Why Lumber Prices Rise amid Diminishing Virgin Forests
The article argues that vast virgin forests were cleared for centuries and a future timber shortage looms. It cites only 30 percent remaining, mostly west of the Great Plains, with rising transport costs driving higher lumber prices. It notes widespread forest land east of the Mississippi and idle, denuded acres near major consuming centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Prairies
Great Plains
Deserts
Far West
South
Siberia
South America
Hudson River
New York
Susquehanna
Philadelphia
Panama
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Columbus
Boston
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
Maine
New Casino Rising At Bliven Field Southwest Corner
Progress underway on a 60 by 70 foot wooden casino at Bliven Field Bristol Neck near Gooding avenue. The two story structure features wide piazzas stone railings a cork lined ice cream room and a grandstand roof storage for baseball gear a large east fireplace and two entrances. It aims to host ball games private parties and dances with an opening ball game anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliven Field
Bristol Neck
Gooding Avenue
Tag Day Urges Help For A New Ambulance
Appeal urges community to donate for a new ambulance after last year’s near $1,000 raise and 900 trips by the current unit. Citizens are asked to spread the word and ensure everyone wears a tag to encourage generous contributions.
Veterans Honored at Rhode Island Soldiers' Home
Six April birthday veterans at the Soldiers' Home were praised by the Woman's Relief Corps Rhode Island chapter. William Place 94 and five others aged 86 to 75 received birthday cards candy and delicacies. May baskets were given to the commandant and residents and a short entertainment followed in Recreation Hall with soprano solos readings and chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Rhode Island
William K. Place
John K. Tefft
John R. Montross
William H. Luther
Louis Schmidt
Samuel Clough
Susan M. Sheple
Recreation Hall
Mary Curtis
Alice Anderson
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Bowker
A. E. Markoff, Inc
Francis Newbury Close
Optometrist
Markoff
Hope Street
Automobile
E. A. Skinner Insurance
Hope St
Pastime Theatre
Fox
Charles Jones
Big Dan
Fox News
Leavenworth
Anna Katherine Green
Whitman Bennett
Leena Owen
Martha Mansfield
Wilfred Lytell
William Duncan
Fast Express
Wm. Fox
New York Evening Mall
William Fox
B. A. A. Minstrels
Colt Memorial Ambulance Fund
Colt Memorial High School
M. Theresa Sullivan
Jervis Pendleton
Charles Serbst
James McBride
Leon Kenney
Cyrus Wykoff
Angell Sheldon
Abner
Courteous Service
E Woonsocket Petula
Pascoag
Warren Wickfo
SA Metall di Soa
Fedward D, Kunz Psoness
Bristol
Connery
Men’s Outfitter
Ingram’s
Overland Express
Providence
Franklin St
Suzman’s
Comstock’s Express
Page & Friendship
Lts
Union
Jeres
Fortland
Fas
Sk Ny
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