Prohibition and rail wage disputes stir 1921 debate
In May 19 1921 commentary argues prohibition keeps Congress dry and business satisfied while railroads push high rates. It skewers railroad leaders like Daniel Willard and Curtis Publishing figures, cites labor board actions and strikes, and notes motor truck competition rising against rail transport amid wage cuts and cost living pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Willard
Uleius Kruuschnitt
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mr. Willard
Congress
Curtis Company
Chicago
United States Labor Board
Mike
HA. Atner
Charles Town
Baltimore
Richmond
Virginia
Ate
Raitroarte
State Education Bulletin Highlights 1921 School Legislation
The State Department of Education bulletin reviews 23 laws aimed at improving schools, with emphasis on teacher wages, term length, rural and one room schools, statewide aid, and consolidation. It notes minimum seven month terms, standardized school units, and changes to levy and textbook policies, plus salary schedules for various certificates and shifts in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
George M. Ford
Boards of Education
West Virginia
State Board of Education
Ournexes
Iiv
Suhankeet High
Menacs
Sherr
Stuaidriven
Sfeventian
Uielifie
Titan
Keyser Preparatuiry
West Viteina
Tuly Ter
Potomac State Schant Moscomers
Schant
Rey Pen
Sermat Senneed
Amin
Obituary: Mrs Noah V Engle of Enigie County
The passing of Mrs Noah V Engle aged 44 near Enigie County follows a fire related illness. Maiden name Hines, she was a longtime Methodist, beloved wife and mother to many including Audrey Esta Mabel Darain. Funeral at Engle M P Church with interment in Uvium Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by husband and mother, plus sisters and numerous relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangle
Geneva Ragic
Noah V. Engle
Enigie
Engle
Wets Hines
Methodist Church
M. P
Simmis Herfemminns
Uvium
Mre Lingle Ig
Mex FM
Avatom
Rod Audrey
Esta
Mabel
Darain
Furle
Alice Burner
York
Nehiem
Washinema
E Santhoe
Washington
Tao
Willie McCuriyoe
Hye
Murtitebure
Moor
Martinsyici
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Ill Winds of Insurance and Real Estate Ad Prompts Farmers
A distressed notice aimed at farmers advertises insurance services for health, accident, and automobile coverage. J Strider Motor Co offers real estate and insurance in a compact sales pitch with phrases like Rise at meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Strider Moter Co
Real Ennte Od
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H. L. Snyder
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Allen
Kansas
Strond
United States
Philadelphia
Curtis Publishing Company
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies* Home Journal
Gountre
Poath
A. L. Grandstaff
W. Va
Boswell
Wright
American Legion
Dunaway & Hooff’s
Charles Town, W. VA
Dunaway
HOOFF
Gettysburg
VIA
Norfolk & Western Railway
Shepherdstown
Itttysburg
N. & W. Railway Company
W C. Saunders
Jefferson County
McShane Ferry
Hoffman’s Mill Road
Comelvine
Court House
County Court
Chas. A. Johnson
Trucrop
Franklin Flo Trsurance Company
Moore Insuranice & Realty Co
We Va
Rxtise
Ss. P. Todd
Troup Brothers
West King Street
Martinsburg
West Va
Rolls Records Instruments
Vryans
Todd’s Music House
W. King St
Postoffice
Winchester Phone
Staunton
Yorks
HAT International
International
Licksider Corporation
Shepherdstown, W.va
International Harvester
Coe Ae Tan
Icecream
the Model Bakery
Reed & Myers
Reedson and Duffields
Gorn
Sulus Ren Yen
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