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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
13
Chief Estimator Raban notes favorable conditions as materials cost and labor stabilize, while Boston starts Strandway improvements and a Long Island building project. The Post’s Build Now campaign gains traction with banks, theatres, and unions promoting rapid construction and spruce lumber demand rising.
Build Now means buy spruce timber now as prices likely won’t be cheaper. Spruce supply is tightening yearly. New Hampshire leads in yield per acre, followed by Maine Vermont and the Adirondacks, with Canada lower on a per acre basis.
The Somerville Board of Aldermen voted 10 to 8 in favor of the Build Now movement as urged by Alderman Harris. The resolution states the city supports building to help relieve national distress and benefit citizens through increased construction.
The Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company letters to The Post in support of Build Now urging rapid building resumption. The company cites eight mills with a daily 1 200 000 feet capacity and says layoffs of woodsmen occurred due to poor business, hoping construction revival brings prosperity.
George P. Stuart of 63 State Street urges readers to start construction now to save on materials. He notes lumber and other items have dropped 10 to 18 percent from past prices and offers free architectural consultations and sketches to anyone interested in the Build Now idea.
James E. Maguire, president of the East Boston Trade Association, said last night the movement is the most intelligent effort to relieve the business low mood. He added it will start the dollars rolling and keep men employed, praising The Boston Post for its stand and front-line public benefit to the city of Boston.
William J. Cozens, president of the Newton Board of Trade, endorses the Build Now campaign started by the Boston Post. He urges local banks to provide financial encouragement so Newton can boom, creating jobs and lifting business mood while urging immediate construction.
Hearings explore the risk of insolvency and the need for a reorganization of the Boston & Maine system. Trustees warn that a receivership could threaten state finances and savings institutions holding bonds and notes.
H. H. Flanders of Everett argues savings banks should aid home builders. He cites a two family bungalow valued at 5800 and notes Home Savings Bank and Penny Savings Bank rejected his applications while Five Cents Savings offered 2400. He says banks must be liberal to spur community growth.
Boston Bricklayers' Union No. 3 unanimously approved a resolution backing the Boston Post Build Now drive. The group notes widespread unemployment in the building trades, urging support for relief efforts and pledging to aid initiatives aiding idle workers and their families.
The Up land Associates real estate men endorsed a "Build Now" campaign at their American House meeting. They resolved to start construction on seven houses at once, signaling a swift move toward development as reported by The Post.
Boston Aerie 45 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles marked its 15th anniversary and the opening of a new clubhouse at 11 13 Kneeland Street with a banquet at the Quincy House. Representatives from state and city, plus local Eagles, spoke as the building was informally dedicated.
In Lawrence on January 28 Finney Boyle of Lowell defeated Kid Chakas of Manchester in the main 12 round bout. Boyle gained the lead as the match progressed while Chakas sought a reclaim of honors from a prior Manchester bout.
Mrs Marianna Jenckes Cooke, acting postmistress at Milford's new 104000 post office, seeks Senate confirmation to become postmaster. She recalls a long career, four children, and a quiet stance against politics while noting diplomacy learned from her late husband.
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