Lower Prices Through Increased Production
Editorial urges that expanding production is the sole path to lower building costs, noting labor and material shortages, political factors, and tax burdens. British PM Lloyd George echoes the need to boost output. American builders are urged to increase efficiency and output to meet world demand and curb the cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lloyd’ George
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
Eutrope
Lloyd George
England
America
Europe
Cost per man in wars shows economy despite rising prices
The text notes that cost per man in the German war was only modestly higher than in the Spanish war of 1898 even as overall prices tripled or quadrupled. It implies wartime management was economical rather than extravagant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Spain
Ready-to-wear profiteering quoted by NYC manufacturer
A New York Journal of Commerce quote from a ready-to-wear maker claims profiteering is widespread and he adds $5 to $10 to garments. The piece notes quiet business in his line and suggests profiteering can overreach, illustrating broader economic conditions nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
Railroad workers receive higher pay for engineers and conductors
A note from the general manager states freight engineers now earn 992.35 dollars monthly and passenger engineers 917.75, while freight and passenger conductors receive 308.55. The document compares engineer and conductor salaries, indicating engineers earn more than motormen and conductors earn more than others in the rail system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnernee
Mionels
Ieee
Western states seek tax reform through cabinet style administration
The excerpt argues that Idaho and California reduced boards and taxes, Illinois consolidated bureaus into nine departments, and a tax cut lowered state rate to 75 cents per hundred dollars saving $4 million yearly. It urges similar taxpayer driven budgets in western states and counties with fewer elected offices to lower taxes, warning ongoing war taxes hinder prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
California
Illinois
Federal crackdown on quack medicinal sales cited
Four hundred fifty seizures of so called remedies for social diseases have been made under the food and drug act by federal officials. The Bureau of Chemistry warns these preparations are dangerous and often fraudulently labeled. Some claim cures within fixed periods while others promise guaranteed results. The notice stresses that reliance on such cures delays proper medical treatment and can cause permanent injury or life danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Pay Your Debts and Save, Bankers Urge Caution
A public call from progressive banks urges saving and debt repayment. Banks prefer borrowers who save and advise farmers to use high prices to clear debts. The note contrasts debt from borrowing for business with personal failure to save and meet obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Roberts
National City Bank
One Food That Is Cheap
Authorities in the milig and graine say eyes feed the eye drive high dining costs. Rye flour costs $2.55 less per barrel than white flour and is said to be as good or better for food. Cheaper rye flour is blamed on whiskey distilling stoppage and white bread replacing rye bread among workers. The U S government reportedly buys white flour for Europe despite European preference for rye bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Atlantic
Self Made Steel Leader James A. Farrell Funds Georgetown Endowment
James A. Farrell, president of United States Steel Corporation, donates 20000 to Georgetown University to endow a program training students in foreign trade management. A self-made leader, Farrell rose from a New Haven mill worker to head of US Steel by 1917 after early positions as a superintendent and executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farrell
Georgetown University
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Farrell
New Haven
Pittsburgh
Great Steel Corporation
Young Roosevelt Fails To Invent Phrase About President
The Dates Free Press notes that young Theodore Roosevelt will not be truly like his eminent father until he invents a phrase of his own. He did venture but did not invent when he described the president as the whole show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Roosevelt
Daily Market Report on Corn and Oats Prices
Market brief shows Corn for September at 1.77 percent and 4.76 dollars, with varied percentages. Oats for September display mixed percentages and figures, including 24 and 1.39 values, indicating unsettled price reporting.
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Dee
Sten Gio
Market Report Shows Recession Pressure and Mixed Grain Losses
Prices closed somewhat higher on the day but the session showed a retreating trend. Labor tensions in the steel industry appear acute, though the steel corporation’s long standing employee relations dampen expectations for change. Corn led declines, with cash corn 2 to lower, oats weaker but less so, and hog markets facing large liquidation and futures selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Corporation
Weather report details for 6 p.m. and 24-hour changes
At 6 p.m. the temperature was 80 degrees with 50 wet bulb and 56 relative humidity. Winds varied NW to NE with clear skies and a normal mean temperature for the date of 67 degrees, marking a 2 degree drop in the last 24 hours. the high reached 88 degrees at 4:10 p.m. and the low 51 degrees at 5:00 a.m.
Highways Weather Report Through Rural Routes
Weather notes detail rough conditions from Cheyenne to Pine Bluffs and Chugwater to Slater with mud and rough sections. Other segments mention rough road surfaces near Wheatland Glendo and unsettled flats and homes for sale.
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Cheyenne
Bushoell
Nebr
Pine Bluffs
Slater
Wheatland
Glendo
Gleny Weet
Gromite Canon
Labor Day Rail Travel Warned For Heavy Traffic
Superintendent A W Woodruff of the Wyoming Division of the Union Pacific echoed a directive from Director General Hines urging travelers to make reservations in advance due to expected heavy Labor Day demand on transportation equipment.
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A. W. Woodruff
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Hines
Undertaker Avoids Further Price Hikes With Bulk Purchases
W. W. Damm of Damm Undertaking reports receipt of funds from buyers for three concerns in three cities. He bought three carloads of caskets and funeral supplies to keep prices reasonable and avert further anticipated cost increases for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Damm
Damm Undertaking Company
Tiree
Saratoga Wyoming Set For September Fish Fry Celebration
Visitors arrive for a two day Saratoga celebration on September 2 and 3 featuring a big fish fry. Expert anglers will line the streams of the Saratoga valley including the North Platte river to catch hundreds of speckled trout. The event highlights America’s renowned trout waters amid the town’s festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Wyo
Saratoga Valley
America
North Plate River
Local notes from Albany and Cheyenne visits
ClLff Baillie and M Baillie of Lara mie are at the Albany. Ray Moff of Wheatland is visiting in Cheyenne. If you do not get your lead er phone no 93 and they will deliver it promptly at our expense.
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ClLff Baillie
M. Baillie
Laramie
The
Albany
Ray Moff
Wheatland
Cheyenne
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Associated Press
Associated Preae
Daily Market Report
Courtesy A Co
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General Motors
Kennicott Copper
Snere
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Texas Co
U. S. Steel Vases
DOE
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Union Pacifico
Boston Wyoming
Elkhorn
Guif
Merritt
Midwest
Soo
Salt Creek
E. T. Wiliams
Wind River
John Donnellan & Co
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Highways Weather Report
Remk
Retenic Remedy Co
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Coca-Cola CO
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