Forbes Reader UTSCHAIN STORES Forthright Letter on Chain Stores
B C Forbes’s quarterly column on chain stores raises opposing views. The piece includes a Baltimore Independent Retail Grocers executive’s letter criticizing chain store practices, price tactics, and alleged unfair rebates influencing competition. The Federal Trade Commission is reported to be investigating these issues as part of broader scrutiny of chain store development.
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B. C. Forbes
Federal Trade Commission
Merchania
Chain Clore
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India
Tlarre W Walker
Sage Moner
Los
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Local Tulsa Aug 14 Radio Listings and Programs
Radio schedule fragment listing multiple stations KTAP KTSA WOAT KGCI etc for Wednesday August 14. Includes concerts music police bulletins weather markets and various program notes with times and station IDs. The garbled OCR shows a broad mosaic of duty broadcasts and upcoming shows across Tulsa area outlets.
Chain stores and power trusts threaten small merchants
A 1928 opinion by A C Fortes argues consolidation of food distribution into ten nationwide systems would abuse market power, raise prices, and crush independent retailers. The author laments bigness, warns of propagandized chain promotion, and urges adaptation to the unfolding trend toward cooperation and mergers.
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Merhant
Daily Press
Northwest
Ahan
Chain Glove
Cuba to Return Good Will Visit by Mexican Aviator
Havana reports plans for a Cuban good will return visit to Mexico as thanks for hospitality after a Mexican aviator flight. The plan involves Maj. Hobertw and nbrs in the Cuban Air Force. The U S and Cuban departments discuss long distance flight prospects and funding. The exchange aims to strengthen ties between Cuba and Mexico through aviation diplomacy.
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Havana
Mexico
Maj
Hobertw
Wae
Ares
Tt Wian
Talarlant
Bruarie Laborde
Cubanition Corps
Tereo'y
Blame for Shortage Placed on Toombs at Insurance Probe
In St Louis Aug 14 testimony at a growing investigation into a missing 4 500 000 from an international insurance company J I Mc Reynolds finance committee vice president Bee Barring and J O Woodward blamed president Joy A Toombs The company faces multiple state bans on doing business Oklahoma West Virginia Maryland Indiana and Ohio with Chicago arraignments adding tension Toombs did not appear in court last night and faces possible charges today as authorities pursue answers.
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International Dife Insurance Company
Jloy A. Coombs
Bias Associates
J. J. Mc Reynolds
Bee Barring
J. 0. Woodward
Woombs
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Maryland
Indiana
Ghia
Wile Vic
Toombs
Chicago
Atwell Attacks Rum Violators as Poor Sports
Judge William Atwell of Dallas labels rum violators as poor sports and vows consequences. He criticizes back door access and urges lawful behavior. Sentences up to 40 days imprisonment were assessed.
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Odera
William UW. Atwell
Dallas
Brooklyn
Japan floats loan plan amid Manchuria tension
Tokyo reports the government and the Houth Manchuriay railway discuss issuing about 20 million dollars on the domestic market once the Manchurian situation stabilizes.
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Japan
War Secretary Davis Arrives in Hawaii for Sesquicentennial
War Secretary of War eight F. Davis arrives from San Francisco to attend the Pennsylvania driven celebration of the sesquicentennial. The event is set for August 1 and 2 at Waialua under Captain Cask.
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Hawaii
Thonosult
Secretary of War
F. Davis
Si Francisco
Pennsylvania
Ranchers Open Big Annual Round-Up at Rocksprings
The Fourth Annual Round-Up opened at the A and M experiment station midway between Rocksprings and Sonora with about 8000 expected attendees. About 1000 cars filled the spacious grounds as the day began with a morning program of speeches by A J Conner and Judge Alex Collins among others. Afternoon talks featured James Callan and others, followed by a barbecue, photos, and a dance in the evening.
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Atatina
Pasition
Rouch
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M. College
Alex Collins
San Angelo
A. Kincaid
Ozona
Sheep and’ Goat Raisers Association
M. Klebere
Cormis Christi
Cattle Tiets’ Association
Z. Q. Walton
A. and M
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Fort Worth
Tmosene Runge
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Janes Callan
Mena
Elamer Wade
Slimford
Marsh Molland
Daliga
J. M
Schmidt
Mizami
Woman
Miss Tees Pilwards
Mamie Grimes
Ms. College
Bexar Officer Injured in Auto and Motorcycle Crash
Officer Jesse McCray, 22, a county motorcycle unit member, was injured when his bike collided with a car at South Plov en and Cevaltus streets. Car driver Paul Martines, Jay Simon, was unharmed. Corporal MN trailer, militar e Policeman, also injured in a second crash on Brunsdei Brundsei block. He was ta ken to Thase Noapitay at Fort Har Haiiston with facial cuts.
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Daslor
South Ploven
Cevaltus
Paul Martines
Jay Simon Street
Op MN
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Thase Noapitay
Fort Ha
$50,000 Reward for First to Fly from Dallas to Hong Kong
A public announcement by millionaire aviation enthusiast William Be. Rastersoad promises $50,000 to the first flyer who completes a trip from Dallas Texas to Hong Kong China. The route includes stops in San Francisco, Honolulu, and Tokyo as part of the record-setting attempt.
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Dallas
Exas
Hong
Tiong
China
William BE. Rastersoad
San Prandieen
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