Fall Retail Trade Shows Early Start in Week
Dun and Bradstreet reports in its weekly business review that fall upturn began in several trade branches this week as cooler weather and rain improve outlooks. Consumer buying eased from summer goods while wholesale volumes rose on reorders. Industrial activity moved to a higher gear with a growing backlog of orders and deliveries intensifying. Retail sales gained across nearly all cities with weeky averages 12 to 18 percent above last year. Men's and women's apparel moved out rapidly ahead of school reopenings.
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New York
Eek
Dun & Bradstreet
Weekly Review of Business
Banks to Close for Labor Day in City Observance
The city will observe Labor Day with all banks closed on Monday. In local notes, Hugh Moran of Kivett Drive Route One reported a swift capture of a ground hawk weighing 46 inches wingspan. Thomas B. Smith describes an experiment keeping a goldfish in a sealed jar for 66 days with plants and bacteria sustaining the system.
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Hugh Moran
Kivett Drive
Route One
Thomas B. Smith
Enterprise
August Retail Promotions Extend Into Mid September
The report notes continued strong demand for shoes and children's clothing with August promotions extended to mid September. Hardware electrical appliances dry goods and groceries led best selling items while regional retail gains ranged from 10 to 25 percent year over year. After a strong summer the industry eyes a fall season aiming to near 1929 volumes.
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New England
Eastern
Middle West
Northwest
Southern
Southwest
Persistent Buying In Early Market Drives Modest Gains
Quiet but persistent buying held back profit taking in New York stocks. Communications, aircrafts and specialties led with 1 to 3 point advances as demand hovered near the top of the day. By mid session volume remained light and sentiment stayed positive on domestic prospects.
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New York
U. S
Gasoline price study underway by state commission
The North Carolina gasoline commission, preparing its 1937 report for the general assembly, will study all angles of the price situation to lower costs for the state and public. Chairman Oscar G. Barker of Durham said data collected so far will guide recommendations.
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Raleigh
State Gasoline Commission
General Assembly
Oscar G. Barker
Durham
Commission aims to cut gas costs by lowering transport fees
Barker stated that transportation and handling costs are major drivers of high gasoline prices. The commission plans to devise a plan to reduce transportation rates and lower handling charges.
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Barker
Bank Robbery Strikes Essington Bank in Broad Daylight
Four men robbed the Tinicum bank of Essington of about $15,000 and fled in an automobile driven by an accomplice.
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Essington, Pa
Tinicum Bank
Essington
Dairy cows in England average under five years old
A report notes that English dairy cattle have a mean age below five years, reflecting youthful herds. The finding highlights the industry’s emphasis on rapid turnover and productivity amid farm management trends.
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England
America Keeps Walker Cup After Dominant Victory
In Clemt on New Jersey on September 4 the United States defeated Great Britain 6 to 0 in the Walker Cup. The Americans extended their winning streak to nine, as Britain’s amateur team could not score. The cup will tour the United States for about two months, played by U.S. selections.
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N. J
Great Britain
United States
Amateu Stars
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