Freight rates and Easter ham costs contrast in era notes
A fragmented excerpt discusses Easter ham pricing and freight charges from Chicago to Boston, noting costs under a cent per pound and comparing six year-old rates. It references rail firms, New England factories, and a withheld tax affecting taxpayers.
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Race of the century payroll and rail costs compared
The piece compares historic payroll figures from 1939 to present, noting freight rates and rail costs, and praises improved operating methods. It highlights savings through lower motive power costs, cooperative efforts, and cheaper rail journeys from major cities like Boston to New York and Portland to be narrated in a retrospective.
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