Farm prices slump as world crops lag and fertilizer demand wanes
The Federal Reserve notes farmers face a lean year with crops eight percent below the ten year average. Wholesale prices fall since January, with brief upticks in March to May. Cotton and wool markets show volatility as tobacco and beans acreage shift, while fertilizer demand softens and livestock stays strong. Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Cotton Textile Institute
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Postal rate debate looms over next Congress session
Washington officials say no decision yet on postal legislation and rate reductions. Experts warn publishing interests must pressure the Moses Griest-led committees to avoid a repeat of the last session’s inaction, with a two year retention of current second class rates likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Post Office Department
Washington
Joint
Congressional Postal Committee
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Senate Post Office Committee
William W. Griest
House Post Office Committee
Kiplinger Washington
Joint Congressional Postal Committee
Moses
Griest
Red Grange Caught Speeding in Justice Park
The famed football star Harold Grange and his father were cited for speeding in Justice Park Pennsylvania bound trip. Officers stopped the red headed iceman at forty five mph and the magistrate set a $25 cash bond with Grange agreeing to appear for trial on his return from Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Rei
Grange
Wheaton
Justice Park
Frederson and
Mikulsky
Harold Grange
Jémerjean
Folmier
Gaba
Red
Foreign travel holds surprises for American visitors abroad
A representative of American Express outlines common differences in mail, baggage, tickets, and hotel practices for Americans traveling in Europe and England. The piece covers class divisions on trains, seat reservations, luggage rules, timetables, water on board, hotel charges, taxis, elevators, and urban transit quirks across Europe with emphasis on nonstandard terms and local customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Express Company
Europe
England
America
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Pullmans
Paris
Rugh
London
Illinois bankers to visit farm of former governor Lowden
Members of the Illinois Bankers Association will visit the farm of Frank Q. Lowden, former governor, in Oregon Ogle county for a study of farming today. Talks by tenant farmers, quarry visits, grain field and herd inspections, and a closing conference will discuss steps to advance farm relief and profitable recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Banker's Association
Frank QO. Lowden
Oregon
Ogle County
Banker
Lowden
Administrator of Clark County final settlement for Seymour Hurst estate
The administrator Cc. G. Claypool will present his final report to the Clark County Court in Marshall Illinois on Monday August 2 1926. He seeks discharge from further duties and responsibilities of the estate. He is represented by attorney S. M. Scholfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
Seymour Hurst
Marshall, Ilinois
European tour findings to be presented before bankers
A report from a European tour notes he investigated cooperative marketing methods with emphasis on Denmark. He will deliver an address on his findings to bankers, outlining potential applications and implications for financial circles.
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Rently
Denmark
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Atlanta Constitution
RED” Grange
Illinois
Cc. G. Claypool
S. M. Scholfield
Atty
ON Earth
Springfield
Cork’s Insurance Agency
Walter E. Cork
Marshall
Harry Maurer
V. A. Smith
Marshall, Illinois
C. D. Mitchell
Mitchell Bldg
West Side Square
Willard Batteries
Willard
Marshall Battery Co
Masurys Laureate
Charles
Marshall, Ill
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