Girl Kidnapped At Own Door In Whiting
Police search the foreign district for two masked men who abducted Mary Constott nineteen as she opened her home door. A Chicago Greek suspect threatened to “get her” after she rejected him. Three men were arrested then released on two thousand dollar bonds. they rented a Hammond car the night of the kidnapping. The girl and her mother were returning from a theater when the abduction occurred.
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Mary Constott
Chicago
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Autoes
Real Estate Mania in Florida Unsound for Small Towns
The article warns that Miami high rents and boom-era valuations distort prices in small Florida towns. It cites Flagler Street rents of 400 per square foot and ground costs near 1.2 million, with required rents of 96,000 annually to justify investment. It argues such speculations overlook actual local customer bases and earning potential.
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Real estate boom warns buyers of speculative risk
The piece cautions buyers about Florida land speculation, noting high prices driven by speculators and short leases. It cites Sarasota data showing real estate dominance among licensed businesses and warns that demand may collapse when brokers exit. It urges due diligence and local knowledge before investing.
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Sarasota
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Equity costs and brokerages hit land purchases
The text breaks down total carrying costs on land: 10 percent broker commission, 2 percent abstract fee, 12 percent up front burden, 6 percent annual return, and 10 percent broker fee on sale, totaling 28 percent over the prior price. To achieve a 10 percent profit within a year, a $1,000 lot must sell for $1,380.
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