Construction contracts for public works surge in early 1930
The Commerce Department reports US construction contracts for public works and utilities in the first five months of 1930 reached 688 million dollars, rising 21 percent from 1929 and 45 percent above the five year average. Residential work fell sharply while nonresidential projects grew, totaling 2.087 billion for the period, with residential at 483 million a 47 percent drop.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Missing Woman Heir to California Estate Worth Million
In San Francisco a woman in a park may be heiress to the Seely estate. Mack 4 Seely and Elizabeth Seely wills filed for probate after their deaths in April and May. Arthur Joel, the attorney, notes a niece as possible sole surviving relative. The estate reportedly includes 1,000,000 shares of mining, oil and industrial securities, stock value estimated up to $1,000,000.
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San Franciscos
Seely
San Francises
Wizabeth Seely
Arthur Joel
Joul
Unclear Liberty Viewouts Prompt Shelter Debate
A fragment notes that fifteen to twenty people can stand on the inside platform of the Statue of Liberty, with a third step lower region offering a worse view, drawing attention to crowding and sightlines within the monument.
Illness Relieved by Konjola Medicine Story
A 12 year illness relief is claimed by Paul Vander Wood of Ravine after taking Konjola. He describes chronic stomach pain dizziness and constipation, noting weight gain strength and improved health after three bottles. The advertisement promotes Konjola as a systematized medicine sold in Atlantic and nearby drugstores.
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Grand Avenue
Ravine
Konoula
Konjula
Atlantic
4 H Convention trip described by Mildred Thomson
At the 4 H Convention ten smiling girls and three leaders traveled from Atlantic by train to Des Moines and Ames for the third annual state convention. The week featured enrollment at Agriculture Hall, a tour of Bla Lodge, talks by Dr. Glentset and Mrs. Hartley, homeroom singing, a state memory contest, and the crowning of Murtha Bonnet as queen of the ass. Officers were installed including Blanche Brobeil as president and Edith Blood as historian.
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Mildred Thomson
Nin Atlantic
Des Maines
Ames
R.A. Sorensen
Roy Pollock
C.F. Christensen
Madeline Hall
Thelma
Velma McFadden
Evelyn Crum
Louise Storbeck
Louise Ramsey
Ruth Winston
Elizabeth Dallinger
Lowa
Bla Lodge
Johnne Arnquist
Lender
Marjorie Thurier
Glentset
Carvie Chayman
Committee On Courses and Preventions
Marth
Canning
Wim Awith
Jean
Hartley
Uuion
Towa
Nowt Menting
Mayhae
Auditoridn
Reputition
Eamgiven
Murtha Bonnet
Lucas
Quren
Hirda
Murtley
T Hr
Etuning
Blanche Brobeil
Sac County
Gertrude Hauschildt
Potta‘wattamie
Mary Morton
Calhoun County
Edith Blood
Polk County
Believe It Or Not County 4-H Club Winners
Ripley notes county 4-H girls Louise Velme McFaidden Mary Ruth Winston Elizabeth Dallinger won tour victory records in music memory. They toured Des Moines, returned home inspired and urge Cass County to support 4-H through mothers fathers and local towns.
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Uiars
Alec
Victroir Records
Fg1
Music
Louise Velme McFaidden
Mary
Ruth Winston
Elizabeth Dallinger
Cassiounty
Dex Moines
Cas County
Lewis News Briefs From Lewis Iowa
Local notes report Mrs Z Zike and family returning from near Wilton home visit. Trucy McDonald of Perry visits relatives. Elmer Kron and Miss Walna Kron of Aveer visit Omaha. Will Guutke from Atlantic spends weekend with Apthay Kiechot family. Mrs Woodward and Ruth visit Mr and Mrs John Livingston in Anita. Mes Hert Bethe attends summer study in Omaha.
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Elmer Kron
Mes Hert Bethe
Summi Cuty School
Omahta
Nancy Vedane
Wins Highest Record At Cumberland Visit
A jumble of local social notes lists visits and greetings across Cumberland Avoca Plott Atlantic Mitchell and Shenandoah. Families such as the Broders Camp Crmnpe-Me and Camp's relatives are mentioned with trips to and from Wiscon in and Iowa towns.
Local Visitors and Relatives Pass Through Town
In town news this week several residents hosted or visited relatives and friends from nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Mark Spiker and Mrs G A Stinemates hosted shop pers in Omaha Friday. Paul Kenworthy of Malvern visited his parents here Saturday and Sunday. Betty Jean Neary of Morton is spending the week with relatives. Kenworthy and Westerlund were business visitors in Omaha. Mary Workman spends a few days with her friend Darleen Nelson east of here. Mr and Mrs Steve Treston and family of Mr Brnn were Sunday visitors at the Diewese home. Frank Cozad and daughter Fern were visitors in Villisca. Ashbaugh and Em bree spent the weekend with friends in Glenwood. Kenneth Barnes and Barond itin Murphy of 3 visiting.
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Per. Rex
Lester Halvey
Pearl Hayworth
Rilott
Dorothy Witers
Seiolu
M Bruce Ackerman
Maurie Aakey
Plott i
Flora Kilpatrick
Madgi
Ashbaugh Wi
Atlantic
Clyde Schuler
Ghienjeo
Henry Lehner
Georgi Blohn
Lymune
Beryl Roberts
William, Kreger
Atlantic #Wcampaniel
Ma. Kreger
Fretof
Kloster
N. J
Mix
Nori Kreger
Sme
John Gray
Mr. Grayt
Neied
Nethe
Norwood
Cole
Gray's
Grant
Alma Hardie
North
John Bryant
Morton Mills
Harry Taylor
Fairfield
G. S. Embree
Arthur
Mark Spiker
G. A
Steve 'Treston
Brnn
Frank Diewese
Mra
Frank Cozad
Fern
Villisca
Duel Ashbaugh
Harold Embree
Glenwood
Kenneth Barnes
Fbarond
Itin Murphy
Italia Motored To Omaha Friday For Day Visit
Italia undertook a day trip to Omaha on Friday, spending time exploring the city and nearby sights before returning.
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Italia
Omaha
Veteran San Francisco police chief urges rough treatment for criminals
Duncan Matheson, veteran San Francisco crime fighter and former chief of detectives, denounces prison reformers and social workers. He calls for harsh discipline and tough housing for inmates, arguing a scoundrelly premise deters crime and prisons should be harsher and more punitive.
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Duncan Matheson
America
Matheson
San Francisco
Ethese Social Workers
Math
Stock Exchange Term 4 Straddle in Stock Dealing
An old note defines the term straddle in stock dealings as an option giving the holder the right to demand a sale or purchase at a set price within a specific period, effectively granting double privilege of a put and a call.
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Stock Exchange
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