New England Business Activity Dips Again in June
New England June business activity was slightly lower than May for the sixth straight month, with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston noting a mixed recovery. Cotton consumption rose 6 percent from May, wool activity and raw wool use climbed, building contracts fell 4 percent from May, and residential work dropped 18 percent. Connecticut saw improved employment, Massachusetts reports steadier demand yet ample labor supply, and department store sales rose from May though overall May trade was unsatisfactory. Publicities show fewer commercial failures in June, with Dun’s and Mobilities figures down from May.
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Boston
Associatert Press
New England
Federal Rese Bank of Boston
mBoe
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Conner
I ‘Q
New Hingtona
Dun
Apple crop outlook shows prices rising amid years-long low harvest
A Associated Press report from July cites economists forecasting the 1927 commercial apple crop as the lowest in five years, about 12 million barrels in the West and 14 million in the East and Midwest, with substantial declines in New York and Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania regions. Michigan to near last year’s size, Idaho possibly higher, and Washington, Oregon, California all notably down from 1926 or 1928 levels.
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Washington
East
Midwest
New York State
Virginia- Maryland-Pennsylvania
Michigan
Maine
Kansas
Idaho
Oregon
California
Crops Value forecast rises for 1927 harvest
The Alexander Hamilton Institute projects a 7.8 percent rise in the value of leading crops in 1927 versus 1926 as prices and production forecasts hold. Corn could gain 45.7 percent to 267 million, wheat up 9.2 percent to 92 million, and oats up 14.6 percent, while potatoes and tobacco may fall sharply.
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Alexander Hamilton Institute
Local Connecticut Produce Prices Across Categories
A detailed catalog of late season produce and farm goods with price ranges. Items include apples, oranges, lemons, grapes, pears, watermelons, and cantaloupes, plus vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, beans, cucumbers, peppers, and corn. Also listed are poultry, dairy, livestock, meats, hay, grain, and milling products with approximate price bands per unit.
Open Air Service Postponed by Weather at Beardsley Park
Inclement weather forced the West End Congregational Junior choir event at Lookout Point in Beardsley Park to be called off yesterday morning. Regular services were held at the church where Rev. Herman F. Reissig delivered a memory sermon titled The World's Greatest Sermon from Matthew 6 7.
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West End Congregational Junior Choir
Lookout Point
Beardsley Park
Herman F. Reissig
Mathew
Fire At Burns and Bassick Steel Plant
A short circuit in the steel room of Burns and Bassick triggered Box 4224 at 6:49 p.m. yesterday. The alarm brought all apparatus to the factory and a small blaze was put out almost immediately with no damage reported. A factory watchman alerted the fire department.
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Burns and Bassick Company
Your Money Problem by Hard and H Allen
Analyzes crime as a social issue, arguing crime thrives where opportunities exist. Warns that careless financial habits and unlocked possessions invite theft and fraud. Blames both offenders and the public for enabling crime through lax practices and unverified investments.
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Hard
H. Allen
Germany as money lender and reparations question
Germany will begin annual reparations payments next year, rising from 1 750 million to 2 500 million reichsmarks by 1928 25. Analysts discuss four payment methods and conclude that ultimate settlement requires a transfer of goods and services rather than gold or credit, with tariffs and embargoes risking collapse of the system.
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Gilbert
Germany
West Indian Air Line to Begin Operations Soon
New York July 31 The first system of aerial transportation for passengers mail and express matter in the West Indies will begin operation about October 1. H M Hansard vice president of the West Indian Air Line Express announced here today.
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New York
West Indies
H. M. Hansard
West Indian Aeriail Express
Princess Julianna to Enter Leyden College this Fall
Special correspondent reports Princess Juliana of the Netherlands will join Leyden University this fall as a co ed living in Catwyck with two companions. She will study law history and Dutch literature, seek broad courses, and mingle with students while maintaining royal decorum. The eighteen year old will join the Girl Students Union and pay her own dues. She is musical, sketches art, enjoys skating and reading, and remains popular with the public.
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University of Leyden
William the Ailent
Julianna
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Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Juliain
Juliana
Deedy
Holland
Leyden
Catwyck
Girl Students’ Union
Tsadio
Loo
Queet
Hilversum
Hague
Dullana
Sone
Strength marks trading on cure during past week
A curb market session last week saw prices supported by merger plans and rumors of dividend actions. Farm-related shares benefited from crop outlook, celluloid and candy issues advanced on consolidation progress, Rayon Products rose on expanding demand, and public utilities showed earnings strength while oils stayed quiet awaiting crude curtailment talks.
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New York
Associated Press
Seminole
General Motore
Anti Evolution Legislation Forecast in U S
Williamstown Massachusetts July 31 Associated Press reports Dr Albert Dieffenbach editor of the Christian Register and modernist leader says fundament alists plan a nationwide drive to enact anti evolution statutes in all states He cites 22 active sites and efforts in 16 states including Pennsylvania and New York while modernists lack organization to counter the move
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Williamstown
Mass
Associated Press
Ubinn
Albert C. Dieffenbach
Christian Register
Dieffenbach
Institute of Politics
World Christian Fundamentalist Organization
W. B. Riley
Minneapolis
Pennsylvania
New York
Fundamentalista
Anti-Saloon League
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Moxie Co
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State & Bank
Phare
Post Bran
Kelloggs Cornflakes
Kelloggs
Sawyer’s
Commissioner of Agriculture
State of
Bennery
West Indian Air Line
Crown
Telegram and North American Newspaper Alliance
North American Newspaper Alliance
Privy Council
William III
Henry
Mecklenbowe
House of Orange
U. S
Dept
Baltimore
Levitow
Commodore
Grind Central Terminal
Steiger Poole Company
Main and Fairfield
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