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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
5
The Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association notes the added costs from raw timber to finished goods. The report cites market stumpage labor and animal costs, railroad supplies, machinery, and federal taxes driving up lumber prices and justifying price advances across lumber types.
Parcel Post Insurance announces after July 1 insured parcels will no longer require insurance tags. Senders will receive receipts but need not attach tags to packages.
The Chicago Telephone Company announces a reduction in telephone calls between Dolton and Pullman effective June 20. This will be a saving to many Dolton patrons and the reduction is appreciated.
The American Association of Railroad Superintendents postpones its 1917 annual meeting in Minneapolis. Indirectly relating to wartime needs, the group pledges loyalty to the government and offers its service to the President. The meeting dates August 8 9 and 10 are indefinitely delayed.
The Line Highway Commission report on the State Aid Road Law shows maintenance cost for 835 miles of concrete road at 29.85 dollars per mile. The document accompanies a Federal Census Bureau item noting numerous ethnic groups as subjects across the United States, including Germans and others.
Mary E Tuesdale Camp No 8142 Royal Neighbors meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month. Officers listed include Josephine McLaughlin Oracle Lulu Berger Recorder Pauline M Slaughter Receiver.
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