Clothing price hikes prompt fear of weaker retail sales
American Woolen Co announces a five percent fabric price rise with worsteds for next spring. Manufacturers warn they may have to absorb the increase if October suit sales do not rebound, risking further declines in retail demand for suits under 75 dollars.
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Tobacco Production Forecast Shows Decline Across Wisconsin
Washington forecast Tuesday predicts Wisconsin harvest at 31,622,000 pounds, down from 35,930,000 last year, signaling a 16 percent national drop and a fall from the 1946 record crop due to August conditions.
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American Legion posts in Philippines reach record 1010 members
Manila reports the American Legion in the Philippines has a historic high membership of 1,010 led by Philippine department head Marc A. Suice. Seven posts currently exist. The note also mentions about 200 lizard species in Australia.
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Municipal Heat Proves Failure
Madison reports the Sturgeon Bay heating utility faces operating losses and seeks another rate increase to prevent larger deficits before next June 1. Eight months ending last May showed totals under $29,000 with rising costs. rate hike from 65 to 82 cents per square foot of connected radiation aims to cover deficits though some customers may drop service.
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Tiny Capillaries Packed in a Needle Sized Tube
The body’s capillaries are countless yet a metal tube the size of a darning needle could hold about a thousand of them, illustrating the vast microvascular network in compact form.
Highway Commission Pays Out Flood Aid to Northern Counties
The Wisconsin Highway Commission distributes nearly 200000 in flood and disaster relief under a 1947 act. Payments go to towns and counties in Ashland Bayfield Crawford Douglas Grant Juneau Pepin Pierce Sauk and Ashland. Major sums include 11198 Ashland town 16129 Marengo town 14519 Morse town 16692 Ashland city 13433 Port Wing town 8795 Oriental Bayfield 3680 Cloverland 10444 Millville Grant 2877 Summit Juneau 3308 Salem Pierce 5196 Chimney Rock ragowe J county.
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