Railroad Rounds and Rumblings by John Moore
The column reports on the Pennsylvania American Legion resolution condemning the eviction of Washington bonus marchers, notes leaders and actions in rail traffic and fairs, and describes local officials and events from Fort Worth to Dalhart and Amarillo. It mentions cotton picker labor, a carnival train accident in Evansville, a 166 pound watermelon shipped to James Farley, upcoming forget me not sales for disabled veterans, and a fog fan locomotive safety device.
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Advertising and public safety in the take a chance era
The piece questions glamorized drinking and urges restraint for neighbors and families. It argues advertising uniquely spreads messages, and notes accidents in rail and road travel often kill drivers in cars rather than train passengers, with a vivid image of a lily clasped by a crash victim.
Size of suds prompts talk in Victoria
In Victoria British Columbia on September 23 a discussion grows over beer prices. Worried by a dollar per barrel wholesale increase operators of up island beer parlors cut the ten cent glass size and customers cut their purchases. A conference is planned to address the issue.
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B. C
Procter & Gamble
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