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Industry slows as winter comes amid 1926 employment report
Des Moines reports December 1926 employment dip of 0.7 percent from November, with November down 0.8 percent from October. Manufacturing losses were seasonal with brick, tile, and cereal mills reducing staff. Leather, paper, and advertising show gains. overall business outlook remains fair with plans for 1927 improvement after holidays. Building permits fall in November, but total valuations rise over October. Estherville bank opens with $40,000 capital, after seven weeks without a bank.
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