British Plan for a League of Peace Outlined by Bryce
London May 7 The British plan drawn by a Bryce committee aims to create a union of states to prevent war through arbitration and a council of conciliation. It envisions a time bound settlement process, coercive action against violators, and no abolition of national armaments, relying on public opinion to deter aggression.
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Spring Woolens Prices Rise Amid Steady Mills Output
The Dry Goods Economist notes wool and worsted dress goods firms are fulfilling back orders through Sept. 1 and anticipate price increases once spring styles appear. Government demand supports fabrics, yarns, and raw wool, while cotton yarn prices remain high, signaling continued cost pressures for retailers.
Phillies Start Season Slow With Early Losing Streak
The Phillies dropped seven of their first ten games as the pitching staff struggles to settle in, contributing to a string of defeats.
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North Carolina potato growth drives state farming push
Farmers across North Carolina rally to plant food crops for storage with a focus on potatoes as a money crop. F H Jeter notes rising Irish potato prices and new shipping points like Alliances Kinston and Garland while urging potato exchanges to standardize grading and secure markets.
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Underlying Conditions Sound Amid War Outlook
The Dry Goods Economist argues that the economy remains fundamentally steady despite wartime realities. Demand for labor should rise as more money is earned and spent, with consumers and retailers urged to focus on basic conditions and avoid hysterical forecasts. It highlights US Steel's big extra dividend, looming expansion investments, allied expenditures financed by loans, and a robust securities market as indicators.
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Cotton Advances Push Prices in Market Rally
Strength in the cotton goods market drives new price increases set to take effect May 15. Press ginghams and chambrays see similar raises, four quarter bleached cottons up a half cent, ticking up two cents and others by ten percent. Government bids on 750,000 yards of ticks influence the gains while crop prospects offer some downside. Spot cotton in New York Wednesday traded at 20.5.
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