Gold movement and currency reforms in 1928
The 1928 foreign exchange year saw the stabilization of currencies on a gold basis led by France and widespread gold movements. The United States faced heavy gold outflows early in the year, with France importing the most gold in March and other nations like Estonia Norway and Greece moving to gold standards. By year end, December fresh gold imports and earmarkings suggested continued strength in the gold market amid easing money rates and renewed demand for payables to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor H. Scales
Associated Press
New York
France
America
Germany
Estonia
Norway
Greece
Spain
United States
London
Canada
Argentina
Brazil
Scorme
New York Stock Exchange
Alsory
Europe
Daly
Avea Reeiew Ipl
Sember
Sterling
Testuung
Npeh
Sieglions
Weston-Barnett Expands with Third Branch and Growth
Waterloo Advertising Agency Weston-Barnett Inc adds a Rock Island branch opening Jan 1 as part of rapid growth from a small start less than a decade ago. The firm, led by Gwynne Weston with Wells H. Barnett and others, serves 40 plus accounts including washers, machinery, stoves and cosmetics while handling all ad forms and direct marketing. It holds recognition from major publishers and Curtis Publishing and integrates Waterloo Engraving & Service Co for production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston-Barnett, Inc
Gwynne Weston
Middlewest
Wells H. Barnett
Harry Kiester
Phillips Taylor
W. H. Stewart
Minneapolis
John J. Weston
Chicago
Arthur C. Barnett
Rock Island
Ll. G. Chapin
St. Louis
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Curtis Publishing Company
Saturday Evening Post
Country ,Gentleman
Ladies’ Home Journal
Waterloo
Weston-Barnett
Waterloo Engraving & Service Co
Waterloo Retail Growth Makes City Northeast Iowa Center
Waterloo's road network and active merchants have boosted the city into a regional retail hub. A survey of 259 stores shows satisfactory business with about a 15 percent gain over 1927, and sales are expected to reach many millions. Large department stores and numerous specialty shops attract outside shoppers, aided by daily bargain advertising and biannual spring and fall dollar days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Waterloo Merchants
Cedar Heights and Castle Hill Schools Have 191 Students
Cedar Heights public school enrolled 134 pupils last term with 67 boys and 67 girls in a 10 year program led by A. D. Blank and five teachers. Castle Hill, in Waterloo district No. 1, lists 57 pupils 31 boys and 26 girls in a two room setup with teachers Mrs. Damon and Miss Rachel Bisterfelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Heights
Castle Hill
Lttle
Rainbow Drive
A. D. Blank
Rainbow Grive
Waterloo Township
Mual
Umits
Damon
Rachel Bisterfelt
City Parks Improved During Past Year in Waterloo
Waterloo’s parks were kept in fine condition and constantly improved under the park board elected by citizens. Board members include A. C. Sherwood, chairman, Mrs. J. H. Easley, and A. Morris. Byrnes park features an 18 hole public golf course, fees fund greens upkeep. Lafayette Cedar River park offers a bathing beach trees and picnic grounds with fields for baseball and football. Lincoln and Washington parks host summer band concerts. Upkeep is funded by a general tax levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
A. C. Sherwood
J. H. Easley
A. Morris
Byrnes Park
Iowa
Lafayette
Cedar River Park
Cedar River
Lincoln
Washington Park
Weston-Barnett Ad Agency Seeks New Value Model
A local agency touts a hybrid model between large firms and solo shops. Three advertisers joined, remain clients, and enjoy steady growth. The firm claims success comes from eliminating frills, cutting costs, and managing in-house engraving, art, photos, and electrotyping to deliver full value per dollar.
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Waterloo Advertising Agency
Waterloo Tire
P. F. Klein
Mohawk
Kezar
Best
Petersen
Duke
Blacksmith
Vel
Hiis
Wrigley
Waterloo, Iowa
5Th Street
Rock Island, Ill
Bastian-Blessing
Beckley-Ralston
Buddy L
Canedy
Otto
Chamberlain Wringers
Cooper Automobile Heaters
Eclipse Lawn Mowers
General Leather Goods
Geneva Woodcraft
Hinson
Lisle Auto
Marsh-Capron
Mapledale Baby Chicks
Northwestern Lawn Trimmers
Patterson
Richmond Piston Rings
Sunshine Clothes Diiers
Walko Poultry
Wonder Mixers
Yard Boy Incinerators
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