Government price fixing cannot work for agriculture
James H. Hoyle of Cornell argues against government wage and price controls on agricultural products. He notes existing price fixing in utilities and transportation, but says fixed farm prices would fail without broad rationing and regulation of wages, profits, and inputs. He warns producers would bear losses while consumers push for regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James HE. Hoyle
Cornell University
The
Banker
Farmer
Straight Talks With Aunt Emmy About Bonds
Mrs Norris gushes over finding a safe bond investment promising fifteen percent interest. Aunt Emmy explains bonds depend on a company’s assets and credit, urges caution, and advises bank advice before handing over money to avoid unsafe deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Norris
Aunt Emmy
Emmy
Mrs Norris
Maud Norris
da. B. Aymes
Services of Pastor Killer Draw Thousands in Fort Worth
Rev J Frank Norris preached at First Baptist Fort Worth after D B Chipps lumberman was killed nearby. The sermon on no condemnation drew a huge crowd with many in overflow seating. Norris spoke of renewed faith, led communion, and urged prayers as a new day begins. Two men and three women came forward for converts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
D. B. Chipps
Forth Worth
J. Frank Norris
Christ Jesus
Chipps
Meacham
Norris
First Baptist Church
Doctor Norris
Department acts to curb false radium tonic claims
Washington briefs report steps by the Department of Agriculture to halt shipment of hair tonics and cure-alls falsely advertised as radium based. A separate note cites a real man without a country, more than $ million in him, per the immigration commissioner. Rubber potential in West Indies and Central America noted by Cook Hubbard and Baker after a three month field trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Commissioner of Immigration
West Indies
Central America
O. F. Cook
J. W. Hubbard
F. C. Baker
Bureau of Plant Industry
French Debt Settlement Faces Arbitration Doubt
Acting Secretary Winston of the treasury rejected arbitration over the American French debt dispute. He said the settlement has been signed and accepted by a French representative and urged France to follow the experts plan for external obligations, budget balance, and currency stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Washington
Isdouard Herriot
Winston
Treasury
Committee of Experts
Lottery fight, gifts, and crime sketched in Illinois news
The bulletin notes a $50,000 gift to Bureka College from Mr. and Mrs. George Snively of Lewiston announced by President Bert Wilson. Springfield groups plan a war on lotteries under Mayor Samuel A. Bullard. An attorney general opinion states excess taxes paid are nonrecoverable whether fault lies with assessor or taxpayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureka College
George Snively
Lewiston
Bert Wilson
Springfield
Samuel A. Bullard
Carlstrom
Ed Roger
Vandalia
Agendy
Charles Long
Ottawa
State Highway Department
Normal
University of Illnois
James R. Holbert
Agronomist
Bloomington
National Guard
Williamson County
Small
Decatur
Central Illinois
Illinois Central Telephone Company
Joliet
Sullivan, Washington, Abingdon
Home Telephone Companies
Peoples’ Home Telephone Company
Chillicothe
Tllinoplis, Niantic, Sparland, Macon, Menard and
Auburn
Farmers’ Telephone Company
Hopedale
Illinois Christian Endeavor Union of the United Brethren Church
Galesburg
Tesident
W. ©. Simpson
Monmouth
Jack Ehlen
Peoria
Leland Middaugh
Charlotte Gilfillan
Sheldon
Francis McClanathan
Danville
Twilla Munch
W. H. Arbogast
H Bereman
Ilinois
Mexico
Stratton
Experts Detect Fake Gems With New Institute In Vienna
Popular Mechanics reports jewel forgery advances and a Vienna testing institute. Lab made diamonds cost about 200000 per carat versus natural stones 100 to 200. Rubies can be lab grown in six hours, some nearly indistinguishable. Emeralds often built from glass and real color with cement, oil tests reveal fakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Popular Mechanics
Keep the Price High Place a value on yourself and never mark it down
A concise motivational line from Field Man urging self worth and staying firm on value, emphasizing not reducing one’s price or expectations.
Loin Cloths Common to Tropical Dwellers
A survey of tropical tribes shows loin coverings vary from paints and tattoos to beaded strands and bark cloth. Nicobar islands and Central East Africa exhibit the least coverage, while modesty, ceremonial art, and practical needs influence styles including protection from insects and weapon handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Nicobar Islands
East Africa
First Synthetic Perfume Created in 1850
The first synthetic perfume was produced in 1850 marking a milestone in aroma chemistry. This breakthrough introduced artificial fragrance production expanding options in the fragrance industry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward E. Warner
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Washington Briefs
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Bell System
Universal Service
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
Chicago Stock Exchange
Dolton
Elmer R. Berger
Calumet District
Riverdale
Lincoln Avenue
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