Construction Boom In April Tops Prior Years
April construction activity reported by the W Dodge Company shows contracts awarded in the northeastern states totaling 220.86 million dollars, the highest April figure since 1920. Residential building leads with 75.15 million dollars, public works and utilities 48.04 million, business buildings 29.18 million, and educational buildings 22.64 million. Total contracted and contemplated work from January through May 1, 1921 reaches 597.47 million with contemplated work at 1.694 billion, amid strong demand but potential slowdowns from labor disputes.
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A W. Dodge Company
Refrigerator water tanks at Home Furniture Co
Water tank equipped refrigerators featured by Home Furniture Co for kitchen efficiency and convenience. Details highlight integrated tanks, compact design, and modern cooling performance suitable for households seeking water access from the unit.
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Home Furniture CO
Jail Is Nothing to Frank Fiore
Somiereet May 11 The famed optonist Frank Fiore who runs a shoe hospital on West street has been jailed after pleading guilty to operating a Speakeasy inside his shop. He claimed the time in jail will pass quickly and posted a new sign reading Back in a minute to reassure customers.
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Somiereet
Frank Fiore
West Street
Fiore
Tuscany
Flore
Shoe Hospital
York anti meat league targets local butchers
More than 1000 employers from the York Manufacturing Company form an anti meat league to push down meat prices by boycotting purchases from local butchers. The action signals broad worker protest aimed at reducing costs.
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York
York Manufacturing Company
Frank White Named U S Treasurer Signature On Money
Frank White is introduced as the new U S treasurer with a signature to appear on all paper money soon, signaling a change in federal currency design.
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Frank White
U. S
Sig
Young killer awaits execution in Sing Sing cell
Ossining N Y May 11 a whisky drink sparks a killing. Peter Nunziata 16 and Hattie Dix 35 await electrocution in Sing Sing cells 13 and 12 on June with officials noting the rarity of youth and woman facing the death penalty. Nunziata helped kill Dr Kotkoy as companions await trial.
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Ossining
N. Y
Peter Nunziata
Sing Sing
Hattie Dixon
Nunziata
Wilfred Phineas Kotkoy
Lewis Lawes
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Gordon Hamby
James O’dell
Arsenic in Bread Tragedy Hit Culpeper Family
Culpeper Va May 11 A bread making error led to arsenic poisoning in Mrs John Jolliffee’s home. A nurse employed there died and three other family members who shared the bread are gravely ill. A poison box was mistaken for baking soda and used in the dough.
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Culpeper
Mra
John Jolliffee
Ifthe
Mru
Jolliifee
Woman Nurse Mrs James Snyder Dies in Danville Incident
A fragment notes a bread portion fed to a dog and a hog, both killed, and identifies the deceased woman nurse as Mrs James Snyder of Danville Virginia.
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James Snyder
Danville, Va
Big Sale of Rheumatism Remedy in Local Stores
Rheumatism weather drives a large sale at Aughinbaugh Knnelsley drug stores offering Rheuma with a money back guarantee if it fails. Take advantage and start using it today.
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Aughinbaugh
Knnelsley Drug Stores
Woman credits Cardul for relief from pain after marriage
Mrs. C. D. Cook of 1912 Whitty Street Houston says four months after marriage she suffered severe back and hip pains, then found relief after taking Cardus. She took five bottles and has not been bedbound since. She and many friends report Cardul as a gentle vegetable remedy for womanly troubles.
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Houston
Texas
C. D. Cook
Whitty Street
Cardus
Cardul
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Bell Phone
Goodyears
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear Tires
Hagerstown
Duds
C. J. Malone
B. Washington St
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Hoover
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Everly’s Dept. Store
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