01 Jan 1888
Page 1
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1888
Page
1
A lengthy Wheeling city report describes improvements from water works to street paving, night force, telegraph and telephone lines, parks, and new public buildings. It notes increased population, rising property values, and a push for broader services, with attention to utilities, fire protection, and city planning.
The article surveys business leaders remarks on living costs and wage levels. It notes that when money is abundant people eat well, while tighter times force restraint. It quotes figures claiming wage rises around 15 to 20 percent over 1945 and discusses consumer demand, pensions, and national policy influence.
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