District reports say business gains in February
Kansas City March 29 Reuters Clear gains over February 1934 were shown by most districts of business in February and early March this year. Activity held steady with some hesitancy but remained well above last year. Bank debits were up 9.4 percent year over year, February retail trade rose 13.7 percent, and ore shipments increased. Wholesale trade slipped slightly, lumber sales fell, meat packing was light due to livestock shortages. Construction was stagnant. Sericulture outlook called best in years as prices rise and surpluses shrink. Crop prospects only fair. Moisture in eastern halves of the district was near normal in February.
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Wheat Belt Dry in West as Dust Storms Hit Spring Planting
In the report, the western third of the winter wheat belt faced dry conditions and severe damage from high winds and dust storms. Soil prep and spring planting continued on schedule except in semi-arid areas. Business failures were favorable, four mills ran well, and crude oil output rose 4.6 percent year over year but lagged January and federal allowances. Bank data showed increases in loans, discounts, investments, and deposits between February 13 and March 18.
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Markets and farm notes report record government securities and livestock trends
The report notes a government securities purchase of 15 million in the second week of March, lifting total holdings to a record 106,844,250. Banking data shows 2,173 more savings accounts on March 1 than February 1 and 19,411 more than four years earlier. Livestock remain in fair, thin condition due to light feeding and poor pastures, though February and early March open weather aided them. Marketing shows reduced supplies with prices continuing steady gains since last December.
Home Products Dinner To Be Held At Masonic Temple
Reservations for the Home Products Week banquet at the Masonic Temple are now being taken for April 2 at 6 30 pm. The event aims to showcase locally produced merchandise with a dinner serving community products. Limited to 400 seats, call 485 to reserve. the committee led by J J Holmes and H A Jetmore urges strong housewife attendance.
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Local dinner aims to showcase home community products
Mr. Holmes announced a dinner to help attendees become better acquainted with local products and brands. Gilt baskets of food items will be awarded in a drawing contest, special favors placed at each plate, and entertainment will be provided.
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Lawrence high school group linked to leap injury tale
Irwin Votan, a farmer living five miles southeast of Eudora, broke an ankle when his team ran away as he unloaded hedge brush from a hay rack. The incident occurred in late afternoon. The 60 plus year old man could not stop the horses from pulling him, and they dragged him into a hedge before returning to the barn. He is confined to his home.
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Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Promoting Beauty Health
An old advertisment touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural laxative option replacing calomel. It links beauty, energy, and youth to a cleansed system and improved complexion, claiming long use over twenty years for both men and women with prices listed as 1a¢, 30c.
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