City adopts vast trash can ad campaign despite protests
The city council approved a contract with a new advertising agency to place three foot high cans across the business district and at worksites. Opponents led by Commissioner Wright and Lambert argued the plan crowds sidewalks and creates a cheap city image. The vote passed amid bitter debate and questions over a potential franchise.
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Voting to pass a franchise ordinance in question
The fragment suggests a vote is needed to pass a franchise ordinance and that if approved, it could become effective, though readable text is uncertain about scope or parties involved.
LIFT FREIGHT EMBARGO AT SAMPICO DISTRICT
Corpus Christi Tex Aug 32 The railroad embargo against freight for the Sampico district has been lifted by a telegram from the Laredo customs house sent to a local automobile firm. Water routes not embargoed but freight movement limited by marine strike. Embargo lift seen as sign of improved Tampico conditions in the oil belt.
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Farmers Suffer From Price Collapse Says Governor Stront
In Washington on August 12, Governor Stront of the New York Federal Reserve Bank told a joint congressional committee that farmers have borne the brunt of a price collapse. He urged measures to restore prosperity for agricultural producers by reducing retail costs and lowering wages, arguing surpluses of commodities and inputs grew as high prices eventually hurt consumer demand.
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Washington
Stront
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Melon crop profitable near Sogain Texas
Robert Baer with two young carriers near Town earned 215 from three acres of watermelons this season. He also grows cotton and a feed crop for hogs yielding 50 to 70 bushels per acre on sandy ground. He expects to raise over four bales from cotton and hopes the fruit season will continue to be profitable.
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Sogain
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Robert Baer
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Darso
Egg trading resumes amid price declines and unease
A delayed due to a suspension blamed on a price drop, the egg market showed declines from 88 to 82 cents with further softening noted. Butter and cheese prices slipped while wholesalers reported a large but unverified egg shipment that could not be moved, reflecting market instability.
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Chienza Mercantile Efebinge
Farm Loan Board Next Bond Issue Planned
Washington August 1942 federal farm loan boards study a new bond issue at the treasury department. A bill to cut guidance interest from five to one percent was proposed this week.
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Washington,d. C
Federal Farm Loan Boards
Trbsney Department
Freckle Cream Claims Whitening Power With Lemons
An old advertisement touts lemon juice and a Cranch White product as a freckle and complexion bleach. It promises dramatic skin lightening for face, neck, arms and hands through daily use, claiming quick whitening results at low cost.
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