Christmas Business Prospects In A Shifting Economy
The October results show broad strength across most sectors into November. Construction and retail trade improve amid better steel demand and rising inventories while agriculture remains weak yet not crisis. Poltical shifts toward conservatism and possible congressional action shape subdued expectations. transport carloads rise but rail finances stay fragile.
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Elections reshape two party balance for sound government
The piece argues that the recent election returns power to a healthier political opposition in Congress. It emphasizes democracy rests on the people ruling and warns against dictatorship by any party. It cites past imbalances in both major parties as cautionary lessons.
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Early Christmas Shopping Eases Holiday Strain Says Retail Experts
The piece argues buyers should start Christmas and winter shopping in the coming week to relieve retail and postal congestion. It notes seasoned merchants support earlier purchases and suggests spreading demand would reduce toil and nerves. The basic reason for late shopping is lack of funds until holidays approach.
Reasons to Start Christmas Shopping in November
The author argues many shoppers could fund gifts in November as easily as in December. Moving Christmas earlier to November 25 would let people inspect stock with less crowding, give Lucy more attentive sales help, and provide multiple incentives to begin buying sooner.
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The World Needs a Revival of Kindness After War
The piece argues that while kindness has risen in many ways, modern warfare and the horrors of World War I have revived savage cruelty. It cites bombing civilians and the Jewish persecution in Germany as evidence that humane impulses weaken under mass violence, urging a return to compassionate conduct to avoid a new Dark Ages.
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Why America Arms Europe Now Munich Arouses Debate
A father and son discuss the push to build 12 eco fighting planes in two years and whether the United States should arm fascist powers after Munich. The boy questions America’s role, engine licenses, and the Neutrality Act as General Goering’s rumored air force size looms.
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Revolution at New York Auto Show Promotes Safety Vote
At the National Automobile Show in New York a safety vote drew 3920 ballots. Personal experiences led with 619 votes, safety education 1704, and general accident experiences 2944, highlighting a bloodless revolution toward public understanding and driver law enforcement cooperation to curb deaths and accidents.
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Home Opportunities for Local Progress
Citizens are urged to support local commerce by spending money at home. Buying from home stores strengthens town businesses, creates jobs, increases goods stock, boosts tax revenue, and funds further improvements. Backing home shops accelerates the town’s advancement.
Reassessment Postponed Three Times in 1939
The Maryland State Tax Commission outlines a threefold schedule for the first general real property reassessment in sixteen counties next year. Counties will be asked to fund the effort, while Baltimore City and Frederick County have permanent systems in place.
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