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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
11
The Mining Congress Journal reports world coal production stagnant over a decade with 1913 1,000,000,000 gross tons rising to 1,180,000,000 in 1923 and 1,167,000,000 in 1924. US output falls from 609 million tons in 1913 to 512 million in 1924.
London health authorities report weaker Sunday milk due to adulteration. Investigators found dairies add water more often on Sundays to boost volume, prompting caution to avoid Sunday milk and concern over weekday dilution as well.
The Bureau of Mines study shows room and pillar timber recovery in U S coal mines varies from none to over 50 percent under favorable conditions. Factors include roof quality, pressures, and handling care. Recovery is highest near room faces and in mines with good timber. modern practices reduce recoveries due to poorer timber quality and slower work rates.
Sacred Heart parish and Knights of Columbus plan a Christmas tree festival for children on Sunday December 20 at 3 30 p m in Sacred Heart Church basement. Santa Claus will distribute candy and toys and participate in an expanded annual event expected to attract both children and adults.
In London the Mesopotamian king Felsal played poker and claimed four kings but showed only three. A fellow player called the bluff and the king declared he was the fourth. The article also notes the Roman New Year started in March before Julius Caesar reformed the calendar.
Interior department proceedings opened in Cordell Hall with a revision fight underway. Senator La Follette recognized as a Republican. House approves new income and surtax rate. General Summerall testified in the Mitchell trial. League of Nations arms limitation invitation received. Senate introduced appropriation for coast guard cutters. Supreme Court to rehear Anita Whitney case. Senate committee adopts unfavorable report on Nye seating. Continuance of the shingles board under a house Investigating committee recommendation.
Bluefield and Glen Lyn traffic bureau plans to argue before the Interstate Commerce Commission on January 30 at 10 in the federal building. F G Pick and a tariff attorney will present the merchants of Bluefield and Appalachian Power Co. The carrier’s Washington Roanoke lawyers will defend the rates as fair. Bluefield argues unfair rates hinder competition and growth in the gateway of the coal region.
An advertisement promotes selling high grade restricted lots in the Williamson Groves Addition Roanoke on Williamson Road. Prices run 900 to 1600 dollars per lot with terms 40 dollars down and 200 dollars monthly, no interest or taxes, insurance clause in case of death. Contact 634 Main Roanoke or write Princeton w as Home Office.
The traffic bureau argues that low freight rates to Bluefield are essential for its future, noting existing rates to distant cities offer nearly the same coal pricing as Bird. The case draws broad interest from business sectors and the general public alike.
Real estate transfers recorded include W R Winfrey and wife to J F Bowling an assigned lot near Princeton for 2700 dollars J F Salisbury and wife to Mercer Home Building Company a Greenbrier 7 lot Bluefield for 3285 dollars and Bernard and others to Ruth McCullen Williams a lot 3 section 907 Bluefield for 1760 dollars.
Bluefield West Virginia bank reports capital and surplus figures with total resources of 4.5 million dollars. It emphasizes confidentiality of all transactions and pays interest on time deposits while pledging to safeguard depositors interests and serve customers fully.
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