Ground for Encouragement in National Business Survey
The National Business Survey Conference report shows widespread improvements across many sectors since 1929. Credit and bank rates ease, life insurance and farm lending rise, construction and utilities expand, railroads and shipyards increase activity, and industrial output grows, signaling recovery despite lingering pessimism.
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National Business Survey Conference
Hoover
Barnes
Life Insurance
Building and Loan Associations
Memorial on New York streets warns drivers at fatal crossroad
A tombstone shaped sign in front of a Subway station tallies 1856 killed by automobiles in the city this year. The writer recalls Ohio’s cross memorials and urges caution, noting pedestrians’ right of way and that nearly a third of 1929 motor deaths were pedestrians. Si Tinklepaugh warns of growing reckless driving and installments.
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New York City
Ohio
Europe
America
New York Author Moves to France Citing Prohibition
The New York author who relocated to France releases a defiant statement that America is not a safe place to live due to prohibition. He implies many will be missed by no one, framing the move as a personal protest.
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New York
France
America
Change Across America Driven by Inventions and Shifting Jobs
The piece notes America’s constant change in habits and living as new inventions reshape work and industry. It cites the decline of horse farming, rise of motor transport, silk and rayon goods, sugar substitutes from cotton seed, and heating and housing shifts. Population moves from farms to cities, with notable urban growth in Atlanta Austin Lakeland Ventura Decatur Phoenix Lynchburg and others.
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America
United States
Atlanta
Austin
Texas
Lakeland
Florida
Ventura
California
Decatur
Georgia
Phoenix
Arizona
Lynchburg
Virginia
Faces of Change in American Industry and Mobility
The piece discusses industrial growth from electric power expansion creating jobs, rural towns becoming centers, and ongoing unemployment amid constant shifts. It notes Americans’ large savings buffers, stock purchases after the market slump, and a national urge for adventure over safety despite upheaval.
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Wall Street
America
The Great Commission and the Empty Tomb Lesson
Lesson outlines the Empty Tomb and the risen Christ as the foundation for the Great Commission. It covers the angelic message to the women, the risen Lord meeting them, the deceitful response of paying to circulate a lie, and the command to teach all nations, baptize in the Trinity, and teach obedience with Christ's presence promised.
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Jesus
Christ
Lord
Samhedrin
Wiil
Lerd
Prayer the Golden Key Prayer Inspires Morning Opening
A fragment quotes Bishop Hopkins praising the prayer as a golden key that opens the morning and locks up the evening, reflecting a devotional perspective on daily spiritual discipline.
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Bishop Hopkins
Short Cuts Across Life and Politics
Quotation reflecting on virtual shortcuts in education business and government urging that there are no easy paths to success. Attributed to Edgar Whittaker, highlighting choices affecting various life sectors.
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Edgar Whittaker
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Should Have Jesus With Us Lessons From The Sea
A reflective note urges carrying faith aboard life’s voyage like a ship at sea. It compares calm seas and storms to life’s moods and warns against neglecting spiritual guidance during turbulent times.
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Jesus
Moesrie Martin
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