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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
8
A 1929 Bell Syndicate column surveys New Yorkers on Sunday theater bans and mentions visitors and local opinions. It notes Sunday performances are illegal, while some vaudeville and movie stage acts skirt the rule as sacred concerts.
A fashion note presents wearing two fox fur neckpieces a white and a silver fox to pair with a black silk suit. The ensemble adds a winsome touch and highlights smart fall styling.
Story centers on a rumored buried ten thousand dollars by Harry J. Leahy who was executed for Dr J A Ramsey's murder. Ranger Frank Hamer may hold key whereabouts while Mrs Ramsey pushes for search citing possible hidden jewelry from 1926 case.
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union piece contrasts past and present hotel rooms. It recalls frigid nights with no heat and no bath, then celebrates modern amenities including radios, in-room telephones, bath options, ice water, laundry service, stationery, and a convenience-button system for personalized comfort.
Maj Vincente Lim of the United States Infantry becomes the first Philippine citizen to complete the regular army’s full course at the Army War College and earn General Staff eligibility after graduating from West Point in 1914.
Donie Bush quits as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates after three seasons in which the club finished in the money division. Jewel Ens, veteran coach and former infielder, is named acting manager and takes charge immediately.
The article explains beeswax as a fatty substance produced by bees after heavy honey intake. It notes ten to twenty pounds of honey are needed per pound of wax and describes boiling combs to melt wax, skim off the surface, then hardening it for commercial use.
Officials questioned a 300 hamster shipment to Penang for Kala Azar research after delays and a puzzled search for hamster definitions. The Chinese rodent, packing in separate cages, was cared for by a Chinese attendant and a doctor aboard the Dollar liner President Johnson en route to Penang and Camp Gauhati.
The article notes Akron Ohio saved nearly 2 million dollars over ten years by adopting a gradual street widening plan. It established new setback building lines so replacing structures 10 feet back avoided huge condemned cost. The city now plans to widen 4.5 miles of a major artery.
The article argues that beyond market activity and permits, population growth, transportation, utilities, industry, and public improvements drive real estate values. Improved streets utilities factories and payrolls plus rapid commuting create demand, accessibility, and desirability for buyers.
Public officials such as mayors village presidents and fire marshals can aid fire prevention campaigns by issuing proclamations and urging citizens to participate. The effort grows as community ties strengthen and planning improves outcomes.
A Chicago engineers firm reports that new factory construction costs are 6 percent below the ten year average and 40 percent under the 1920 peak. The standard 100 by 200 foot structure includes materials and labor wages, at the lowest level since late 1922.
The article lists many shrubs that perform well in shady spots including Japanese barberry red bud red osier dogwood hazelnut deutzia forsythia hills of snow privet Indian currant Van Houttei spirea Japanese maple and viburnums. It notes north exposures and tree shade where some shrubs fail and emphasizes proper species choice and care for vigorous growth.
C Herrick Hammond president of the American Institute of Architects announced a plan for a union of effort among architects sculptors mural painters landscape designers and craftsman to foster collaboration and create a new mode of architectural expression.
The old dark house is replaced with bright healthy rooms and larger windows as the architect and owner Alice decide. Thousands of homes are being modernized in this trend.
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