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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
6
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A Southern editorial urges Bluefield churches to declare Sunday a day of prayer for rain after a dramatic downpour across the region. The piece cites South Carolina’s drought prayers and calls for faith and fervent petitions to the All-wise Ruler for relief, urging congregations to pray without formal proclamations.
A Bluefield report outlines water use dropping from 100000 gallons per day to 24 gallons per person per day. It notes many residents waste water and suggests tightening usage to reach half a million gallons daily to ensure safety if rain remains scarce.
Mrs. BE Orr of Richmond says the nation prays answered as Commander Rodgers and the four crew members of the seaplane PN-9 No 1 are alive and well. An Associated Press report notes her belief that prayer aided their rescue.
Historical notes mark twenty years ago with coal mines railway deaths and fires. Mentions Jed Coal and Coke plant John Meese convicted in Mc Dowell County for murder Rush Caudill and a brakeman killed in a Clinch Valley crash.
A brief poem speaks of simple pleasures cool rain sun hard work and rest earned bread and warm love. The speaker cherishes home garden open door child laughter and divine grace, ending with faith Baldwin credited as the author.
An editorial notes zoning expands rapidly with 130 percent rise in municipalities adopting ordinances, now 366 in total, arguing zoning clarifies residential and commercial areas, reduces nuisances, and raises long term values. It cites benefits of orderly growth and modern systems for healthy cities. It also contrasts gendered athletic and intellectual traits, praising women's fortitude and areas where she surpasses man.
The text condemns road hogs who overtake on hills and curves causing crashes as police patrols are scarce on a long route through three states. It also notes the Mary Daly kidnapping and murder case highlighting easy firearm purchases for the unstable, urging firearm sale restrictions to prevent violence.
A note from the Ft. Wayne News-Sentinel remarks that girls are giving up cigarette holders, likely because they seem too effeminate. The excerpt continues with another topic that entices readers.
The Industrial News- Bulletin notes that Southern states are accelerating road construction with $170,000,000 available for new roads this year and about $400,000,000 including counties and townships. Asphalt pavements dominate new construction as the nation grows and broadens its development beyond any single region.
English professor A F Hill argues women are physically inferior to men, citing mass of tests to show men lift more carry heavier burdens run faster swim farther jump higher and kick harder. He claims nature designed female form to be less capable and cites the ideal male figure as broad shouldered deep chested and narrow hips.
A Cleveland resident drove about 200 miles to Buffalo on a Sunday and observed crowded roads with sixteen smashed cars along the route. The sight highlights hazardous travel conditions during that period.
Fragmentary clippings mention lure to Florida mosquitoes and a kitchen table bath tub on sale in Ohio. The text references Roanoke Times and Ohio State Journal with stray lines about neighborly chats and choosing to visit the front for conversations.
A series of short, humorous exchanges unfolds with couples joking about mistaken identity, devotion, money, and daily quirks. Snappy banter features a wife consulting a husband’s supposed partner, a lobster joke, pockets for catching, and a quip about rocking the cradle versus ruling the world.
The article explains that underweight signals potential health issues including tuberculosis and cancer in older adults, and that weight loss can reflect digestive, nervous, or environmental problems. It stresses consulting a physician, improving diet with wholesome foods, outdoor exercise, proper sleep, hygiene, and regular medical attention to regain weight and health.
President Coolidge plans to push railway consolidation to cut costs and lower rates. He argues combined railroads would gain efficiency while the public benefits from lower freight and passenger charges. Opponents fear uneven rates could bankrupt weaker lines and hurt dependent regions. The debate will touch stockholders and railroad patrons nationwide.
A collage of quips and anecdotes including jokes about diamonds, manners, ghostly sightings in New Jersey, and humorous observations on habits across cities. The snippets mix fashion pricing in Japan, a steamboat autos sinking incident, and playful wordplay about kisses and bread.
A syndicated column questions whether Indiana Governor Warren McCray should be pardoned or paroled, citing supporters and concerns about public confidence in justice. The piece contrasts personal justice with the broader issue of equal treatment and graft. It then shifts to global racial discourse, citing a Stockholm speech by Rev. William Bell and remarks on Nordic supremacy and postwar shifts in world opinion.
The article presents Dr. Arthur Smith Woodward suggesting Himalayan formation spurred human evolution by forcing apes to ground life after Miocene era upheaval. It links climate change, deforestation, and new habitats to the rise of Homo sapiens. It also notes Yale professor Swann's proton electron force calculations and standards work on detecting flaws in steel girders.
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