The Wig Buying Boom and Consumer Warnings
A reader outlines widespread wig scams and poor refunds, noting the $500 million annual market and two thirds of American women owning a wig. Tips warn buyers to shop only with reputable wig makers, compare synthetic and human hair options, and know prices from $4 to $800 while considering European or Oriental sources.
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U.S
Irving Ladimar
National
Better Business Bureau
Philadelphia
Europe
Orient
China
Hong Kong
Market slide blamed on profit taking and bad news
Stocks fell sharply led by blue chips as profit taking, Vietnam peace worries, and fears of higher bank lending rates weighed on traders. The Dow dropped 8.28 to 959.02 with volume at 9.79 million. oil issues dominated active trades including Roan Selection Trust and Continental Oil.
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New York
UPI
Vietnam
Dow Jones
Roan Selection Trust
Continental Oil
RST
Contintental
Mobil Oil
Occidental
Grain Market Mixed Opening With Mixed Closing Prices
Grain market reports show mixed openings in corn oats and rye with gains in wheat and soybeans. Prices fluctuated across the corn belt as futures moved with buying activity and pressure in nearby contracts.
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Ipita
Stock market data page shows mixed bond and commodity quotes
The page lists numerous stock prices and percent changes across exchanges and sectors with entries for May 1984 and various firms such as Allied, Texaco, and Stanley Avia. It compiles prices in 100s, sales figures, and last trades, reflecting a volatile market snapshot.
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Tore
Associated Press
Acad
FedMart
Kleinert
Pantsote
Ve Spector
Peer
Pet Au Hem
Caressa
Ye Feimont
Kilkick
Koen
Bet
Park
Thomson
Filmways
Kolimogn
Park Elect
Stanrock Ur
StapMach
Dee
Shore
VeStarSmkt
Jan Ind Ll
FischPrt
Elder Statham
Iced Broilers
Aileen Inc
Eisher
Ara
Chetsen
Piper
Ry Burrit Ag
Toe Nat
Stern
Ieee
Euler
CitvGsFia
Pioneer Plas
Suverert Akeene ES Bet Seta
Abel Ibarom
SN i Ae Allied
Clary Corp Oh
Avedon
Patiai Plan
AllevOnt
Blthon
Synaliev IrightAu
Lockening
Plume
Alpha Indust
Alsco Inc A
Colecoind
Systron Don
al Ns
Va Coleman
Eominee
Poloron
Pevee
Thor
Essongee Corp
Thriftimt
Amreo Corp
Connelly Cow
Mangels
Poe
Connrex
Roy Inc
Tron
Granger
MerReir
Reeves
Redm Corp
Reeves Ind
Brandele
Tyco Labs Tri “Center
Udico Corp G
Remco Ind
RevArm
Gascon
Wil Richfard
Harv Rad
Riker Maxsn
Harvey St
Ried Igo
Val Heaki
Ins
Mabie
Hercules
Mohawk Air
Inc
Igbie
Hilton Hot
Rockover Wi
Hee Co
HeeCo
Rlinns Leas
Ss Vaittade Co
Hoerniw S
Univ Ci
Holm Indust
Morton Sn
RooseRac
Hollinor
Osemay
UnivAtar
Holly Corp @ t
RownDr
UrisBigg
Mov Star
Ore Rowland Pd
Utah
Homeo
Movielab
Amer
Valles
Hormel Va
Russell i
Vanguard
Omee Nis
Muter Co
Varo Inc
MWA Co
Rus Em
Venice
Sveti
Vikoa Inc
Fema
Newt
Roen
Nat_ Systems
Savin
al Ihc Inc
NBO
Ind
Savoy Indust
Yule
Vattall
Agnet
Eedham
A Saxon
Vule Inc
Imoco Galway
Savre Fisher
Wabash
Imani
Nestie le Gogee Schiller
Wacknhut
Erie Newcor
Scient Atlant
Wacell Eau
Iim Ic E Nuck
Scope Indust
Waltham Ind
Wang Labs
Berne
Newldria
Jimilt
Ward Fas Icator
New Mex&a
NewPork
Sealectro Co
Arene
Sears Ind
Watsco
InlandCr
Nytima
Wellmcl
Ineiran
Seeman
Weiman
Mercon
SelasCorp
Selig Latz
Wonksan
Sonde Erie
Wilson
Witenes
Winkelman
Sou Real
Woodind
Eisel F
Walker & Co
Onze
Pac Oil
Locust Ave
Independent Ram Press Telegra Treasury Report
Treasury report figures show large balances and several line items with cryptic codes. The document lists totals in the billions and various subcategories, with dates and figures partially legible.
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Independent Ram Press
Telegra
Long Beach, Call
Markets at a Glance New York Opening Downgraded Wheat Rises
Markets at a glance show early activity in New York with mixed moves. Wheat futures jump with gains to around 37.50 a bushel as receipts reach about 7,000 while stock prices fluctuate amid uncertain opening trading.
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New York
Anastas Reports Farm Inputs for Alfalfa and Grains
The report lists arrivals of wheat and corn and notes quantities including 67 tons of sorghum, 7 tons of flour, 3 tons of Darley, and 3 tons of oats. The AP-PSMN dispatch covers supply figures for local alfalfa feeding and grain stocks.
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Anastas
Menreshutp Beca me Big 3 Corp 1 stock Monroe Auto Ea
Unclear fragment highlights stock actions involving Monroe Auto and Big 3 Corp. The readable portion names Aaronson and Brook-Well amid corporate references with a $2 figure.
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Menreshutp
Big 3 Corp
Monroe Auto
Ea ‘Aaronson
Br:ook-Well
Citrus prices rise at Sunkist market report
AP report notes higher orange prices across grades at Sunkist market with first grade at 5.80 and other lots ranging from 4.92 to 2.90 per unit. Prices up from prior quotes reflecting market strength in citrus.
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Citrus Market
Wees Angeles
Ap-Fsmn
Sunkist Gr
Sunkist
Webber Investment Firm Celebrates 90 Years of Service
The firm marks nine decades in the investment business with 65 offices nationwide and about 4000 employees serving clients in stocks bonds mutual funds and commodities. The New York Stock Exchange network spans coast to coast as it highlights long standing investor access and research quality.
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New England
Sign of the St
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By Sylvia Porter
Commerce Department
American Stock Exchange
Tedey Fridey
Pacific Coast Exchange
Los Angeles
West 7Th St
N. Camden Drive
Beverly Hills
E. Green Street
Pasadena
Fifth Street
Santa Monica
Fourth
Long Beach
Pacific Coast Stock Exchange
Treasury
Ninchuden
Mos
Angeles
Upi-Psmns
Dairy Cops
Atlantic Ave
Rohan
343
San Antuno
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