Why Not Try It in Peace The Railroads and War Economy
The article discusses railroad coordination during wartime and its economic impact. It notes July freight saves of about 170000 freight cars and a yearly gain of nearly 1.5 million tons, highlighting cooperation among US railroads and the shift toward efficiency, tariffs, and postwar planning to preserve democracy and industrial growth. It frames lessons from wartime for a peaceful regime.
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Railroade Control Board
National Advisory Conner
Gellen
Lax
United States
Gutocracy
Oelfich Spollx
Karoepe
Gar Provident Rennet
Cost of World War totals and German financial collapse
The World War has cost about 90 billion dollars to date, equating to roughly 55 per person worldwide. Daily wartime expenditures rise to 117 million, and Germany’s finances weaken as foreign credit and gold reserves shrink under U.S. embargo and war spending. The United States entry shifts balance toward an Allied victory.
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United States
Europe
Rueda
Italy
Germany
China
Wilson
Mark Exschange
Cgermany
England
Bow
Austria
Turkey
Minn
Rail Road Board Report Critiques Shipping Revenue Increase
A historical rail board report argues freight space efficiency could boost revenue by 120000 carloads without extra trains or crews, challenging prope arguments. The piece frames transportation policy amid wartime leadership and national economy concerns.
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Railrondal
Uoniler
Wario
German General Staff Figure Toured U S Spreading War Propaganda
A noted German strategist, von Bernhard, reportedly toured the United States before World War I to rally German Americans and explain invasion plans of Belgium and Paris. He spoke in San Francisco Los Angeles and an eastern city, predicting France would bear war costs while German forces moved east to confront Russia. The account, relayed by Canadian publisher A. Macdonald, cites Dr. David Starr Jordan among attendees and frames the war as a clash of democracy versus despotism.
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von Bernhard
United State
San Francisco
Angelys
Velgium
Maris
England
A. Macdonald
Germany
Belgium
Paria
Bernhard
Los Angeles
Paris
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
America
United States
Sals
No World Peace Without Liberty From German Autocracy
The speaker asserts that full support and resources are required to defeat autocratic Germany and its allies. He emphasizes freeing smaller nations overrun by the warlords and asserts peace depends on universal liberty, contrasting it with the current German rule. He argues that lasting world order follows U S and Canada relations and must end autocratic rule.
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United States
Canada
Germany
Red Cross Cares For Children Of French War Zone
Red Cross reports from France describe a temporary shelter at Toul for 750 refugee children amid gas attacks. Eight workers arrived to provide medical care bedding clothing and food with infants and young children later moved to a clean barracks and family groups kept together.
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RED Cross
Washington, D. C
Red Cross War Council
France
Toul
Paris
Street Sprinkler Operates Amid Heavy Rain
City water wagon driver kept working through a downpour as rain fell, sprinkling the streets despite heavy showers. The scene captured neighbors on the streets yesterday afternoon witnessing an unusual sight.
Cost to equip an infantryman for service in France
The article itemizes costs to outfit a U S infantryman for France, totaling 156.20 dollars with amounts for clothing, eating utensils, and fighting equipment including a bayonet, cartridge belt, cartridges, steel helmet, trench tool, and rifle. It notes costs vary as helmets and gas masks are bought abroad or made domestically and the Springfield rifle cost reflects its production cost.
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France
TD Estes Oshens Nak Eyes
TRAE
Steehh
Anhicus Buble
United States rifle Model 1917 to be produced for troops
France will carry this weapon the Enfield rifle used by British troops is being manufactured to equip American forces. It is officially the United States rifle model 1917 and is made on a cost-plus profit basis, so exact figures cannot be given.
Dinner and tea entertain Fort Russell residents
Sunday evening Captain Habbigar hosted a dinner at the Plains with Mrs Habbigar and there family present. On Monday Mrs Wright hosted a tea for Mrs Habbigar and her two sons, followed by Captain and Mrs G W Biegler hosting with Edmond among the guests.
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Habbigar
the Plains
Mra
Jerbower
Biegler
Edmond Habbigar
Miss Biegler
G. W. Biegler
Habbigars
Local hosts named James and Bierkower party guests
The report lists James, Mrs. Bierkower, Miss Biegler and the host and hostess among attendees at the gathering, with no additional details on event or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Bierkower
Sugar men seek Hoover price cap for 1917 cane output
Washington report says cane suzer refining industry representatives will meet with Food Administrator Herbert Hoover tonight to discuss establishing a maximum price for their 1917 production. The item notes state ads aiming to reach the widest market across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington, D. C
Herbert Jloover
Notice of Dry Climate Tire stockholders meeting postponed
On account of Labor Day the stockholders meeting at the Plains Hotel was postponed due to no mail delivery on Labor Day. It is rescheduled for next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Plains Hotel. J H Doren, Manager.
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Dry Climate Tire Company
Plains Hotel
Climate Tire
MFG, CO
J. H. Doren
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Itorial
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Mem
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Peedi
Kaiere
Ister
Toronto
Protiermans
Green River Valley
Wyoming
Fox Churyvenne
Solider Boy News
Sam Stark
Cheyenne, Wyo
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Lincoln Highway
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Germains
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Ft. Russell News
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Geo
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J. L. Baird
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