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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1913
Page
4
The piece argues Cincinnati cannot be erased from the map and remains the hub of a vast conurbation. It extols the city's unique location at the heart of the nation, blending East and West influences, and declares local governance accountable, with citizens urged to contribute to the public good and accept periodic changes.
The piece argues express companies abused monopoly power, faces stronger Parcel Post competition and rate cuts by the ICC, and faces reduced earnings. It notes corporate arrogance, public response, and a call for fair treatment of customers alongside humorous quips about current events and politics.
George Fitch darkly jokes that advice is abundant yet rarely taken, noting people from rich to poor dispense it freely while few accept it. He quips that the best sources of advice are the aged and famous, and many remain eager to give or seek it, despite limited usefulness.
The Bree Legal Department in the Cincinnati American offers to answer concise legal questions by mail or column. It explains that debt conveyances can be fraudulent and set aside by creditors, a father is not liable for a son’s injury unless acting as an agent, wills require no spousal or kinship interest, and legislative power is limited to constitutional provisions.
The United Missionary Campaign Committee issues a 25 000 copy pamphlet How to Promote Christian Publicity free to denominational boards. It urges cooperative publicity between churches and local press with a publicity representative in each church and a community press committee to coordinate efforts.
A pamphlet from the Protestant press movement urges co operation between churches and media. It argues real news justifies church activity, condemns mendicancy, and praises display advertising to spread Christian perspectives. In Atlanta and other cities ads helped end segregated districts and spur reform, including probation courts and abolition of corporal punishment.
In three years ten U S railroad lines saw gross earnings rise by 115 million while net income fell nearly 10 million. They added 431 million in capital, risking bankruptcy and broader economic harm. The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged to weigh nationwide welfare when setting freight rates, linking rail profit limits to general industry health. A political aside references Elihu Root successor bids and Tammany Hall.
A chronic refrain laments postal delays affecting payments. The piece notes frequent railway wrecks and mail mishaps, yet letters demanding payment from merchants arrive promptly, while checks from customers arrive late or not at all, leaving creditors frustrated.
A retrospective on progress against urban slums led by Richard Watson Gilder and Jacob Riis. It notes improvements from tenement laws, fire safety gains, and the decline of dangerous pits, while urging a ban on home manufacture in tenements to curb child labor and protect families.
The piece contrasts Alaska education for natives with the fishery and fur sectors, noting 109 teachers including natives, 1806 average school attendance, 388 416 reindeer valued at 601 700, and salmon canning output of 16 291 997 with a 23 759 295 investment. It cites Pribilof fur seals numbering 215 940 and Alaska’s broad wealth beyond gold.
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