Skyscraper limits rise to 2000 feet amid research push
The American Institute of Steel Construction reports a 2000 foot skyscraper is physically feasible with faster elevators and stronger cables. Scientists say 1000 foot level is not a fixed limit as engineers explore higher structures, with economic profitability guiding practical heights.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Science
Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Eiffel Tower
American Institute of Steel Construction
In¢g
Uft
Institute
Lmit
No More Gas In Stomach and Bowels Advert
An advertisement for Haglmann's Gee Tablets claims to remove gas in the stomach and bowels. It promises relief from pain and bloating, improved digestion, and better circulation, with a call to obtain the genuine yellow-packaged tablets at Landgraf & Co and other drug stores.
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Haglmann
Baalmann
Landgraf & Co
Elevators and Building Height Economics Rise
The text claims a 2000 foot building would add 150 floors, with safety limits and elevator speeds affecting travel times. It suggests current lifts would run faster if the height were feasible, noting no profit at 2000 feet and land values around 400 dollars per square foot.
Skyscraper Ceiling Sparks Race to 2000 Feet in 1930s New York
The race for the world's tallest building heats up as 1000 foot ceilings loom for sky scrapers with Woolworth and Chrysler vying for top height in New York. Lefcourt and City Bank-Farmers Trust plan 1050 and 925 foot towers while Al Smith's Empire State project remains secret. Architects note higher plans can be drawn by design, and studios foresee multi deck streets and advanced ventilation as towers push toward new urban skylines.
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Woolworth
New York
Chrysler
Bank of Manhattan
Chicago
City Bank-Farmers - Trust
Lefcourt
al Smith
Empire State Building
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
City Bank Farmers Trust
Arthur Tarshis
Tarshis
Store Owner Buys Waverly Building
Joseph Brexler buys the building housing his shoe store from F. H. Buelow of Long Beach. He had previously acquired the shoe business from Buelow years ago. The piece notes a separate item about Sing Sing prison costing nearly five million dollars, excluding prisoner labor.
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Courier
Waverly
Joseph Brexler
F. .H. Buelow
Long Beach
Shar
Buelow
Six Friends Serve as Pallbearers for Train Victims
Six youths named Rex Simmons 16 Ray Simmons 16 twin at 2855 Lafayette and Ray Starkey 17 acted as pallbearers for a double funeral in O Keefe Towne chapel following a Sunday's train crash at the Raymond Ta crossing. Rev Joseph Yates officiated. burial in Memorial Park cemetery.
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Rex Simmons
H. G. Simmons
Lafayette Street
Ray Starkey
Walter Starkey
Raymond, Ta
Crossing
O'Keefe É Towne
Paul Cole
Thomas Porter
Clarence Jarosh
Merle Bunce
Robert Schneider
Adrew Crones
Joseph Yates
Linden Methodist - Episcopal Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Drunk Driver Harold Montgomery Fined in Lyon County
Harold Montgomery pleaded guilty in Lyon county district court to driving a car while intoxicated and was fined 1000 dollars. The report states the incident occurred in Rock Rapids on November 6 with local authorities presenting the case.
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Rock Rapids
Harold Montgomery
Lyon County
Montgomery
Parsons Seriously Ill in Fort Dodge Hospital
Word today from Harry Parsons proprietor of Parsons Music house reports his father in law? No. The text states Parsons Music house owner at 129 Park Avenue East is in serious condition in a Fort Dodge hospital after a stomach operation begun last week.
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Harry
Parsons
Fort Dodge
Walnut Street
Parsons Music House
Park Avenue East
Man Undergoes Major Surgery for Stomach Ailment
Monday revealed a serious condition and tumors were removed. Mr Par sons still to undergo the operation for relief from an ailment of the stomach if he is strong enough to endure it. It was planned to have the ordeal the latter part of this week.
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Parsons
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