Winter construction gains eased unemployment and steadies market
New York January 17 Associated Press reports winter construction expands. Dwight D Hoppingarner American Construction Council notes work on large buildings can proceed at subfreezing temps with heat sources tarpaulins and scaffolds. Four percent more contracts let in first 11 months of 1924 versus 1923 totaling 4.1 billion dollars, signaling stabilization in housing and related trades despite lower prices.
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New York
Associated Press
Dwight D. Hoppingarner
American Construction Coun
Dodge
Hoop Garner
Hoppingarner
Fossil bones found beneath London street unearthed
A dig under Charing Cross exposed fossilized remains identified by Sir Arthur Keith and R H Burne as hippo damus mammoth auroch and red deer. No stone tools were found here but earlier excavations nearby yielded artifacts. The bones, from Thames river terrace beds, were given to the Royal College of Surgeons.
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London
Associated Press
Charing Cross
Arthur Keith
R. H. Burne
Thames
Toyal College of Surgeons
Bank to Rebuild Bank of England Complex
London officials report plans to demolish the 230 year old Bank of England buildings to replace them with a new structure. Work expected to start early January with five to ten years required for foundations and construction.
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London
Associated Press
Bank of England
Cross Word Puzzle From Yesterday's Puzzle Clues
The column presents a restorative crossword puzzle with horizontal clues and answers including Feathered biped, male offspring, industrious insect, and parts of speech and objects. It lists various cryptic hints and urges readers to solve the prior day’s grid while noting the thematic connections and puzzle mechanics.
Largest scrap books kept by Tacoma man
A Tacoma resident, W. H. Martin, houses what is believed to be the world’s largest scrap books. The volumes feature pages 18 feet long and 80 inches wide. The fifty fourth page is complete, with pictures and news clippings on all subjects preserved.
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Tacoma
Wash
Associated Press
W. H. Martin
Garridge C A members hold annual dinner at Midland hall
The CPA's annual dinner was held Thursday at Midland hall and described as a success. Two long tables lined the hall with the CPA families noted for a fine spread. The afternoon program included instrumental music by Patullo known as Scottie Short talk by D F Smith.
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Midland Hall
Charla Spray
Patullo
Scottie
D. F. Smith
Pleasant district social notes and local visits
A fragment lists district court music by Perry and Wise with several performers, followed by thanks and invitations. It records visits and health updates from Lawrence to Topeka, Kansas City, and Topeka, with names like Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, and Mrs. Schake. A new tenant house is under construction on the Morgan farm with carpentry by Charlie Wood.
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District Court
Agle
Perry
Ernesting
Wise
Wm. Dunn
Albert Schaake
Frank Leonhard
Mise Gertrude Knop
Lawrence
Margarite
Ruth Johns
Topeka
W. R. Stirner
Frank McGrade
Willard Morgan
Morgan
Augusta Schaake
Frank Léonhard
Albert.Knop
Pranik Walters
Kansas City
Morgan Nother
Qartley
Heartley
Morgan Farm
Charlie Wood
Alfred Heek
Farm Bureau
New Discovery Joint Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Joint-Base as a miracle cream to ease stiff rheumatic joints including knee ankle shoulder and spine. It claims fast absorption and visible relief after one minute and overnight improvement with a 60 cent tube sold by Round Corner Drug Co and widespread pharmacist demand.
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Elise
Joint-Base
Round Corner Drug Co
Social gathering hosts and attendees noted in Midland area
Mrs Johnnie Strong entertained a small group last Wednesday at her home with a list of guests including Mrs Frank Toms and Mrs Fred Lewis while others like Manuel Bereiter and Mr Walters attended from the surrounding community. The event followed a rural Midland meeting held at Mrs Fred Harmen's home with attendees from Charlie Wood and H G Van Neste.
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Manhattan
Katie Foms
Midland Social Club
Guy Shultz
Route 3
Frank Bereiter
George Coffmna
Coote Snow
Ernest i Bigsby
Lawrence
Ross Stanwix
Charlie, Wood
H. G. van Neste
Frank Toms
Midland
Fred, Lewis
Charle ‘Strong
Fred Harmen
Manuel Bereiter
Mr. Walters
Johnnie Strong
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Williams
Gue
Castor
REA Survice
Anaes
Social Assembly
Euinu
Les Extra Effort
Evada
Boies
S.5.s
S.S.S
Garridge
Grippe
New Discovery
Allied Products
St. Jacobs Gil
J. K. Meinertz Plante
Palmer Tire and Battery CO
Hall
F.J Cheney & CO
Foledo
Onio
DRS. Welch & Welch
Chiropractors
Palmer
Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence, Kansas
Morrison Agency
ART Furniture CO
Mass
New York City
Willys- Overland
Overland
Willys-Overland
United States
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