Freight rates cut to Pacific coast via Panama Canal
Inter state Commerce Commission did not suspend the first joint water rail rate between Pacific ports and Mississippi Valley points. A 75 cent per 100 pounds rate on canned goods became effective, tying California Oregon and Washington to Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Missouri Ohio and Tennessee. The move involves Luckenbach Gulf Steamship Gulf Pacific Line and Gulf Pacific Mail Line with water and rail partners.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Ports
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Gulf Ports
Mobile
New Orleans
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
California
Oregon
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
Ohio
Tennessee
Transcontinental Lines
Luckenbach Gulf Steamship Company
Gulf Pacific Line
Gulf Pacific Mail Line, Ltd
Highway work rushed in valley as officials plan hurricane repairs
Austin officials say Chairman John Wood and State Highway Engineer Gitb Gilchrist will travel to the Rio Grande Valley and gulf coast to plan road work in the hurricane area. Repairs to the Corpus Christi causeway and projects in Hidalgo Willacy and Cameron counties will use NRA and RFC funds under Washington authorization. A road through Kennedy County into the lower Rio Grande Valley was ordered to replace a Padre Island route. No start date given for the road.
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Austin
Kingsville
Padre Island
Rockwall
Terrell
Kaufman
Dallas
McClennan
Johnson and Hill Counties
Waco
Cleburne
Whitney
Tak
President Roosevelt Improves and Stays Resting at White House
President Roosevelt's cold and fever have vanished and he will remain in his rooms at the White House for another day. Doctor Ross McIntyre ordered him to stay away from executive offices to ensure a full recovery.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Ross McIntyre
Railroads Link Texas Ports to New Orleans and Mobile
A coalition of about 40 railroad companies serves Texas sea gates and extends routes to New Orleans and Mobile, enabling direct and indirect freight access. The network underscores intermodal connectivity for Gulf Coast trade and regional commerce.
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Texas Seaports
New Orleans
Mobile
The Value of Advertisements in a World of Wants
A reflection compares advertising to Jack’s beanstalk climb, arguing ads raise a consumer’s choice by presenting superior goods and convenient options. It claims ads shape desires by showing the widest field of wares and elevating everyday needs to aspirational levels.
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Jack
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Zeiger
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R. C. Snodgrass
Mammoth Religious Service
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Barney Oldfield
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