Harding backs 12 hour day abolition in steel industry
President Harding in Tacoma cites a letter from Elbert H. Gary and other American Iron and Steel Institute directors, announcing the industry will abolish the twelve hour day as soon as additional labor is available. He hails the move as a moral step and calls for expanded American merchant shipping and carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Harding
American Iron and Steel Institute
Elbert H. Gary
John A. Topping
Charles M. Schwab
Merchant Marine
Steel Manufacturers
America
Maritime ambitions and legislative push for a stronger merchant fleet
A political speech asserts resolve to keep the flag on the seas and urges Congress to overcome obstructionists. It expresses hope that national sentiment will drive necessary laws to strengthen the merchant marine and achieve maritime success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Harding sails to Alaska amid Tacoma farewell
President Harding departed Tacoma aboard the naval transport Henderson bound for Alaska. The occasion drew thousands who lined the harbor as bands played and Governor Hart delivered a departing address to the President and Mrs. Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Tacoma
Wash
Harding
United States Naval
Henderson
White House
Tacoma Stadium
Governor Hart
Washington
Storm devastates large section of Shenandoah County
Woodstock July 5 A cyclonic storm hit Saumsville Mt Olive and Mt Solon causing telephone outages heavy fruit tree damage and livestock losses Four inches of rain fell in twenty minutes two feet of water filled some lawns Several barns were unroofed and silos toppled Apples and peaches of unusually fine quality despite damage Farmers expect valuable rainfall after a long drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Saumsville
Mt. Olive
Mt. Solon
William Wisman
Prizes Over $3,000 Listed for Harrisonburg Show
A tentative premium list for Harrisonburg announces awards with total cash value exceeding $3,000. The document outlines prizes and prize categories for the upcoming event, highlighting substantial monetary rewards for top competitors.
Poultry Show Offers Large Prizes Across Breeds and Regions
The Rockingham County poultry show announces extensive prizes totaling over $2,100 including NYC trip for four judges and a $100 egg prize. Meat and general breeds split 50 50 between weight and standard breeding with dozens of awards for Barred Rocks White Rocks Rhode Island Reds Wyandottes and more. Special prizes from Chesapeake Western Railway fund pens of four hens and one tom with ownership transfer unless forfeited. Local clubs grant trips to the Madison Square Poultry Show and scholarships while banks and companies sponsor essays demonstrations and cash prizes for youths and growers in Rockingham Highland Pendleton and Augusta counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apan Elsr
Santry
New Yo City
Firig Agricultural Club
Monten Pe
New York
al Bts
Rhode Island
Chesapeake Western Railway
Rockingham County
United States
Buckeyes
Chanticlear
Essex
Hudans
Lafieche
Faverolles
Chesapeake Western
Boys and Girls Club
Madison Square
Imperial Ice Cream Company
National Poultry Institute
Washington
First National Bank of Harrisonburg
Aso
Rock Ingham County
Rockingham
Highland
Pendleton
Augusta
L. W. Gaines & Co
Pratt
Newtown Giant Incubator Corporation
Harrisonburg
Zes
G. Ones
Okrizes & Brother
Thie Mageanutten
Norfolk and Western Schedule From Berryville 1928
Schedule details list 1928 trains from Berryville VA to Roanoke Bristol Shenandoah Hagerstown and Philadelphia with parlor cars sleeper connections dining car Shenandoah and Memphis special ties to Southern points. Fares reservations and info available from H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanke agents.
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Berryville
Roanoke
Bristol
Pullman
Broiler
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Williamson
Shenandoah
Memphis
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Shenandoah Jct
Pullman Sleeper
Prize Contest For Rockingham Poultry Flocks
Ery Inc offers $100 cash for best standard bred meat and egg dual purpose flock in Rockingham county and another $100 for best standard egg type flock. City Produce Exchange posts prizes of 100 50 and 40 dollars for top meat and general purpose flock production between Nov 1 1923 and Jan 1 1924. Exchange provides show coops while Wetsel Seed Co provides feeds. Entries close Oct 25 1922. Submit on official entry blank or to County Agent Wampler. Pens 1 entry fee 1.00 and single bird fee 0.50 to deter nonfed entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ery, Inc
Rockingham County
Rockingham
City Produce Exchange
Wetsel Seed Company
Wampler
Country club committee seat rejects with blunt humor
A delegation urged Jones to join the house committee of the country club. He replied with humor that he already has a wife a son in law and a used car and that is trouble enough for one man.
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Jones
Country Club
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Valley Avenue
Durant and
Star Cars
Hicks Distributing Co
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T. H. Sprint
Hudson
Kel
Buick
Studebaker
Jewett
Cooper’s Supply Co
Piccadilly Sts
THE
RED “C” Oil Company
Shenandoah CO
Just
Chapman Auto Supply
Smallwood Motor Co
Stephens City, Va
Norfolk & Western
Sarah Sagt Ead
Renee He Ee
Remedy Go
Leaington
Ros
Pranek Baker & Son
Cunard and
Anchori
N. W
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Southampton
Aquitania
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Mauretania
Berrengaria
BN. W
Plymouth
Tyrrhenia
Laconia
Te We
Cobbicone
Carmania
Caronia
Franconia
New
Boston
Samaria
Londonderry
Assyria
Columbia
Tuscania
Coteus
Albania
Saxonia
Norfolk
Richards Brothers Shenandoah Valley Natl
Bank Bldg
Ae Indian
H. R. Willis
E. Piccadilly Street
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