1936 Business Outlook From Local Merchants
Local merchants forecast better conditions in 1936 as prices rise for commodities and consumer demand grows. Business leaders including Armstrong Blaum Ader Harris Beall Blount and Griffin cite increased spending by farmers and expectations of higher wholesale volumes with prospects of new building and housing projects stimulating activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumberg
B. W. Armstrong
Armstrong-Kilgore
North Foster
J. N. Blaum
Bleum
H. H. Ader
Peaney Company
Ader
New York
T. W. Harris
Harrie
J. F. Beall
Beall
A. B. Biount
Consolidated Produce Company
Watea
J. D. Griffin
Trement Griffin
Federal Better Housing
Paul Merritt’s Smoking Habit Draws House Debate
A fragmentary reminiscence depicts Paul Merritt smoking on the porch after a friend left a pipe at home. Mrs. Merritt questions the habit but defends him, noting his fondness for candy and free cigars from generous acquaintances who joke that the country needs a good five cent cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Mrs. Merritt
New Year Cheer and Predictions Across Cities Rise
New Year celebrations varied from Times Square revelry to Alaska dry observance as officials and business leaders forecast improvements for 1936. Prominent figures like Eugene G Grace and Gen Hugh Johnson expressed optimism while heavy partying and milder weather contrasts marked the nationwide mood. In Chicago hogs and cattle markets showed slow but stable demand with modest price activity across weight classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newboro
New York
Times Square
LaGuardia
Presbyterian Mission
M. W. Clement
Pennsylvania
C. Hulett
Burlington, Wis
Mateinske
Anchorage
Alaska
Richmond
Virtuous oaths and hopes for 1936 from local officials
A collection of New Year resolutions from city and county figures urging happier lives and better governance in 1936. J L Vaughn pledges to live with fewer regrets and defend rights of elders. Theodore Jackson vows a happier, fuller year. Papa Denson aims to stay and fight. Mary Carroll plans balance of work and play. Q B Arnold refuses cigarette smoke. C A McCellan stops bad checks. Solomon Baxter seeks better education and school management. Guy Hardwick to work harder. Mary Hale Pittman quits reading ads. C B Burkett rejects resolutions. Harry Primm declines quotes. James Herring plans two resolutions and to avoid breaking them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. LL Vaughn
City Auditor
Theodore Jackson
Fuller
Papa Denson
Mary Carroll
Q. B. Arnold
Ligarette Buma
C. A. McCellan
Solomon Baxter
Guy Hardwick
Mary Hale Pitt
Two Fires Here Defective Flue Sparks Small Blaze
A defective flue caused a light ceiling fire at the Dixie Barber Shop early Wednesday, while Tuesday a breakdown in an oil distribution system at Robert Malone’s home on 8 Park Avenue damaged the heating plant for over $100. Firemen reported the incidents with no further injuries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matons
Dixie
Robert Malone
Park Iaverne
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Vietnally Annaimous Chorus
Chicago
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York
the Hilden Pharmacy
Manhattian & Wilson Bros
White Swan
Gordon Quatty
SOX
Green
Sale Coats
Scranton Ince
India
Priscila
Women’s Suede Shoes
Cannister
Blumperg
Blumberg’s
Monty
Jograham
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