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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1926
Page
3
New York tally shows National Association of Manufacturers members optimistic for 1927 with nearer cash flow, no panic due to Fed buffer, high production, tighter profit margins, stronger competition, lower credit costs, and reduced labor unrest.
John E. Edgerton presents a sunny view of U S prosperity based on NAM surveys showing high plans for 1927, rising wages, and growth. He warns against panic amid uneven gains and stresses sobriety in applying progress to business and work.
William C. Coleman of the Bucyrus Company urges steady production and cost reduction to sustain prosperity into 1927. He warns against complacency, notes rising marketing costs and narrow profit margins, and stresses maintaining wage levels while tightening expenses.
The readable text hints at a discussion or instruction on artistry and perception. It mentions comparison of elements and a proposed tender for a project, with scattered phrases that are difficult to parse.
D M Weir, vice president of Weirton Steel, predicts satisfactory trade in six months with ample money, low prices, and low inventories. He warns of intense 1927 competition and urges efficiency to sustain prosperity amid discriminating buyers and potential price rises.
H. B. McCormac of the Virginia Manufacturers Association notes a year of varied industry but overall satisfactory activity in Virginia. He expects higher yields to offset crop price declines, maintaining buying power and wealth from farm and wholesale sectors. Stable industrial stocks and dividends, low unemployment, and political calm are seen as factors shaping 1927 business prospects.
R Yeb Straus, president of the Courier-Journal Job Printing Co and director of the National Association of Manufacturers, argues optimism for the American people in 1927. He asserts prosperity tied to bumper crops and adequate goods, noting cotton prices affect the South yet production remains high and food supplies abundant.
The text discusses trade issues and production concerns, noting erratic outputs in berry supplies and the impact on profits. It mentions stability in voting patterns, earnings, and potential dividends, alongside hopes for better welfare measures like clothing and warmth amid uncertain conditions.
Pye B. Leon of Chicago urges watching railroad equipment buying for 1927 as the key indicator of overall business health. He notes steel and iron demand surged during wartime and automotive growth, but rail purchases now lag, potentially shifting when building and auto demand falter.
Joseph C. Kimball of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts notes a strong 1926 year end and sees 1927 starting with gains across New England. He cites rising personal incomes, rising wants, lower cotton prices, stabilized rubber, improving railroads, a stronger shoe industry, and new large enterprises as signs of continued growth. Treasury policy is praised for stabilizing business conditions and fueling optimism for the coming year.
Frank R. Valentine, president of M. D. Valentine & Bro. Co., Woodbridge, NJ, and director of the National Association of Manufacturers, notes that iron and steel prospects point to an excellent year ahead. He sees the firebrick trade following the strong 1926 performance with high volumes and varied opinions on growth, but an overall favorable outlook for 1927.
The statement praising 1926 prosperity emphasizes rising costs narrowing profits but triggering innovation in tools and methods. It notes higher productivity for the same money and better goods for consumers. The author urges optimistic discussion and continued development to sustain prosperity.
The article discusses the extent of Judge Landis authority under the MLB agreement and notes Cobb and Speaker’s eligibility case. It cites the commissioner's powers to investigate and suspend and mentions Landis did not officially declare Cobb and Speaker ineligible, with Cobb seeking a definite ruling.
Hollywood items describe Dee and 31 December scenes with Harry Langdon Ken Maynard Bebe Daniels Wally Beery John Gilbert Joan Crawford Reginald Denny Laura La Plante and Alice White First National signing Alice White who mimicked Clara Bow. Milton Sills and Doris Kenyon are noted as continuing.
Julius Seligson of New York and Frank Shields of New York meet for national junior indoor tennis supremacy on New Year’s Day at the Fifth Regiment Armory. Earlier, Shields defeated Eddie Jacobs in the junior semis, while Coen and Wood prepare for the boys’ indoor final. Coen’s serve led Kansas City past Clabaugh, and Wood topped Billy Jacobs in the other semi.
Fayet te R. Plumb predicts 1927 will closely resemble 1926 with slower building and strained cotton growers. He argues the main danger is government overreach as municipal and county agencies expand functions and spending.
A young woman who studied at an eastern convent was dared by a friend to try acting in movies. She accepted the challenge and now appears in leading roles, marking a rapid rise in the screen world.
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