Boulder Dam observers and Las Vegas growth drive local concerns
The piece notes international engineer observers arriving for Boulder Dam construction and a surge of tourism and labor demand. It urges Las Vegans to shop locally to support the economy and sustain community wealth built from resident earnings rather than sending money elsewhere.
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Escessa
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Houlder Dam
Oll
Boulder Dam
Nwork
Vegas
Boulder Caim
Las Vegas
Postmaster Urges Avoiding Christmas Rush Hours
Postmaster Robert B. Gearth warns the public to avoid the peak hours from 8 to 10 am and 1:30 pm as intense mail volume strains staff. He urges prompt pickup of packages upon notice and secure wrapping to prevent loss, noting sixty five mail sacks dispatched already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Gearth
U S Has Vast Income Growth In Past Decade
New York report from the National Bureau of Economic Research shows real income rising markedly from 1909 to 1919 with totals quoted in current dollars. Dr Will ford I King and a team under Professors Edwin F Gay and Wesley C Mitchell lead the study, noting broader issues in per capita and family income and wide inequality in distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
National Bureau of Economic Research
Willford I. King
Cen
Edwin F. Gay
Wesley C. Mitchell
Hoover
Bureau
Hollywood film stars create meals and menus in city eateries
The piece notes stars and directors crafting salads and sandwiches to suit their diets in Hollywood restaurants. It lists named stars like Greta Garbo and Estelle Taylor and gives examples such as the King Victor Sandwich and Sam Wood Sandwich while referencing the trend of calorie conscious menus alongside film star culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Notina Shearer
John Gilbe
Greta Garbo
Estelle Taylor
Anta Page
King Victor
Haines
Hollywood
Wife of Billy Sunday’s Son Seeks Divorce
Harriet M. Sunday, wife of George M. Sunday, filed for divorce in Los Angeles alleging undue familiarity with other women cruelty and intoxicated abuse. She seeks custody of two children, monthly alimony of 1250 dollars, and 5000 dollars for attorney fees, citing a 3000 dollar monthly income.
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Los Angeles
U.P
George M. Sunday
Billy Sunday
Harriet M. Sunday
Sunday
Maurine Lasalle
Hollywood
Miss Lasalle
George, Jr
John
Local Post Office Plans Extended Holiday Mail Hours
Last Saturday the local post office announced extended hours during the pre Christmas rush. Regular mail operations will be main fined throughout the holiday period as stated.
Clinging reflex in infants noted by Dr. Alford
The article discusses infant reflexes such as Moro and the embrace reflex observed when a baby arms up and grasps. It compares human responses to those of infant monkeys and notes the reflex may persist or fade with development, sparking questions about later untimely clinging behaviors.
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Leland B. Alford
Moro
Gordon
Lie
Longevity Rule Sparks Century Milestone
Michael Neiswenter of Mt. Carmel Pa reached his 100th birthday after reportedly following a longevity rule to smoke only one cigarette every two centuries. His century milestone underscores a curious health anecdote from a local record.
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Michael Neiswenter
Mt. Carme! Pa
Cunning Fails to Evade Hunters
In Garrison North Dakota on December 16 coyotes prove unable to escape air raids by aerial hunters. Pilot Fisher and shooter Albrecht pursue the fast game as the plane skims low and fire erupts when a coyote is spotted.
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Garrison
N. D
U.P
George
Albrecht
William
Fisher
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Ronnow
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Las Vegas Hardware
Las Vegas Age
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