Bridgeport Proclaims Next Week Thrift Week
Mayor Wilson designates October 6 as Thrift Week urging practical observance to boost production and savings, align with the National Thrift movement, reduce waste, and combat high living costs across agriculture and industry. The proclamation cites Savings Department requests and aims to place thrift at the forefront of the community’s economic welfare efforts.
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New England
Increase Savings and Safe Investment Knowledge
A brief note emphasizes boosting savings while extending knowledge of safe investment strategies. It highlights prudent financial planning, risk awareness, and the goal of long term stability without speculative risk. The focus remains on practical steps for improving financial security through informed decisions.
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Oscar M. Cranwall, senior port captain at Bristol for the Newport and Providence Rail Co., and his sister Mary Gavir were killed instantly when an auto was struck by a train at Warron on October 3.
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Car Struck by Train Near Isrockton Fair
Arthur J. Jordan owner and driver and Charles Chaplain of Westerly were severely injured when their automobile, carrying Ulliers, was struck by a train while en route to the Isrockton fair. They were hospitalized following the crash.
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Isrockton Fair
Arthur J. Jordan
Charles Chaplain
Westerly
Urandall
Break in Argentina Sends Corn Downward
Chicago October 3. Sudden development of competition from Argentina had a bearish effect on the corn market and unsettled traders. Uneasiness regarding the president added to the uneasy market tone as trading opened.
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Market closes with mixed moves in grains and meats
Prices closed lower for corn and oats under pressure from Argentina export doubts while beef and pork futures showed scattered gains. The market soured early on news of weak exports to Europe, then swung with 2 1 2 cent to 7 cent shifts across several items as traders digested the break in quotations and uncertain supplies.
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Wilson
Argentina
Europe
Istock Market Weak on Wilsons Condition
Nervous market mood centers on President Wilson's health rumors. Washington notices sparked an initial drop of one to five points, followed by a brisk rally from the session lows as investors reassessed the situation.
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Oct
Financial
Washington
Market Summary Shows Demand Pressure Amid Slumps
A volatile trading day featured heavy selling of meat stocks and persistent professional pressure. Prices remained weak with substantial undercuts from earlier declines. Total sales reached 1,275,000 shares as bonds and foreign issues provided limited support while Liberty issues edged lower. Par value total about $11,754,000.
Income tax dampens boastful rich and loud income bragging
The income tax has curbed the loud braggadocio of the rich over their earnings, silencing displays that once drew attention from assessors. It shifts focus from ostentatious wealth to measured reporting and compliance.
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