Americans Now Buy Luxuries Save on Food
Forty six cents a day is the average food expenditure per person in the United States, per W. R. Shirley of the National Fraternal Congress. He warns that Americans cut food in favor of luxuries, cites a 60 percent rise in per capita manufactured goods distribution, and notes fraternal orders urging thrift among over 10 million members. The U.S. annual per capita income is about 570 dollars, with 399 dollars in purchasing power.
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Times
Chicago
United States
W. R. Shirley
National Fraternal Congress
Shirley
America
Labor Banks Now Operating in the United States
Fifteen labor banks are in operation in the United States, with Richard Boeckel estimating prohibition saves workers about 31 billion dollars annually. He predicts the banks will grow to fifty with resources over 3100 million by year end.
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New York
United States
Richard Boeckel
Boeckel
Two Tokio Professors Create Cheaper Artificial Crystals
Scientists at Tokio Imperial University claim a method to produce perfect artificial crystals cutting the cost of a $1,500 crystal ball to one dollar. The process melts white stones with electricity at about 2,000 degrees.
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Tokio
Tokio Imperial University
Alligator Found Sleeping in Parrot Cage in Tampico
The man eating alligator that escaped from a local zoo in Tampico Mexico was found three days later asleep in the parrots cage. City posse searched the area after the escape and a general alarm was sounded.
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Tampico
Mexico
Winter Cress Threat Widespread In Indiana Fields
Indiana farmers face a spreading weed called winter cress a yellow mustard like plant that can produce over 100 000 seeds per plant per season Purdue University extension warns the weed has smothered an alfalfa field near Worthington and is harming wheat crops. Hand pulling mowing and clean cultivation are advised to control it.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Worthington
A. A. Hansen
Purdue University Agricultural Extension Department
Near East plans boost tourism as Damascus to get new hotels
New travel push from France and Syria and Lebanon aims to attract American visitors with enhanced transportation. Damascus Baalbek Beyrout and Aleppo expected to gain first-rate hotels within a year or two. A special Mediterranean cruise tour for delegates to the World’s Ninth Sunday School convention proceeds to Glasgow on June 18.
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New York
Near East
High Commission
Syria
Lebanon
J. I. Young
Thomas Cook & Sons Travel Agency
Near Eastern
Damascus
Baalbek
Beyrout
Aleppo
Palestine
Young
Mediterranean
Holy Land
Egypt
Europe
Glasgow
Local Want Ads Offer Household Goods and Services
Classified listings feature beds rugs flooring and furniture by Furnit ure Specialties and United Rug & Linen Co plus used typewriters and office equipment. Miscellaneous items include binder twine tents and safety razor blades with local shops like M L Goldberg & Son Co and American Writing Machine Co. offer repair and rental options.
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Furniture Specialties CO
Massachusetts
Lincoln
TOR E
Ike New
Central Ave
Ar _ton
Webster
United Rug & Lin. CO
Wash
Indianapolia Times
Rao
Ribbons Ltd
Eee Clark Typewriter
Guaran
American Writing Machine CO
Pennsylvania
Lincoln 6
Lichtenauer Bros
Washington
Hel
Randolph
Nat Sual
Cor
Garfield Ave
Webater
Indianapolis
Goerrell & Bright
F. Burkle
Main
Jeedh Grove
Jwork
Thomas
Indiana Ave
Meridian
Drexel
Superior Cleaners
Maryland
Muller’s
Maryland St
DE Ford
40 Automobiles for Sale and Local Property Notices
Classified listing of numerous used cars for sale from various dealers with prices, models and terms. Also includes public notices on highway petition in Perry township, estate settlements, bids for state institutions, and probate court notices with dates and parties involved.
Probate Court notices for several Marion County estates
In the matter of the estates of Lambert Moore Malrine Smith Truitt and others, notices announce final settlement hearings and required appearances. Administrators and executors present accounts, heirs and creditors must show heirship and proofs on June 21 1924 or May 21 1924 as listed. Ends with appointment of Earl R Hunt as executor for William Edward Mortis estate.
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John A. Esmon
Perry Township
Marion County
Indiana
Said County
Board of Commissioners
General Assembly of
Sherman Drive
Beech Grove
Madison Avenue
Harry Dunn
Frank
Franklin Shelton
Lizzie Shelton
Lucy B. Shelton
Carey & Cox
Albert H. Losche
State OF
State House
Indianapolis
Joint Purchasing Committee
Fred B. Robinson
Harriett H. Spees
Noah M. Spees
Bridget Smith
Sam Ingle
Matilda Ellen McCoullough
Eva May Thornton
Alice H. Taylor
Albert H. Clerk
Henry G. Lambert
Ernest F. Werner
Abov
Hiram W. Moore
Cora
H. Moore
Gas
Fesler Elam & Young
Catherine Malrine
Patrick J. Haley
R. R. Dalton
Peter J. Smith
Igna Truitt
William C. Truitt
Frobate Court
William Edward Mortis
Earl R. Hunt
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Republic of Colombia
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New York College of Pharmacy
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Madison
Lemcke
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M. D. Johnson
State Life
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Monument Circle Main
Rockwood Pulley &Co
Spann Ave
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City Bldrs. Realty CO
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Indianapoli
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Statehouse
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Circle 3000
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Washington Street
Otto J. Suesz
Hoosier Trucking ,Co
East St. Main
Red Ball Transit
Monument Pl
Mike O'Brien
A. A. Barnes Sales Service
Capitol
Jones-Whitaker Sales CO
Capitol Overland Co
Feet Overland CO
Chevrolet
Prather Chevrolet CO
Virginia Ave
Dort
Stone Chevrolet CO
Meridian St
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Irvington
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Michigani
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Miller Auto
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I Wolf Auto CO
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New York St
Auto Top
Ture Toupa
Household Finance Service CO
Kresge Bidg
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