Prices and gold policy spark debate in 1949 drive
Washington reports economists remain divided over the impact of the RFC gold purchases started a year earlier. Gold prices rose from 31.09 to 35 an ounce while wholesale prices climbed 7.3 percent by October 13. Since March 1949 gold suspensions and the program have lifted wholesale prices about 28 percent. gold itself rose about 69 percent. Proponents say raising the dollar’s gold value could restore prosperity. critics worry about harming the dollar.
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Formal Dollar Devaluation by Rongress Rate in January
The article notes a formal devaluation of the dollar tied to a rongress rate in January. It outlines the policy shift and its impact on prices and exchange values, with officials signaling adjustments to financial benchmarks and market expectations.
Glenn and Vicinity Community Notes and Events
Mr and Mrs Walter Beeler visiting relatives near W Glenn return home. Beeler and Glenins attend wolf and fox hunt near Williamstown. Henry Damm family guests of Chester Baldwin at Clinton. Miss Ruth Norwood and Dorothy Armatrone visit district No 9 school. Church Loyalty Sunday observed at Glennchapel with sermon by Rev Frank McClellan and solo by Mrs McClellan. Willing Workers club hosts all day covered dish luncheon at Minnie Glenm's home. Public sale postponed from October 18 to October 29 or 30 in Lawrence area.
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Learn From Doctors How to Treat Colds
An ad endorses Calotabs as a fourfold cold remedy targeting congestion, kidney cleansing, toxin expulsion, and bile flow. It claims diuretic and laxative effects, advises one or two tablets at night with milk or water, and promotes a full family package at ten cents per package ten cents.
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Flaw of Federation Debate Leads to National Re...
Debaters discuss federation flaws during a chaotic meeting. Several members were unable to attend due to rain. The session included a quilt project for the host and notices of upcoming meetings at Mrs Goldie McCall's home.
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Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Promotes Bile Flow
A vintage medical advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a safe remedy to wake up bile flow and improve digestion. It claims the product uses herb extracts to cleanse the liver, reduce bad breath, and boost energy, urging readers to ask for the red label and visit drugstores for purchase.
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