West Virginia Coal Output Seen to Break Records in 1925
Chief R. Lamble of the West Virginia Department of Mines predicts 1925 coal production will top 112 000 000 tons, surpassing all records. He cites improved mining conditions, ongoing development, and plans to preserve historical data on coal development to guide future growth.
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Lambie
State Department of Mines
West Virginia
R. Lamble
Scotland
Mathes
Wales
Little Mountain
West In
Virginia
Baturen
Ptalan
Randica
Lamble
Capitol
Mmime
Toi Spake
Iteam
Department of Imines
United States
The Trip and Coal Output Across West Virginia History
An article blends travel notes about scenic routes and “The Trip” with a 1920s view of West Virginia coal production. It cites departmental figures showing coal tonnage rising from 1997 figures to billions, noting West Virginia’s large output and projecting a coal per US inhabitant ratio.
Alderson On Atlantic-Pacific Highway With Keeney's Knob Awe
Alderson now lies on the Atlantic-Pacific Highway route after a state re designation. Keeney's Knob rises 4000 feet offering awe inspiring views of Greenbrier, Lookout mountain and the Everglades. The article praises Alderson as a good town with scenic beauty and lively springs, urging appreciation of local nature and health.
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Alderson
Keensy’s Knob
Alderson-in-the- Greentrior
State Road Commission
Charleston
Payetteville
Mt. Hope
Teakley
Hinton
Uiis Point
Greenbrier
Monroe
Lookout Mountain
Everglades
Brigwest
Al@erson
Rooney
Kinah
Keeney's Knob
Suipmer Jong
State Forestry
Same and Fish Comminpior
Hein
Iltte
Tesson
Alderaun
Aldersim
Blondell Recalls Many Changes On New Visit
A long, rambling reminiscence recounts Blondell touring Charleston and revisiting old venues. Captain Wingderl and associates speak of the Turley house era, advance sales, and memories of friends. The article mixes memories of aquatic hobbies, the English Channel record, and a Kanawha Falls excursion with Hawk brothers as managers.
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Blondell
Poe
Siom
Stratare
Charleston
Tandell
Kurlew Opera House
Wingderl
Turley House
Hushry Geoghan
Wasdeneral NW
Goeneral
Statl
Burlew
Charlgaugh
Sullivan
Boston
English Channel
United State
Chaéapeate and Ohio Railroad Company
Kanawhit Falls
Hawk Brothers
Morris Family Pioneers Shaped Kanawha Valley History
The Morris family arrived in the Kanawha Valley around 1773 74 and helped settle the area despite frequent clashes with Indigenous groups. Leonard Morris first attempted to clear land near Slaughters Creek before returning to Lewisburg, prompting William Morris to relocate the family here. The clan, led by a quiet, strong patriarch, built a community through defense and farming, influencing Charleston and surrounding towns.
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Morris
Kanawha Valley
Morris Street
Kanafem Valley
Morria
Kr@whe
Mara Morris
Leonard
Ailiam Morris
Hamilton Morels
Marshall Qtris
Charleston
Vosruc
Jenny
Perpises
Brennan
Kanawha
Clendenin
Elk River
Walter Kelly
Greenbrier County
Kelly's Creek
Kelly
William Morrie, Sr
William Morris
Slaughters Creek
Cabin Creek Junction
Fry Branch
Eee
Lewisburg
Gome
Bie
famHy
Local Boy Named Editor of State University's Year Book
Sidney Balin Jr and George Irwin were unanimously elected editor and business manager of the 1927 Monticola annual at State University. Balin, of Charleston, and Irwin, of Homestead Pa, are juniors in Arts and Balances. The board set three requirements for eligibility including junior status and an expository essay. Staff for next year will be chosen from the junior class.
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Morgantown
Sidney Balin
Charleston
George Irwin
Homestead
Montiepla
College of Arts and Balances
Bal- Inn
Irwin
Carson Howard
Lacy Rice
Prof. Spangler
Ye.p. I. Reed
Ken
Candy Ankle a Chick Crows Like Rooster at Three Weeks
Candy Ankle, a three week old chick at Dave Newhouse’s Swanns Hit farm, earns the nickname and claims of wisdom, crowing like an old rooster. The piece recalls local river settings, hotel guests, and past daring dives while confirming Candy Ankle’s unusual confidence and growing pin feathers.
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Dave Newhouse
Swann's Hill
Cndy
Dave Newhourp
Swanns Hit
Candy Ankla
Mr. Newhouse
Candy Anne
Candy Ankle
Traffic officers discontinued on West Virginia highways
State action ends special traffic officers authority for arrests. B Hiner, commission member, says law changes shift enforcement to state police and other officials. Public complaints cited. prior fees for arrests criticized. reform aims to reduce petty disputes and improve highway safety with broader state oversight.
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West Virginia
Janet Sthalow
State Highwes
B. Hiner
Auttomobile
Hiner
al Afticera
Gil Nther
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Buses
Mead
Lowes
Wscwen
State University
Sidney Ballam, Jr
Monticola
Neth Kurte
Kendall Keeney
Hardin Harmer
Monticolu
Sydney He, Moliem
Ire
MIT
Montcon
Vest Virginian University
Chick
Rooster
Wei Oeame
Rive
van Bibber
van Biber
Esa Casa
Manny
Bob Carr
Boxis
Levy
Peyton
Ruffner Hotel
Cour
Bale
Henry M. Stanley
Cincinnati
Raymond
Carrie Pryor
act—Historical Marine Spectacla
Wm. P. Freya
Congress
Camden
Huntington
Thom
London
Thomas Lipton
Teherfan
Georgia
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