Butterfly Becomes Corporation President Overnight
Marian Hade profiles Isabel L. Wharff who, after little business training, takes over a large New York advertising firm and its branches. She explains her open mind and focus on service, the importance of courtesy, and her belief in goodwill as key to ongoing success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Hade
Laree Corporation
Isabel L. Wharif
New York
Mme
Mra Wharff
Egmin
Abe
Rogers
Busines
Rail freight cuts and wage reductions to boost postwar business
Washington reports both railroad rates and wages are being lowered to remove a major business obstacle. Analysts expect the move to accelerate a return to postwar normal activity, with a surge in U S business volume and employment within months, surpassing prewar levels in relative global standing.
Senator King Sees Grave Danger in U S Foreign Policy
Utah Senator King blasts Harding policy as dictatorial and imperialistic, urging liberal leadership and Latin American trust. He condemns Four Power treaty, Santo Domingo occupation, and State Dept conduct as harmful to commerce, industry, and liberty worldwide, warning of anti liberal drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Kins
Utah
America
China
King
State Department
Figius Tari
Senate
Santo Domingo
Haiti
Philippine Islands
Halt
United States
South America
Latin America
United States Department of State
Guatemala
Russia
Rueslant
Department of State
Kang
New Haven Railroad Reports April Net Income Rise
The April net operating income for the New Haven Railroad reached 1,254,270 after deductions, compared with 1,327,782 the previous year, with forecasts noting a drop due to coal shipments and a new Interstate Commerce Commission rate cut effective July 1. Passenger traffic declined while efforts to boost shipments and higher prices in other commodities aim to offset reduced coal revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
New Hoyer
New England
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eanings
Anti Arc
Men of Metal and Medicine in April Income Report
A historical financial table for the New York Ontario and Western describes April operating income trends and tax figures. It notes rising deficits and large net amounts, with mentions of researchers finding iron and copper in blood and liver and references to arsenic traces in some studies.
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Barly
Seegiern
Petar
Nounard
Rold
Bankers See Export Trade Improve After War
A bulletin by the First Federal Foreign Banking association notes rising imports and revived export business in 1919 and 1920. Belief grows that American manufactured exports will expand, with improved credit, better foreign exchange, and lower prices boosting U S suppliers ahead of Germany and Britain in the postwar market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinas
Bein Reiy
First
Federal Foreign Banking Association
First National Bank
Walter B. Lashar
American Chain Company
Edmund &. Waite
First National Bani
Directory
Fava Ins Bulletin
Bulletin
Basia
Germany
Merkel
Ini
Engilak
Auto production to surge in next 32 months says government
Washington reports over two million vehicles to be produced in the United States in the coming 32 months if current manufacturing pace holds. April output rose to 218 456 units, an 88 percent gain in six months, with trucks and passenger cars combined, reflecting a strong postwar demand and seasonal spring production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Aiis
Mator Rarg
Department of Commerce
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Interline Freight Tonnage Across New England Roads
A dated discussion of interchanged freight revenues for New England railroads prior to a 15 percent levy. Includes a table of interchanged tonnage and revenue shares, noting Maine centers as an exception and predicting substantial revenue increases after the commission ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Unga
Hudson River
Intérsinis Commerce Coromission
Dita
Maine
Boston & Maine
Central Vermont
Atalae Central Aa
New Haven
Rolland
New Ongland
Steamer Saves Convicts and Stock Men at Baton Rouge
A steamer rescued convicts and stock men during flooding at Baton Rouge. The scene shows two parts of the Drisco farm with water at its peak, the sugar plant, and the steamer towing a barge as Halon Rouge looms nearby.
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Baton Rouge
Drisco
Halon Rouge
John B. Lewis
Mississippi
Angola
Prigon
Louisiana
Jebes
Milford Finance Board to Discuss School Problems
Milford May 30 The Board of Finance will raid a special meeting tomorrow to take action on bids submitted to the Board of Education for proposed sections at Fort Trumbull Beach and Devon. The lowest bids totaled about 67,000 above the town's appropriation for the planned improvements. The school board had approved 67,000 for a new four room addition at Devon and four room buildings at Fort Trumbull Beach, with the lowest figures totaling 79,124.39 including general plumbing heating and electrical work.
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Milford
Board of Finance
Board ‘of Education
Fort Trumoul Beech
Devon
Fort Trumbull Beach
Frelave Baldwin Stow
D. A
Chamel Rousy
Mary Merwin Tibbacts
Washington
George B. Clark
Dealt Buckingham
Louiz Hatzel
Rainview
Jong Mosduteel
Bridgeport
Vierence Anna Shee
Yonkers
James W. Hosgerty
Camden
N. I
Nattie A. Tierets
Walnut Beach
el Myrtle Beach
Real estate loan totals drop week over week
Last week Bridgeport banks and trusts issued real estate loans totaling about 42,650 dollars, down from 117,600 a week earlier. Banks supplied 61.3 percent of the total while individual institutions like First National Bank and Bridgeport Savings led among lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Firat
National Bank
Totel
Tirsg National Bank
Loman & Nettleton
LUN Newfinld Bank and Trust
Kairfield Trust Co. Su
Bridgeport Savings
Guaranty
Archaeologist Examines Cahokia Skeleton Remains
Urbana dispatch reports archaeologist Warren King Moorehead continuing studies in the Cahokia mounds region uncovering fifty-two skeletons from three cemeteries along with bone scroll work and animal teeth artifacts. Finds suggest trade links with Florida or the Gulf and indicate a major mound complex in the six region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Cahokia Younds
Fhlnals
Mate
Marquette
Smiselsalpni
Warren King Moorehesd
Historic Mounds
Florida
Gulf
Canary
Egypt
Coal Dealers Protest Against $3 Mine Price
May 30. Coal producers plan a price program and set a $32 ton minimum at the mines in a meeting ahead of a conference with Secretary Hoover. Retail dealers associations prepared protests against any official approval of higher coal prices during the strike period. The plan aims to curb price rises as bituminous operators discuss avoiding price increases. President L.W. Ferguson notes substantial contracts exist for smokeless coal at $1.75 per net ton before March 31, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Department of Caramarca
LW. Ferguson
Chicago Cost Merchants Association
The Jelly-Fish and Its Lethal Sting T: The Jelly-Fish and Its Lethal Sting
A fragmented account describes the jellyfish Jooge with a saucer-like body that contracts and expands to draw in water and prey. It wields filament threads tipped with teeth that pierce skin, killing saltwater life and causing painful stings and illness in humans.
Friend praises motorcycle owner as highly satisfied
A discussion among men centers on a friend and his motorcycle. They claim he is very well satisfied with it and has not spent a nickel on repairs in ten months. Another man confirms having heard the same story from the repair technician.
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Isabed
Mark Sullivan
Laos
Berriera
N.hl
MEN OF
METAL
Yore
Nntario
Western Ty Riven Aa
Wd Jay By
Alto
CAI Fes
Fes
Melford Finance Board
Clarence Hodson & Co., Inc
Hodson
Tiberty Bldg
Main St
Nameeere
Ammlcss Aeeweeeeen
Illinois
Dopge
James Staples &Co
Private Bankers
State Street
Madison Avenue
Clark Street
Conn
H. L. Blackman & Son Auctioneers
Fairfield Ave
Hone Barnum
Bridgeport, Conn
Hincks Bros. & CO
New York Stock Exchange
Connecticut Securities
Waterbury
Greenwich
Buainesa
Beneficial Loan Society
Lgerty Bldg
Maly ST
State Bank Commssioner
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Housckesperg
Xalaniea
Barnum
Equitable Industrial Loan Society, Inc
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