Inflation hedge wisdom from Roger Babson
Babson argues land and natural resources are the sound inflation hedge unlike Dow Jones stocks which he says are overpriced. He warns against government expropriation and favors tangible assets, warns about debt, and cautions on long nonconvertible bonds and preferreds while considering life insurance within broader inflation strategies.
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Congress
Inflation hedges and life insurance contrast in 1920s guidance
The article argues life insurance can protect families against inflation if bought now and held for decades, recommending higher premiums to cover long terms. It cautions against common stocks as inflation hedges, favors industrials with tangible assets and large land reserves, highlights United Fruit Co. as an example, and endorses land as the best hedge against inflation.
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Humphrey Neill
Saxton’s River
Vermont
Central America
Guatemala City
United Fruit Co
America
Savings Bonds Sale Almost To Goal In Runnels County
Judge E C Grindstaff announced November savings bonds sales totaled 13631 with eleven month total 389322, 80.8 percent of annual goal. Texas Series E and H bonds sales for November reached 11666299, up 1.3 percent from November 1958.
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E. C. Grindstaff
Runnels County Savings Bonds Committee
Grindstaff
Texas
Ballinger Couple Wed In Ballinger Church Union
Jacka Nell Canady and Otis J. Murray were married in a Saturday ceremony at Seventh Street Church Ballinger with Rev. Joe Priddy officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Canady of Ballinger and the groom son of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Murray of Winters. A reception followed in the church parlor with relatives serving guests.
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Jacka Nell Canady
Otis J. Murray
Seventh Street Church
Ballinger
L. C. Canady
C. T. Murray
Winters
Joe Priddy
Mary Carpenter
Tommy Seymore
Mickie Clark
Greenville
Former Resident Helen Capestro dies in Neptune NJ
Helen L. Capestro, 35, of Neptune New Jersey died December 28 at Fitkin Hospital Neptune. She was born in Winters and moved to New Jersey ten years ago. Funeral held December 31 at 2 p.m. at Daniel Reilly Funeral Home Belmar. Burial in Glendola cemetery. She is survived by husband Jack A Capestro son Robert Alan parents Floyd and Mrs Condra sisters Mrs Elwood Smith and Mrs B H Denson and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs C M Condra.
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Helen L. Capestro
Neptune
New Jersey
Floyd Condra
Winters
Fitkin Hospital
N. J
Capestro
Deborah
First Methodist Church
Asbury Park
Daniel Reilly
Belmar
Glendola
N.J
Jack A. Capestro
Robert Alan
Elwood Smith
B. H. Denson
Colorado City
Texas
C. M. Condra
Ballinger
Martha Marks Presents Program At Sub Deb Club Meeting
Martha Marks gave the program Keep a Pretty Wintry Head at the Sub Deb Club meeting held Monday evening at the Robert Mayfield home. Nancy Roberts presided, Toni Johnson led the roll, and a treasurer’s report was read.
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Martha Marks
Robert Mayfield
Bettye
Nancy Roberts
Toni Johnson
Carol Smith
Edna Mayfield
Bettye Mayfield
Sharon Johnson
Robbie Howard
Ernestine Scott
Tamela Gans
Frances Saunders
Linda Frazier
Naida Peacock
la Gatha Traylor
Evelyn Hudgins
Nancy Benson
Blalocks Move to Spearman in Latest Week
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Blalock relocated to Spearman during the previous week, marking a new residence for the couple in the northern Texas town.
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Spearman
T. E. Blalock
World War I Veterans to Meet at Legion Hall
An announcement by Herman Baker states a meeting of the Veterans of World War I will be held Monday January 11 at 7 30 PM at the American Legion Hall.
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American Legion Hall
Herman Baker
Social Security Representative Plans Schedule
San Angelo official F Neil Tarvin, field representative, lists area sitings for three months. He will be in Winters at the Chamber of Commerce office from 10 to 12 on January 13 27 February 10 24 and March 16 30 for retirement survivors or disability benefit filings or questions.
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F. Neil Tarvin
San Angelo
Returned Home After Holiday Visit Fest
Mr and Mrs P M Davis returned home on Thursday December 31 from Robstown where they visited Walter Brian Herman Bullock. They also saw James Pohmeyer in Corpus Christi and W J Davis in Pearsall.
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P. M. Davis
Robstown
Walter Brian
Herman Bullock
James Pohmeyer
Corpus, Christi
W. J. Davis
Pearsall
A Lot of Fellows Who Say What They Think Do Little Thinking
A remark notes many people vocal about beliefs fail to engage in deep thought. It suggests public talk contrasts with thoughtful consideration and urges more careful reflection before asserting opinions.
Dont Wait Until Pyorrhea Strikes Your Gums
Ad offers dental product assurance with a gimmicky warning about gum health and a refund promise if the first bottle fails to satisfy. Mentions LETO as a brand and MAIN DRUG COMPANY as distributor. Local tone imitates a mid century ad.
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Ballinger High School
E. H. Boelsche
Winters High School
Murry Petroleum
Sue Wade
Pauline James
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Spill Bros. & CO
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