Failure of Government Ownership in Railroads
A historical critique argues against government ownership of railroads citing failures in France and England. It notes half century of French guarantees with no profit sharing, and cites Sir Eric Geddes on England’s postwar finances, with government losses and wage costs far outstripping freight revenue as roads remain under state control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
England
Europe
Congress
Sir Eric Gedes
Impudent Germans insult conference at Versailles
London on May 7 reports Premier Hughes condemning Count Brockdorff-Rantzau for not rising as Clemenceau spoke. He calls the German spokesman's conduct intolerable and says the day marked a humiliation for Germany, reflecting arrogance perceived at the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Versailles
William M. Hughes
Australia
Reuter
Count Brockdorff-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Camping Trip Preparations and Quick Remedy Prep
Advice to buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home for camping trips. It cannot be obtained while hunting or fishing trips or aboard cars or steamships, making early preparation essential for safety and comfort.
For Sale 1918 Ford in Al Condition
Classified notice states a 1918 Ford for sale in excellent condition. Seller Jesse O. Jenson notes contact details and date 8-2te for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Jesse O. Jenson
Lesson from Allied Transportation D difficulties observed
The text notes that owners cannot operate them if returned on the present basis. It suggests the United States can derive a potent lesson by observing the transportation difficulties of the allies as described by Bassett Blackley in Leslie's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bassett Blackley
Leslie
Texas Governor Supports Methodist Centenary Drive
Texas Governor W P Hobby endorses the $35 million Methodist Centenary Campaign and offers personal service and support. In a Dallas letter to Rev Dr Burgin, he calls the drive a world recon struction effort aiming to spread Christian society and aid foreign fields, homeland programs, and missionary work. He urged leadership to emphasize the movement’s broader aims and pledged to serve. Hobby recently spoke to 400 Methodist business leaders in Dallas to back the Centenary Movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hobby
Texas
S. H. C. Burgin
First. M. E. Church
South
Dallas
France
Russia
America
Gov
Hobby
Congregations Without Homes Seek Space For Services
Over two thousand Methodist Episcopal congregations in the South lack buildings for services. Meetings are held in homes barns and town halls. Part of Centenary Campaign funds collected in late May will be spent to help and encourage these congregations.
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Methodist Episcopal Churches
South
Texas to use thrift orations in Interscholastic League contests
In Austin on April 30 Texas Interscholastic League officials announce thrift orations and poems will be delivered by thousands of Texas students in fall and spring contests. Frank M. Smith of the War Loan Organization urges school division of UT extension to promote thrift pieces to 2500 affiliated schools. A thrift poetry volume is being prepared for distribution to principals and teachers to boost Savings Campaign interest.
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Texas Interscholastic League
Austin
Texas
Horatius
Gladiators
Lincoln
Frank M. Smith
War Loan Organization
University of Texas Extension Department
Interscholastic League
Savings Division
Smith
Montana
Diet and bowel care advice for all ages and occupations
The article advises adopting a diet suited to age and occupation and keeping bowels regular. It suggests using Chamberlain's product when feeling overly full or bloated and after meals to aid digestion.
Citation by Publication in Bosque County Texas 1919
Justice of the Peace in Precinct 8 Bosque County orders sheriff or constable to publish a citation for Joe Gilbert in a local or nearest county newspaper for three weeks before May 23 1919 to answer a suit filed by A G Gilliam on May 6 1919 for a sworn account of 61 dollars and 15 cents with 10 percent interest and costs final return to be made with execution details by J T Forson J P Precinct 8 Bosque County Texas 8 2te
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Justice Court of
Bosque County
Bosque
Joe Gilbert
Justice Court of Preienct No
Clifton
A. G. Gilliam
J. T. Forson
No, Some Folks Are Slow at Grief Overtaking Them
A terse aphorism notes that some people are so slow that misfortune simply catches up with them as a natural consequence of their pace, implying a wry judgment on fate and human timidity.
Rich Tone Health Tonic Promises Quick Relief At Home
An old time health resort tale touts a famed physician and a tonic called Rich Tone. The bottle claims full health benefits and a dramatic restoration after one bottle, with PRICE & STUART druggists selling it for a dollar. The ad targets nervous, weak, tired readers seeking a home remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gameres
Price & Stuart
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Edison
Schow Brothers
Clifton, Texas
Ruth Freeman
Ada Roach
Methodist Church
Wm. P. Hobby
Laurant
New York
Ford Car
Universal Car
the State OF Texas
Santa FE Hotel
Mahaney
the City
Forson & Johnson
Insurance
H. W. Hering
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