Causes of War in West Virginia Coal Field
Norris Quinn reports in Logan that West Virginia mine strife stems from absent local government. He notes private police and evictions linked to union battles, describes tent colonies housing displaced miners, and shares inmate stories from Mingo County of workers fired for joining the United Mine Workers. He advocates community incorporation, fair operator-miner adjudication, and improved roads and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Norris Quinn
Logan
W. Va
Kenawha County
Mingo County
United Mine Workers of America
Matewin
Joe Morell
Stoney Mining Company
United Mine Workers
Amerea
Ole
Morell
First Male Infant Parker in Country Works Chicago
George Gibson, the country’s only male infant parker, tends perambulators for fees of two cents, feeding time calls, while babies stay in carts as mothers shop. his odd job amid a broad report on govt efficiency schemes and new University shorthand courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibson
Chicago
Gibson
Parker
University of Georgia
School of Commerce
George Marion Broadhurst
Promotion Day at Christian Church Promotes Sunday Events
Promotion day for the Bible school is set for Sunday September 25 with promotion honors conferred at school end. The church schedules an every-member canvass from 3 to 5 pm, urges attendance, and plans a 2 pm assembly for organization. Thirty six canvassers will travel to the church and return by 5 pm. Refreshments will follow. A processional choir and evening music accompany the Sunday services. The sermon at 8 pm asks why Paradise, when, and what was seen, with Bible-based answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Chritian Church
The
Christian Church
Orlock
Beth the Merit
Robert Porter
Elizabeth Whitehead
Birge
Erna Procter
Pauly
Paradise
Harry L Spartlin Notice on Soldier’s Death in World War I
A notice recalls Harry J Spratlin, first class private, killed in the Argonne in October 1918 at age 22. He left a widow, parents, siblings, and a blemished name to endure. The writer describes him as brave, gentle, merry, and deeply loved by all who knew him.
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Harry J. Spratlin
Lcal
Atlanta
Spratlin
Argonne
Ray
Firat
Davin Barrow
Concert in Prison Adds a Pleasant Afternoon
Inmates at Campbell Prison on the Isle of Wieht enjoyed a concert titled How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings and Dream of Paradise hosted by the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon association. A unionist voice argues miners will organize in Mingo and Logan to prevent coal shortages during strikes, while nonunion operators vow to keep mines nonunion, claiming unions are arrogant and domineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Prison
Isle of Wieht
Mingo
Logan
Mnle
Fght
Waiters Continue Ruling Washington Waiters Continue Ruling
Washington reports government waste of taxpayers money persists and will advance rapidly until the president and Congress implement economy recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington, D. C
Congress
Waste and excess in federal departments cited by investigators
Congressional investigators condemn a surplus mindset in federal departments, highlighting an inflated appropriation system, top heavy railroad administration with 1200 staff, expansive Shipping Board offices in London Boston and New York, a bloated revenue cruiser service, and the rental of thousands of buildings, all arguing for reduced fleets and staff and consolidation under the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Federal Treasury
United States Shipping Board
London
Boston
New York
Shipping Board
Revenue Cruiser Service
Navy
Hyomei Breathes Health Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Hyomei as a remedy for coughs and colds of the head. It claims no stomach dosing and instructs users to breathe through nose and mouth with a money back guarantee if it fails. All druggists carry it.
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McDowell
Merver Counties
Central
Paul Mallamas
Colony
Ned Jacket
Mallamas
Horse
Washington St
W. FP. Dick
Free Methodist Church
Athens
W. F. Dick
Box
Athens, Ga
Free Methodist Church Building Fund
the Hinton Securities Co. Insurance
B. R. Bloodworth
Grover C. Powell
Esternational Bible Students Association of
Brooklyn
N. Y
Colonial Theatre
Washington Street
Aas
Baby Parker
Roy Gibbons
Bureau of the Budget
Charles G. Dawes
Congressional Committee On
Walter F. Brown
United States Bureau of Efficiency
Herbert P. Brown
Dawes
Government Printing Office
Walter P. Brown
War
Interior
Department of Justice
State Department Bureau of
Justlar and Territorial
War Gard Interior
Division of
Secret Serving
Treasury Department
Brown Seid
Che Rennet
Harry L. Spartlin
Oakland Ave
Milledge Terrace
Rampus
Lumpkin Bt
Lawrence and Miller Real Estate—Insurance
Holman Bldg
Salesmanship Club
Aeolian Vocalion
CLUB
Margaret Rowland Penny
Oglethorpe Avenue
Sadie Lou Brooks
Barrow Street
Harry B. Hoover
Dougherty Street
Mary Johnson
Lumpkin Street
Etta Rucker
E. Broad Street
Hazelle Bernice Butler
Oconee Street
L. Coxe
Thomas Street
Fifie Burton
Frances Holden
Milledge
Sarah Price
Hill Street
Claire Lawrence
Benna Vista
Onie Spratling
N. Milledge
W. A. Clark
Boulevard
Sam Rooney
Hoosier
W. H. Dean
Mary Henderson
Alian Fowler
S. A
Irene Smith
Aurum
Marjorie Butts
Arnoldsville
Pope M. Caldwell
Bairdstown
Frances Lay
Bishop
Chas. H. Dreke
Brazeton
Mary Ann Griffith
Bogart
Kate Moss
Bowman
L. A. Williams
Comer
Rachel Watkins
Dorothy Little
Crawford
Jno. M. Waggoner
Colbert
T. Q. Estes
L. S. Wright
Covington
Sarah Goolsby
Carlton
William Meness
Canon
Merck Griffin
Clermont
Lois Rice
Commerce
Louise Alexander
FE. L. McEntyre
Carnesville
Ruby Rich
Center
Pauline Brooks
Danielsville
Pearl Bryan
Ethel Switzer
Dorsey
Guy Whitehead
Farmington
Belle Williams
Hull
Sarah Martin
Rubye Jones
Tna Thompson
Good Hope
Catherine Bryan
Gillsville
Wm. Anderson
Hartwell
Lula Archer
Jefferson
Clara Allgood
Jersey
Bessie Ayers
Lula
M. J. Griffeth
Winder
Varina Dunbar
Lawrenceville
Thelma Seals
Logansville
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