Public Works Plans Clear Slum Clearance and Housing
Washington Aug. Public works officials announced non federal schemes including slum clearance and housing units under $10 monthly rent. The Public Works Administration has surpassed one billion dollars, totaling about 3.1 billion, with most federal projects started for immediate employment. Two small community project loans were approved, Fort Pierce Florida and Morrison California, at 4 percent interest. Post office building projects faced delays, with 2400 buildings proposed overall and new offices for the Tennessee Valley Authority at Muscle Shoals plus branches in Knoxville and Challanonga.
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Washington, D. C
Works Administration
Public Works Administration
Fort Pierce
Tia
Morrison
Calo
Lewis W. Douglas
Abe
Permit to Abandon 17 Miles of Texas Rail Line Granted
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the St. Louis Brownsville and Mexico Railway to abandon 17 miles of track between Buckeye and College Port Texas. The commission said continued operation would impose an undue burden while evidence showed the line had operated from 1927 to 1911 with an average annual deficit of 24 401 dollars.
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Washington, D.I
Interstate Commerce Compilation
St.Louis, Brownsville
Mexico
Buckeye
College Port
Texan
Hileant
Atpon Intersinie
Baumann Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Frank Baumann natives of Fredericksburg celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary this week in Fredericksburg. Their eight children were present for the observance.
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Fredericksburg
Frank Baumann
Naveg
Reno Casinos Put Trust In A New Work Code
A Reno gambling district article notes casinos display a national recovery act code as gambling remains legal there. The piece details workers, including artisans and professionals, receiving equal pay under the code. Cheaters once paid $60 for six days will gain pay for five days.
Sears Joins NRA Program in San Antonio
Sears, Roebuck and company, with 389 stores and 10 mail order houses, announces adoption of the president’s NRA re employment plan. W Miller, San Antonio manager, says staff organization is under way and cites a telegram from Gen. R. E. Wood praising fair wages and shorter hours as keys to prosperity.
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San Antonio
Gears, Roebuck and Company
Roosevelt
National Recovery Administration
W. Miller
R. E. Wood
National Concern
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Sears
Nurito for Neuritis Relief for a Mother and Son Testimony
A vintage advertisement claims Nurito eases neuritis and sciatic pain, noting an elderly mother’s rapid improvement after taking it. The copy urges readers to visit a druggist, try three doses, and promises a full refund if pain persists.
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Wren
Nurile
Nurito
Meanest Thief in Defiance Attacks Golden Anniversary
In Defiance Ohio on August 20 Mr. and Mrs. A Li Kibble celebrate a golden wedding anniversary. Carl Shappert baked a cake and decorated it with 60 candles after working late. A thief fled the scene in a car.
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Defiance
Ohio
Carl Shappert
A. Li Kibble
Despised Theft From Church Funds Sentences Given
District Judge Lars Rue sentenced George Raymond Johnson in Minneapolis on Tuesday to up to 10 years in state prison for stealing money from church contributions. The case was described as a despicable offense by the judge.
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Minneapolis
Overlook
Lars
Rue
Qeorge
Raymond Johnson
Another Chance in Chicago Tale of Desertion and Separation
Mary V. Linton of Chicago sought divorce from her husband Forrick after he deserted her. She also dismissed a separate maintenance suit, choosing to pursue reconciliation instead. The brief report notes the desolation and the bid for another path in their troubled marriage.
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Chicago
Mary V. Linton
Forrick
Bed opposition to Yets in Buenos Aires clash
In Buenos Aires on August 2 police dispersed a group of Communist demonstrators who aimed to organize protests against a rival faction of wounded German war veterans traveling from Hamburg. Reports from the mountains nearby claimed katydids sang early, suggesting frost and a chill in store as observers note a drop in temperature and hints of early winter.
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Buenos Aires
Hamburg
Positive Relief For itchy Skin With Ster Ointment
A cooling ointment called Blue Ster Ointment soothes itching and delivers medicine into pores to relieve skin irritation including rash eczema and related conditions. Money back in one month.
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Uplig
Hoouto
Texas
Reno
NRA
Dial
U.S
Kanon le
Taupe
Burgundy
Thottwands
Sears, Roebuck and DO
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