Economics Of Nation Analyzed For Domestic Trade
Washington reports a nationwide economic study launched by the Commerce Department to map wholesale and retail markets, reduce marketing costs, shorten hauls, and lower prices. A Heath Gathank of the Commerce Division said the surveys will cover diverse regions, assessing market needs and distribution inefficiencies to improve automatic delivery and reduce wasteful practices. The effort aims to reveal market potentials and guide business strategies across the country.
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Washington
Beneft
Department of Commerce
A. Health Gathank
Eulet
Dames. Fe Pammerce
Georgia
New England
New York
Pitabureh
Cleveland
Chirag
St Vis
Kansas City
Tonver
New
Onthank
Tell International News Service
Fernco
Porcanien
Nsong
Edre
Utley
Appa
Howitt Distribution
Woman Sees Suspect During Maryland Theater Robbery
Miss Wal kane of 417 West Antietam Street reported seeing a bandit during the robbery of Mrs. Graca Tatter, ticket teller at the Maryland Theater. Police sought the description but no identification was made. investigators continued to question witnesses and pursue leads.
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Mra Graca Tatter
Maryland
Polles
Ikaelx
Vallee Tarber
Miss Walkane
Antietam Street
Warkler
U. S. Steel offers stock to employees at $125
United States Steel Corp announces it is offering 1,000,000 shares of common stock to its employees under the annual subscription plan at $125. The stock traded at around $125 4 today on the open market. A year ago the same stock was offered at $108.
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United States Steel Corporation
Comimat
Arena Claw
Aok
Board Passes Resolution Against Plan
Views of sportsmen oppose the dynamiting plan as unwise and harmful to bass and other game fish. J Scott Bower and others protest recalling orders while noting few bass are caught in fishpots. eel carp and suckers predominate catches. Critics warn action could spark trouble between fishpot owners and deputies. Veterans to meet at G A R Hall in the evening. Baseball Fair Committee to meet at Tookim Leader Broa Mon'.
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Potomac River
Tustivo
J. Scott Bower
Letora
Gur G. Gants
Jazz Slayer Face To Face Court On Matricide Charge
In San Francisco Dorothy Ellingson a 16 year old known as the peppy jazz slayer was to appear before Judge Lazarus on matricide charges. Her father tailor Joseph Kingston will testify as will a physician for potential mental illness defense. Nearby crowds pressed for a view as four friends of Dorothy faced preliminary statutory charge hearings.
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San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Gir
Boeme Sh
Lazarus
Joseph Kingson
Thia
Suyenka Court
Dorothy
Suilgo Anrasky
Earl
Ansonymous Ilesla
Alexander Mossin
Torney
Gontra
Metlon
Urious
Cirlona
Trocls
Hall of Justice
Casa
Andale
Keith Lord
Harry Chintz
Davis Stein
Emmn Kreuer
ONeills Vegetable Remedy Ad at Wareham Pharmacy
An old advertisement promotes O Neill s Vegetable Remedy tablets as a health preventive for constipation. It claims digestion must be strengthened not weakened by harsh laxatives. The ad promises free samples and guarantees satisfaction, listing Wareham s City Pharmacy at Franklin and Jonathan Streets as the place to obtain them.
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O'Neill
Philadelphia District sees nine month rise in residential contracts
The Division of Building and Housing of the U S Department of Commerce reports that the Philadelphia District awarded 1924 residential construction contracts totalling 15 714 900 dollars in the first nine months, compared with 27 846 400 dollars in 1928. The district covers eastern Pennsylvania Southern New Jersey Maryland Dolan Ware the District of Columbia and Virginia. The increase signals ongoing housing problems.
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Philadelphia
Division of Building and Housing
United States Department of Commerce
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Dolan Ware
District of Columbia
Vireins
Market gains as high priced stocks lead early trading
New York markets show stronger tone in early session as high priced industrials and rail stocks advance. Berkshire, Katy, Kansas City Southern, and St Louis stocks lift sentiment amid lighter trading and efforts to cover prior losses. Local quotes note grain prices in Baltimore and a Maryland fur ad, junto with a memorial note for Lawrence A Hebb and an art exhibition notice at 395 N Potomac St.
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New York
Ois
Ligher Lovely
Katy
Kansas City
Escape Bid Ends In Fatal Fall From Penitentiary Window
Baltimore dispatch reports a failed escape attempt from the Penitentiary on Eager Street Monday night. John Kelly and three confederates tried to sever a window bar with acid. Kelly slipped and fell 60 feet to the concrete and died. Warden Claude A. Sweezey said the exact substance used is unknown and plans had been in motion for months but were delayed after the warden learned of the plot. Officials also discussed appointing a woman probation officer for Hagora town and the county, with county commissioners undecided on the position. Building permits listed for a bungalow at Gueno Wyte and Concordageniua. A shooting marsh event is scheduled for January 24 and 26, with a trap target back of Doracy Bren store listed in an advertisement.
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Baltimore
John Kelly
Bly
Kelly
Ifo
Col
Claude A. Sweezay
Institution
Aald
Sweezey
Sam Tarmer
Marsh
Doracy Bren
Atora
Adv
State refutes oyster ban in Maryland press release
Baltimore January 21. Copies of a certificate issued by Dr John Fulton of Maryland State Department of Health affirming the safety of Maryland oysters are being sent to health departments and markets nationwide. Governor Ritchie says publicizing the certification counters Chicago reports linking Chesapeake oysters to a typhoid outbreak. Officials say typhoid cases have declined since oyster season began in Baltimore and the Eastern Shore, with no cases traced to oysters. Oystering and dredging continue on the Eastern Shore amid improving conditions.
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Baltimore
John
Fulton
State Department of Health
Health Departmenty
Mary Land
Goveror Ritchin
Chicago
Chesapeake
Oyalere
Hampson Jones
Mary Island
Crisfeld
Smallest Talking Machine Arrives in Hagerstown
The Peter Pan Gramophone, the world’s smallest phonograph, arrived at Brunawick shop in Hagerstown. Folded it resembles a camera and fits vanity-case size. Regular records can be used. Dimensions are 4 by 5 by 0.75 inches.
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Hagerstown
Brunawick
Man Held on Larceny Charge After Feb. Grand Jury
Edward Bier was held this morning for the February grand jury after he was implicated in the theft of a suit. A $500 bond was set and he was remanded to jail while awaiting further action.
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Edward Bier
Grant
Brett Bower
Deaths Jacob Agh at 78 in Clearspring area
Jacob Agh aged 78 died suddenly Wednesday evening about 6 30 near Clearspring from paralysis after illness. He previously traveled to Glearspring on Monday and was ill for hours prior. Survived by his wife and several relatives including Mary Auh, Hagerstown and G Stanley Butter, Cumberland. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock with arrangements at the house and Rev Felix Peck officiating at Stoo WT.
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Jacob Agh
Paralgaia
Lila
Misa Mole Mare
Hageratown
Mires Neghaes
Ant
Auh
G. Stanley Butter
Cumberland
Cie Iate
Georges Vind Calvin Aub
Vuncra
Welock
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Miss Watkins
Maryland Theater
Ty Ley
Young's Dell Store
Public Square
U. S. Steel Corp
Agia Ann Aretdy
At Stud Co
Kye Eanniach
Claseen
Eitted
R. A. Highbarger Optentetein OW
Eae
Greenwalt Electric Supply Co
West Antietam Streat
Donsing
Howard's
Batimore Street
H. Honeycut
R. Herald-Mail
Jazz Slayer
St. John'a Lutheran Church
Bupper
York
Maryland Garden
Tome Construction
Baltimore Grain
Ryo
Cora Wa
Maryland Fur CO
Lawrence A Hebb
Earth
Ona
Maker
Lawrence
May
Aunt Clara
Frank Albright
William H. Singer
R. Bruca Carson
N. Potomac SL
Allermuona
Quay
Carda
Aimizaion Frey
Mr. Carson
Washington Street
Stickell
Rudy's Rexall Pharmacy
Hotel Hamilton
Garner
Echanics Loan & Savings Bank
Impérial
AL le Creamy
Phore
Ana
Board of County Commissioners
Juatlea L. R. Yourtea
Letara
Yourtos
Hagoratown
Hagoeratown
W. H. Herr
Gueno Wyte Ani Concordageniua
C.K. Hoffman & Sons
Silver Valley Coal Hagerstown Coal and Supply Company
Jacobson’s Saving Store
Franklin Street
Windshields
Hagerstown Paint and Glass Company
W. Franklin G. Phone
Grey Gables
Alice M. Weagly
Petomar Street
Hegersinwn
OIG
Potomac St
ING
PLAGE
Frederick
W. P. Beard
West
Westernes Uawed
West Side Lumber & Door CO
Edison Shop
Potomac Edison Company
Pubile Square
Harry S. Myers
North
Potomac Street
Emmett
W. A. Hopkins
Colonial Theater
Joncaire Vivette
Cauffman & CO
E. Waakington &T
Fletcher
Florida Groves
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