayetteville via N R and P C Co. Their daughter Marion stays for commencement May 21. Reverend S W Moore of Bluefield will deliver baccalaureate sermon tonight. Mr and Mrs C B Karly of Wil-
Hameon were the past weekend guest of Mr and Mrs R L Page. A pageant by juniors and grades Thursday night in the auditorium was trained by Miss Helen Williams of the Piedmont Star Festival. Jack Nuttall moved to Bridgeport Conn to locate his family. Tom Johnson attended the burial of Mr Shell in Bluefield Va. J R Sutphin and family moved to Akron Ohio stopping in Columbus County en route. F Whitmore history teacher went to Washington City on business returning Sunday. Dn re R V Myers and children went to Philadelphia to visit relatives.
Mrs D M Davis and children from Bluefield visit sister Mrs M C Owen. Iva Meadows and E B Reid plan to attend the Oakvale high school play Friday. E B Meadows and wife and daughter Frieda travel to Bluefield for eye treatment by Dr Thos F Peery. Zelda Thorton of Bluefield visits Willowton relatives. J D and B C Meadows go to Princeton on business. G G Thomas and wife also travel to Princeton. R S Easter of Princeton visits Willowton. L G Thornton returns home to Bluefield after a Willowton visit.
London reports Tristan da Cunha as the world’s lowest isle. The British colonial secretary says a war ship cannot visit annually but hopes to send a vessel there every three or four years.
In Copenhagen it is noted that Denmark attracted 301317 visitors last year with only 4760 from the United States. The article discusses the U S tourist share and compares it to other nations.
Rochester man James H. Allen claims his self made remedy Allenrhu dissolves uric acid deposits and banishes rheumatism. He says doctors, trials, and years of study led to a potion he offers through Central Pharmacy with money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
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