Penney Six Month Sales Jump Despite 1920 Benchmark
A six month report shows J C Penney Co gains in gross sales, with June 1927 posting a $11.877 million figure versus $9.531 million in June 1920, a substantial rise. Cumulative six month sales total about $59.712 million, up about one third from the 1920 period. The chain remains in second place by gross volume, aided by staff work in merchandising and advertising. The Penney group operates 787 stores as of now.
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Goss
J. C. Penney Company
Cain
STIL
Jane
J. () Penney Company
Penney Company
University of Utah appoints new mining research director
Tir Doresy A. Lyon, formerly chief metallurgist and assistant director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines in Washington, becomes director of the mining and metallurgical research department at the University of Utah. He will also supervise the Intermountain experiment station of the Bureau of Mines. The department aims to make Utah’s school of mines the nation’s premier program with three government mining research tranches on health and safety, technical mining, and economic interpretation.
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Washington
D.D. C
Haseen
University of Utah
Winkng
University
Intermountain Experiment Station
TS. Bureau of Mines
Lyon
University of Utah School of Mines
United States
Ivan
University of Tiah
Inom
Fire a Serious Disanse in U S Wealth and Lives
A damaged fragment argues that the United States builds costly property yearly and wastes lives and wealth in preventable fires. It calls for treating fire prevention as a major national problem and condemns the destruction caused by reckless fires despite industrial efficiency.
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United States
Map View Shows Growth of Railroads Across Nation
A glance at a map reveals about 30,000 miles of railroad crisscrossing the United States, suggesting that a century ago the vast territory contained hardly any miles of rail lines and transportation was far more limited.
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United States
The Reason for Accident Prevention Work
The article outlines how direct costs of industrial accidents are dwarfed by indirect losses. Injuries disrupt production, require maintenance without returns, and force hiring and supervision of new workers. Estimated total costs from injuries reach about four times workers' compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Jossie
Ier
Meeting the Demand for Gasoline Through Time
The petroleum industry has steadily met rising gasoline demand over the last decade, expanding refining methods and output to keep pace with growing automobile use. Enhanced crude handling and production have boosted gasoline supplies compared with ten years ago.
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Cride Petrolenian
EARMING MUST BE INDUSTRIAL IZED
Thomas D Campbell of Hardin Montana the largest grain producer in the world says the farming must be industrialized costs are being reduced and it is only a question of time until farming costs will be cut as in other industries he claims no new laws or large sums are needed and five per cent of farm problems can be solved with our firestations
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Thomas D. Campbell
Hardin
Montana
Mining and Employment Shape Western Prosperity
Mining and related industries are pivotal to the West’s growth, fueling capital investment and small investors alike. The article emphasizes mining’s central role in funding development and expanding underground riches.
Fuel Revolution Promises Uninterrupted Gas as Key Fuel
A discussion of a transformative shift in fuel tables toward gas as the primary industrial and home heating energy. Advocates argue gas offers uninterrupted supply, cost efficiency, and cleaner operation, with storage liberation and pay-after-use concepts.
Power Machinery Revolutionizes Road Building and Farming
Ten states plan 1000 plus miles of new roads this year with Texas leading at 180 miles. The highway expansion aims to attract industry, boost power, and support farming as modern machines and tractors become common. Auto driving remains risky for novices, not seasoned drivers.
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Texas
Tripp Couple Plans July California Trip
Mr and Mrs COB Tripp left July for a three week trip to California stopping at Bryce Canyon and Cedartree with the remainder spent in Los Angeles Mix Maurice Hennion hosted a last Saturday night at West with South Her guests included Thomaniher Ruth Mackay Koda Jones Lorne Jones and Mariam Bennison The family left Tuesday for their Wyoming ranch near Cokeville for the summer The Cottonwood Stake Annual Ming will be held on Aveust 4th.
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Mra Cob Tripp
Julyard
California
Kryce Canyon
Cedartreake
Lon Angeles
Maurice Hennion
West
South
Tro Thomaniher
Ruth Mackay
Koda Jones
Lorne Jones
Mariam — Bennison
Cladye Gerrard
Cottonwood Stake
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Albert Marriott
Gustav A. Weller
Murray
Murray Feed Store
Anderson & Brown
Lester
ARTI
State Street
Midvale
45Th South
Packard and
Reo
Cliff Simpson
Brinton Electric Co
Murray, Utah
Hess
U. A.C
Smith's
South State Street
Kash
Penney Camping
Penner's
U. OF U
Utah
Murray Floral
Kamona
Tits Han
Purley Beanson
Familly
Cokeville
Wyoming
Joe’s Garage
Joe Engelne
A. J. Peters
Murray Midvale
Fred Carlson and Co
Halil
Midvale Bakery
Midvale, Utah
Bergen Millinery CO
Murray, Ut
Bergen Paint & Wall Paper CO
Igh
Eagle Office
George A. Henking
Tenderly
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