Electric power boosts home comforts in early 1930s
In the first half of 1930 electrical use by households rose 13.7 percent from 1929 and 29.8 percent from 1928. Electricity powers washing machines radios and many everyday tasks, signaling higher living costs as comforts expand. The piece also links energy use to broader social changes and touches on youth and safety warnings about fire risks from careless habits and brush burning. It references business cycles, noting faster cycles since the war, with slumps in 1919 1921 1924 1927 and the current period.
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Tess
Car Accidents Claim Eleven Lives in Western Pa
Pittsburgh August 18. Automobile accidents claimed the lives of 11 residents in western Pennsylvania and nearby districts and more than a score were injured over the weekend. Four children of Matthew Hahey Glassport Mercedes Lettie Mildred and James Ronald ages 3 months were among the victims in an accident near Sagertown. Hahey his wife and another son were injured when their car collided with a truck.
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Pittsburgh
Western
Pennsylvania
Atthew Hahey
Glassport Mercedes
Lettie
Mildred
James Ronald
Sagertown
Hahey
Police Probe Links Joyce to Abbott in 42nd Ward Raid
Joyce testified before a grand jury on election frauds last week and identified Abbott as one of the gunmen who invaded the 42nd ward during the April primary. Oregon voters will ballot on an initiative to prohibit sale of cigarettes in the state.
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Joyce
Abbott
Oregon
Five Highway continues from page one merges unfair to sheets
In a courtroom session Bethlehem president Eugene G. Grace testified on the merger terms, with Tippit examined over depreciation figures and potential auditors. The discussion covered how depictions of earnings and depreciation affect the Bethlehem Sheet and Tube deal, while railway operations and maintenance orders reshape district responsibilities.
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Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem
Tippit
F. H. Wood
Bethlehem Counsel
Tip
Wood
Ernst
Relief reports and drought news across states
Washington reports beneficial rains easing drought in many areas with forecasts of more showers. Arkansas and Ohio saw relief as portions of Kentucky and West Virginia also received rain. farmers expect improved late crops and gardens. Maryland protests drought relief representation while Hoover studies aviation industry needs during a White House visit. West Virginia cattle markets up sharply. New York judges consider $12,000 payout influence allegations to appoint a city magistrate.
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White House
Weather Bureau Today
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
New York
George P. Ewald
Crain
City of Gratton Seeks Bids for High Street Improvements
The City of Gratton calls for sealed bids to furnish materials and perform street curb and grading work on High Street between Thayer Avenue and Grand Street. Bids due by 10 AM September 11, 1930, with $300 bid bond. contract awarded in three sections, plans available in the Mayor’s office. city may reject any bid.
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High Street
Thayers
71 Avenue
Ringler Alley
West Virginia drought relief plans take shape with committee named
Charleston August 18 West Virginia drought relief plans move toward definite form as Governor Copley forms a relief committee headed by former Governor Howard M Gore and includes John J Cornwell and David B Crawford among others The Road Commission will favor hiring farmers in hard hit counties for road maintenance while heavy weekend rains bring some relief to drought stalemates
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Howard M. Gore
Gore
Pitsternor Conley
Jis
Prart
W. Va
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Conley
State Relief Organization
Copley
State Road Commission
John J. Cornwell
Baltimore and Ohio Allroad
David B. Crawford
Parkersburg
Red Cross
Donald Clark
Huntington
F. D. Daumheller
West Virginia Bankera Association
E.S. Humphrey
Belleville
West Virginia Farm Bureau
Tom B. Foulk
Wheeling
Aepive
Junior Aviator On Last Stretch
Eddie Schneider an 18 year old pilot began a bid to set a junior transcontinental flight record leaving Albuquerque for Los Angeles aiming to complete the journey from New York with no intermediate stops.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Eddie Schneider
Los Angeles
New York
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