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THE ZEBULON RECORD, ZEBULON. NORTH CA ROLINA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28,1938 Behind The Scenes In American Business By John Craddock New York, Oct. 17—BUSINESS —“Peace, it’s wonderful.” That is quite evidently America’s reaction to the calmer international atmos phere, and to prove it, business and industry are chalking up some highly encouraging statistics. Al most 225,000 ‘shining 1939 autos will roll off Detroit assembly lines this month, with orders for new models in some cases the best in 10 years. Enthusiastic buying last week boosted stock prices to new peaks for 1938. Activity in the na tion’s cotton mills is moving at a much faster pace than usual for this time of year. National in come will rise $5,200,000,000 in the second half of this year, the big gest jump in a decade, according to estimates. WASHINGTON With the gen. eral elections only three weeks away political interest now centers on the outcome of the contests for 435 House seats and 33 senator ships. One survey, among newspa per correspondents and politicians, predicted Republicans will gain fifty seats in the House and four in the Senate. In regard to the gen eral economic situation, many in government circles are keeping an eye on the price index—to see that prices don’t soar too high and force a recession similar to the one just left behind. Insiders say, howev er, that no special legislation is in the wind to fix price levels. ON THE FARM FRONT—Many dairy farms lacking satisfactory refrigeration have been confronted with the perplexing problem of how to cool milk in preparation for shipping. Several devices are on the market which give a solution, TRADE IN ||jWipj||l^^| 1 ' Zebulon Supply Co. w Undertakers and Embalmers newest of which is a unit consist ing of a pan-like aluminum cover which fits the top of the milk can. and has motor and shaft to stir the milk. Water from the farm system operates the motor and then drains down over the outside of the can through perforations in the aluminum cover. Tests show that the milk tempera ture is lowered from 98 degrees to 58 degrees in 15 minutes with wa ter of 52 degrees temperature. SALES TRENDS Recent re ports of merchandising activity in department stores indicate the fol lowing: jewelry increasing de mand for heavy costume jewelry; women’s full-fashioned hosiery— sales featured by popularity of subtle biege shades keyed to blend w’ith colorful accessories; furni ture—sales of mirror paneling for interior decoration and full-length mirrors for doors are moving up rapidly; lamps—steady gains in low’ and medium priced floor and table lamps; toys—business about 25 per cent above year ago. THINGS TO WATCH FOR— Less scribbling on restaurant table cloths, because of new’ paper nap kins with tik-tak-toe and word puzzles already printed on them . . Another magazine for children, called “Jack and Jill” .... One more “dated” food to insure fresh ness; this time its mayonnaise . . Fewer misfits in men’s suits fol lowing introduction of new r photo graphic measuring unit . . . Few er unpressed men’s trousers due to a recently perfected type of pants with a permanent stitched-in crease . . . Innovation in the game of bridge, called parbridge, which can be played four different ways and can even supply the often missing ‘fourth hand.” HEADLINES IN NEW YORK— Half of America’s lawyers earn less than $2,000, Bar Association estimates . . 100,000th ship passes through Panama Canal since it was opened in 1914 . . . Container Cor poration of America shows profit in third quarter against loss in pre vious three months . . Home build ing boom under way, says FHA, predicting 350,000 new homes this year against 50,000 four years ago. Benefiting by quickened building activity, Libbey-Chvens-Ford Glass Company earned $850,586 in third quarter compared with loss in first half, John D. Biggers, president, re ports . . . His company also gave jobs to 1,700 men during July, Au gust and September . . . Price re duced on steel used in making au tos followed by price cuts on sever al popular makes of cars. NEW OLDSMOBILES The new Oldsmobile automobile will be on display the latter part of October. The advertised deliv ered prices on the 1939 Oldsmo bile will start at $777. The new cars will be in three series—tw 7 o sixes and an eight. They will have automatic safety transmission, new’ handi-shift remote control gear shift. All two and four door sedans offer big built-in trunks with no extra cost. NOVEMBER IS VITAL MONTH FOR POULTRY Poultrymen should be happy dur ing November. Early-hatched pul lets should be in full production as that time and old hens carried over either for breeding purposes or for egg production should be coming out of the summer molt and adding their supply to the market eggs. But poultrymen should think ahead of November profits, warns Prof. Roy S. Dearstyne, head of the poultry department of State College. Winter is approaching and it brings important problems. The mild winter of last year is no guar antee of another mild winter this , year, he sagely points out. These are suggestions he Makes: Sufficient litter should be on hand; the windows of the poultry house should be intact and in good working order; drop curtains should be available where the open front house is used; nesting ma terial for the season should be on hand; and an ample number of nests should be available for the birds. Ventilation must be carefully watched from now on. 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If driving rains enter the house, wet litter should be re placed as soon as practical, Prof. Dearstyne advises. He also recommends increased feeding of mash if autumn neck molt appears on early hatched pullets. An ample number of qual ity breeding males should be avail able, and the flock should be culled at this season of the year. Careful grading of eggs is another vital marketing problem. Finally, rec ords should be kept as a definite measurement of the results of the work. Patronize our advertisers. minor bronchial irritation, get a bottle of Mentho-Mulsion today. Notice how the first dose of Men tho-Mulsion aids nature in sooth ing and healing the mucous mem branes, and loosen and aids in ex pelling the germ-laden phlegm. In no other cough medicine do you get this exact combination of ingredients used by druggists. Mentho-Mulsion is guaranteed to give you complete satisfaction or your druggist will refund your money. 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