Prospects Bright for Building and Growth Across Nation
Prosperous midwest conditions and high grain prices fuel a surge in potential construction as postwar buildup resumes. Advocates urge continuing business despite inflation, citing steady wages and a national “own your own home” push. Labor shortages loom with millions in uniform, immigration halted since 1914, and wartime incapacity.
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Middle West
J. Ogden Armour
Phese
John Hays Hammond
How To Make Money More Plentiful By Curbing Personal Checks
An analysis argues that restricting personal checks to within about one hundred miles of banks could free large sums daily. In major clearing cities fifty million dollars flow daily, costing banks about 400000 dollars in lost funds, while 8338 dollars in interest per day on that balance highlights the efficiency gains from cash-like bank exchanges and faster check clearing. The piece contends that curbing out-of-area personal checks would improve liquidity for crops and trade, reduce time delays, and lower bookkeeping costs.
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Mississippi River
Fires Rage Across Idaho National Forests
Due to an exceedingly dry spring forest fires have already broken out in Idaho county. Nezperce Selway Idaho and Clearwater forests report numerous small fires, with fires in the latter two burning over sizable areas. With little rain forecast, public cooperation is urged to prevent great seasonal losses.
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National Forest
Idaho
Nezperce
Selway
Clearwater
Mina Taylor Dresses Offer Economy and Quality
The ad emphasizes women saving time and energy through thrift and efficiency, praising Mina Taylor Dresses as expertly crafted garments. Materials are top quality, workmanship experienced, and each dress undergoes double inspection. Dresses are well cut, beautifully finished, and offered with pleasing patterns and colors at moderate prices.
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Mina Taylor
Congress Passes Daylight Saving Law From the Nation
Congress enacted a daylight saving measure amid debate over saving a bit of night light. Supporters argue more daylight boosts business and safety while opponents worry about disruption and time changes. The passage signals a national shift to adjust clocks seasonally.
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Ferdinand State Bank
Ferdinand
M. Ehrhardt
F M. Bieker
Henry Kuther
E. J. Kinzer
Cottonwood, Idaho
Simon Bros. Wholesale and Retail Butchers
Davenport
Randall
Cottonwood Chronicle
George Medved
Cottonwood
Independent
Nell
Sinbad
Hussman Lumber Company
the Home Builders
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