Money's worth stock buying today differs from 1929
Sylvia Porter contrasts 1959 stock purchase risk with 1929 margin frenzy. She recalls her mother's 10 percent margin during the crash, explains margin calls, NYSE lending, and today’s lower public margin activity amid a shift toward long term investing and reduced turnover.
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Zenith Grenshaw TV Ad Promotes Handcrafted Quality
Quality ZenithTV promises decades of reliability with a handcrafted horizontal chassis and Space Command remote tuning. The Decorator Group's Italian Provincial Zenith Grenshaw model D3015L appears in Tuscany walnut with four speakers and walnut veneers, starting at 139.93.
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How We Buy Safeguards Against a Repeat of 1929
The piece argues that middle income investors use their own money while the market rests on a cash foundation. It emphasizes prudent, cash-based investing as a safeguard against speculative excess and urges caution against borrowings. The tone aligns with the New York Stock Exchange’s cautious perspective.
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Concrete Streets Brighten Neighborhoods and Safety
Residents praise concrete streets for higher nighttime visibility and safety due to light reflection. The smooth, skid resistant surface reduces pot holes and roughness while boosting home values and long term tax savings. Neighbors are requesting more concrete paving as a smart community investment.
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