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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
7
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In August 1921 Beckley enjoyed a period of prosperity as mines operated and coal shipped locally and countywide. Yet many mines began closing temporarily, dampening building activity. Analysts expect a quick recovery as demand for coal rises with winter, forecasting renewed prosperity despite current downturn.
A editorial urges action against rising lawbreaking across society. It argues laws must not be broken, calls for change only through lawful means, and warns the nation risks anarchy if enforcement declines. It stresses that reforms should occur via legal channels while statutes remain in force.
A concise guide on self management and leadership, stressing sincerity fairness and hard work. It urges every foreman and reader to inventory their self discipline, estimate knowledge of people and tasks, and commit to ten percent extra effort beyond expectations. It asks if you are truly your own boss.
The article notes a tension between moral or religious objections to Sunday labor and the practical need to keep operations running. It argues workers are compensated to perform duties on Sundays, highlighting a clash between values and employment obligations.
At the United Mine Workers of America biennial convention in Indianapolis on September 20, delegates will seek wage demands for the next contract. Both bituminous and anthracite agreements expire March 31, 1922, uniting miners in bargaining. John L. Lewis has pledged no wage reductions, with wage policy to be finalized at the national convention and ratified by tri district bodies. Delegates total about 1500, down from 2044 at Cleveland two years prior, where nationalization and shorter work weeks were debated.
Raleigh county court records show requests for road construction could exceed 300000 dollars. With a 25 cent levy per hundred dollars and Raleigh county's 40 million dollar property base, only about 100000 dollars could be raised for roads, to be split among districts by tax share, making full county spending impossible.
The Ballou Plumbing Company was authorized Friday to raise its capital stock from 10000 to 25000 dollars. It has changed its name to Raleigh Plumbing and Heating company. The firm expanded capacity and added tin work by acquiring the tinners department of Raleigh Hardware Company.
Work starts this week on a private switch board and room phone service at Hotel Beckley. Each room will have a phone connected to outside lines as well as within the building, with a private operator on duty once the service is completed.
On August 26 at White Sulphur Springs the smokeless shippers of the C. and O. will host President Harahan of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Mr Harahan and his staff will discuss topics of interest to shippers and related general issues.
A coal miner from Coopers in Mercer county donated 1000 to the Mercer county Red Cross office in Bluefield claiming the money was to be returned to Uncle Sam for an overpayment. The secretary Miss Chandler delayed in recognizing the plea and did not reveal the donor’s name while noting the attempt to bypass red tape.
Local notices show Payne's advertising new Fall and Winter dry goods. Beckley shoppers praise Wizard Bakery and “Quality Sanitation First” as sales surge fourfold in three weeks. Attendees at Raleigh Baptist Association include Dr. B. Lacy Hoge and several locals. Frequent travelers and visitors, from Atlantic City to Detroit, pass through Beckley with family updates and vacations.
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