Market Letter Reports First German Reparations Installment
Henry Clews notes the first installment of German reparations, 150 million marks, signaling a beginning to settle obligations to the Allies. He cites favorable sentiment in finance, easing coal and marine strikes, and improving railroad finances aided by wage cuts. Federal Reserve strength rises with gold holdings at 2.279 billion, and price declines hint at readjustment toward a fairer balance, while tax reform debates split business leaders.
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New York
Senate Interstate Commerce
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Suill
Dether
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Boeing
Fort Ting
Henry Clews
Georgia Good Roads Drive Urges Dowell and War Equipment Bills
Georgia state highway department asks county leaders and civic groups to back two federally funded road measures. The Dowell bill seeks continuing federal aid for highway construction across the state, aligning with the McArthur plan. A second bill would sell surplus War Department equipment to several states for road use, aiding maintenance and expansion efforts.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
State Highway Department
National Congress
Senate
War Department
Congress
Wiffery Mat
Polby
Fashion notes on circular skirts and sewing trim
A brief fashion snippet describes straight line models, circular skirts with trimmed lower edges, and repeated stitching rows. It notes circular skirts being longer and fuller than others and mentions material quantity for a medium size.
Highway bill contrast sparks federal vs state control debate
The state highway department explains Townsend and Dowell bills. Townsend would create a five member federal highway commission and designate nationwide routes with federal aid, favoring heavy paving for select roads. Dowell would extend current federal aid under agriculture supervision and let states choose routes for broad network expansion. It notes surplus war material sale under Reavis provisions to fund highways and lists equipment to be transferred.
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Dowell
State Highway Department
Federal Highway Commission
Bureau of Public Roads
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Reavis
Mafotal
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Sest
Mellon
Republic Steel
Steel and Iron Branch
Odd Fellows
Syrag
Martin Bros. Shoe Store
Odd. Fellows
Athens Shoe Company
State Highway Dept
General Assembly
the McGregor Co
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