Shorter Freight Trains Debate Splits Railways Policy
The executive committee of the Association of Western Railways condemns the train service employees push for higher wages as not boosting efficiency. They argue longer trains with fewer stops reduce costs and that faster trains would raise expenses and require more tracks and crews. The piece cites 1890 to 1914 data showing higher loadings and lower rates yet higher earnings per train, endorsing increased train lengths and capacity to cut rates and raise pay without harming service.
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Chicago
The
Association of Western Railways
Train Service Employees’ Publicity Bureau
Drae
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Eleven Miles of Paving Planned in Hastings
A Hastings visit by Mayor Evans and eight North Platte council members follows their city council decision to build eleven miles of paving next week. North Platte also authorized $45,000 in paving, and reports say $100,000 in savings were achieved in contract lettings, flagged by Mayor Madgett.
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Hastings
Nebr
Evans
North Platte
Madgett
Chamberlain's Ointment Offers Rheumatism Relief
Rheumatism sufferers with chronic or muscular pain are urged to try Chamberlain's Ointment. The relief from pain is claimed to be worth many times its cost. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Saloons and Pool Halls Going Out at Fairbury
Fairbury Nebraska votes close to close saloons for at least a year with six shut and pool halls barred by city council five to two. The pool hall operators may seek a referendum but opposition from church and color lines casts doubt on continuation.
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Fairbury
Nebr
Symbol of Health in Ancient Greek Practice Shown
A five pointed star badge once used by the Pythagoreans as a health symbol is recalled in Chamberlain's Tablets packaging. The modern tablet uses the star as a mark of wellness for indigestion, biliousness or constipation and is said to provide quick relief.
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Greece
Planting Thickness in Corn Tied to Seed Germination
The College of Agriculture cautions against thicker than usual planting to compensate for poor seed corn germination. Germination can exceed expectations, leading to overcrowded stands. Use well germinating corn if available and plant the usual amount.
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College of Agriculture
Skinner's Macaroni Products Ad from Nebraska
Advertisement notes Skinner's Macaroni Products made in Nebraska and urges readers to ask their grocer for the brand. The short notice highlights regional production and consumer inquiry.
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Skinner's Macaroni Products
Nebraska
Spring Colds And Cures Promote Dr King’s Remedy
Avoid spring illness with Dr King’s New Discovery a pleasant laxative tar syrup that soothes coughs and stops colds. Ready to use with no mixing just ask your druggist for a bottle. Chamberlain’s Tablets also praised for stomach relief by Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport N Y. If you want to build a home see J C McCorkle and get the money.
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Dr. King
Chamberlain
Anna Kadin
Spencerport
J. C. McCorkle
Printing Motto Cards for Stationery Impressions
A vintage advertising line urges better printing to improve stationery impressions. The message emphasizes quality printing services and ends with a moral encouraging readers to have printing done at the establishment.
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