Investor’s Guide questions stock market myths and risks
The piece argues against sweeping claims of instant riches or guaranteed losses in stocks and commodities. It reflects on bear and bull market hype, emphasizes cautious, income-focused investing, and notes a 65 year old widow's panic after a downturn and losses in her portfolio.
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Bear Market
Commodity Exchange
SEC
Wall Street
County Board Proposes Disposal Agency and Road Work
The board discussed creating a disposal agency with area communities to pursue possible federal aid and instructed County Engineer Nels Fardahl to start building a road to the county’s northern landfill. A motion approved by all members barred collaboration with Decorah on resurfacing a road on the north line of section 17988 leading to the Rosendahl addition within Decorah city limits.
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Nels Fardahl
Decorah
Rosendahl
Highway 52 paving contract awarded to Roverud Co
Decorah officials award 1.7 mile paving job on old highway 52 to Roverud Construction Co for 24521 dollars. Work to begin after contract signing and bond payment. County soil conservation officer Bud Willis suggests two sanitary landfill site locations in southern Winneshiek county to balance existing site.
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Decorah
Board of Supervisors
Roverud Construction Co
Bud Willis
Helvetia Name Appears on Swiss Postage Stamps
The term Helvetia, an ancient designation for Switzerland, appears on Swiss postage stamps, signaling a historic naming convention. The stamps emphasize national identity with the timeless Latin name used amid modern postal issues.
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Helvetia
Country
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