Shippers Laud ICC Ruling on Rail Merger
The Shippers Committee Against dismemberment welcomes the Interstate Commerce Commission decision maintaining unified control of Southern Pacific and Central Pacific rails. E. O. Edgerton notes protection for California shippers and smoother transcontinental shipments, with the committee highlighting the public interest and California rail traffic stakes.
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Shippers’ Committee
Central Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. O. Edgerton
California
Southern Pacific Company
Edgerton
Southern Pacific
Ogder
el Paso
A Victory for California Over Unbroken Railroad System
The Interstate Commerce Commission decided to continue the unified Southern Pacific Central Pacific system. The ruling relieves Californians and the Far West, preserves Western railroad jobs, saves millions from duplicative costs, and promises new gateways east of Ogden. Union Pacific reportedly agrees, and shippers who opposed dismemberment are recognized for their role.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
California
Far West
West
Oglen
Union Pacific
Shippers’ Committee
Che
First Requisite Mr Blank You Are Constantly Changing Mind
A fragment from Stray Stories presents a witty exchange between Mr Blank and his wife about changing minds. The wife notes only people with minds can change them, prompting a humorous observation on stubbornness and intellect.
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Mr. Blank
Lis
To Ascend Upward Inward Retirement Quote
The saying notes a paradox that true ascent comes from turning inward to retire from outward striving. It presents St Bernard’s view that inward retreat precedes spiritual elevation and growth.
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St. Bernard
Savings vs. cheap fabrics in shopping advice
A shopper warns against buying low cost all wool fabrics that wear out quickly and cautions that durable, better quality fabrics like part wool dress goods or mercerized foulards offer better long term value. The piece notes silk at cotton prices trips up buyers and explains linen and starch dressing degrade with washing.
Red Bluff Scouts Forming On Indian Allotments
A troop of Boy Scouts is to be formed in Red Bluff on land that includes Indian allotments, with some parcels considered valuable.
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Boy Scouts
Red Bluff
Girard
San Fernando Valley
City of
Lindsay
E. v. Bogart
Boy Scouts of Davis
American Legion
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the Rand
Randsburg, Calif
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Sacramento
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