Rail capacity warned as block on growth looms
Samuel O Dunn editor of Railway Age urged Rotary Club to boost U S rail freight capacity. He warned insufficient cars and track hinder raw materials and finished goods, risking a new industrial and financial convulsion unless Congress acts to rapidly expand railroad facilities. He cited 1873 panic and urged a $2 billion yearly investment for three years, equating rail spending to auto industry bold spending.
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Trade Wisdom For Modern Merchants
A retailer seeks quick returns by sharing profits with customers who buy. He urges cooperation with buyers and joint effort to speed profits, noting the value of collaborative effort in commerce.
Short Plushest and Dress Fabrics Go On Sale
One lot of fabric reductions listed with prices per yard or per item. Items include 35¢ per yard on Dress Ginghams Percales and Silkelines, 85c for 36-inch Bleached Muslin, 75c for Bleached Table Damask, 25c for Brown Crash, and 3-Pound Cotton Batts sold per blanket.
Georgette Waist Reductions in Sale Prices
A local retailer advertises Georgette waists at discounted prices ranging from 4.98 to 15.00 dollars per piece. The sale promotes multiple price points for Georgette waists with emphasis on reduced tag lines.
Corset Prices Advance and Discount Offered
Corset manufacturers announce price increases on all reorders from fifty cents to two dollars. The store promotes Fam ous La Camille Front Lace and P N Corsets with a 10 percent discount for a limited time and offers free fittings.
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