Government currency costs and savings projected by Dewey
Dewey outlined annual costs to create and circulate currency totaling 5.5 million for successors in government plus 5 million to place them into circulation. He noted 1.6 billion in national bank notes and 3.0006 billion Federal Reserve notes incur manufacturing costs at fractional cents per note. Savings of 33 1-3 percent could yield multi million annual benefits.
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Federal — Reserve Bill
Dewey
Lickskillet Notes From Bloomington To Our Village
A fragmented rural item fills with anecdotes from Bloomington to the village cobbler as preachers, patchwork wisdom, and local tradesfolk offer courtship, dances, and roadside entertainments. A kitchen blast from raisins in home brew sparks rumor while neighbors tease about gardens and labor day gatherings.
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Jim
Zeb Stubbins
Indianapolis
Bill
Tipton Tipton reunion season closes with large turnout
Communities across Indiana held ninety two family reunions in Tipton park this season drawing more than nine thousand attendees. The Swinford McCarty families reported the largest gathering at two hundred fifty six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton—Tipton
Tipton Park
Swinford McCarty
Saving Two Dollar Note Could Change Color and Size
Treasury experts studied U S currency designs for months and may print the two dollar bill on brown colored paper rather than green to overcome superstition about the denomination. A smaller note would ease handling and fit in envelopes, with broader benefits for banks and the treasury. Decisions hinge on printing on silk or paper, and the first delivery to Secretary Mellon is planned before year’s end.
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Treasury
Bureau of Engraving
The
Abbey
Volstead Law Boosts Supreme Court Work
Indianapolis reports show Supreme Court activity rising over 104 percent in the past two years and near 200 percent since prohibition began in 1918. In 1918 twenty two criminal cases were filed, versus about 187 this year, with optimism of more. In 1924 there were at least seventeen appeals, two thirds for violating the Volstead act, prompting staffing increases from one to three deputies and a secretary plus a stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Zach Dungan
Supreme Court
Dungan
Diamond Dyes Offer Color for Any Garment or Drapery
A 15 cent Diamond Dyes package promises simple tinting or full dyeing of delicate shades or rich colors. Instructions advise telling the druggist material type such as wool silk linen cotton or mixed to tailor the dye. Brands target lingerie silks ribbons dresses coats sweaters and draperies.
Steve Highway Workers Hold Dinner and Picnic
Steve Stal ps district reports a social gathering at Anton Park on Sunday featuring a dinner and picnic. Several named residents attended the event, with plans for future community activities discussed.
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Steve Highway
Steve Stalps
Anton Park
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