Interstate Commerce urges sweeping changes in rate methods
The Interstate Commerce Commission proposes a statutory fix to set past rates as just and reasonable and require proof of reasonableness for any changes. It warns of radical effects on rate-setting and calls for authority to prescribe interchanges and loading rules to ease car shortages while stressing most Shreveport cases are rate or economic disputes, not legal.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Commission Oaks
Shreveport
Commission
Congress Begins Short Session With Deliberate Pace
Washington reports both chambers moved slowly in the opening week of the short session as committees shape the agenda. The Senate program remains uncertain pending Democratic committee meetings while the Interstate Commerce Committee considers expediting railroad legislation. Three measures ready for immediate action include the District of Columbia prohibition bill immigration bill and corrupt practices measures.
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Congress
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
District of Columbia
Postage cuts to one cent for first class mail proposed
Washington reports a near 27 million dollar post office bill plans a one cent first class rate and a zone system for periodicals and newspapers under eight zones. The changes raise catalogues costs and expand postmaster powers while boosting rural delivery funding.
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Washington
Focal
Post Office
House
Tate
Blakeslee
Daniels Seeks 42 Additional Ships for Navy Expansion
Washington reports Secretary Daniels urges immediate funding to build forty two more ships until all nations agree to curb armaments. He warns against complacency after the last Congress authorized high navy expenditures and stresses ongoing commitment each year to complete the program.
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Washington
United States
Daniela
Jury Acquits Buchanan County Man in Wife's Murder
Joseph Oscar D. McDaniel, prosecuting attorney, was acquitted by a jury in the criminal court on Tuesday of the charge he murdered his wife Harriet Mogs McDaniel. She was found beaten and dying in their bedroom near midnight July 14, as two of her three children slept nearby.
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Joseph, Mog
Oscar D. McDaniel
Buchanan County
Criminal Court
Harriet Mogs_ McDaniel
Forgotten cabinet brings solace and songs to heart
A reflective verse urges self-forgetfulness to ease sorrow and invites joy to dwell within, promising a renewal of spirit as heavenly birds sing in the inner life. The poem centers on personal reconciliation and inner peace.
Christmas Candies From An Old Homemade Recipe Card
A fragment outlines simple and elaborate holiday candies including Brown Sugar Nut Candy Pralines Fondant and chocolate cream. It lists ingredients such as brown sugar molasses pecan meats walnut meats glucose and cream of tartar with steps to boil mix pour and shape for bon bons wafers and dipped chocolates.
Christmas Box Gifts and Thoughtful Edible Delights
A guide to crafting meaningful Christmas gifts focuses on edible boxes and kept boxes for year round use. It suggests doughnuts two dozen, fruit cakes kept in soft brown sugar, plum pudding wrapped in lace, holly accents, and neatly labeled treats to delight recipients.
Counterfeit Label Claims Real Hair Dye Alternative
Ad promotes imitation hair product claiming to darken hair naturally without dye. Markets as the original on La Creole Hair Dressing, priced at $1.00 with accompanying ad copy.
Substitution Banter Sparks Gossip Talk
In a witty exchange Miss Cayenne admits she uses a fictitious prebierr ply to discuss scandal without targeting real individuals. The playful remark highlights how invented details can fuel talk while preserving anonymity.
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Miss Cayenne
Castoria Reminder Emphasizes Safe Use for Infants
Careful examination urged for every bottle to ensure it bears the signature and is the Castoria formula used for over 30 years. The notice stresses Fletcher's Castoria for infants and children and reminds guardians to prefer the trusted brand.
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Fletcher
Remnants of ads and quips from an old paper
A collage of playful product pitches and jokes appears, featuring cures, remedies, and household hints. It includes Dr Peerys Dead Shot claims, Remenina for female troubles, eye balsams, and Magic Arnica Liniment, plus light quips about rights and football.
Oulaine Nonharmful Tonic Advertisement Promotes Laxadve Product
The notice touts a tonic called Laxadve Bromo Quinine as harmless and safe for anyone. It mentions a singular “Hrone Quintus” on each box and claims no serious side effects or ringing.
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Groyr
Primitive style tribes wear grass clothes in Amazon region
A fragment notes Dresa Jn and several Amazon tribes the Concbo Shippo Cocoamo and Yahun wearing grass garments. It mentions an invention of a sewing machine to stitch baseball covers. It also references a man’s headache worsening due to lack of fun.
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Dresa
Prevent Old Age With Purified Water and Cure-All Pills
A vintage health ad claims kidney filtration prevents aging by drinking pure water and taking a pharmacist's convenient cure-all. It touts Anurse as superior to Athia for dissolving uric acid, promising relief from backache frequent urination rheumatic pains and fatigue after a short course.
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Pierce
Buffalo
Athia
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