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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1923

Page

5

Blocking Progress In Bituminous Coal Industry Outlined

A Bituminous Operators Special Committee report describes four major obstacles to stable coal mining. Labor instability from United Mine Workers limits planning and raises costs, transportation bottlenecks hinder shipments, seasonal demand prompts storage pushes, and rampant speculation spurs price volatility. Committee members include John C. Brydon and Allan H. Willett with industry and regional leaders.

United States Henry L. Stimson Goldthwaite H. Dorr New York A. M. Ogle Terre Haute National Coal Association P. H. Penna Indiana Coal Operators Association J Bradley Dundon West Virginia West Virginia Coal Association John C. Brydon Somerset Bituminous United Mine Workers of America

Annual Cost of Farm Tractors Bulletin Summarized

The United States Department of Agriculture outlines tractor costs with depreciation fuel repairs and upkeep interest and lubricating oil as main factors. It stresses that depreciation depends on first cost and useful life and gives a simple interest formula for various service years.

Department of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture L. A. Reynoldson H. R. Yolley Bulletin Washington

Wall Paper and Paint Supplies Advertised by Hillyard

Cassimine oils flat paints paint remover shellac varnishes stains brushes from 1 inch to 8 inches. Colors in oil glass putty wallpaper all designs stripes plains all over patterns paste glue sizing. Jessie Hillyard East Water Street.

Jessie Hillyard East Water Street

Latest wallpaper patterns and sales at Thomas & Messer Co

Advertisement notes 10c per piece wallpaper and 12%4c apiece stock, window coverings 9c. Includes address Thomas & Messer Company 3a1S W. Balto. St. Baltimore. The rest contains stray quotes and a Bible verse reflection without a clear event.

Thomas & Messer Company W. Balto St. Baltimore

Ice From Polluted Water May Contain Bacteria

Clear ice taken from polluted water may contain bacteria. In some cases bacteria levels can reach about one percent of the water’s bacterial count.

Sagacious Postman Delivers Mail After Storm Destroys Box

An English rural postman, after discovering the farmhouse letter box blown away by a storm, walked a mile to the door to inform residents that the box was destroyed and that he had placed the letter in a hole in the wall for safekeeping until arrangements could be made.

Population highlights of 1790 major cities

In 1790 New York City topped the Union as the largest city with 49 401 residents. Other cities exceeding 5 000 inhabitants included Baltimore Boston Charleston Providence and Salem with notable early growth reflected in census figures.

New York City Union Baltimore Boston Charleston CS. C Phil- Providence Salem

Legion Sets Society Circus and Home Trade Show Plans

The American Legion and its Ladies Auxiliary held a special meeting to finalize arrangements for the Society Circus and Home Trade Show at the Fair Grounds the week of June 4 to 9. Officials discussed admissions for schoolchildren, sale of season tickets, volunteer assignments, and a popularity contest to boost support, with teams to be sent to nearby towns for ticket sales.

The American Legion Fair Grounds the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Ibe Legion Xet Mes Gaburday Tadler American Legion Society

Stock rally gains pace as market rebounds

Stocks rallied briskly forenoon after a recent steely decline, with the market buoyed by improved sentiment from outside influences and a firmer technical position. Call money opened at a modest rate as traders watched tentative gains across steel and merchandise sectors. London Bridge reconstruction noted in a separate brief.

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