Careful Crossing Campaign praised by railroads
The Careful Crossing Campaign ran June 1 to September 30 and reduced train automobile crashes 14 percent on the Baltimore & Ohio. Pedestrian and overall crossing accidents fell 17 percent, with 41 percent fewer fatalities. The effort plans continued driver alerts and official follow ups, aided by license checks. Ford Employees Must Keep Sober. Ford Motor Company orders 8500 workers to quit alcohol use under the 18th Amendment, citing accidents and enforcement zeal.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
American Railway Association
Baltimore & Ohio
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Highland Park
Springwells
River Rouge
Prohibition Commission
Haynes
Zululand Maiden Warns of Harsh Social Scrutiny
Danish explorer Olaf Linck recounts life in Northern Zaire and the pressure on Zulu girls to appear attractive while facing severe tribal censure if they fail to meet beauty standards. The piece notes risks of punishment and reputational harm for young women amid cultural expectations.
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Zululand
South Africa
Olaf Linck
Zaireland
Ana Ale Suer
Pocahontas Marble Rich West Virginia Stone Debate
In Pocahontas county West Virginia a vast marble deposit near Hillsboro and Marlington draws attention as efforts press to use native stone for a new State capital. A Vermont geologist’s 20 year old report cites exceptional red and maroon marble, with rail access and regional comparisons to Hawkins County Tennessee and Swanton Vermont.
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Pocahontas County
W.va
George C. Underhill
Vermont
Hillsboro
Marlington
Capitol Commission
West Virginia
Hawkins County
Tenn
Swanton
Howe
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Free. M. Beltzhoover, Jr
Charles Town
Seneral Law Practice
Colleton
Roy S. Proctor
Martinsburg, W. Va
Bellhone
Winchester
S. M. Langford
Martinsburg, West VA
Carl Owens’ Drug Store
Harrison Schley General Insurance
Jefferson Security Bank
Grove Brothers
Manhattan
van Heusen” Collars
J. Y.blackford
Shenandoah Junction
Plaster Board
M. D
E. D Suman
Keedysville, MD
Cumberland
W. H. Knode
Miss Loud
Milli
Fletcher
Astoria
Reed & Myers
Reedson and Duffields
Arta
Pocahontas
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Miles
Jake Whit
Joe Acne
AUTO
WNIT
Gilbert Bros
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G.R. Bedday
Register Building
Appeimyeny
Iays
DuMields
Moler. Ieng
J. Strider Moler
H. C. Marten
Japan
International Stock Food
Gilerson
Frank Miller
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