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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1932

Page

5

Prominent Leaders Comment On Signs Of Revival In Business

Prominent executives from Denver to Chicago discuss an improving business mood. W H Ferguson of Continental Oil and J L Wolff of Golden Eagle see early signs of recovery with better demand and prices, while St Louis leaders note limited impact on manufacturing and a cautious outlook persists.

Denver W. H. Ferguson Continental Oilco Rocky Mountain Territory J. L. Wolff The Golden Eagle

Business leaders cite rising prices buoying farm districts

James P. Hayes of the Chicago Association of Commerce and A E McKinstry of International Harvester discuss improving commodity prices and restored public confidence. They note that gains in agricultural goods and manufacturing suggest a broad pickup in business activity.

James P. Hayes Chicago Association of Commerce A. E E. McKinstry International Harvester Company

Economists Clash Over Signs of a Market Upturn

Frederick S Snyders predicts steady growth and a long term upturn as payrolls rise in small towns, while Dr. Harry A Wooster of the Massachusetts Commission on Employment Stabilization cautions that activity is spotty and main industries remain weak. Harry Fahnestock of the Baltimore Stock Exchange sees green lights and gradual improvement ahead. J K Sterne, general manager.

Frederick S . Snyders New Hampshire Harry A. Wooster Massachusetts Commission On the Stabilization of Employment New England Harry Fahnestock Baltimore Stock Exchange J. K. Sterne

Masonic Lodge Notices and Officers Summary

Lodges Washington Lodge No 28 A F and A M Hemular meeting Nrat Finlay Glenn Mace W M A W Yard Secretary Damascus Schrifte No 10 WW S of J Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of each month Mason ic Temple rooms Mass Grace Bb Twinam W H J Mre J W Bidwell W Scribe

Washington Lodge AEF & A. M Glenn Mace W. M A. W. Yard Damascus

Train schedules and religious lesson text excerpt

A noisy mix of railroad timetables for multiple lines with departures and arrivals, freight trains, and a sermon outline. Included are dates, times, and train numbers, followed by an August 14 lesson on the Ten Commandments with themes on honoring parents and general morality.

Keota reports Kort Giles marriage in OsKaloosa

The Aug 4 ceremony at First Presbyterian in Oskaloosa joined Miss Helen Kort daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B F Kort Keota to Richard Giles of Dunlap Iowa The Rev G G Bruce officiated Relatives attended including Korf Kurtyg Roberts Bruce and Giles families A three course wedding dinner followed at the Downing hotel The bride taught in Monroe after West Chester and Iowa State College The groom is a Dunlap school athletic director They will reside in Dunlap

Keota Helen Kort B. F. Kort Richard Giles Dunlap First Presbyterian Oskaloosa G. G. Bruce F. Korf Homer Kurtyg Robert Wayne South English C. M Roberts Charles Des Moines Joe Giles Dallas Downing Hotel Keota High School Iowa State College Monroe West Chester Iowa Central College Pella Mel Giles D. M. Thomson Washington

No clear event headline from provided text

A fragment notes that mood conditions influence prosperity and that improved well being boosts retail sales, suggesting an economic link between consumer sentiment and buying. No specific persons, places, or organizations are identified in readable text.

Ridge area family visit at Melo Lasek home

Aug R T Knottnerus and children and Mr and Mrs Randolph Knotnerus and sons spent last Wednesday at the Melo Lasek home in South Highland with Mrs Melo Lasek as correspondent for the South Highland column.

South Highland Melo Lasek Aug R. T. Knottnerus Randolph Knottnerus and Sons

Local Youth Sustains Chin Injury From Kitchen Mishap

Little Raymond Lasek slipped into the cellar last Wednesday and tore four gashes under his chin requiring six stitches. Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and Mr and Mrs John Schwab with children and Mrs Anna Schwab visited Lewh Schwab's home Sunday. The Lasek family also spent Sunday at the Horak and Havel households. Archie Horak spent the weekend with relatives in Muscatine.

Raymond Lasek Fred Miller John Schwab Anna Schwab Lewh Schwab John Lasek Lorine Harry Horak Washington Meia Lasek Richard Havel Archie Horak Muscatine

Bank of France Origin and Foundation Details

The Bank of France traces its origin to Napoleon and was founded February 18 1800. It is privately owned by shareholders not the state. At founding its capital was 80 million francs and later grew to 182,500,000 francs by 1834.

The Bank of France Napoleon

Leicester Sheep Breed Vanishes from Home County

Organizers of a Leicester pageant sought sheep bred 200 years ago by Robert Bakewell but found none in the district. The breed is reportedly being raised in a rival county, prompting concerns for the event and heritage.

Leicester England Robert Bakewell

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