Average food expenditure for families shows little change
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports October 19 1910 U S city indices show marginal shifts in urban food costs. Gains exceed half a percent in several cities like Fridgeport Manchester Minneapolis Philadelphia and others while declines of similar magnitudes appear in Jacksonville Kansas City and Pittsburg. A few cities show one percent rises or drops with overall year over year gains across most centers and a notable 100 percent rise in Washington DC.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor
U. & Department of Inder
Fridgeport
Manchester
Minneapol
Philadelphia
Portland
Ore
Richmond
St. Louis
Seattle
Columbia
New Orleans
St. Paul
Jacksonville
Butte
Norfolle
New Haven
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Snowstorm Leaves Walla Walla Crowned by Fallen Trees
Walla Walla woke to heavy snow and scattered trees across streets. Large branches blocked roads while wires failed, halting electric service. Farmers adapt as wheat fields are covered, protecting late fall seeding from damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Walla
Alent
Clevelanders Seek Relief From Traffic Congestion
Cleveland officials and traffic experts discuss plans to reduce downtown congestion ahead of a February special election. A proposed project budget reaches 21 million dollars, with Detroit and other firms involved for data sharing and municipal coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Merve
Haan Rollet
Fedatl
Co Tecmliciiel
Detroit
Mapil
Mapil Traault
Cin« Velbniters
Divcunion
Californians Gift Guest A Wood Pile Entertainment
Californians in Los Angeles celebrate wood splitting with public demonstrations at city hotels. The rustic entertainment attracts visitors, with mentions of notable figures and a local push to stump Roosevelt era debates about national figures and a public wood pile display drawing crowds.
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Willie
Henry
California
Santa Laorhara
Wilko G. McAdoo
Kanta Morbarann
Jait
Uhielalors
Theodore Roosevelt
Food Without Victory Sought At Ellis Island
A hunger strike by 87 alien anarchists on Ellis Island continues after a week of fasting. A hospitalized participant is reported in weakened condition as authorities monitor the protest on the island’s wire barrier and view the action as a public visibility statement against deportation policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Island
New York
Imine
Gmnikt
Uestellen
CONTENTION AT BAY SHIPYARDS AGAT BAN PRANQH(IN)
Unclear OCR fragment describes bay shipyards contention and a ban. Mentions California tides and advertising warnings. Notes 47,000 workers with only a small portion on dates. Courtesty county or bay commission referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAY Shipyards
AGAT
California
Aseocharion
North
Hewthe Couritey
Bay Cemion
Victim of J W W and American Legion comrade hunt assassins
In inventively garbled text two American Legion members are said to have been attacked during a parade or ceremony in Washington state. The piece mentions J W W, a commemoration event, a fatal shooting of several members, and a committee investigating the incident. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hunt For Assassins
Germans Pay Timisoners Way in Wartime Exchange
A wartime note reports Germany paid $44,500 to secure safe passage for its prisoners and to ship German nationals held in the United States back to Germany. The transaction is tied to diplomatic channels and the broader exchange efforts between the United States and Germany during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dor
Germany
Vielr
Geriman Plin
New York Kith
German Paneentere
Fragmented Washington notice on sewer work and rehabilitation
An OCR damaged item reports on Washington sewer and tree work plans. It cites the Division of Rehabilitation of the Federal Board for verification and mentions a 096 Neve street location and a commercial window with men involved. The fragment hints at melting remains and unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastiington
Dee
Muirtrees
I. Kervice
Lee
Mittson
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Pittahureh
Goohy Ballitore
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Loulaville
Moble
Rochester
East Lake City
Decreasd
Hirmingdon
Borton
Cincinnati
Denver
Little Mock
Sos Angeles
Newark
Oraha
Peoria
Providence
Eath
Atlanta
Charleston
Chicagoe
Dallas
Fall River
Hoveton
Memphis
Norfolk
Bermigton
Spriniutledd
Wingin White City
Repteomber
Jaza
Pendleton Trading Co
Liberty Market
Despain & Lee
E. Court
LL W. W. Hei
Wash
Armietiog
Dute Hibbard
Pire Ming
T. Wlw
Crom Ure
Neitiersk
G. Y Gatiis
Postum Cereal Co
Battie Creek, Mich
Staxwell
Maxwell
Ford
LEE Tires
Neil & Barker Co
Maxwell Dealers
East Alta Se
Chas Milne
Alta
Edwin Sharp
Inland Empire
Dank Bldg
Cecil Cosper
mith-Crawford
Pendleton Hote
Downey’s Market
Igin
Elgins
Glue Mountain Motors CO. Inc
Elgin—Westcott
Harroun 101
Water Street Phone 780
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