Keeps Light Always There Keeps Light Always There
On a hillside above the Monongahela near Pittsburg two lights illuminate the miners honor roll for World War I. The tablet, erected over a year ago, lists 150 workers from Gallatin Manowa and Sunnyside mines with six gold stars. John Richardson, Sunnyside loader, arranged for power from a nearby company at his own expense as a patriotic act.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela River
John Richardson
Sunnyside
Richardson
Gallatin
Manowa
Half of the Red Cross Dollar Stays at Home
David H Brown, Director of the Fourth Red Cross Mall Call for the Potomac Division, outlines that one half of each membership dollar remains in the local chapter to fund disease control, emergency aid, home hygiene, child care, and disaster relief with the balance sent to National HQ in Washington for national relief and programs. Eighty percent of sustaining and contributing memberships stay locally, and receipts are issued to every member.
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David H.brown
Red Cross
Potomac
American Red Cross
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Washington
United States
Mine Workers Stand Against Wage Reductions
Indianapolis December 1. The United Mine Workers of America declare no wage cuts for coal miners. Joan L. Lewis quotes vow to hold current wages and resist backward steps amid a national move by employers against unions. The Journal stresses solid unity behind policy and backing international officials.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers Journal
Joan L. Lewis
Miners’ Union
Éaail
We Labor Movement
United Mine Workers
Aerica
John L. Lewis
Coal Miners of America
Lewis
Pioneer Mother Remedies and Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Recipes of pioneer mothers used roost herbs and field barks for home treatment of disease. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, once made at home from a recipe, became a widely known remedy for female ills and is credited with improving many women’s health.
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Lydia EB
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
American coal gains share in Danish markets this year
Copenhagen reports a steady rise in American coal imports through the year, reaching 274 390 tons in September while British shipments fell and then rose. German exports were negligible, and Denmark held ample stock with an adverse exchange rate. Some dealers praise American coal quality though it has declined recently. China supplies rail use coal at lower cost.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Great Britain
Germany
America
China
Pythian Banquet a Success at Busy Bee
Bluefield Lodge No. 158 Knights of Pythias held a banquet at the Busy Bee Restaurant on Monday night serving almost a hundred plates. Thomas H. Scott served as toastmaster and introduced speakers, after which lodge officers for the new term were elected: W. E. Wyatt chancellor commander I. L. Slffkin vice chancellor S. W. Kitts prelate W. P. Ryan master of works W. E. DeBrick keeper of records and seals C. H. Shepherd master of finance F. B. Kitts inner guard C. W. Painter outer guard M. W. Williams master of exchequer.
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Bluefield Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Busy Bee
Thomas H. Scott
W. E. Wyatt
I. L. Slffkin
S. W. Kitts
W. P. Ryan
W. E. DeBrick
C. H. Shepherd
F. B. Kitts
C. W. Painter
M. W. Williams
Christmas Cheer Arrangements for Every Child
Elaborate plans are under way to ensure no child is left without Christmas cheer. organizers coordinate gifts, meals, and visits to bring joy to families in need this season.
Charitable duo Frazee couple to lead community charity
For five years Captain and Mrs Frazee have aided the poor of the city by organizing Christmas baskets shoes stockings and toys. They oversee the Community Charity Association and urge early donations via checks payable to the association to reach those in need.
Belgian War Toll Totaled 24,456 Killed and 1,391 Missing
Brussels reports new statistics showing 24,456 Belgians killed and 1,391 officers missing in the war. The figures reflect the human cost borne by Belgium and its armed forces.
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Brussels
Belgium
Y IN HOLY LAND Centers To Open In Palestine Cities
Jerusalem dispatch reports the Y M C A plans to open centers in Hebron Bethlehem Haifa and other towns in Palestine. Dr A C Harte overseeing Palestinian work outlines plans for an international Y M C A building in Jerusalem with a memorial tower recording all workers who died in the war.
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Jerusalem
Young Men’s Christian Association In
Palestine
Hebron
Bethlehem
Haifa
A. C. Harte
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Army -Navy
Cashere Hose
C. D
Army Munson
Army Goods
Princeton Avenues
Tazewell St
Bluefeild
W. Va
Eda Golden
Ayalitys
Matches
Franklin En Toy CO
Merry Toy
The
Franklin Sugar Refining Company
Franklin Cane Sugar
Marie Williams
Philips
Peter E. Treadway
Wheeling
Henry T. Peirce
Philadelphia
Mitchell
Aubama 'Sroup
Mowroon Ee Sonst
Alabama-Georgia Syrup CO
Montgomery
Ala
Jacksonville, Fla
Holy Land
Rodgin Co
Dianmonds
Sheffield
Cordova
Gift Plan Bureau
Henry Rodgin Co
Jewelers
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