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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

8

Miss Utley Preaches at Camp in Kanawha City

Miss Uldine Utley, a girl evangelist, opened her campaign at the Union Mission camp at Kanawha City, addressing large crowds both afternoon and evening. Her talks stressed the twofold mission of the rose and word and the timeless, unchanging nature of Christian faith. She will speak again at the camp and at the Union Mission Woman's Settlement association meeting chaired by Mrs. J. M. Payne. In other news, New York observers report 70 percent of National Association of Credit Men favor revising anti trust laws, citing antiquated statutes as a barrier to modern business.

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Increasing returns and overcapacity in early 20th century industry

The article explains economies of scale where costs fall as output rises, and how unused plant capacity keeps profits fragile amid declining demand since 1980. It cites railroads as a prime example of over-expansion, notes most major industries are over capacitated, and suggests a potential future upturn after prolonged downturns since 1829.

James Macle Smithson and the Smithsonian's Founding

James Macle Smithson, a British subject, endowed the United States with a fortune of 500000 and established the Smithsonian Institution. He never visited the United States, yet his trust created a premier center for science. The institution holds a unique role in American governance and scientific progress.

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Hoover Special Tour Heads Toward Indiana Stop

President Hoover continues a daylight cross country trip aboard the presidential special with stops planned in West Virginia Kentucky and southern Ohio. He will meet Governor Leslie of Indiana in Indianapolis and then Marion Columbus and Springfield before returning to Washington amid storm damage reports at Rapidan camp.

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Bond Market Shows Modest Rise In Prices In New York

News from New York indicates a cautious advance in bond prices last week, led by domestic corporate obligations while German bonds lagged. The 30 representative issues average closed at 24.6, the highest since May 28, hinting at possible business recovery if the trend continues.

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Industrial cycles and the start of recovery patterns

The text discusses the variability of business cycle durations, noting corrections may occur in under a month but gains in activity still follow. It emphasizes that despite differences in semi-corrective phases, each cycle begins with a period of rising industrial activity and highlights the numerous motivating factors shaping cycle length.

Rising Activity Boosts Industrial Profits and Capacity

The passage explains how rising activity at plants boosts returns as fixed costs spread over higher output. It notes that many industries operating below full capacity can raise output by 100 to 200 percent without major new equipment, widening profits as the cycle grows. Railroads face a similar situation with current freight traffic at a low level.

Increasing returns drive industrial revival and transport use

The passage argues that storage yards will stock cars to boost freight capacity, allowing roads to move two to three times more freight. It notes industry benefits from higher utilization of equipment, with plant capacity rising as new business grows, and that increased activity sharply raises earnings for organizations operating on increasing returns.

States bond flotations lead week business in New York

Louisiana and New Jersey will account for most of 69 142 175 dollars in new bonds to be awarded by 95 states and municipalities this week, per bond buyers. Trading in silver futures will be inaugurated by the national mortgage exchanges in New York Monday. Interest on six percent debentures of Shubert Theatre Corporation will not be paid Monday as announced. A plan for meeting the estuation is being prepared.

Hatice Wells Loan and Jewelry Company West Virginia Charleston Wells Loan & Jewelry Company State of West Virginia Charlston Daily Gazette P. Wells Max Lewis New York Louisiana New Jersey Shubert Theatre Corporation

Gazette Advertising Information

The Charleston Gazette outlines classified ad policies including paper classifications rules and editing rights. It notes deadlines, rates per line, and a pledge to print only truthful advertisements, asking readers to report any that do not meet standards.

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Real Estate for Sale in Kanawha City and Nearby

Modern six room house with all conveniences newly decorated for $4,000 down, balance to suit. Large lot on Main St Kanawha City near MacCorkle Ave. Also five and four room rentals with leases. various properties with terms including cash and four year balance. Contact Capital 508 for Real Estate Systems and J S Moore at White Quality Laundry for details.

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