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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
4
A fragmented economic roundup notes manufacturers planning stock replacement and continued optimism amid inflation warnings. Construction and banking sectors face rising costs, while railroad traffic and lending stabilize. Aviation and industrial expansion loom, with long term gains anticipated despite near term caution.
The Avaneated Press reports broadening activity in bonds and stocks amid a rise in financing expansion. Total trading reached about 142 million, with federal and state issues, railroad bonds, and foreign loans driving gains. Demand centered on carriers as prospects of prosperity return, with Mexican and French issues rallying after policy shifts.
Berlin reports that guards at outdoor facilities will be required to swim to rescue drowning youths. Authorities note many lifeguards cannot swim and criticize dry land bathing by women in revealing costumes. Guards’ suits may fail in water.
New York reports a steady steel market with firmer prices in recent days as buying slowed for the holidays. Copper and tin rise expectations buoy New York traders while lead and zinc hold steady. an early sharp drop in antimony eased with strong China demand and a firmer market overall.
Former Governor Frank O. Lowden urges a national inventory of farm products and a federal farm board to mobilize government resources, reserve banks, and the Federal Reserve to ease farm relief. He argues farms must gain independence through new economic arrangements and coordinated producer representation.
A Charleston dairyman touts raw milk as superior claiming pasteurized products harm milk quality. He cites state inspections, Grade A standards, and promotion of raw offerings to patrons while noting business growth amid suburban paving and rising demand.
The week reports persistent gains in lending centers and broader industry. Steel plants run at high capacity with new orders and backlogs, cotton mills adjust prices, fabrics and yarns plan spring lines, and farm implement and railroad sectors push heavy demand. Bank clearings, freight, dividends rise while retail stocks stockpile to meet holiday demand. overall production stays large with early spring orders anticipated.
Local owners discuss attire standards as a vote influences what people wear. The debate centers on gendered expectations and a proposed HF rate related to rim color on outfits. Women expressing discomfort challenge the dress norms. Dealers report sales of mouth items, including 200 pairs of Hpoch accessories.
The article discusses Irving Fisher and the concept of price levels and the dollar’s purchasing power after the war. It analyzes the relative costs of basic commodities, how prices compare with wartime levels, and the value of dollars before and after the conflict, noting factors that influence consumer costs and financial expectations.
A Charleston area wholesale firm led by Hubbard and Lewis plans a new Conquest Brand tea blend early next year. Terry K. Lews oversees the tea and coffee division as the company, prominent in West Virginia, aims to convert coffee customers with a product hailed for quality. The firm began in 1882 and expanded via multiple branches, maintaining a strong state focus while pursuing national supply lines and durable trade relationships.
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