Debts of Europe Face Urgent Settlement Say U S
The United States argues a timely settlement of European debts is essential for restored international trade. France and other debtor nations can pay what they owe, and an agreed understanding would boost business and lighten burdens by enabling stronger, more stable economies. The administration seeks a clear plan agreed by creditors and debtors alike.
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United States
Coolidge
France
Republic
Bat
Amerright
Ford to Enter Banking Field Sparks Mild Interest
The public has long followed Henry Ford's versatile business career and the notion of him moving into banking and finance in New York draws only mild curiosity. He has repeatedly shifted into new ventures, suggesting adaptability rather than novelty in this possible move.
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Henry Ford
New York
Ford
Mercer County Camp of Confederate Veterans Meets in Bluefield
Northfork sheds light on a 20 year ago contract for a Mason home as Bluefield hosts scenes from Shrine parade and police chiefs convene in Washington. The piece also notes Ford expanding from cars to tractors railroads aviation and possibly banking as his wealth grows across multiple ventures.
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Northfork
Mercer County
Ford
Pershing urged to rest on fame not enter politics
Pershing, hailed as one of America’s greatest soldiers, faces calls from hometown friends to avoid Senate service after Senator Spencer’s death. The piece notes the risk of lofty military heights not translating to political success and hints at caution about career shifts. It ends with a digression on motion picture stars treating marriage casually.
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Pershing
United States
Spencer
United States Senate
TOM SIMS Telegraph Ticklers and Odd Sayings
A collage of quirky quips and aphorisms about life work and love. Observations range from weddings in June to burglars in New York and a Chicago swindler, with notes on manners, habits, and social behavior.
Do You Think You Could Give My Daughter All She Asks
A fragment from a gossip item mentions Jacob Provinsky filing a naturalization form while a lighthearted exchange hints at romance and social climbing. The piece shifts to a dramatic: the American heiress’s elopement with the ice man upends expectations.
Bryan era clashes with science and religion in editorial
The piece argues William Jennings Bryan advocates saving the world through ignorance while science and religious thought converge toward spiritual values. It contrasts Osborn and Millikan on purposeful nature, warns Bryan would ruin the Democratic Party, and narrates a speeding driver destined for a fatal crash near Smith's Corners on the way to Portland.
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Bryan
Ek Ton
Henry Fairfield Osborn
American Museum of Natural History
Robert A. Millikan
Herbert Spencer
Wordsworth
William Jennings Bryan
Company
Pasteur and Edison
National Democratic Party
Picturesque Punchlines From Everyday Folks
A collection of humorous exchanges highlights everyday wit and mispronunciations. A child deflects, a cannibal joke turns to vegetarian arguments, and a neighbor teases about marriage proposals while a father probes letters, all revealing lively local speech and social quirks.
Watching the Parade Supports Women in Police Work
The National Parent-Teacher Association meeting in Austin Texas has endorsed substituting women for men in all police work involving girls. There is no reason why this principle cannot be extended to broader policing duties.
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National
Parent-Teacher Association
Austin
Texas
Prin
Vandalia Mayor Receives Candy as Council Marks Cooperation
Article reflects on small town issues from Illinois settlements with mentions of Vandalia and retiring Mayor Burtechi. It notes council appreciation with candy gifts, discusses auto theft trends and the difficulty in thwarting professionals, and raises faith concerns about the justice system after a Seattle philanthropist's loan to parolees.
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Miinois
Seattle
Rhodesia Summer Snow Confounds Scientists
In Bulawayo Rhodesia since June 16 there has been almost continual snow and heavy ground frosts with sweeping icy winds. The unprecedented cold in midsummer has puzzled Rhode scientists and disrupted normal warm season patterns.
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Bulawayo
Rhodesia
Rhode
Mayflower Hotel saga shows grand plans and debt trap
W.Hington May 22. H L Merry runs the Mayflower Hotel with bold, costly redesigns to save it from a bondholder takeover. He jettisons kitchens and retools rooms to cut losses, insisting the monster project can be profitable next year despite sparse Washington demand and high yearly rents.
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Charles P. Stewart W.hington
H. L. Merry
Washington
Merry
Eute
Tila
Stoadion
Coouees
Nate
Society Notes Include Quiz Winners and New Baby
Society page reports Emma Hale winning a guessing contest with Shakespeare questions, receiving a doll bride as a prize. Guests were given powder puffs. ice cream and cake were served. A daughter, Mary Katherine, was born to Mr and Mrs M Lemons of 108 Bedford Street on Friday. The Meocene Country Club weekly dance is tonight with Mrs EB Hale involved.
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Emma Hale
EB. Scott Hale
Harmony eludes faiths as modernists and fundamentalists disagree
An eloquent rabbi urges Christian churches to seek harmony by liberalizing faiths first. The piece argues that true tolerance requires agreement on core beliefs, noting that healing religious rifts hinges on widening horizons among fundamentalists and modernists. It then reflects on Chicago’s aging resident and city growth. It critiques saloon evasion of Prohibition and flags fraud orders against gold locators. It praises Caillaux’s honesty in France and calls political truth-telling a form of genius.
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Patent Office
Fables on Health Sleep Comfort and Bed Warmth
Practical tips on mattresses pillows and bed clothing. Emphasizes springs contoured support feather pillows versus cotton options knitted blankets and bed coverings. Stresses open well ventilated rooms outdoor sleeping benefits and preheating with electric blankets for warm dry sleep.
West Virginia Hosts Night of Music and Hospitality
A note of invitation describes a hostess role and splendid music to be featured by a West Virginia event. The plan promises cordial welcome and enjoyable performances in a setting that highlights regional culture and talent.
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Plendid
West Virginia
Local Social Notes Highlight Pulaski Visitors and Travel
In Pulaski this weekend Mr Earl Smith Mrs Earl Smith Miss Lil Nan Smith and Miss Parl Crabtree are visiting. Mrs Thomas White visits her step son Lee White in Ada. Dr L H Clark of Kyle was in town Friday. Rev J A Bays departs for Abington Knox ville and Chattanooga then Dallas for 8 M A graduation. Mrs W S Becker leaves for Mansfield due to her daughter Mrs Marshall McCormick’s illness. Mr and Mrs J B Litz and sons Edward and Ernest plan a short auto trip to Morristown to visit Mrs D H Litz.
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Earl Smith
Lil- Nan Smith
Parl Crabtree
Pulaski
Thomas White
Lee White
Ada
L. H. Clark
Kyle
J. A. Bays
Abington
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Dallas
Texas
J. E. Anderson
Bays
W.S. Becker
Mansfield
Marshall McCormick
J. B. Litz
Edward
Ernest
Mulberry Street
Auto
Liz
D. H. Litz
Morristown
Tenn
Bluefield Automobile Club Completes Acceptance Bonds
The Bluefield Automobile Club has completed arrangements with the acceptance bonds for membership cards. Details outline the terms and expected rollout for current and prospective members, noting involvement of club officials and financiers.
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The
Bluefield Automobile Club
Mercer and Tazewell County and Bluefield Officers Accept Bond Cards
State and county officers of Mercer and Tazewell counties and city officers of Bluefield, West Virginia, and Bluefield Virginia are urged to accept club membership cards as appearance bonds up to 50 dollars for traffic rule or speeding violations. The card bears a notice authorizing officers to accept it for bond and states the club will guarantee the appearance up to 50 dollars if bond is required, within the card’s year.
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Mercer
Tazewell
Bluefield
W. Va
Real estate transfers filed in county court clerk office
Real estate transfers listed include Charles Winfrey and wife to H H Ball lot 7 block 18 Bee Addition Princeton for 2250 dollars. W B Hicks and wife to C D Mahood a small tract near Glenwood for 1 dollar. C D Mahood and wife to Lillie May Hicks a small tract near Glenwood for a nominal sum.
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Charles Winfrey
H. H. Ball
Princeton
W. B. Hicks
C. D. Mahood
Glenwood
Lillie May Hicks
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