Failure of Government Ownership in Railway Management
An examination of European experience argues against government control of railways in the United States. France and England show costly guarantees and government operation with poor profit sharing, war-time control leaving Britain’s system in financial distress while wages soar. The piece urges Congress to weigh the fiscal risks as future road policy is debated.
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United States
France
Eri Gedesson
England
Aus tralian premier calls Versailles day of humiliation
London on May 7 reports that after the Versailles conference Willem M Hughes, premier of Australia, told Reuters the day had been one of humiliation for the Germans, a sentiment he said had entered into their souls.
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London
Versailles
Willem M. Hughes
Australia
Reuter
Camping Trip Steamships Supply Suggestions
Practical guidance on packing and preparations for camping trips aboard steamship voyages. Highlights timing, recommended items, and best places to carry essential gear for safety and convenience during sea travel and camping.
For Sale Ford Car 1918 Model In Al Condition
Classified notice listing a 1918 Ford car for sale by Jesse O Jenson. The brief ad notes the vehicle is in good condition and provides contact for interested buyers.
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Ford
Jesse O. Jenson
Unclear Property Rights Bill Impacts Ownership
The fragment notes owners cannot operate devices if return is based on current terms. It mentions the United context but lacks concrete names, places, or dates to fully identify the event or policy.
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The
United
Texas Governor Backs Up Church Centenary Drive
Gov. Hobby supports the Methodist Centenary Movement calling it a world reconstruction effort to Christianize society. He urged readers to back the $35 million Centenary Fund and offered to assist, citing his Dallas speech to 400 Methodist businessmen.
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Texas
W. P. Hobby
S. H. C. Burgin
First M. E. Church
South Dallas
Gov
Hobby
Dallas
Congregations Without Homes in the South
More than two thousand Methodist Episcopal churches in the South lack buildings for services. Meetings are held in homes, barns, and town halls. Funds from the Centenary Campaign in late May will help and encourage these congregations.
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Methodist Episcopal Churches
South
Texas Interscholastic League Thrift Orations Planned
In Austin Texas on April 30 Texas boys and girls will deliver orations and poems in Thrift contests amid a national thrift drive. Frank M Smith federal district director of the War Loan Organization backs spreading Thrift orations to 2500 affiliated schools. UT extension unit will compile a volume of thesecocted works for principals and teachers to promote Savings Campaign involvement. Montana leads in per capita sales, and Texas aims to match or surpass it with a comprehensive school Savings Society program.
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Texas League
Austin
Texas
Gladiators
Lincoln
Texas Interscholastic League
Frank M. Smith
War Loan Organization
University of Texas Extension Department
Interscholastic League
Savings Division
Smith
Montana
Diet Guide for Weak Stomach Opinions
A brief dietary reminder advises adopting age and occupation suited meals and keeping bowels regular. It suggests using Chamberlain's remedies when feeling overfull after eating.
Publication Citation in Bosque County 1919
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication in the Bosque County Justice Court for Precinct No 8. Joe Gilbert, residence unknown, is summoned to Clifton on May 23 1919 to answer a debt suit by A G Gilliam on a sworn account of 61 dollars 15 cents plus 10 percent interest and costs. The notice is signed J T Forson Justice of the Peace. Some folks are so slow that they never come to grief. It naturally overtakes them.
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Justice Court of Precinct No
Bosque County
Bosque
Joe Gilbert
Justice Court of Pretenct No
Clifton
A. G. Gilliam
Famous Health Resort Treatment at Home
A health tonic named RICH-TONE is promoted as the at home version of a famed resort physician’s remedy. The ad claims the tonic, prepared by the public, delivers similar benefits to treating nervous exhaustion and fatigue, with full directions on each bottle. It recounts a high profile patient reportedly improved after the original treatment and asserts POWER and PUNCH in GOOD HEALTH advertised by PRICE & STUART, Druggists.
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Price & Stuart
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Edison
Schow Brothers
Clifton, Texas
Ruth Freeman
Ada Roach
Methodist Church
Russia
America
Wm. P. Hobby
Laurant
New York
Tails
the State OF Texas
J. T. Forson
Precin Bosque County
Santa FE Hotel
Mahaney
the City
Forson & Johnson
Hl. W. Hering
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