Big sale ad promises truth and value in Alliance store
E G invites readers to visit for a week long sale with bold claims and humorous anecdotes about signs and misread notices. The column emphasizes straightforward advertising, promises prizes, and urges customers to come in and be convinced of the store’s rights to invite them.
Prices and Wages in U S Railways Under Government Control
Washington witnesses in the Senate Interstate Commerce inquiry say government fixed wages and prices inflate railway costs. Testimony cites Kaiser labor costs, National Agreements, and specific instances of inflated pay and misclassified jobs across lines like Pere Marquette Virginian Chesapeake & Ohio and Union Pacific, with overall 1920 operating expenses rising amid controlled rates.
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Julius Krustschnitt
Bound of Directors
Southern Pacific
Mi6
Carriera
Inher
Inverlals
Pere Marquette Railway
Virginian Railway
Chesapeake & Ohio
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Nebr
Denver
Salt Lake
Mrs Rufus Thomas Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Rufus Thomas underwent an appendicitis operation at St Joseph hospital Wednesday morning and was reported to be doing nicely afterward.
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Rufus Thomas
St. Josephspital
Malaya Lacks Willing Labor Yet Holds Kind Bravery
The essay describes Malays as lazy with a penchant for easy play, yet capable of energy in hunting and danger. It notes their preference for food security over labor, their religious faith, and moments of stubborn independence. It also contrasts their flaws with affectionate, loyal traits toward those they like.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mayer
Aste
Dave
Walt
Allah
Timm
Monty
Tonportow
Pajama Origins and Usage Across Cultures
The article traces the term paejama from East Indian roots meaning loose clothing. It notes windfall spelling abroad as pyjamas and in the US as paluons. It explains the garment includes trousers and a blouse worn as sleepwear or in dressing rooms.
Edison questionnaire stirs public humor in local paper
The column lists trivia questions on borax figs and rubber sourced from Persia Smyrna California and Brazil. It notes comments about Newton and Troy washing machines and Edison’s publicized quiz provoking mock lists and potential copyright actions.
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Persia
Tibet
Smyrna
Russi
California
Monta Arizona
Michigan
Utah
San California
Newton
Iowa
Norweg
Rhode Island
Union
Delaware
Connecticut
Brazil
South America
Andes Mountains
Sea Island
Edison
Mr. Edison
Mrs Day Cunningham Attends Alumni Banquet in Palm Room
Mrs Day Cunningham of Marple attended the high school alumni banquet held Wednesday evening in the Palm Room.
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Day Cunningham of
Marple
Palm Room
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