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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
3
Rental terms require advance payment with weekly allotments and utilities. no pets, no loud conduct after 10 pm, and quiet shared living emphasized. The notice quotes a Dean Straley message on responsible living and social harmony with references to Irish education history and a national system.
The railways of the United States far outstrip Germany and France in ton miles per capita carried. Data from the Bureau of Railway Economics shows U S railroads carried five times the ton miles per person of Germany in 1913 and surpassed both Germany and France by 1918. The chart compares transportation supplied in 1913 and the rise in U S rail service since 1873.
A 1919 report shows millions held by the public in railroad securities through mutual savings banks and depositors. It notes that savings banks, life insurers, and trust companies collectively own substantial railroad investments, with deposits and assets totaling billions across numerous institutions and systems.
Dr Henry B Johnson of the Wharton School warns that railroads must be self supporting after March or face bankruptcy. He argues public revenue must cover operations, and if not, continued government ownership or private recovery hinges on adequate pricing, efficiency and surplus funds for modernization. The future regulatory policy must attract private investment or face public control.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe wage increases affecting freight and passenger rates. Mentions a $1.65 million figure and a July 1010 timeframe with totals around 31.8 billion in revenue, but the data is garbled and unclear.
The Red Cross promotes disease control and national health, supports the armed forces and veterans, and upholds American citizenship. A pageant titled The Red Cross of Peace will be performed at the Newton County Community Building on November 18 at 8 PM, with no admission fee and broad community participation.
Newton County Chapter of the American Red Cross calls its annual meeting at Brook Public Library Monday evening November 15 1920 at seven o clock. Election of an executive committee and board of directors, review of reports and transactions, and other business will be conducted. Members urged to attend. J F Lawrence chairman, Etta G Hess secretary.
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