Government helps independents face chain store tide
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce study chain store impact and offer guidance to independent merchants. Government findings show chain stores account for about 15 percent of U.S. retail, with independents still holding 77 percent. Excursions into better local merchandising, location, stock, and advertising are promised to help independents compete.
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Federal Trade Commission
Department of Commerce
Washington
United States
Domestic Commerce Division
Washington, D. C
Vernon Concert Band to Headline Afternoon and Evening
A splendid program includes quartette, speaking, drills and more for all ages. The Vernon Concert Band will entertain both afternoon and evening performances.
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Vernon
Vernon Cemetery Association Sponsoring Contests for Benefit
A series of contests with prizes including nail driving has been arranged. The Celebration is sponsored by the Vernon Cemetery Association to raise funds for cemetery improvements and beautification through concessions proceeds.
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The
Vernon Cemetery Association
President Hoover invited to Illinois visit this fall
Governor Louis L. Emmerson writes to President Hoover inviting a Springfield and Champaign Urbana stop on Hoover's late summer return trip. The state’s Lincoln doctrine cited as motivation. He suggests a speech at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium as the fall term opens.
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Louis L. Emmerson
Herbert Hoover
Springfield
Champaign-Urbana
White House
Emerson
State University
Emmerson
Hoover
Memorial Stadium
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Julius Klein
Dr. Klein
Bbackbone
Chambers of Commerce
Pert
Iar
American City Park
Vernon, Illinois
Illinois
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