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The record number of farms with electricity have an added . incentive to make improvements.
The Housing Act of 1949 may stimulate work on the large number of farm homes still needing improvements.
Payment of veterans’ insurance policies may furnish additional income to some families for improvement.
Cuts may be made in sums •used for gifts and contributions, recreations, house furnishings and equipment. Food and clo-thing expenditures are less likely to decrease.
When Mrs. Housewife goes shopping for the family wardrobe next spring, she probably will find lower prices for some wool and rayon textile products. The future of cotton is still a question. v
She may hot alvtays be able to find exactly what she wants, be-' cause if downward trends in prices continue, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers can stay cautious about buying. However, supplies at retail are expected to be generally good, and the shopper should continue to hold high standards for clothing purchases, and to tell the Te= tailer tfhat she wants..
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