High Freight Rates and Railroad Profits in 1920s Reform Debate
A Utah newspaper column discusses the Esch Cummins railroad law, railroads profits including Atchison Topeka Santa Fe stock gains, watered stock concerns, and proposed stock dividends. It questions the Interstate Commerce Commission and Utah Public Utilities Commission efficacy and urges vigilant oversight. The piece cites Senator La Follette on transportation committee findings and calls for reform of regulatory bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hollenbeck
Esech-Cummins
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Esch-Cumminson
la Follette
Committee On Transportation
Conference of Progressives
Congressional Committee
State Legislative Committee
Utah
Public Utilities Commission
Ten year grazing permits issued for national forest ranges
A decision to issue ten year grazing permits for the ranges within national forests begins in 1925. The move impacts the agricultural industry nationwide as ranchers prepare to apply for permits covering decade long use of forest grazing lands.
Utah Dairy Industry in 1920 Census Figures Noted
The Utah dairy sector had 66,724 cows and heifers over two years old in 1920, with no data since. State Agriculture officials estimate dairy products' value at about $5,000,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Ophthalmic Specialists Visit Duchesne for Free Eye Tests
DRS. WILLIAM MI and associates of Salt Lake City will be at the Grant Hotel Duchesne Saturday June 2 for eye tests at no charge. The doctors emphasize glasses aid health as well as vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woulliam
Buswell
Salt Lake
Grant Hotel
Duchesne
Ten Year Grazing Permits Adopted for National Forests
The forest service plans ten-year grazing permits and new grazing rates to begin in 1925 with adjustments kept at a minimum. Secretary Wallace says the change will bring greater stability to the livestock industry, allowing quicker rehabilitation by ending a flyover permit system and aligning with long term range appraisals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
National Forest
Wallace
National Forest Officers
Ogden
Utah
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Surculture
Ali
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Hawkeye
Charles Bruxger
Wax Goreon, Hgr
Vox
Duchesne Lumber CO
Satiffeld
Victrolas
Victor Records
Schozian Furniture Co
Duchesne, Utah
Roosevelt
M. Weiss & Son
Moe Ieee
D. G. Peepard Seed Co
Duskesne, Utah
Paige, Utah
On- Idean Institut
I Ae
Forest Pride
India
Yuen
West India
Lic
Soinch
Windsor
lMor Unterwear
Val
Loys
Wenud Oy
Ena
Wwe
Golden Rule
Utais Dairy Industry
Longhr
E. H. Peterson
Prop
Eagle Brand
Utternman
Seedsman
Grand Junction
Colorado
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