Presidential year and business trends in 1928 what to expect
In a presidential year the impact on business is overstated. The stock market shows periodic reactions not tied to campaigns, unemployment signals are exaggerated, and seasonal factors drive currents. Over twenty to thirty years, campaigns affect business little. If fears arise, policy makers’ actions and public judgment will steer outcomes. 1928 is anticipated as a good year.
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Thia
Gime
Wien
Karmerly
Youth Not Worse For Five Cent Cigar Opinion
A column discusses youth, noting some writers condemn modern youth while others, including Yale President James R. Angell, see today’s students as broadly superior in outlook and character. The piece laments sealed jars and urges a self opening CAN, contrasts with nostalgia for old ways, mentions Hermida storm hurting onion crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Angell
Yale University
Angell Hng
Wet Enigmatic Fire Hazard Warns of Spontaneous Combustion
A New Hampshire barn fire in November 1927 burned to the ground after hay soaked and partially submerged spontaneously combusted as the owner tried to remove water. Experts warn spontaneous combustion is a major fire risk and may explain severe losses estimated at 16 million dollars in 1926. The piece urges households to remove ragged, wet or oily materials from closets attics and garages to prevent hidden fires and warns readers to inspect areas now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Sense and speed in driving safety
A leading automobile executive argues that fixed speed limits offer little protection against accidents. Safe driving depends on road conditions and common sense rather than strict speeds. The text warns that careless actions in corners, near pedestrians, or on tracks pose the greatest danger to life and limb.
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Haa
Accilenta
Vitamin discoveries spark lettered naming debate
A clipped, garbled note references Vitamin FL and newly found vitamins. It mentions running out of letters and begins to hint at naming them like Pullman car names, suggesting an early ad hoc approach to labeling discoveries.
Oil magnates face new challenge over fuelless motor idea
Questioning whether oil barons already struggle, the note considers the plausibility of a fuelless motor invention and its potential impact on the industry.
Municipal Election notice for Renwick Town Iowa 1928
Lawful notice by Mayor G A Stoddard proclaims municipal election on the first Monday in March 1928 at Town Hall from 8 am to 6 pm. Officers to be elected include Mayor five Councilmen one Treasurer and one Assessor for two year terms. Clerk D Elmer signs it. Questionable line about spring and Dock beer signs ends text.
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A. Stoddard
Renwick
Humboldt County
Towa
G. A. Stoddard
D. Elmer
Sound Mutual Inadvance Insurance Promotion
An uneven ad fragment touts savings from 16 to 50 percent with sound protection and efficient service. It mentions D Goodrich Agency Goldfield LA and weekly Renwick gatherings. A sharp aside warns about wrong numbers dialing the Prince of Wales and King of Siam. It also mocks garden prep and gadget hype.
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Renwick
D. Goodrich Agency
Goldfield
Prince of Wales
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Minneapolis
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