Lower Prices Through Increased Production
Architects and builders urge rapid production to lower building material costs amid labor shortages and material scarcities. The American Architect argues efficiency in manufacture and distribution is essential, warning against price-dampening by exports or imports. It cites Lloyd George and Britain’s push for output as a model and predicts a postwar prosperity rise in the United States with stabilized labor and material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lloyd’ George
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
Eutrope
Lloyd George
England
America
Europe
War costs compared in two eras hint at efficiency gains
The piece argues that per person wartime costs in the German conflict were only slightly higher than in the 1898 Spanish war, while overall prices have risen dramatically. It suggests that wartime management did not prove extravagant but showed surprising frugality despite inflation.
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Germany
Spain
Garment Maker Defends Price Hikes Amid Profit Frenzy
A ready-to-wear manufacturer tells the New York Journal of Commerce that profiteering is widespread and that adding $5 to $10 to a garment is justified. He laments quiet business and fails to see how profiteering may overreach, illustrating broader national economic strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
Railroad workers wage figures cited in letter
A general manager notes in a letter that freight engineers now earn 992.35 dollars per month and passenger staff 917 dollars, while freight conductors receive 308.55. The comparison emphasizes engineers' higher pay versus conductors.
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Nnernee
Mionels
Ieee
Western states push for tax reform and streamlined government
A regional push cites Idaho and Illinois reforms cutting boards and bureaus, consolidating agencies, and lowering taxes. Authors urge adoption of taxpayer driven budgeting across western states, with county offices reduced to elective seats and others hired, aiming to reduce state and local tax burdens amid ongoing wartime taxes.
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Idaho
California
Illinois
Government seizes 450 so called remedies for social diseases
Federal authorities announce a campaign to suppress quack medicines under the food and drug act. The Bureau of Chemistry warns these remedies are dangerous and often fraudulently labeled. Some claim cures within specific times, leading to delayed proper medical care and possible permanent injury or death.
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Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Pay Your Debts and Build a Prosperous Community
A banker's view urges saving and debt repayment to keep communities healthy. George E. Roberts of National City Bank states bankers help farmers by using high prices to pay debts, noting people borrow in good times and pay under pressure in hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Roberts
National City Bank
One Food That Is Cheap In The Milling District
Authorities in the milling district attribute rye flour’s cheapness to whiskey distilling stoppage and a shift from rye to white bread by workers. They note rye is as nutritious as white flour and that U S government shipments to Europe favor white flour despite European preference for rye bread.
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United States
Europe
Atlantic
Self Made Steel Leader James A. Farrell Donates 20000
James A. Farrell, president of United States Steel, gifts 20000 to Georgetown University to endow a school training in foreign trade. His rise from a New Haven mill boy to steel executive highlights a career built from labor and foresight.
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James A. Farrell
Georgetown University
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Farrell
New Haven
Pittsburgh
Great Steel Corporation
Young Roosevelt’s Gaffe Sparks Light Remark
The Dates Free Press notes that young Roosevelt will not be truly like his eminent father until he invents a phrase of his own. He ventured but did not invent when he described the president as “the whole show.”
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Free Press
Roosevelt
Daily Market Report Corn and Oats Prices
Market report shows corn futures for September around 1.77 percent, with prices near 4.76 dollars and small gains. Oats futures for September show about 10 percent and 70 percent figures, with mixed quotes and miscellaneous notations.
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Dee
Sten Gio
Market Wrap Reflects Labor Tension and Declines Across Commodities
John Donnellan & Co notes a late session retreat as prices close higher only to a general recession tone. Labor friction in steel grows but cooperation from steel firms tempers impact. corn leads losses with 3 cent drop, oats hold steadier, hog futures fall with 15,000 head projected for tomorrow amid weak provisions and widespread liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Corporation
Weather Report for Local Area
The 6 p m reading shows temperature 80 degrees with wet bulb 50 and humidity 56 percent. Winds come from the west northwest and west with clear skies and a normal temperature for the date. The mean temperature is 67 degrees, 2 degrees cooler in the last 24 hours, with a high of 88 at 4:10 p.m. and a low of 51 at 5:00 a.m.
Weather and road conditions report across Nebraska and Wyoming
Road segments from Cheyenne to Pine Bluffs are rough with weather issues. Mud and rough surfaces persist from Chugwater to Slater and Wheatland to Glendo. Areas near Gleny weet of Gromite Canyon show flats for remk and homes for salst.
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Cheyenne
Bushoell
Nebr
Pine Bluffs
Slater
Wheatland
Glendo
Gleny Weet
Gromite Canon
Remk
Labor Day Rail Travel urged with advance reservations
Superintendent A W Woodruff of the Wyoming Division of the Union Pacific quoted a statement by Director General Hines urging very heavy Labor Day travel. The directive asks travelers to make reservations and advance arrangements due to high demand on transportation equipment during the holiday.
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A. W. Woodruff
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Hines
Damm Undertaking Stocks Three Carloads to Hold Prices
W. W. Damm of the Damm Undertaking Company reports securing three carloads of caskets and funeral supplies to keep costs down for patrons across three cities. This stockpiling aims to avert further price increases in funeral goods.
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W. W. Damm
Damm Undertaking Company
Tiree
Saratoga Wyoming Hosts Big Fish Fry During Celebration
Visitors arrive for the September 2 and 3 celebration in Saratoga. Anglers will line Saratoga valley streams including the North Platte river to catch hundreds of speckled trout to be served at the event.
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Saratoga
Wyo
Saratoga Valley
America
North Plate River
Local Residents Noted in Albany and Cheyenne Visits
ClIff Baillie and M Baillie of Lara mie are at the Albany while Ray Moff of Wheatland visits in Cheyenne. A plea asks readers to call 93 for prompt lead er delivery at our expense.
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ClLff Baillie
M. Baillie
Laramie
The
Albany
Ray Moff
Wheatland
Cheyenne
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