Industries Here Show Gains in 1939
Readable summaries show Iowa based firms reporting 1939 gains with 1940 prospects modest. Penick and Ford note steady volume with slight net gain. La Plant Choate plans 1940 expansion. Cherry Burrell and Wilson and Co. report solid demand and rising livestock moves. Some firms anticipate growth if markets rise.
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Timue
Penick and Ford
Itd. Com
Adolph Lenders
la Plant-Choate Manufacturing Company
H. Graves
Iowa
Iowa in Washington a Generation’s Thrifty Survival
An elderly account recalls moving back to Iowa in 1896, selling oats for 8 cents a bushel and corn for 14, with prices rising later to 22 to 25, then 30 to 35, and even 45 for fed grain. The piece emphasizes gradual economic improvement, shared profits among producers, and concerns over high prices restricting purchases for the unemployed and low income groups.
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Iowa
Call for Stopgap Spending to End Inflationary Pressure
The speaker argues that price stability hinges on halting government spending and borrowing. They warn that continued deficits could lead to a deeper depression, suggesting gradual cuts to unnecessary payrolls and spending that compete with essentials like housing and food. They call for bankers and industries to accept price reductions to spur recovery.
Jitterbugs Fail to Lift Oregon Blue Law on New Year
Portland police cite a long dormant city ordinance banning dancing and plan to enforce it on New Year’s Eve. Jitterbug protesters legal challenge the definition of dancing, while Deputy City Attorney Alexander Brown argues jitterbugging fits the statute as rhythmless movements set to music.
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Portland
Orc
Zjitterbugs
Webster
Dnvesters
Alexander G. Brown
Hoover speaks at Lincoln birthday event in Omaha
Former President Herbert Hoover was announced as the principal speaker at an Abraham Lincoln birthday celebration in Omaha Nebraska to be held on February 12.
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Omaha
Neb
Ins
Herbert Hoover
Abraham Lincoln
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Mark Anderson
Collins Radio Company
M. H. Collins
Link-Belt Speeder Corporation
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Frank Beals
Century Engineering Company
Joseph A. Lattner
Cedar Rapids Engineering Company
Richard H. Meister
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Howard Hall
Universal Crusher Company
A. D. Daniels
Chandler Company
H. T. Barry
F. W. Stewart
Shores Company
A. A. Barlow
Eddy Paper Corporation
Webster R. Dock
Cedar Rapids Food Products Company
S. W. Wilder
Wilder
Iowa Milling
Joseph Sinaiko
John C. Reid
National Oats Company
Carl Dueser
Roy Radebaugh
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First Ave. BE. Diai
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Hoover
Acme Feed Co
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BORAX
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Doren
Sequot Club
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Sloan
Williams Men
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Chrome Gevaert Films
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Hershey
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