Babson Sees U S Railroads In Recovery Parade
Babson Park Massachusetts August 7 1956 railroads show signs of recovery after years of depression carloadings run 25 to 30 percent above last year and weekly totals approach the best seven day period since 1930 the piece reviews traffic revenues and earnings data for carriers like the New York Central and notes potential profits in the recovery phase.
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Babson Park
Maas
Raiload
Baby’s Bank
New York Central
National
Curland
Gottlieb the Tailor Ad Promises Low Prices
An old ad for Gottlieb the Tailor at 711 West Broad promotes lower prices on ladies and gents tailoring with dry cleaning and pressing services. The wording emphasizes affordability and service differences from utilities.
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Gottlieb
West Broad
Railroads Face Slow Recovery As Transportation Shifts
An analysis notes rail traffic lagging as autos planes and trucks gain ground. Since 1933 a new spirit in the industry has emerged with faster schedules electrification and door to door freight service. The piece argues for renewed investment in equipment and rail securities to aid carrier recovery and national prosperity.
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Babsan
Landon appeals to Kansans to aid farmers in drought crisis
Alice Longworth reports from Beverly Hills on Governor Landon urging business leaders to assist distressed farmers. The piece critiques New Deal era handouts and favors true cooperation without government coercion, highlighting Kansas self reliance and a broader national echo.
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Beverly Hills
Landons
Kanuss
Landon
Kansas
States
Union
Alice Longworth
McNaught Syndicate Inc
Leverage in freight industries and railroad stocks
The piece argues that coal cement ore lumber steel remain major freight items while railroads and common stocks face leverage risks. It notes labor fuel taxes and interest as big expenses, with a New York Central example showing limited profit but potential gains if gross revenue rises, highlighting per share impact.
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New York Central
Rail securities strategy amid bear factors and recovery
The piece argues a modest gross revenue gain translates to strong net stockholder return through leverage, while noting labor unions debt taxes inflation and competition from other transports pose risks. It predicts continued improvement in this recovery period and urges readiness to liquidate rail stocks and bonds afterward. It references Kansag 5 and Republican homes.
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Rai
Publishers Financial Bureau
Family and friends gather in Michigan and Ohio
Belden Mra Arthur Wise and mother Mra J D Mennell visited relatives in Mt Pleasant Hastings and Ithaca Michigan from Friday to Monday. Maxine Bowman and Betty Rundle visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Bert Kingsiley this week. Various Wise and Law families hosted guests including Arthur Spieth of Detroit and Mr and Mrs Clarence Wise, with additional visitors William Law and Edith Shuter among others.
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Mra
Arthur Wise
J D. Mennell
Mt Pleasant Hastings
Ithaca
Michigan
Maxine Bowman
Betty Rundle
Bert Kingsiley
Mirs
Bert Lenhart
Betty
Fern Wise
Clarence Wise
Sophia Law
Elyria
Arthur Law
Joseph
Litchfield
William Law
Local 4-H Meeting Near Grafton and Wise Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Bert Schroeder and Edith Howard with guests Miss Lucy Robinson Miss Winited Tran and James Tran from Grafton visited Mr and Mrs A Lo Wise. The Boys 4-H club met Dale Wise Monday evening with good attendance. Jack Smith won the door prize. Next meeting set at Floyd Seckt’s home. Mrs Ida Norcia stayed overnight with Mrs Herman Wise. Education noted at a production about the Wise man the good man and a serviceable citizen.
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Bert Schroeder
Canton
Edith Howard
Lucy Robinon
Winited Tran
James Tran
Grafton
Lo Wise
Dale Wise
Jack
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U. S
Ostrov’s
Lorain
Alyria
Ial
Gitta
Paty
Hots
Gardner S&s
Tamious Bitty
Wm. Roger
Lee Gardner
Gardners
Broad Street
Hotel
Billinghurst
Belden
Cavalier
Schroll Coal
Style Center
Aubion
Hudson
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