Schwab declares end of steel downturn amid optimism
Charles M. Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel, told a gathering that America has come through the worst steel depression in his 41 years in the business and predicted an early return to prosperity. He said foreign commerce would regain and trade balance would be restored shortly.
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Making New Bonus Plan Attractivesetting
Washington readers learn that new bonus awards will begin October 1 under a bill draft by a subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. Chairman Fordney says the bill will need about a week to prepare before further action.
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Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
Advertisement claims Bowles Red Pepper Rub provides instant warmth and rapid relief from rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck and sore muscles using concentrated heat from red peppers sold in drug stores with Rowles branding.
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Veterans adjust bonus plan discussion outlines loan terms
Conference plans shift away from a cash bonus to government backed certificates for veterans. The subcommittee set a five and a half percent loan rate, allowed loans up to 50 percent of certificate value, and extended eligibility to Sept. 30, 1928. Certificates will mature after 20 years with four and a half percent interest, compounding to triple value, while banks are reimbursed on defaults. Representatives note tax avoidance and treasury relief.
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Absconding Hotel Clerk Glad He Was Caught
Roger Coulthurst, a hotel clerk who stole over $7000 and fled to Worcester, told captors at Central Court he was glad they got him and that he would have spent the rest on liquor. Court set high bail for trial in a week.
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Electric wizard of 1922 demonstrates indoor thunderstorm
Schenectady, N Y March 2 The General Electric lab hosts Dr Charles P Steinmetz who creates and controls an indoor thunderstorm using a high voltage condenser array The test produces a bolt with energy of about 1 000 000 horsepower lasting a fraction of a second The experiment aims to advance lightning arresters but proves harnessing thunderbolts remains unlikely
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Lightning generator demonstration sparks fringe display
A recent demonstration of a so called lightning generator drew attention as observers described a dramatic, risky display with controversial devices and swift reactions from bystanders.
Pardon Granted Moonshiner Rash in New Hampshire Farmington
Adolph Rash, a Farmington farmer jailed six months for moonshine, received a gubernatorial pardon on March 2 after county commissioners argued it costly to support his wife seven children and livestock. Rash began serving Feb 8 after fines from a prior moonshine violation.
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