Coal output in West Virginia fields falters in late May
The week ending May 22 saw the weakest production in West Virginia high volatile fields since the switchmen strike wound down. Across Kanawha, Logan, and Guyan regions output hovered around 30 to 45 percent, with shortages in empties and limited western shipments. Only brief gains occurred on opening day after the May 12 election, then output declined again.
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Notio
Kanawha
Logan
Guyan
Simple home remedy urged to fight catarrh nationwide
A Kentucky druggist promotes a cheap home treatment for catarrh using Mentholized Arcanet. Mix three quarters of an ounce with a pint of boiled water, gargle twice daily, and sniff or spray to ease nasal and throat inflammation. Start at first sign of a cold to prevent spread.
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Covington,Ky
Kentucky
Weather Winds Down To 18,100 Tons On Thursday
Report notes shipments or loads totaling 18,100 tons on Thursday with limited gains expected in the final two days of the week.
New River and Winding Gulf Smokeless Coal Output in Late May
Output in smokeless fields of southern West Virginia rose slightly due to more car supply, mainly from the west, with Norfolk & Western showing a notable uptick. Overall, production remained constrained by limited cars, miner absences on election day, and a Virginian railroad shop strike, keeping prices high at about 7.10 dollars per ton while tidewater demand stayed firm.
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West Virginia
Wfs
Chesapeake & Ohio
Kanawha & Michigan
Pere Marquette
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Lakes
Tidewater
Eais
Norfolk & Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginian
Princeton
New River
New River Fields
Tidewater coal exchange opens Sewell's Point
Coal output in the Winding Gulf district dwindled as a Virginian Railway strike at Princeton disrupted mine production. Tidewater coal shipments rose with weak Chesapeake & Ohio empties. A new tidewater coal exchange at Sewell's Point began operating, aiming to improve car supply and speed exports.
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Shoptmien
Virginian
Princeton
Gulf
Chesapeake & Ohio
Tidewater Coal Exchange
Sewell's Point
Tidewater
Northern West Virginia Reports Poor Coal Output
Northern West Virginia showed its weakest coal production at month end May thanks to a severe car shortage. Tidewater shipments to Curtis Bay were banned by Baltimore & Ohio, limiting load at the terminal and shifting some traffic to western markets with no lake shipment gains. Private cars and railroad fuel uses reduced available cars, leaving coal shipments for commerce unusually small.
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West Virginia
Tidewater
Baltimore & Ohio
Curtis Bay
Scarcity of Fuel Linked to Coal Confiscation by Railroads
One cause of current fuel shortages is coal being diverted by railroads through the use of assigned cars, effectively confiscating large quantities. This action restricts supply and drives up scarcity.
Certificates Presented to Fourth Grade Students
The article notes certificates will be presented to fourth grade students at a school assembly. It mentions both girl and boy recipients and aims to honor students progressing from fourth to eighth grade in the program.
Closing Exercises At City Colored School In Springdale
The Midway school closing was held in a Christian church auditorium on Thursday evening June 3 with Miss Ruth Harvey praised for teaching. Five reasons to buy land by the acre in Springdale urging investment in farms while noting rising costs and urban growth.
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Midway
The
Christian Church
Ruth Harvey
Genoa Avenue
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