Four million families better off since 1929 says official
Berald T. Donaldson of the United States Building and Loan league asserts in the New York Herald Tribune that wage earners in manufacturing have seen a 52 percent rise in pay rolls from 1932 to 1936. He notes April 1936 pay rolls are 10 percent higher than those of April 1935, indicating continued improvement.
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United States Building and Loan League
New York Herald Tribune
Modernization of Philadelphia Buildings Through Decades
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a long running trend of modernization in the city. In 40 years alterations repairs and additions have cost 310081785 dollars. Since January 1936 more than 1250000 dollars have been spent on modernization work in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pittsburgh Home Building Shift Boosts Family Dwellings
John C. Fisher reports that since January one-seventh of Pittsburgh construction spending funded re family dwellings. Permits totaled 2 847 743 dollars with 426 180 dollars for new single family homes. The average home cost 7 356 dollars.
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The
Pittsburgh Press
Pittsburgh
Suburban home building shows strong midwest recovery
Real estate editor cites May 1936 home building in Chicago area suburbs up 28 percent from May 1935. Markham leads with over 234000 in value across 50 plus communities. Des Moines hosts a FHA mortgage clinic for five room bungalows at 4000 dollars. demand for financing this dwelling type surpasses others, extending the clinic by four days.
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Chicago Area
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al Chase
The
Chicago Tribune
Markham
Des Moines
Iowa
Federal Housing Administration
Freight Peak Signals Strong Rail Freight Recovery
The Chicago Tribune notes a third weekly rail freight peak of 65 845 cars for 1836 indicating ongoing improvement in business conditions. Mixed freight and less than carload goods helped surpass last week, seen by analysts as a key step in recovery. The New York Times reports George A Sloan stating wage and hour standards rising and employment nearing pre depression levels across 12 diversified industries.
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Chicago Tribune
The
New York Times
George A. Sloan
Consumers’ Goods Industries Committee
May Cleveland industrial employment at 94 percent peak
Industrial employment in Cleveland for May reached 94 percent of the 1923 to 1929 high average. The reading shows the city maintaining near its peak labor levels, signaling sustained industrial activity.
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Roberts announce birth of daughter at St Anthony
Mr and Mrs Welford Roberts of American Falls announce the birth of a daughter on June 27 at St Anthony hospital in American Falls Idaho.
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Welford Roberts
American Falls
St. Anthony Hospital
Cox Defendant In Two Damage Suits At Pocatello
Two damage suits totaling over 60000 dollars were filed in district court against George Cox, a Pocatello businessman, stemming from a May 14 1936 automobile collision at Center and Hayes. Plaintiffs Homer Champlin and Anna Champlin seek 35000 general damages plus hospital and auto costs for Mrs Champlin injuries. The second suit by Clemie F Smith and Ethel C Smith seeks 25000 general damages plus hospital and clothes costs for Mrs Champlin injuries and ongoing shock.
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Pocatello
Center and
Hayes
Homer N. Champlin
Anna N. Champlin
Cox
Champlin
Come Plaint
Clemie F. Smith
Ethel C. Smith
Answers on Waterproofing and Farm Property Loans
Q A guide explains interior waterproofing for cellars with cement plaster and cautions checking roof drains and grading first. It also covers Federal Housing Administration loans for farm repairs, foundation work, fencing, and modernization credits, with details on loan amounts and supervision.
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Federal Housing Administration
Registrations Near Kinport Peak Hit The Ten Thousand Mark
Registrations at Kinport Peak for the first four and a half months of 1936 totaled 220, slightly below the prior year. Since May 15 the climb has continued, with total peak registrations approaching 10 000 since records began on Oct 12, 1926, lacking 100 to 200 by June 15. The Skyline club offers a prize to the tenthousandth registrant to spur interest in hiking. A committee will verify the winner as the count climbs, with the 10 000 mark likely reached before late July. The list of Kinport Peak hikers from Jan 1 to May 15 is provided, including many names across months January to May.
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Kinport
Skyline Club
Rodeo Queen to be Named at Cowboy Ball
The Days of Old Fort Hall celebration runs July 2 to 5 with four days of events arranged by American Legion committees. Townspeople have dressed in period costumes as plans proceed to name the rodeo queen during the festivities.
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Pocatello
Old Fort Hall
American Legion _ committees
Sheridan Hits 106 Degree Heat Record
Sheridan Wyoming tied its all time high at 106.1 degrees with government thermometers registering the temperature for about two hours. The reading occurred on June 27 as reported by the Tribune Classified Ads.
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Sheridan
Wyo
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