Cost of living during war reported in national study
The National Conference Board study draws on over 11 000 family budgets to show rising costs from 1914 to 1918 across food shelter clothing fuel and sundries. Food up to 65 percent. shelter 20 percent. clothing 92 percent. fuel 53 percent. sundries 68 percent. Coats dresses and shoes show large jumps. clothing overall around 93 percent. Coal and gas electricity costs rose, with coal up about 45 to 60 percent depending on type and region.
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Paty Board “of Labor and Statistce
Gharles J.fox
Ibaa
Natonal Conference ‘Board
United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Commierce
Rea
United States
Surprising Price Hikes Across Everyday Goods
The report notes widespread cost increases for brandy, cigarettes, tolls, movie admission, and physicians fees. It cites rises from 10 to 15 cents for theaters and 20 to 30 percent in various costs, with life insurance premiums remaining generally stable, reflecting broader inflationary pressure in late 1980s markets.
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Ominy
$90 000 for Vocational Training in the Schools
Ninety thousand dollars will be available for developing vocational training in Maryland schools this year. The United States Government will give the Maryland State Board of Education 5000 if the state provides a matching amount. The program aims to expand high schools and trade schools with federal aid, plus a hygiene department at the State Normal School at Ponsonbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maryland
Sondre
Department of Hygiene
Ponson Ibia
War Department
United States Ine Iteres Social Trystene ‘Board
Sykesville
September records for rain and temperature noted
A September report highlights new rainfall and temperature records with unusually heavy precipitation in the last 24 hours and a high of 77 degrees noted in the evening. Ground moisture is high, frost may follow and coolers are forecast, impacting crops like corn beans and tomatoes.
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Muakhiz
Peratures
Bai
Ard
Marriage Licenses and Property Deeds Noted in Court
Nororin Dorsey and Garvie Jand UW of Low London along with Russell Sl Spessard are listed in marriage license records for Hays Marion Gaithault and New York City, both over 21. William A Brachey 19 and Mary Hileutyer 20, Graceh ladys Aimy Drew Keyser and William Thomas Harding are noted from Montgomery and Frederick counties. Real estate deeds involving William UW Kredtorus Board at lrick County are recorded. Ray You Saw It in The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nororin Dorsey
Garvie
London
Russell
Spessard
W. Semler
Hays
Marion G. Gaithault
New York City
Tine ML Storey
William A. Brachey
Mary
Hileutyer
Bath
Mreder Rhow
Martin
Graceh
Aimy Drew Keyser
Town
aWiliam
Thomas Harding
Lodge
Montgomery County
Elae
Frederick County
William UW. Kredtorus
Eattention
Lrick County
Yanks Christmas Gifts Lost In Transit To France
Postal officials report a consignment of currency jewelry and gifts sent to American soldiers in France was lost or damaged. The adjutant general’s office intercepted the shipment, omitting sender and soldier names, and redirected it for further processing. The invoice lists wrist watches, lockets, rings, and other items intended to comfort soldiers’ families.
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United State
France
Adjutant General’s
Geefeller
Oh My Dear at Hagerstown With Frederick Return Planned
The New York chart theatre musical company led by Wilston performs in Hagerstown weekly, with trolley car service disrupted by the show. Frederick is unable to attend and plans to return to the city later in the same week to see the updated production.
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Hagerstown
Don
New York
Omusical
Wilston
Reud- Haniestown
Frolley
Frederick
More Expense Accounts in Reuben primary filings
Two more candidates filed roanes of expenses incurred in the Reuben primary on September 8. The entries show $6.90 for gasoline and $50.70 total, covering printing cards and advertising as part of campaign cost reports to the clerk of the court for Albaugh and D. Toms, county supervisor candidate filings.
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Memsely
Ofco Fis
Albaugsh
Eric
Thes Wuhgy Iy
D. Toms
County
Comin
Rouat
Sipervigors
Omvents
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Geass
Mother Ji
Ceagh
Michizan Arsoeyto
Corn Products Refining CO
P.O
J. A. Mousseau
Scales Representativa
Vidkoras
Baltimors
Mid
Ray
Boogy
Agomar W. Albaugh
Ang Geo. DO. Toms
Central Trust Company OF Maryland
Frederick, MD
Sargent
Central Hardware CO
Arthur E. Levy
New City Hotel
West Patrick ST
News Office
armoRut
Frederick Motor CO
THE
FORD
Frederick, Maryland
Red Cross
Henry X. C. Fox
T and East Patrick ST
DR. Fahrney
Hagerstown, MD
Pearre's
Williamson
Steiner
Bros. Pharmacies
Pew ‘A
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