Tonnage on the River and the case for waterways
The piece argues that freight tonnage drove railway expansion historically but that today waterways offer the only scalable path for growing transport needs. It cites tonnage trends, regional shifts, and the need for improved rivers and harbors, then shifts to school enrollment data and a critical note on insurance finances and family tragedy.
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National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Alleghenies
Pennsylvania
Plains
Prairie Schooner
Baltimore& Ohio
Erie
New York Central
Georgia Midland
Ilinois Central
Tragic Warning On Youth Disobedience From Portland Journal
The Portland Journal recounts a grim story of a 17 year old girl married young and defying her mother. Her reckless choices led to fatal consequences as the sea cast her body ashore, illustrating parental concern for youths facing perilous paths.
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Puget Sound
Trank
Portland Journal
Oregon land fraud trials set for October session in Portland
The Grants Pass Observer reports the Oregon land fraud trials are moving forward after prior misrepresentations. Prosecutor Heney accepts responsibility for delays, with Bristol to prosecute some cases in Portland in October and Heney returning around November 1 to handle trials of ex Representatives Hermann and Hall. The public seeks accountability for swindlers and traitors.
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Oregon
Heney
San Francisco
United States Court
Portland
Bristol
Hermann
Hall
Grants Pass
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Advertised for Colds
A Sioux Falls mother praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for colds coughs whooping cough and bronchitis in children. The ad claims the syrup prevents pneumonia and other lung diseases and notes it is sold by Wm. McBride.
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Ballard
Hall
Sioux Falls
Wm. McBride
Napoleon Leads Austerlits Show Greatest World Leader Claim
Ballard's Snow Liniment hailed as best liniment for rheumatism sprains burns cuts and more with testimonials including A CG Pitts and others. Sold by Wm McBride.
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Austerlits
Ballard
Laenge
Wm. McBride
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