Federal roads program urged to extend five years
The American Road Builders Association plans a national good roads congress in Chicago February 9 to 12 to press Congress to extend the federal road-building program for five years and seek at least 160 million dollars annually. They back broader federal aid in highway construction and highlight already committed state and federal funds totaling over one billion dollars for 1921 road work.
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New York
American Roads Builders’ Association
Chicago
Congress
American Road Builders’ Association
Secretary of Agriculture
Meredith
United States
Canada
Harding
Bureau of Public Roads
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Chicago Coliseum
Jazz Popular In Army Bands
In Columbus Ohio recruits flood the new Army Band School at Columbus Barracks with over 100 pupils seeking saxophone instruction as jazz gains ground in military music. Bandleader Weber says the school could double enrollment with more instruments while the depot provides a dedicated practice space amid mixed reception from officers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jazz
United States Army
P. C. Harris
Army
Weber
Columbus Barracks
Bamileader Weber
Civil Lfe
Election Frauds Drop Out in New York
Investigation into alleged election frauds in New York City last November yields a scandal rivaling the 1917 primary. The grand jury has indicted a number of persons as the probe continues.
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New York
Annual Meeting of High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Assn
The annual meeting for the stockholders will be held in the Directors Room of the Commercial National Bank on Thursday night January 27 1921 at 7 30 for election of officers and other business. Secretary Vv A IDGCL December 28 1920.
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High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
High Point
Greensboro
Burglars Rob Chicago Man in Street Ambush
In Chicago on January 12 two bandits stopped Antoine Hanzel, robbed him by ripping his coat lining and tearing off his shoe soles. They taunted him asking why he was on the street without money.
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Chicago
Antoine Hanzel
Ziron touted by Alabama man for strength gain
D J George W S Lanier of Jones Alabama describes a recovery after taking Ziron claiming a ten pound gain in four months and new strength and appetite. The advertisement promotes Ziron as a science based tonic for run down conditions and stomach issues with a money back guarantee.
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Ziron
D J. George W. S. Lanier
Jones, Ala
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Road Builders Association
Miller
Smith
N. Y
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IDGCL
Frida
Charles Ray
Corn Products Refining Company
P. OQ
Stanley
West Ridge
L. A. Mousseau
Vickers
Baltimore
Alabama
Walter Hargett
Equitable Life
Abe
Lil. An
the Runes Diamond Club
Max Bones
N. Main St
Eln St
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