Rail regulation debate voiced by E P Ripley
E P Ripley president of the Santa Fe Railroad argues that state commissions have limited value while the Interstate Commerce Commission should hold broader, more independent power. He advocates a single, nonpartisan regulatory body with life tenure and regional branches to balance carrier and public rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Ripley
Santa Fe Railroad Company
National
State Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Commission
Interstate Commission
Publicity as a finance virtue urges openness and scrutiny
Otto H. Kahn argues that publicity is essential for finance and democracy. He warns that silence fosters distrust and gossip, urging financiers to reveal character and duties publicly while engaging with the people to prevent misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto H. Kahn
Wien
Too Many Agricultural Organizations Shake Farmer Confidence
A viewpoint argues farmers face an overload of groups and echoes urging reliance on common sense and real cooperation. It condemns excessive organizing from governments and societies, insisting government help should align with existing farmer organizations and business partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fewer laws urge careful, enforceable legislation
The piece argues for fewer laws and more reform through analyzing and modernizing existing statutes. It cites Justice Hughes on excess legislation, notes progress in bill drafting at Albany and Columbian University, and warns against laws framed with dishonest motives or unenforceable aims while urging clear, enforceable statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Hughes
Supreme Court
State Bar Association of New York
State of
New York
New York State
Albany
Columbian University
Shrewd Deal in Finance War Stocks and Bonds Use
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes a wartime strategy where Britain forces investors to swap American securities for British loans and sells American stocks at high prices to fund supplies. The arrangement lets Britain and the United States profit, while British investors exchange their holdings for a lien on the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Europe
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Nightingales On Firing Line At Isonzo Front
A Spring night on the Isonzo front with no guns firing. An artillery officer recalls wary sleep as nightingales sing in a distant thicket. The bird's song is vivid and powerful, contrasting with war’s quiet near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isonzo
Nightingale
California
Will Irwin
Saturday Evening Post
Mascots in the Trenches A Soldier’s Bond with Dogs and a Goat
In a World War I vignette from World's Work, Alymate carries a ten pound dog and previously a canary and a goat named Leviticus. The dog Fritz wins his affections, and Barry starves himself to feed the pet, with a comic yet poignant portrait of war companion animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
France
William J. Robinson
Alymate
Ypres
Harry
Nate
Corlee
Fritz
Barry
Loses Faith in Forecaster Over Hat Rain Incident
A prominent Evansville woman doubted the U S weather bureau after a new hat was damaged by heavy rain. She called the observer who assured no rain, she wore the new hat to a ball game and it was ruined, prompting her to vent her opinion on the forecaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
United States Weather Bureau
Indianaports News
Weather Bureau
Observer
Public Notice of Land Claim Hearings and Filings
Department of the Interior notices in Great Falls Montana that Minnie L. Hedge seeks three year proof to establish a land claim in Gilman while George H. Hedge is notified. witnesses listed from Choteau and Gilman. notices for publication with dates August 16 28 1916 and September 22 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Minnie L. Hedge
Gilman
George H. Hedge
Ney
Swy
Sey
Township 22 North
Range 5 West
Edward Mowry
Thomas Ognedal
Choteau
Vernal R.hughes
R .N. Sutherlin
Register
Mina Caffrey Seeks Three Year Homestead Proof in Montana
Mina Caffrey files notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a homestead claim on land in Montana. Before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau on September 25, 1916. Witnesses William Wallace Charles A Berglund Edwin A Bjork Gershom Hutchinson all of Bozeman Montana. First pub August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Nora R. McCall
Bole
Township 23 North
Range 3 West
Montana Meridian
A. C. Warner
A. S
Chateau
John E. Holm
Jacob Anderson
Bennetta C. McElmeel
E. Walfred. Johnson
R. .N. Sutherlin
Register
U.S. Land Office
Harry E. Adams
Cicteau
Origis
Ney
Township
Range 5 West
Meridian
U. S
James B. Teulon
Richard A. Lacey
Arthur F. Belzer
Gilman
Allan R. Young
R. N. Sutherlin
Mina Caffrey
William Wallace
Charles A. Berglund
Edwin A. Bjork
Gershom Hutchinson
Holm declares three year land claim in Montana notice
John Edward Holm No 030930 files intent to make a three year proof to establish his claim to land described by NE section 27 township 23N range 3W MT Merd Cho teau Montana. Public office date set for the 25th day of a month not specified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
John Edward Holm
Bole
Township
Range 3 West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Choteau
Notice to Creditors Estate of Charles D Phemister Deceased
James B Welch administrator of Charles D Phemister deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at Geo W Magee attorney at law puyper Montana. Date August 26 1916 first publication August 30 last September 20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Phemister
Charles ID. Phemister
Geo. W. Magee
Dipuyer
Montana
James B. Welch
Desert land final proof notice from Choteau Montana
Effe H Bateman of Chateau Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof by purchase under the 3rd paragraph of section 5 act March 4 1915 to establish claim to desert land in townships 22 23 north range 6 west and 34 35. Witnesses listed: A J Cowell Jasper Murray J Ingram Cain H W Timothy all of Choteau Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Effe H. Bateman
Chateau
Range 6
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Choteau
A. J. Cowell
Jasper Murray
J. Ingram Cain
H. W. Timothy
R. N. Sutherlin
Register
Land claim notice for Miller homestead in Montana
Fred G. Miller of Chateau Montana filed a homestead entry in 1913 for land described as NW NEW N44 NW section 20 township 23 north range 6 west, Montana meridian. The claim was presented before A. C. Warner U S Commissioner at Choteau Montana on September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Fred G. Miller
Chateau
NW New
Township
Range 6 West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Choteau
Notice of Sale by Teton County in Valier
The board of county commissioners of Teton County Montana will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse front door in Chateau on Tuesday September 19 1916 at 2 o'clock p m lot 6 in block 62 First Addition to Valier Townsite acquired by tax deed from the county treasurer Ek C Garrett County Clerk First publication August 16 last publication September 13
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Teton County
Montana
Court House
Chateau
Valier
Ek. C. Garrett
Future survivor of Deuth land over crew in Germany
A reflection on a future death of the 9411th survivor from the Deuth land over crew in Germany. It comments that civilization teaches men to hide brutality and Europe teaches it to hide in a trench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Italy Remembers Caesar’s Bold Victory Over Nervii
The remark recalls a historic Roman triumph as Caesar defeated the Nervii in battle. It frames the moment as a defining scene of Roman courage and strategic prowess.
Meek Will Inherit The Earth If They Get It
The saying discusses the idea that the meek must actively acquire the earth through persistence and necessity. It emphasizes the inevitability of the meek gaining possession if they persist in effort and virtue.
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Louis Lindberg
Alvin Holm
Mary L. Hane
B. Walfred Johnson
Ber
John J. van Setten
Willem J. van Setten
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Isaac F. Allum
Chateau, Montana
U. S&s. Land Office
William Dollemore
Township 22
Range 4 West
Valdis M. Pyatt
Charles N. Martin
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Caesar
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