Building Material Down 38 Percent in 1921
Washington reports a 32 percent gain in U S building in 1921 despite 38 percent drop in wholesale building material prices. permits for 1921 housed 125 percent more families than 1920 across 117 cities. 26 cities treble or more. Average family dwelling cost fell to 3925 dollars from 4314.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Bureau
Brookline
Mass
Cambridge
Camden
N. J
Chattanooga
Oak Park
Baltimore
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
New York
San Francisco
Atlanta
New Orleans
Volunteers grade lawn for Walkersville High School grounds
About 100 Walkersville patrons and neighbors graded the new high school lawn from 7 AM to 5 PM with one lunch break. The Walkersville Woman's Club provided meals and the effort was organized by the Walkersville Community Club led by Edwin C. Detilbies with Mrs. A. G. McKinney as club president. The project aims to finish the lawn with volunteer help and regional support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville
Lown
Walkersville Woman's Club
Fuaie
Walkersville School
Maryland Pupils Age Out of School Across Counties
An age grade study by Maryland State Department of Education reports 110,028 white and 25,619 colored pupils with wide county variation in over age rates. Rural schools average 35 percent higher over-age pupils. many factors cited include short terms and untrained teachers. White pupils drop out after grade five. 71 percent repeat grade one among colored pupils, with only two of 100 reaching high school. Cost of retardation and potential savings are discussed.
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Maryland
Baltimore City
State Department of Education
Bessie C. Stern
Baltimore
Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Health and Vitality
A vintage health ad claims youthiness comes from a bright face and clear bowels. It touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, olive colored supplement to replace calomel, boosting liver and digestive vigor. Priced 15¢ and 3¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Ohio
Fragmentary quotation on school funds and student progression
A partial line suggests saving more than 300000 dollars annually or spending that amount to advance children through grades, conveying a debate over educational budgeting and outcomes without full context.
Surprise Birthday Party At Felix Plunkert Home
A surprise celebration was held on May 3 at Felix Plunkert's home for his birthday. Guests included Mildred Anna and Dorothy Plunkert, Norman Merhie Ruth Maynard Adams and family, Naomi Catsail, Lewis Horman family, Grace Catsail and Mildred, Eta Horman, Clyde Lenhart Berbert Lenhart Lewis Lenhart Lewis Plunkert and Joseph Cutsail. Refreshments were served.
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Felix Plunkert
Plunkert
Mildred
Anna
Dorothy Plunkert
David Adams
Norman
Merhie
Ruth
Maynard
J. A. Catsail
Naomi
Lewis Horman
Alice
Lewis
Margaret
Mary
Grace Catsail
Eta Horman
Clyde Lenhart
Berbert Plunkert
Lewis Lenhart
Lewis Plunkert
Joseph Cutsail
Congress Asked to Pay Widow of Soldier Five Thousand
Washington May 0 The war claims committee urged Congress to provide 5000 to the widow of Peter Leslie Martin of Columbus Ohio who died from blood poisoning contracted while helping bury more than 500 soldiers who perished at Camp Sherman during the influenza epidemic A bill by Rep Ricketts would have paid 25000 but the committee reduced the amount by one fifth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
House
War Claims Committee
Peter Leslie Martin
Columbus
Ohio
Camp Sherman
Ricketts
Republican
Post Office Robbed Again at Silver Spring
Silver Spring post office in Montgomery County was burglarized for a second time in three months, with about $50 in stamps and $2.60 in cash stolen. Entry came from prying the back door. county and federal officers work the case but lack a suspect. Reports indicate Forest Glen post office may have also been broken into, though nothing valuable missing.
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Silver Spring
Montgomery County
Waa
United States Post Office
Napect Org
Forest Glen
Balance Sheet Details Loans and Securities
The report shows loans and discounts totaling 1,117,460.12 with secured and unsecured overdrafts and various securities including United States Liberty Bonds at 133,040.26. Liabilities list capital stock, surplus funds, undivided profits, deposits, and bills payable. Directors Casper E. Cline James Houck Albert L. Bussard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper E. Cline
James Houck
Albert L. Bussard
Gifts for Boy and Girl Graduates Now In Stock
The Graduate offers ready stock for graduates with new bracelet watches and model cases. Movements are standard and movements are guaranteed. These watches are marketed as gifts that last and are ideal for young men and women.
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U. S
Childern
Frederick's
the Star
Tonight
W. L
Fisher
Charles Hutchison
America
Reelcraft Pictures Corp
Billy Quirk
Joeyna Ralston
Bobby Burns
C. Edward Hatton
Eddie Polo In
the White Messenger
A. A. Lough & Son
South Market St
Frederick, Md
Chas. Opel Jr. Insurance Service
Haller&Co
West Church
Bank of Personal Service
Greenawalt’s Drug Store
Roy W. Poole
BEST
Atlas Cement
Jesse H. Michael
Frederick
Benea
Eee
Ruiplaa Fund
Lisseee
Cuahler
Sage Nyu
U. S. Liberty
State of Maryland
McCleery
Jewelry Store
North Market Street
P. O. Box
Mullinix & Bentz
Mr. Bell
Optical Department
C. L. Kefauver
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