Preston Begins P. C. Duties on Public Service Commission
Judge John J. D. Preston, newly appointed to the Public Service Commission, attended his first meeting after being sworn in by Gov. H. G. Kump. He joined Judges C. E. Nethken and Alex M. Mahoor on the bench as commission hearings opened on proposed railroad service cuts and agency closures across multiple counties. A next hearing date was set for June 30 for trains and July 6 for a hearing in the eastern district. Other companies protested or filed actions, including the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and the Mohlink By-Products Company, with additional agency station discontinuations planned in Summers and Fayette counties.
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John J. D. Preston
Public Service Commission
Sali
Commission
H. G. Kump
Travne Prestom
E. Nethken
Alex M. Mahoor
I. Wade Cotman
Kump
Chesapeake and Ohio
Madison
St. Albans
Sharples
Sovereign
P. H. Murphy
Samuel E. Bower
J. &. Skaggy
Casty
Chesapeake
Glen Jean
Fayette County
Pratt
Palot Greek Junction
Wosita
Paint Creek Junction
Kingston
Chile
Avis
Summers County
Bowring
Ice Cream as Heat Remedy and Energy Source
Dr James A Toney describes ice cream as frozen heat ideal for hot weather providing energy in a simple digestible form. He notes carbohydrates fuel the body and that ice cream supplies easily eaten calories, with slow consumption aiding digestion and suitability for invalids and athletes despite early hygienist doubts.
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James A. Toney
Hospitala
Ice and Its Rise as a Summer Necessity in New York
The article recalls 1890s ice industry images labeled Summer Luxuries and notes that by 1895 ice sales began systematically in New York City. It observes ice as no longer a luxury but a summer staple, with last year’s sales exceeding fifty million tons despite mechanical refrigeration competition.
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Lee
New York City
Dairymen Elect Year’s Officers in Kanawha Valley
Dairymen selected officers at a distant Kanawha Valley meeting near Charleston. W T Brotherton of Charleston was elected president C A Dividen of Mason County vice president J Fisher of Sissonville secretary and treasurer J Wilson of Mason County member of the advisory committee Carl Figgett of Kanawha County director C C Lewis of Mason County and Warren Shinn of Jackson County will serve as directors. A city council ordinance on dairy farm inspections was approved. The proceedings occurred yesterday at the Inn near the court house amid a private meeting.
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W. T Brotherton
Charleston
C. A. Dividen
Mason County
J. §. Fisher
Sissonville
J. &. Wilson
Carl Figgett
Kanawha County
C. C. Lewis
Warren Shinn
Jackson County
Salvation Army May Hospital Activities Report
The Salvation Army hospital reported May admissions of 59 and discharges of 60. Major operations totaled eight among 41. Ninety three medical treatments were given across 28 clinics where 189 people were treated. Fifteen received medicine and 0 prescriptions filled. Dental clinics treated 165 patients with 476 extractions and several treatments for pyorrhea and trench mouth. There were seven X ray cases and 88 dressings. Total patient care days reached 502 with 3,911 meals supplied and 95 physician visits. Mrs. Mary Whalen won a Kay Jewelry wrist watch for turning in the most tag money. Germany's chemical industry showed improvement after a long decline.
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Salvation Army Hospital
Menth
Salvation Army
Mary Whalen
S. Bloom
Kay Jewelry Company
Pratt City Offices Election Returns Confusing Results
Contrary to initial reports Pratt held a municipal election with mixed party wins. Winners include W. A. Baughan for mayor, republican. W. B. Farrell for recorder, democrat. Glenn Tabor councilman, democrat. C. Edwards councilman, republican. CG Holt councilman, democrat. and Mrs. Minnie Grose councilman, democrat.
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Pratt
W. A. Baughan
W. B. Farrell
Recorder
Glenn Tabor
C. ©. Edwards
Republic of CG
Holt
Minnie Grose
Pigeons Jam Clock Works in Huntington
In Huntington Isd UP report pigeons damaged the courthouse clock by building their nests in the mechanism. A mechanic was required to repair the clock and restore timekeeping after the disruption.
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Huntington, Isd
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Ama Aeape
Galperin’s
Is & Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Galperin
St Dial
W. T. Brotherton
Kanawha
Mer- Dairymen's Cooperative
Snleg Assa Rivate
London
Bittsburgh
Varces
Germany
Ford
Woodrum
Virginia
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