Martha Washington College Ad
Martha Washington College founded 1858 presents a long history of strong study for women. The college lists six thousand matriculants and five hundred plus alumni from southern states with five large brick buildings, campus of ten acres, altitude 2175 feet and health record. It offers music, art, expression, household economics and teacher training with thorough instruction. Catalogue requests to Charles C Weaver, President, Abingdon, Virginia.
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Virginia
Emory and Henry College Catalog Notice
Emory and Henry College located on the Norfolk and Western twenty five miles east of Bristol Virginia offers modern dormitories trained faculty up to date courses and strong literary societies. Fifteen units required for freshman admission. Next session opens September 18 191%. For information address Charles Weaver President Emory Virginia.
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Norfolk and Western
Bristol
Virginia
Coal output in Pocahontas district slips amid car shortage
USGS report shows 156,950 tons produced in week ending June 21, down 29,068 from prior week and near half of June 7 total. Car shortages, worsened by Norfolk and Western strike, curtail freight, but market conditions improved and production held steady that week. Coke production also hit a new low.
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Pocahontas
Cay
United States Geological Survey
Norfolk and Western
New River District
Loto
Weekly coal production and losses summary
The week ended June 21 reports total net tons produced 156,926 with 1,956 hours worked. Tons lost due to car shortage 263,094 labor shortage 70 mine disability 1,945 no market 0 and other causes 0 total 265,770. Coal coked at nines 6,922 during the week.
Buy Early Campaign Aims to Educate on Coal Costs in West Virginia
West Virginia coal associations plan a buy coal early education drive to inform the public about production costs and the need to stockpile coal before winter. The effort, endorsed by the National Coal Association, will use much of the state press to urge timely purchases and counter assumed shortages as gas supplies decline.
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National Coal Association
West Virginia
Cdal
Mack Diamond
Miners and Operators Seek Wage Scale in New River Field
Negotiations for a wage contract in district No. 29 United Mine Workers proceed as talks between New River field miners and operators continue. After Atlantic City meetings produced no agreement, the scale committee plans to reconvene in Charleston on Thursday June 26 following the Washington peace treaty termination.
The shorter the ice crop is in the winter
A cryptic proverb notes that a smaller ice crop in winter leads to a longer bill in the summer, implying seasonal cost fluctuations or supply effects. The saying contrasts winter conditions with summer payments, hinting at economic or resource-use implications.
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Ummer
Coal output strained by navy commandeering amid export demand
West Virginia smokeless coal producers face reduced general-market supply as Secretary Daniels orders commandeering of coal for navy needs. Despite higher demand for export coal, especially New River and Pocahontas districts, production rose only modestly with improved labor and transport. Prices held steady as the Kanawha and Logan fields show optimism into late June amid continued car shortages and export pressure.
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Daniels
West Virginia
Navy
Eld
Pocahontas
Ik & Western
New River
Arso
Kanawha
Logan
Loewan
Elaborate Fireworks Display Planned for Homecoming
The International Fireworks Company of New York will stage an elaborate homecoming celebration display with trained operatives to ensure a flawless show. The event on the evening of the soldiers homecoming promises patriotic designs and a high quality performance for visiting spectators, with details continued on page twelve.
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International Fireworks Company of
New York
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Emory and Henry College
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Philadelphia
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Khanawha
Logan Fields
Busin
Old Virginia
Jack Wise
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Beaubront
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Bluefield Avenue
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Greenbrier Street
Highland Avenue
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Easley-Wilson Co
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T. O'S. Wilson
A. J. Cole
LE. H. Layne
The
Clinchfield Coal Corporation
Dante, Wilder
Clinchfield, Moss and
Toms Creek
Clinchfield Oal Corporation
Dante, Virginia
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