Price cuts and demand in the recession era
The article notes tentative recoveries in stock prices as investors question if the bottom is near. Some industries report price stabilizing or rising after cuts, with unions and firms resisting wage hikes to avoid higher producer costs. A Federal Reserve survey shows consumers hold cash but wait for lower prices, while prewar sales tactics revive demand.
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Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Textile Workers
Ford Motor Co
AFL
Federal Reserve Board
Gemard
Patronage Rift Tears Iowa Democratic Ranks Over Switzer Nomination
Iowa Democrats clash over the federal judgeship appointment of Carroll Switzer noted by State Chairman Jake Mere with Sen. Guy Gillette opposing. Gillette argues lack of training and civil background, threatens Senate confirmation despite party backing and senatorial courtesy tensions. Rain timing boosts corn crop prospects per Wallaces' Farmer and Homestead noting last year’s drought did not prevent a large corn harvest.
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Iowa
Carroll Switzer
Polk County
Federal District Court
Switzer
Jake Mere
Guy M. Gillette
William F. Riley
Iown Bar Association
Manard
Halbach
Clinton
Charles A. Dewey
Gillette
Senate
Judiciary Committee
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U.S
Wallaces
Homer Hush
Hush
Iowa Tops Kentucky in Blue Grass Seed Production
The article notes Iowa, especially Towa, leads in blue grass seed yields with favorable weather patterns. It cites 1947 as a peak year with over 12 million pounds harvested and 1949 harvests centered in south-central regions still underway.
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Iowa
Kentucky
Tawa
Wallaces
Hawkre
Aluminum utensils not harmful say doctors
Doctors dispute the theory that aluminum cookware endangers health. The material is widely used to protect food from contamination and is considered safe according to contemporary reports.
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Wallaces
Iowa Homestead
New Directions For Canning Ask Upgrading Home Methods
Iowa State college nutritionists urge homemakers to retire antique canning and freezing guides. Research shows updated methods improve safety and quality, with new booklet Freezing Fruits Vegetables and Prepared Foods available free from the county extension office.
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Iowa State College
Beryl Johnson
County Extension
County Extension Home Economist
Bulletin Office
Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics
Bowdish Completes Degree After Leaving College Early
JW Bowdish a Cornell college senior left in 1872 a month before graduation to join First National Bank in Marion. His diploma was delivered personally by college president Russell Cole a few weeks ago on his birthday the Oth Girthany.
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Bowdish
Cornell College
First National Bank
Marion
Russell Cole
Cash Deal Ends With Big Coin Pile
Glen Shum of Clarinda offered to buy a used car for cash and paid with 560 dollars in small coins. It took two hours for Shum and dealer Ernie Johnson to count the money, much of it nickels and dimes.
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Glen Shum
Clarinda
Shum
Ernie Johnson
Pocahontas County Board Sets Weed Destruction Plan
Pocahontas County Iowa Supervisors meet May 2 1949 adopt a weed destruction resolution under Chapter 317. They appoint C A Sechott as Weed Commissioner at 8 dollars per day plus mileage and approve purchase of a Martin Stove L. B. 2S Trailer for 2250 dollars F.O.B. Kansas Illinois.
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Rolfe
Iowa
Court House
Tocahontas
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
J. M. Bush
Chaimman
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Henry Oaken
Floyd A. Clark
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Bush
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Green and Groesbeck
Des Moines
L. A. Hansen
Paterson
Sess
Henry C. Oaken
Sess & Con
Gilbert S. Ellis
Sess & Comm
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Wes
FE. R. Stahly
L. Pieratt, Jr
Mile Fonda Times
Treas
Proc & Shed
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Boone Blank Book Co
Pho
Pobe
Pocahontas Lumber
Johnson Service Co
Langan Paper Co
Lauen Oil Co
Marie Pavik
Ed Hoffa
Jaun- Opw
Eye On
N. W. Bell Tele. Co
F. E. van Alstine
C. A. Carlson
Agt
F. E. An Alstine
Chuck & Al's Cafe
P.E.R.S. Fund
Laurens Sun, Proc & Sched
Catfish Jack Lincoln Nets Cedar River Prize Catch
Moscow mailman Joe Lincoln reportedly hauled a 30 pound catfish on the Cedar River for Muscatine county prize. The big fish reportedly pulled his boat nearly a half mile before the monster appeared to get away.
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Joe Lincoln
Moscow
Muscatine County
Cedar River
Joe
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