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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
16
Fragments indicate church and obituary notices in the May 29 1925 issue. Text references required payments for a fund or tax tied to a person or event, with partial headings and dated reference to Friday.
A Chicago writer links extreme weather to forests' destruction and drought, noting rapid temperature swings from near 100 degrees to below freezing. The piece cites sunspot cycles, cycles of cold summers, and the role of vegetation in moderating heat and floods, highlighting Pinchot’s conservation efforts and the impact of bare ground on weather.
Twenty years ago today John Clark died from railway injuries at West End tower. A J Samuels, merchant, died suddenly in Bluefield. Bluefield Merchandise Exchange chartered. Ten years ago today Myrtle Thompson died at her city home. Rev J B Moose and O V Nefner left for Rural Retreat Virginia for the western conference. Miss Hattie Carr and C P McClaugherty wed at the bride’s home.
Washington watchers say Calvin Coolidge can weather criticism and maintain national trust. If he holds current grip on the country, renomination in 1928 is highly likely, with insiders treating his name as a given while he avoidscapital politics.
A reflective verse celebrates a garden turning bulbs into daffodils and mignonette’s scent, praising sun and seed magic. The speaker urges eternal gratitude and a quiet, sacred sense found in a simple outdoor space.
The text notes Rhode Island's 1923 manufactured goods value at 675 million dollars as counted by the federal census, and comments on broader national topics from President Coolidge’s reception to religious debates and a Kansas City armed robbery. It mixes appraisal of leadership with social remarks and a humorously grim anecdote.
The United States Flag Association urges reverence for the flag while arguing over draping standards at public events. The piece contrasts symbolic flagcraft with the flag's enduring resilience since 1789 and questions the association’s influence on national respect. It also notes New York World’s July to August coverage and the president’s summertime duties with family interruptions shaping public obligations.
The Duquesne Telegraph likens the McClintock case to a stark tragedy. It compares Judge Olson's view of Mrs to a Harpy rather than a human, suggesting a powerful but feared figure.
The article describes President Coolidge’s plan to move part of the White House operation to Swampscott Massachusetts for the summer. It notes that despite the informal vacation idea the presidency requires constant work. It mentions his staff accompanying him, and the ongoing duties including signing papers and directing boards and commissions. It highlights the climate and construction work at the White House as burdens even the president acknowledges.
A Wheeling News item asserts that the president's apparent vacation is really just moving the office force to a new location, implying no real change in duties or power.
The article notes William Jennings Bryan arguing taxpayers should dictate school management. It mentions that states grant tax exemptions to the unintelligent and briefly discusses a plebiscite on prohibition as a possible solution, warning it could silence ongoing debates.
A string of quips and observations unfolds from a humorous panel with jokes about steam ships, lawyers, a sensitive plant, a stolen kiss, dishwashing cynics, and winter fishing. A closing note mentions Mexico's great silver mines in Hidalgo.
A reputable Chicago physician and dietician counsels seasoning meals with cheer. He notes conversation and laughter aid digestion by moving the stomach, boosting blood flow, and warming the body. Hosts should present attractive food and tableware to create a pleasant dining atmosphere.
A humor about an efficiency expert and a government system shows how the procrastination board and comptroller general curb progress. Mentions Hoover, Dempsey and Rickard talks, and a flurry of political and cultural asides in a satirical column.
The writer argues that changing prohibition is impossible while thirteen states back enforcement. Legal tweaks like fines or enforcement bodies are possible but a constitutional shift to allow beer and wine is unattainable while enough states object. The piece critiques executive autocracy, praises cautious economy, and warns against false economy in government spending.
A collage of quirky snippets and outlandish claims touches on daylight saving ending in Chicago, a purported 151 year old European, a New York dancing winner, Sweden’s flappers, sardine surpluses, leather market slack, cafe steak sourcing, treasury clerks laid off, a niece time of year, Basel Lake drying on Minnesota land, and a wartime slogan about trench warfare.
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