Views on Lumber Outlook Divided
The report shows mixed outlooks for lumber demand and employment. It notes employment policies, mills, and capacity figures across Idaho Oregon Washington and California with declines in utilization and output from 1929 levels. California and Oregon show large capacity reductions while wage and productivity indicators shift through early 1930s estimates.
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Idaho
Oregon
Wageington
Redweed
Idee Qeodustien
Lumber Industry Outlook Says Demand to Recover With Housing
The report notes Redwood sales at high output levels with regional stockpiling in northern states. Prices dipped from 1929 highs but show signs of a fall revival as research limits growth in new products. Executives foresee a brighter long run if housing demand and consumer confidence improve, triggering higher lumber sales and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Old Schools Can Be Modernized for Better Use
Washington reports a Department of Interior bulletin arguing that aging one room rural schools can be remodeled to improve lighting and equipment. It condemns dirt, rusted stoves and broken windows while noting consolidation reduces numbers, and cites vision and learning as reasons to upgrade facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Interior
Poe @uch unite
Department Statistice
Stather
Ibath
Statler
Famous War Chief Burnsides Road Still In Use
Shelbyville Indiana reports Gen Ambrose Burnsides, famed Civil War figure, helped create a railroad line after the war. A Cincinnati business group joined him to acquire an abandoned line between Franklin and Martinsville, repaired it, and connected it to the main Cincinnati Indianapolis route. The 75 year old steam rig remains the last built in Shelby County and continues in service.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Ambrose Burnsides
Claude J. Shelby
Burnsides
Rache Teland
Cincinnati
Loutville
Indianapolis
Burnside
Haymond
Franklin
Martinaville
Burneides
Shelby County
Old Mill Turns Out Its Daily Grist in Genesee
In Genesee New York a stone mill built by Benjamin A Jenkins in 1846 has ground flour for 82 years. Jenkins milled Moor in 1853 and won first prize in the Crystal Palace New York, and the town was later renamed Genesee after the valley in New York where he lived.
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Genesee, Win
Benjamin A. Jenking
Jenkins
Crystal Palace
New York
Jenkinaville
Genesee
New York State
Hunter Brings 600 Pound Bear To Malden City
Big Bear M. 1, Hitt of Malden returned yesterday with a 600 pound bear shot in the woods near Thornwood in Parahontas county. The sportsman received congratulations and shared venison with neighbors.
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Hitt
Malden
Thornwood
Parahontas County
Abney to play Mistress Quickly in Merry Wives of Windsor
Katie Belle Abney takes the lead as Mistress Quickly in Kanawha Players production of Merry Wives of Windsor opening tonight at the Playhouse. Ramon Savich, the director, has supervised the show as it runs for four nights.
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Katie Belle Abney
Mistress Quickly
Kanawha Players
Ramon Savich
Smoot Sees Healthful Signs In 1930 Tariff Act
Washington December reports that Smoot of the Senate Finance Committee called the 1930 tariff act a gradual and healthy improvement for American foreign trade. He cited customs receipts near normal, noted a large preact import rush before the law’s effect, and said the ten day post enactment period showed only a 6.8 percent drop.
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Washington
Smaot
Senate Finance Committee
Drehan
Smoot
Financs Compraittee
Cress
Edgar B. Brossard
Utah
Jast
Reorganized Tariff Commission
Alfred F. Depnin
Maryland
Lincoln Dizon
Indiana
Hoov
Utehan
Import Rush Drives Record Customs Take in June
The article notes a flood of imports on June 17 before a law change, with leather tobacco and other goods entering through ports nationwide. Customs collections in June rose to 72,270.33, the largest monthly total on record, as Smoot refutes claims the tariff act caused domestic difficulties.
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United States
Smoot
Parent Teachers Meet Highlights Child Welfare Role
A school session led by Lucy Binek focused on child welfare and the stakes of parental involvement. The meeting emphasized engagement by parents of second and sixth grades to support student success.
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