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Comparing Eastern and Western Railway Rates in Iowa
A long exposition argues railroads in Iowa are major employers and tax payers, funding schools and roads. It defends higher local freight and passenger rates, cites Interstate Commerce Commission decisions, compares U S and European costs, and urges fair returns to support service for farmers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iandia
Iowa
United States
Europe
Towa State Railway Commission
Railroads of
Towa
Iowa Coal
OWA
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Chiago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Orension
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Daniels