Department Store Survey Reports 1933 Profit Across Michigan Shops
University of Michigan survey finds department stores in the state earned a 1.3 percent net profit on sales in 1933 the first annual profit in two years. Twenty-one departments led gains driven by operating economies and higher prices with inventory and markdowns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor, Mich
INS
Bureau of Business Research
University of Michigan’ School of Business Administration
Edgar H. Gault
Fashion pattern Anne Adams scarf frock pattern 1920
A Cedar Rapids Gazette item advertises Anne Adams pattern 1920 with a draped scarf frock design. It lists sizes 12 through 40, fabric yardage, and sewing instructions, urging readers to order the pattern and a summer pattern book from the Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York City.
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Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Advertising Rates for Consecutive Days Published in Gazette
The document outlines line counts and rate tables for advert placement across consecutive days. It lists prices per line for various column widths and days, with a surcharge for out of town placements, showing totals for 2 to 14 lines and annual line options.
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Ae E
Wwe
Maen
Hio
Help Wanted and Lost and Found Ads in Gazette
Classified notice page shows single men seeking work with contact boxes, a bar tender offering services, a young man seeking part time work for room and board, and a farmer looking for farm hand or dairy work with wage expectations. Several lost items include a Cadillac, a money bag, a salesman briefcase, a cream Spitz named Peexy, and a Walker notice. Also promotional ads for Electrolux cleaner, tires, and various cars for sale alongside a warning about immoral use of Want Ads.
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Walker
Cadillac Cer
A. G. Gary
Helen Lowrey
1St St
Kath
Kresges
Ewe
Babay the Gazette
Electrolux
Harry Mason
Elery A. Turner
Devenport Bank
Davenport
Towa
NEW Tread Tire Co
Wm. Hollingsworth
Hinkley
Kenwood
Frank Drew Co
3Rd St
Local ads showcase used Chevrolets and social spots
An assortment of classified lines highlights 1930s Chevrolet models including coach and sedan listings with down payments. The page also promotes tavern nights and live music venues such as Mack's Dine and Dance, Casino, Plaza, Mandalay Inn, and Beveridge halls with beer and dancing. Widespread Want Ad notices call for workers, beauty operators, and delivery help in town, plus a consumer advisory from The Gazette.
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Swisher Co
P. S. Hall
Cerveny's Arch
Cts
Town String Warblers
Mack's
Marion
Wilbur's Ramblers
EE Kosina
Blue Ribbon
Edward Stepenck
West End
Hickan
Mount Vernion Ave
Bob Inn
F Ave
Mandalay Inn
Hallwood
NEW Deal
10Th St
Blatz
Bohemian Kitchen
12Th Ave
Peyton's
B Ave
Harmony Boys
Dentistry May Hold Keys to Medical Breakthroughs
Cambridge report by Mags notes Dr. Leroy M. Miner long serving dean of Harvard dental school says dentistry is entering a golden era. He urges dental schools to receive expansion similar to medical schools over the past fifty years.
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Cambridge
Mags
Leroy M
Makibben Motor Co Opens on Second Avenue
Makibben Motor Co located at 712 2nd Ave SE announces its presence as a new automotive dealer in town. The storefront features a broad inventory and customer service options for buyers and local motorists.
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Wisconsin Lumber CO
Hawkeye
LJ the
Makibben Motor CO
2Nd Ave, SE
Rapoport
West End
Bridge
KATZ
Ubed Auto Parts CO
5Th Ave
Dial
Nandell and Hamlin
St. SE
Chrysler-Plymouth
2Nd Ave
6Th St
Montrose Garage
4Th Ave
Bokorney
Fenders
Watataindara Body Works
Xiasich Co
Barnett’s
1St St
C.R. Maytak Co
2Nd Ave. SE
Cottage Grove Ave
Duster's
New Shipn’ T
Naso’s
Keller's
Tn Rauip Co
Rntine
Dodds
de Speyer
Furn
Spt
Carlow
Ist Ave
Apt. Reas
Davis Apts
3Rd Ave
Bath
Nicely Furn
Plano
Sth
Unfirn
Friaidaire
Gar
Fred E. Collard & CO
Grande Ave
E. Price
Elizabeth Giblin
S RM. Kung
ELY & CO
8Th St
Hongelow
Oakland Ave
Marace
17Th Bt
Be—É-Rm
Sar
Stoves Traded In For New Detroit Star Gas Ranges
Used stoves traded in for new Detroit Star gas ranges with various models listed including Direct Action low and right ovens and several brands such as Roper Eclipse Buck’s and Reliable. The note references three burner stoves and appliance exchanges.
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Detroit Star
Roper
Eclipse
Buck's
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Good Beat
Godod Music
Ird Ave, SE
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Bett
Peer
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Little Marvel Inn
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Rude
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Cinderella
Next Door Gazette
Esa Bea
Lillian Luchy Beauty Shop
Sham
Thomatsen Beauty Shop
M. Stewart
Helene Beauty Shop
Montrose Beauty Shop
Peacock
Eees
Calima
Parla Academy of Beauty
Rugsell's
Rude Auto CO
16Th Ave
N Electrical Service
Elec
Stalker Elec. Co
Peacock Beauty Salon
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Irving Finger
Fine Profits
Connecticut Can Co
Hartford
Conn
Buck Rogers
A. D
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Dick Caleins
Tika
Elmo
Wilma
AIR Lord
Okr
John F. Dille Co
Reg
U.S. Pat
Dentistry
Chevrolet
Essex
Ford
R. Hudson-Essex CO
Btudebaker
TUDOR
Allen Motor Company
Second Ave
Tenth ST
Cash Whent Motor Co
Dearborn Brass Co
John Janecer
Jst Ave
Lattner Mfg. Company
NEW Cave Seittees
H. J. Rohlena
Fairfax
R. J
Novak Heating Co
Sth BT
Heather & Co
McKinley St
Berrick
Clark Jewell
Marlon
Millbrunner Music Co
St. BE
King
Bradbitt Taylor Music Co
Kresge
Sabe
Ave. NE
UBED
Smulekoffs
Heck
St. NE
Cd. Oat
Gladfelter
Runyon's Iris Farm
Renie
Rome
West Side Produce CO
R. Produce Co
East End
Bridge Poultry
Kenwood Produce
Jind St. BE
Seveen ii
West Side
1St St. NE
Shannon
Vernon Ave
Roy Gaddis
Amana
Ravel
Bhajer Lor, Co
Paul Moore
Park Road
Iowa City
W. A. Peterson
Center Point
Wilson Ave
Ordia
13Th Bt
O Ave
14Th Ave
WHITE
Saustuens Exchange
Merchants Bank
Gingbere
Hauser
Halton-Hatfield
Mont Ja
Por Furtner
Cedar Rapids Loan Lot Merchants National Bank
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Aiives Fener Co
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Bret Olterea
Beekden
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Phoenix Finance CO
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4Th St. BE
Ave. E
1St Ave. BE
Cohn & Bons
John Deere
Benton County Implement Co
Vinton
Geo
Zika Ave
Robert B. Beckman
Vernon
Personal Finance CO
Higley Bldg
Mullin
Montgomery Ward
Weeee
Buck’s Combination Coal & Gas
Universal Combination Coal d& Gas
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C. R Kelvinator Co
Ens
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Buf Orpingtons
Champlin
All Electric
Morris Plan
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Moore
Jat Ave
Bever Ave
Bayer Age
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Cave
Clarence
1St Ave
6Th Ave
19Th &T
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Mara
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A. W. McGregor Merchenin Band
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Tait & Wagner Co
Eovein
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Eyenines
Yulu
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H Avenue
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Country Club
Liv
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Knapps
Bedell Nissen CO
West Highlands
Fred E
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Kalamazoo
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C. R. Auto Market
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