Fairness to Railroads ImpERative in Public Transportation Policy
The article argues railroads cut freight costs from 10.78 to 6.48 per ton per 1000 miles between 1921 and 1933 and urges equal regulation and taxation across transport modes. It criticizes biased policies favoring highways and buses and calls for broad reform to achieve transportation equality and public benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
J. J.pelley
Association of American Railroads
Mr. Pelley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public pays for political attacks on industry and taxes
The piece argues that taxes targeting merchandising systems raise living costs and reduce purchasing power for all 125,000,000 consumers. It claims special taxes on chain stores unfairly penalize essential businesses and urges fairness for all retailers to preserve economies and public service.
The Soak the Rich Debate and Federal Deficit Reality
The piece argues higher taxes on the rich fail to balance the federal budget. It cites a $3.282 billion deficit and shows income brackets needed to raise sufficient revenue fall short. It notes roughly 60 percent of net income goes to those earning under $5,000, who bear most government costs.
Man and Mule Tale of Wages and Woes In Rural Life
A narrator rails against economic inequality between man and his mule, detailing shared labor yet unequal rewards, noting taxes, mortgages, and family toil. The piece closes with a warning that prevention of accidents must come before they happen, linking hardship to misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Simeon Saw Jesus in the Temple
Lesson notes recount Simeon’s recognition of Jesus as the Messiah at the temple. It details his upright, devout, Spirit-led character, the Nunc Dimittis blessing, and Simeon’s prophecy for Mary and Joseph about Jesus’ future impact and the sorrow to come for Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Covenant Nation
Israel
Messiah
Christ
Temple
God
The Day of Rest and the Sevenfold Religious Purpose
A Beecher quote argues that the seven days of the week are for religion, with one day set for rest. The passage emphasizes rest, instruction, and social worship as essentials supporting the other six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Beecher
Happiness and the arts of contentment
A meditation on contentment urges readers to stop begrudging others possessions and successes. By accepting limits and focusing on inner peace people may find greater happiness and reduce envy in daily life.
Do You Remember When Miss Pearl Mildred and George Fancher Married
Miss Pearl Mildred Louder and George Lt. Fancher were married Saturday at 2 30 at the home of Rev. C Yocum in Rushville. The bride is a Carthage High School graduate and the groom is a farmer. They will live with their parents. Funeral for Thomas A. Tweedy attended by F J Tweedy and Earl Tweedy in Indianapolis. Crown Hill burial. Ads note other local visits and dinners among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Mildred
Oren Louder
George Lt. Fancher
Johnson’ Fancher
Arlington
C. Yocum
Main Street Christian Church
Rushville
Carthage High School
Fancher
F. J. Tweedy
Earl Tweedy
Indianapolis
Thomas A. Tweedy
Big Four
Elkhart
N. S. Price
Elihu Price
Frank Downey
Albert
Local News Briefs Highlight Weddings Guests and Births
Ten years after their wedding Mr and Mrs Orville Stewart celebrated their 15th anniversary at the Newsom home with about sixty guests and gifts. A New Year dinner gathered Miss Marcella Lineback and several visiting friends from De Pauw Purdue and Miami University. A newborn son Richard Marvin arrived to Mr and Mrs Russell Carfield. The W L C met with Mrs William Henley discussing speech errors and the Club Women's role in the Illiteracy Crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Stewart
Walter Newsom
Grace Overman
Miami University
Helen Weaver
Indianapolis
Richard Marvin
Russell Carfield
Lee Carfield
Alva Jun
Herschel Folger
Wilmington
William O. Folger
Mary Folger
William P. Henley
J. A. Lineback
Indiana to issue 1936 state road map in February
The Indiana State Highway Commission announces its 1936 state road map showing Indiana 9000 miles of highways and planned construction for 1936. James D. Adams says route numbers are being checked and printing will begin after revisions. The map will mark all ongoing construction with broken lines and reflect the style of the popular 1935 edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Highway Commission
James D. Adams
Hal Ireland faces a taunting telegram and a planned journey
Hal Ireland confronts a coded telegram hinting a paternity claim and a $500 loan demand. He plans to travel with Crack and Barry toward Los Angeles while Sister Anastasia and Kerrigan observe, torn between protection and pursuit as tension builds on the road to Pasadena and Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selkirk
Oxford
Henry Ireland
Hal
New York
Los Angeles
Martin Crack
Grand Hotel
Santa Monica Boulevard
Hollywood California
Martin
Crack
Ireland
Barry
Gal
Las Vegas
Anastasia
Meet
Rasputin
Mrs. Pulsipher
Kerrigan
Doc
Telegraph Office
Frederick Ireland
San Francisco
Pop
Hal Ireland
California
Pasadena
Hollywood
Rasput
Poodle
Small daily losses and steady gains in farm upkeep
Seemingly small losses in the cream separator may amount to a surprisingly large annual loss. Small adjustments can yield more cream. Scale on radiators and engine blocks can be prevented by rain water. A gardener should rotate crops to avoid growing the same vegetables on the same plots more than once in four years and to use legumes.
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C. E. Wooldridge
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper
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