Tale of Old Mother Hubbard in New York Trade
The New York Tribune reports varied business opinions on postwar U S production. Shortages of raw materials and merchandise persist in many lines while auto and rubber sectors show adequate supply. Silk demand outstrips supply with high grade silk especially scarce due to labor limits and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Tribune
Hubbard
United States
the Tribune
Hu Said> & Co
Yokohama
Ouy
W.L Rer
Ben Jamin Company
George Terhune
McElwain, Morse & Rogers
Marchandise
Convine
Orz
France
England
J. N. Kirk
New York
Thermon Rubber Company
Horace de Lisser
Ajax Rubber Company
Ajax
J.P Riecer
Hi. John M. Maris Company, Inc
Europe
Cotton Goods Men Predict Shortages Amid High Demand
Leaders in the cotton goods trade warn of looming material scarcities as mills cut hours and labor strains bite. George Walcott of Hunter Manufacturing notes orders for year end and rising prices while E. B. Cruttenen and others cite labor curtailments, wage levels, and brisk retail demand boosting shortages across leather, shoes, and general merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walcott
Hunter Manufacturing and Commission Company
Jonas Koch
United States
Prices Rise and Markets Strain Under War Echoes
A wide survey argues food costs are not inherently rising, citing oversupply and war-era controls as distortions. It notes abundant food in the country and Europe’s looming demand, while warning that government guarantees, producer resistance to price cuts, and currency credits could sustain high prices until a genuine demand-driven market rebalances. The piece stresses harvest outcomes and cautious spending as keys to prosperity, urging competition-based pricing and restraint from speculative buying.
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Europe
Steel
Possip
Prieus
Wheelae
Federal Reserve
European finance crisis seen widening global strain
The text discusses Europe’s grave economic distress and its impact on US holdings and goods. It notes heavy indebtedness, risk to imports, and potential domestic effects if Europe cannot rebound. The outlook remains uncertain, with likely policy or market actions to address the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurie
Everone
Europe
Ore Replaces Currency Under Villa Control in Chihuahua
Miner correspondents traveling from Parral Ocampo and Butopine report that in Villa controlled Chihuahua the circulating medium consists of rich native silver ore mined at Parral Ocampo and Butopine, with little coinage seen. Willy has refused to sanction more paper money, claiming it has no real value and hurts holders.
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Monterey. Mex
Pateal
Chihuahua
Francisco Villa
Butopiine
Ocampo
Parral
Willy
Canada Plans Worker Housing Loans to Lessen Dwellings Shortage
Canada offers a national housing loan program to provinces to fund worker and veteran housing. The plan, backed by $25 million, aims to promote modern, sanitary homes with affordable land, strict eligibility, and required urban planning standards, with a central Ottawa board guiding the effort.
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Asia
Western Hemisphere
Europe
New York
Smith
York State
Governis
Canada
Eneh Province
Ottawa
Federa
Provin
Governor General
Thomas Adams
Great Britain
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Robert Schwarzenbach
Schwarzenbach, Huber & Co
General Silk Importing Company
Anx
Cruttenen
M. C. D. Borden & Sons
Ivery
Leaders of Industry
Hous
Edward Maurer
Edward Maurer Company, Inc
Charles E. Miller
F. Douglas
Archer
All Douglas
Foots
Uropean Finance
Fea Aa Sa
Villa
Dominion
Aden
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