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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
14
A compact snippet presents two quotations. The first asserts that nothing hidden will remain hidden and will be revealed. The second, from Lavater, critiques deceitful charms masking a bad heart. The text juxtaposes biblical and moral maxims without narrative context or additional details.
Clarksburg Exponent highlights Bluefield’s strides under a city manager form of government. In four years Bluefield has seen more development than in the prior thirty years, with a new municipal building recently occupied. The article praises Bluefield and hopes Clarksburg will soon have a similar home.
A Birmingham reader defends Bluefield describing a town with a busy coal industry and large schools. He cites a strict sheriff and judge, a failed prize fight attempt, and pride in per capita school attendance, widespread workforce ownership, and safety records amid a push for more open town policies.
Wild flowers such as dogwood and honeysuckle are being picked by joy riders. Many are not reached at their peak and are discarded after wilting, depleting woodlands of their beauty. The author laments the needless waste and urges preservation of the native blooms.
S C Berheim died at his Welch home. The Red Men carnival thrived in Bluefield. Mrs R C McClaugherty and Clarence left for Asheville to attend the Southern Missionary Conference.
The passage argues for preserving Mercer’s native wildflowers from careless destruction. It notes unplucked plants may be enjoyed yearly, while damaging pruning harms the ecosystem, urging civic societies and flower lovers to deter ruthless destruction even in the absence of law.
Senator Borah chairman of the senate foreign relations committee rejects claims that the world court is independent of the league of nations. He demands the tribunal be divorced from the league before U S membership and does not accept assurances that this has already been done.
Senator Borah's opposition to entanglement with the League of Nations shapes U.S. stance on the world court. He supports independence for the court though wary of League patronage, while some back separation to favor U.S. membership. The Telegraph notes a cautious view on leaving the court alone.
A northern polar mission gains attention with the prospect of support from Mayweather. The expedition aims to reach the pole, drawing curiosity about its goals and potential sponsorship or participation.
A reflection that gathering wealth is simple but settling an estate to satisfy heirs proves far more challenging for those left behind after a death. The remark underscores the difficulties of probate and equitable distribution among beneficiaries.
The Virginian Railway directors chose Charles H. Hix to succeed C. W. Huntington, a move praised as logical and highly satisfactory. Hix, with over thirty years in railroading, wartime leadership of Virginian and Hampton Roads terminals, and experience across major lines, is credited for adapting terminal operations under heavy war strain and boosting port traffic. If the Norfolk and Western lease proceeds, he may continue to head the former Virginian, though views on the lease differ. Virginia Times notes the board comprises diverse factions yet works for the home region.
The Southwest Times reports on Western Virginia Inc discussions at Norton, noting low political aims and broad regional goals. It emphasizes commitment to the Southwest, denying personal or party motives and urging unity despite disagreements within clubs, lodges, and churches.
In a village near Cherbourg, Mme de Lauf a widow watched over a dead friend through the night. Relatives found the widow dead next morning, having fallen onto the body she guarded.
Secretary Davis urges next Congress to set Canada and Latin America on a quota immigration basis, noting South America’s low current influx and differing living standards. The American Humane Association campaigns against cropping and tail shortening of dogs, aiming to curb breeder practices. A flag display law proposal seeks to tighten how and where the Stars and Stripes may be shown.
The king announces that Crown Princess Louise of Sweden is expecting a child. The royal proclamation confirms the pregnancy publicly, signaling a forthcoming heir and marking a notable royal event.
Health note explains most need eight hours sleep to rebuild energy and calm nerves. Six hours suits few. late nights and cards or radio disturb sleep and skin. Toxic fatigue or troubled sleep may cause morning tiredness. drugs can’t safely substitute rest.
The piece condemns a Western editorial that claimed Mexicans are physically inferior and illiterate. It argues such generalizations insult Mexicans, hinder United States Mexican relations, harm American business, and threaten world peace.
A compact collage of quips, mishearings, and witty exchanges from early 20th century print. Dialogues span teachers and scholars, actors and reporters, with lines about theft, papers, and social antics. The snippets pair travelers, philosophers, and critics in brisk, humorous exchanges.
Fragmentary notes touch on a Florida man proposing a luxury tax for bachelors, jokes about eyes and ruins, stockings for a London girl, auto bumper patterns, paperhangers and bathing suits, an American battleship and drifting ice, a storm statistic, and a Hindu donor funding artists. The tone is scrambled miscellany with narrow local relevance.
The piece mocks hustlers in Los Angeles and Milpitas seeking easy gains, then shifts to reflections on Depew and Cannon in their ninth decades. It analyzes Dawes plan receipts, Germany’s export balance, and how Europe can repay debts with goods or services, not just money, noting that invisible exports complicate simple money-only paybacks.
The Clarksburg Exponent reports a stormy special session likely with bitter debate and little progress. Key issues include Capitol completion, relocation of funds for a physical education building, and scrutiny of per diems and interim pay for legislators amid broader tax and development disputes. Caine is named head of packers' bureau.
Mrs Harry Ashcroft of Covington Ky describes severe back and abdominal pain and weakness from bearing down. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and strength and urges other women to try it.
Fire alarm stations and phone references listed across Bluefield area. Alarms originate from stations on Southside Northside Princeton Avenue Russell Street and many cross streets including Bland Powell Pulaski Park Jefferson College Ave and more. Also notes that alarms mean station alarms and alarm triggers sent from Station.
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