Economic contrasts show how wages buy goods in 1930 era
The piece compares 1930 and 1931 prices for hats shirts ties suits hosiery underwear and shoes. John A Doe saves about 9.70 on his purchases while John B Doe gains about 13.85 reflecting roughly 10 to 20 percent gains in buying power for the average consumer amid tariffed low price strategies and volume production.
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Power of price cuts widens in store bargains
Mr Evans Johnston and Capt Ewart Johnson of Boyce spent yesterday on business as reports claim amplified discounts reach 10 and 20 percent and even more with large lots offering price reductions of one-third to one-half at Winchester Stores. The timing and duration of these exceptional values remain uncertain.
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Memorial Services At Bethel Church
Memorial services will be held at Bethel Methodist Episcopal Creek South at Trone next Sunday June 28. Services are set for 11 am and 2 30 pm with Rev J C Spindler in charge and others assisting.
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