Trade Indices Climb Amid Export Decline in 1939 War Boom
Amid export drops, U S industry shows gains with the ENR index at 109 percent of 1929-30 levels. Federal contracts for military works push construction to $128.4 million, large orders for tank plants and arsenals rise, while imports and war demand reflect broader defense buildup and continued steel and machine output.
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Engineering News-Record
San Pedro
Calif
Detroit
Radford
Edgewood Arsenal Improvements
Maryland
Couldn't Call Bride's Name. No Wedding
A Kansas City couple appeared to obtain a marriage license but failed to supply the bride's last name. Deputy recorder James A. Kilmer pressed for the name, the man stammered, and the wedding was postponed indefinitely.
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Kansas City
James A. Kilmer
Recorder of Deeds
Kilmer
Wheat Closes Higher After Early Losses
Wheat closed steady to 13 cents higher on the Chicago board after a late rally aided by strong cash demand. Corn and oats posted small gains or held, while Minneapolis prices dipped earlier but recovered. Buenos Aires wheat and corn rose, with U S receipts at the Northwest reaching season highs as storage volumes grew. rail and federal loan pledges loomed over the crop outlook.
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Chicago
INL
Chicago Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Buenos Aires
American Northwest
Union Carbide
Douglas
Lone Star Cement
Bethlehem
U. S. Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
Kenner
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
Guardsmen Fight Outside Armory After Mock War Ends
Philadelphia members of the 111th Infantry, Pennsylvania National Guard, returned from a mock war in Upper New York to a real clash outside their armory when five men refused to move a parked car. The altercation escalated as one man punched Lieutenant Robert Atkinson, nine others fought, cavalry reserves arrived with 14 mounted police, and the combatants were jailed.
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Philadelphia
111Th Infantry
Pennsylvania National Guard
Upper
New York State
Robert Atkinson
Cwihan
Bank clearings rise in Cedar Rapids week compared to last year
Cedar Rapids bank clearings for the past week totaled 1,016,226.20 dollars, up from 909,863.28 dollars a year earlier. For the week ending August 17 the clearings reached 1,155,334.42 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Produce Markets CHICAGO PRODUCE POTATOES ARRIVALS
Markets report potato arrivals and prices across regions. Idaho russets Oregon Triumphs Minnesota Early Ohio Rough notes show varied quality and prices for US No 1 and No 2 grades. Wisconsin Bliss Triumphs and Nebraska cobblers appear with multiple price points for washed and unwashed lots.
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Chicago
Idaho
Oregon
Minnesota
Ohio
Wiscomsr
Bliss
Crusser Burbanks
Tse
Orcson
Week's Most Active Stocks This Week
The market saw a sale of a NYSE seat at a new record low, signaling slim volume and limited trend clarity. An early week upturn failed to sustain momentum, ending with a downward close and little pressure for the week ahead. Labor Day week traditionally dull, but this year’s inactivity stands out.
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New York Stock Exchange
United States Seeks To Protect Good Neighbor-Good Customer
The United States moves to protect its close neighbor Canada, its second biggest customer, amid rapid wartime defense coordination. US investments in Canada reach nearly two billion dollars across manufacturing, utilities, mining, and bonds, with Canada as a major market and supply source. High imports of American books, whisky, nickel, pulpwood, asbestos, and film goods underline mutual dependence and shared economic ties.
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United States
Bronner
NEA
Ashington
Canada
United Kingdom
U. S
Newfoundland
Dominion of Canada
Canadian National Railway
America
U S
Twenty three candidates nominated for Marion queen
Twenty three candidates are named for Marion Corn festival queen in the business district. Names include Roselean Brecht Mary Beth Collister Doris Scott Alma Bell Lillie Betty Fowler Betty Mae Marchant Alice Hammond Alberta Hammond Mary Eleanor Kurt Mary Mullaley Helen Drake Alice Frederick Anna Moore Edith Hagerman Betty Lou Scott Lorrain Kramer Margaret Forbes Mary Ann Trestnar Edna Seikora Arlene Guazzle Lillian A Harding Arlene Helbig Eileen Strong and others. First vote count to be published after next week’s canvass. Robert Mitchell WRC No 126 will hold a meeting in Memorial Hall to prepare for the Oct 8 district convention. Mrs G A Storck and son Kenny move to Kansas City. Engagement announced between Helen Petersen Marion and Charles D Maltas Jesup wedding Aug 30. Linn Chapter DeMolay to meet Monday at 7:30 pm in Masonic Temple. Mr and Mrs Dale Costas of Seattle visit Marion. Benefit hobby show ends to fund dental medical fund of Marion PTA.
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Queen
Marion
Roselean Brecht
Mary Beth Collister
N Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
Doris Scott
Tenth Street
Alma Bell Lillie
Central City
Betty Fowler
Fourth Street
Betty Mae Marchant
Twelfth Street
Alice Hammond
Alberta Hammond
Mary Eleanor Kurt
Seventh Street
Mary Mullaley
Fourteenth Street
Helen Drake
Alice Frederick
Anna Moore
Eighth Avenue
Edith Hagerman
Betty Lou Scott
Lorraine Kramer
Sixth Street
Margaret Forbes
Eleventh Street
Mary Ann Trestnar
Mount Vernon Avenue
Edna Seikora
RF. D
Arlene Guazzle
Lillian A. Harding
Seventh Avenue
Arlene Helbig
Alburnett
Eileen Strong
Mount Vernon
Robert Mitchell
Hans Petersen
Mechanicsville
Helen
Fifth Ave
Charles D. Maltas
Herbert Maltas
Jesup
Miss Petersen
Mr. Maltas
James D Currier
Marion Socials and Sports Highlight Week Activities
Local Beloit notices span hobbie exhibits and antiques at the Murphey home, a Marion Merchants baseball clash with Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Legion at the Marion athletic field, and a Wisconsin residents reunion set for Sept 8 at Thomas park with a 12:30 noon picnic. Other items note a shower for Helen Vaclav, WCTU meeting, and postponement of the Martin family reunion.
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Marion Merchants
Roosevelt Legion
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Wisconsin
Thomas Park
Hurley Nominated for Governor on First Ballot in Conn
New Haven Connecticut Public Works Director Robert A Hurley won the Democratic state convention on the first ballot to become the party’s gubernatorial nominee defeating former four term Governor Wilbur L Cross.
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New Haven
Stock Market Stabilizes Amid Low Turnover After Sleepy Session
The market steadied after a day of scant trading with turnover near 83,320 shares, the 22 year low. Early sluggishness gave way to modest gains in industrials and rails, while several major names lagged or did not trade. Bond activity remained dull and commodities moved mixed with wheat firm and cotton up.
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du Pont
Consolidated Edison
Woolworth
Southern Pacific
International Harevester
York
Ins
Texas Corp
Sorcony-Vacuum
Willys Overland
Nash-Kelvinator
Oslo
Hillman Sees Unity of Industry and Labor in Defense Program
Sidney Hillman, labor mobilizer for Roosevelt's defense commission, says unity between industry and labor on the national program will outpace totalitarian regimes. He notes no consequential strikes in defense work, settlements on jurisdictional disputes, and peaceful cooperation among Congress of Industrial Organizations and AFL workers.
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Washington
INS
United States
Sidney Hillman
Roosevelt
National Defense Commission
Hillman
Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of Labor
Trends of Business and Corporate Results for Week Ended Aug 17
Canadian carloadings rose to 57 121 in the week ended August 17 from 52 317 last week and 49 340 a year ago. Federal reserve board estimates show department store sales up 7 percent from a year ago, versus an 8 percent gain the prior week. Colorado and Southern Railway posted a seven month deficit of 189 557 ending July 31, against 79 567 year earlier. McLellan Stores reported 905 452 net profit for the year to July 31, or 99 cents a share, vs 938 945 or 1 03 previous year. Reading Company seven months to July 31 earned 7 025 424, up from 5 822 074. Sperry Corp and domestic units for six months to June 30 netted 4 028 294, or 2.00 a share, vs 2 469 576 or 1.23 a year ago.
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Associated Press Weekly
Commerce Department
France
Federal Reserve Board
Corporation News
Colorado and Southern Railway Company
McLellan Stores Company
Reading Company
Sperry Corporation
Stocks And Bonds Of Interest In Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa stocks and bonds show quoted ranges and non binding bids for many utilities and manufacturers. Notable items include Central States Electric Co issues, Iowa Electric Light and Power, Interstate Power, Town Public Service, Southern Utilities, Union Pacific lines, Quaker Oats, Rath Packing, and Western Grocer and Union Bank related securities with bid and asked ranges across 1950s to 1960s serials and preferreds.
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Central States
Town Public Service
Towa Public Service
towa_ Public Service
Ta Souther Utilities Co
Law Southern Utilities Co
Ta South’ N Utilities Co
Ta Southern Utities Co
Ta Southern Utilities Co
Town University Stadium
LaPlant-Choate Mfr. Co
LaPlant-Choate Mfe. Co
Link Belt. Co
Penick & Ford
Quaker Oats Co
Rath Packing Co
United Lt. & Rys. Co
United Lt.& Rys. Co
Wilson & Co
Western Grocer
Western Union
Chicago live stock prices steady as bids test limits
Cattle receipts 800 with bids steady to higher on good stock, top steer prices near 12.60 with many loads 11.75 to 12.35, steer yearlings to 12.25, heifers to 11.60, stockers and feeders steady to 25 cents lower. Hogs scarce but top at 7.25, lighter weights 6.65 to 7.25, sows 5.90 to 6.30. Sheep brisk with natives and western lambs rising 65 cents to 1 dollar, top spring lambs 10.10, yearlings around 8.65 to 8.75, feeding lambs about 8.00.
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Cincago Livestock
Chicago
Calvea
Fed
Texas
Chicago cash provisions and grain quotes summary
Chicago cash provisions report shows no sales for wheat and corn prices varying by grade. Grain quotes list No 1 yellow corn at 64 to 66 cents, No 1 white 74 to 12 cents, oats ranges with No 2 white at 30 cents and No 4 white 28 to 28 1/4 cents, along with various white and red grain grades and mixed lots.
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Chicago
Lamson Brothers and Company
H R Mowre
Cedar Rapids
Merchants National Bank
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Vera Vaclav
Minnie Whitcomb
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Marcia
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Mabel Johnstone
Davenport
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Grove City
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Hillman Lands Unity of Industry, Labor In Defense
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