Rents, tariffs, and a flying plover in 1920
The piece notes rents in American cities showing stabilization or slight rises per the National Association of Realtors while a sizable share of cities report rent drops. It mentions political debates on tariffs, Japan, and China, with references to an upcoming flying device by a District firm set for May 1920, priced to rotate, at 70 mph.
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National Association of Teel Estate Boards
New Jersey Manufacturers’ Association
Gex
Taany
Lees Uhan & Motorcycle Ith
Cetato Association
Maly
Prada
Prade
Lst
Bruce
Darjeeling
Judla
Rongbuck Glacier
Leigh Mallory
Campact
North Col
North Mountain
George E Finch
Abrase
Madison
Prices and housing trends on inflation cycles compared to past wars
The article discusses long term price cycles with ups and downs over about 20 years, noting gold’s influence and rising rents in cities. It cites U.S. and European rent ranges by city size, observes mounting costs in better districts, and critiques public policy amid economic shifts while tracing historical inflation patterns and housing demand. It also touches labor and public affairs, including references to measles and global finance.
Springtide Reflections on Spring and Song in 1924
A reflective piece notes spring’s familiar sights and sounds. The narrator laments writing about the season yet urges stepping outside to feel it, mentioning birds, frogs, dandelions, and robins in a casual, lyrical mood.
Fables on Heal Baby and Nervousness in Children
A neighbor warns against overstimulating infants with loud games and laughter, saying it can frighten and disrupt a baby’s nervous system. The piece also reports on General Bruce’s Everest expedition, detailing climbs, frostbite, oxygen trials, and a deadly avalanche toll among porters and climbers.
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Pearance
Bruce
Everest
Dalai Lama
Forbidden Land
Quillen's Quill and Archaeology Insight
A quirky set of quotes and sketches on archaeologists, old jokey lines about women, a host boasting about origin of real stuff, widows seeking beauty parlors, and misreadings of baseball terms, all reflecting playful social commentary.
Questions and Answers From a Question and Answer Column
A historical Q A exchange covers firearm cartridge diameters smoke brick removal stone values and marriage patterns among Jews, plus guidance on locating veterans for compensation claims via the American Legion Weekly. Noted are 10 12 20 gauge measurements and Oriental amethyst, with WWI era context and references to the National Rehabilitation Committee.
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American Legion Weekly
Legion
417 Land Building
Washington DC
Boye
Beds at Monticello in Jefferson era count
In the hospital days of Jefferson there were 60 beds to the manor.
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Monticellc
Jefferson
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Aredli
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Arckaw Bigg
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York
Iz & Michigen
Tigreau
Patty Mall
Duselnrag
Circulation Departmenta
Hagerstown
Pricen
Tong
Pacffc
Tring Hig
Uncle Sam
Japan
Rass
Haskim
By Frederic J, Haskin
Lesier
Tisek
Etock
Raya
William Hf. Park
Ehemy
League of Nations
Wackam
John
Washington
Nepal
Stleet
Himalayas
George Everest
India
Royal Geographal Society
Dritieh Alpine Club
Tle
Mt. Forest
Alen
Willie
Heart of Mold
Henry
Werez
Chie
Esse i
SPRI
Nta Gervics
Teo
Mann
Mr. Mann
Dow
Quillen
Bey R
Wrederice
Inquirer
Rifea
N. A
National Tie Association
Rites
United States
Men's Athletic Union
Feld's Store
W. Franklin
Howard
E. Bakimora &i
Wateis
W. Warhington
Young's Drug Store
S. E. Corner
Public Square
RADIO
Bailey Electric CO
W. Franklin St
Harry S. Myers
Harry J. Funkhouser
Miller's Furniture Store
Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD
Stafford Hall
Lithia Spring
Leo A. Cohill
Clear
H. A. Rudy
Araby's
Rexall Pharmacy
Hamilton Corner
Brawley
Atexbury
Lamber &Daopo
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