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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
3
Fragment of a biblical verse noting declaration I am the light of the world with a religious refrain and a brief, unclear reference to a moment or event. The readable portion centers on the phrase and its moral framing.
Harvard astronomers discuss scale of the universe with distances reaching millions of light years. They note NGC 6822 and NGC 6922 lie far beyond current measurement, with distances expressed in quadrillions of miles and time frames of tens of trillions of years. The piece muses on space’s vastness, relativity, and the limits of human understanding in the face of such figures.
West Virginia University alumni and friends are urged to scrutinize officials plan to divert 200000 appropriated in 1828 for physical education into a new administration building. The piece condemns delays and argues for timely use of funds to create proper facilities, noting the university lacks adequate training spaces and indoor venues for both men and women.
The clipping recalls Hiram Cronk said to be the war of 1812’s last survivor dying in Ava New York. It notes Young resigning as portinaater at Tazewell and George Palmer dying from storm injuries. It mentions Mra A G Hager’s death ten years ago and a trolley line being laid in Princeton Bluefield. It warns against marriages between heiresses and titled Europeans. Wealth abroad and American heiresses are contrasted.
A poem and miscellany fragment recounts a speaker defending religious tolerance and friendship across faiths. It praises diverse worship and shared humanity while noting marriages and everyday humor reflecting American life, with anecdotes about heiresses and suburban fare.
A fragmented cartoonish dialogue shows a buyer and grocer arguing over preferences like cups, dates, and peaches in cans. The scene hints at humor about supply and consumer tastes as shoppers cross a railroad track to reach a market.
A fragmented column notes quirky items from Britain to Africa and Persia. Highlights include a Holloway mayor quitting to stay at home, a woman golf champion praised, a Paris job for pipe colorers, and the Prince of Wales in Africa shooting a blesbok. Diverse curiosities reflect social shifts and sensational asides.
Reading long periods and poor light can cause headaches and eye strain. Nearsighted children should sit near the blackboard or window. Good eyeglasses may be necessary for children, but natural corrections should be tried first. Poor glasses worsen vision and can lead to other disorders.
A breezy column contrasts British Parliament with Congress noting fixed seats for MPs in the Commons and their modest offices. It also describes Moscow’s underground railway debates, Soviet credit woes, and a funny postal anecdote about misaddressed letters to Alexandre Millerand and a salute to W. H. Taft.
Mrs J W Tanner hosted her mother Mrs S Moore of Bluefield as the Piedmont Evening Star Festival closed its fourth night at the auditorium with packed crowds and high praise. Guests include Mr and Mrs Gee Smith H B F Creighton and W H Tourson from Philadelphia. Guasie Rankin was treated at Welch hospital for a head infection. R L Page traveled to Charleston and Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs H R Shaw moved to Fayetteville as he leaves the N R H and P C Co employment. Their daughter Marion remains to finish school until May 21 commencement. Rev S W Moore of Bluefield will preach the baccalaureate tonight for the graduating class. Mr and Mrs C B Early of Wil- did…
A fragmented meditation argues against broad political reaction and defends Senate rules changes. It critiques the idea of limiting debate, notes Speaker Reed's counting method, and claims leadership abolition doomed the House. The piece then shifts to global food futures, ocean farming, and racial tensions in tropical development.
Nlamcon were the past weekend guests of Mr and Mrs H L Page. Born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Palgreene a son Richard Wilder. A pageant was given by the funeral and grades Thursday night in the auditorium trained by Miss Helen Williams of Piedmont Star Festival. Jack Nuttall went to Bridgeport Conn to locate his family. Tom Johnson attended the burial for Mr Shell in Bluefield Va. J R L Butphin and family went to Akron Ohio en route with relatives in Columbus. F Whitmore history teacher went to Washington City on business returning Sunday. Mrs H V Myers and children travel to Philadelphia to visit relatives.
Mrs D M Davis and children from Bluefield visit sister Mrs C Owen in Willowton. Iva Meadows and B L Reid attend Oakvale high school play. E C Meadows and daughter Frieda visit Bluefield for eye treatment by Dr Thomas B Peery. Zelda Thorton of Bluefield to visit relatives in Willowton. Meadows family were boat-tweet visitors to Princeton. G G Thomas and K J Baater of Princeton visit Willowton. L G Thoroton returns to Bluefield after a Willowton visit. You certainly have to keep on your toes to be a good dancer.
London reports Tristan da Cunha as the lowest isle in the world and notes the British secretary hopes to send a ship there every few years. Copenhagen states Denmark registered 301,217 hotel tourists last year with 4,760 from the United States.
James H. Allen of Rochester New York says his self developed remedy Allen rh y has power to dissolve uric acid deposits in joints and muscles and banish rheumatism. He reports people using it achieved swift relief and offers money back if symptoms persist via Central Pharmacy and druggists.
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