Railroad Troubles and a Call for National Reassessment
A columnist argues the public misreads railroad issues, urging thorough congressional study of rail funding, competition, and policy. He cites wage cuts, union threats, government subsidies to roads, inland shipping, and air travel, and the need for balanced reform to prevent national disruption.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fitted Lifted Waistlines Promote Slim Silhouette Frocks
Describes two fashion patterns with high midriff lines to create a slender figure, using velvet satin wool crepe or cottons. Details include No 1585 and No 1629 sizing, yardage, trims, sleeve styles, and fabric recommendations. Fall and Winter Pattern Book offered with price and ordering info.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Unclear Fragments Reflecting Public Thought
A collection of aphorisms and musings on learning governance and human nature. Observations touch on schooling, law, citizen oversight, thinking, and the folly of arrogance, with varied reflections on society and behavior.
Answers to a Newsquiz on Historic Facts
Roosevelt speaks several languages and the cherry trees differ from native types. US population has grown about thirty fold since colonial times. Greatheart’s 1923 record 8 ft 13-16 in remains unmatched. Vermont has over 200 scenic covered bridges. Deutschland was the first submarine to cross Atlantic for war and commerce. Gasoline prices differ by country with Canada about one-fifth larger. Windor grape vine planted 1775 yields over 1000 bunches, parent at Hampton Court planted 1768.
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Roosevelt
Washington
United States
Vermont
Atlantic
Canada
Royal Gardens
Windsor
Greatheart
Hampton Court Palace
Roosevelt speaks languages and reads Spanish
The president speaks French and German and reads Spanish according to the record. The second note states that they do not bear fruit.
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Roosevelt
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Good Housekeeping Bureau
Garfield Tea
Elphage
Garfield Tea CO
Dept
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Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation
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