Expect Lumber Prices To Reach New High This Summer
Bangor Maine May 6 with a short log crop across Maine and overseas demand for Canadian lumber rising imports from the dominion must be less than usual. Prices for manufactured lumber in the United States expected to hit new highs this year. Spruce frames quoted at $36 per thousand feet and randoms $31 to $32. Government market involvement may push spruce dimensions to $210 per thousand feet or more. Labor shortages worsen costs as native loggers fade and European workers prove unreliable. Wages reach record highs but crews stay few weeks as men prefer city work. Feeding crews costs now nearly twice former levels.
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Maine
Dominion
United States
Summmer
Boston
New York
Maine Woods
Europe
Thas
River drivers' wages rise to new high this spring
River drivers will command higher wages this spring with quotes at 4 a day for two good men, a 40 percent increase over the average pay from 1870 to the present. The note signals a booming labor market on the water routes.
Palmyra Babies Win Cash Prizes in Parade
Palmyra May 6 Babies of all degrees paraded on Main street as part of Baby Week. Edwin Smith led dressed as Uncle Sam. Elizabeth Bier as a Red Cross Nurse drew attention. Prizes from $2.50 to $7.50 were awarded to several children, with special prizes for youngest and near ages. A picture show followed at the Savoy theater as judges and organizers from the Commercial club Civic league and Pierian club presented awards.
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Palmyra
Main Street
Edwin Smith
Thad Smith
Commercial Club
Uncle Sam
Elizabeth Bier
Red Cross
Court House
Hifth
Edwin Bergdorf
Gerald Bergdorf
James Warren Mackey
AL WW. Mackey
Robey-Robinson
Tuley [Irons
Florence Lorine Welsz
Gene Welsz
O. T. Reynolds
Primm
George Cob Alt
Hannibal
Reception Celebrates Carthage High Senior Class
Carthage May 6 social events honor the senior class opening with a Boswell home junior reception. A mock wedding, races, joke books, luncheon, dances, and Edison orchestra create a festive night as seniors plan a May 15 Wood Inn party.
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Carthage
Carthage High School
William E. Boswell
Kent Dunham
Clara Wageoner
Prof
Minor
Dorothy Jones
Edison
Rowena Califf
Martin Hackett
Lenore Berry Wood
Myrtle Rams
Ruth Hartzell
Otis Wood
Edith Cauff
Josephine Wolfe
Weather forecast for the week across regions
Weather bureau predictions show cool conditions for the Great Lakes with likely rain on Tuesday or Wednesday and generally fair temperatures rest of the week. Plains states and central Mississippi valley may see early week rains in the southern plains and valley, then generally fair with seasonal warmth.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
The
Great Lakes
Plains States
Mississippi Valley
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Offers A Mild Laxative
An old time advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle laxative that regulates bowels and relieves congested intestines. It claims removal of accumulated wastes without gripping and promises a clear head and renewed energy after taking one pill before bed. It urges purchase from a druggist for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
French Hero Parade Draws Huge Chicago Crowds
May 6 Chicago crowds blocked Michigan Avenue as a French commission toured the city. A Veterans of the Civil War fife and drum corps joined the parade and were greeted with Viva Joffre shouts. Gen Joffre, tired from prior duties, finally began a late inspection at the art institute after 9.00 p.m. The University of Chicago hosted the commission amid a bustling celebration.
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Chicago
Joffre
Michigan Avenue
Hincehon
University of Chicago
Art Institute
Naval review at Great Lakes Station before French officials
Cadets stood at attention during a review at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in the presence of Vice Admiral Chocheprat of the French Navy and M. Simon, reach inspector of finances.
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Ets
Great Lakes
Chocheprat
M. Simon
Reach
German Orchestra Barred in Norway
Copenhagen May 6 Berlin conductor Arthur Nikisch has canceled a planned series of concerts in Norway due to hostile sentiment stirred by Germanys submarine campaign. Germany reportedly uses cultural tours to Denmark Sweden and Switzerland as propaganda and cultural missions.
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London
Arthur Nikisch
Berlin
Norway
Nikish
Reinhardt
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Rivers and Harbors Bill Approved by House Committee
Washington May 2 An omnibus rivers and harbors bill appropriating 26 803 000 and authorizing numerous surveys and examinations for future improvements was agreed on Saturday by the House rivers and harbors committee.
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Washington
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Wartime defense maintenance bill continues improvements
The bill focuses on retaining and maintaining existing improvements and is framed around recommendations from the war and navy departments to support national defense efforts.
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War and Navy Departments
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