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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
4
The Senate Committee and the Railroad Administration seek a permanent basis to resolve broad issues of government authority over railroad and road systems before ownership is transferred at year end. The debates focus on federal power versus state systems and the future of the nation’s transportation network.
The Federal Commission appointed by President Wilson conducts hearings in Washington on public traction systems facing sharp cost increases. Experts discuss methods to cope with a 50 to 100 percent rise in operating costs without raising fares enough to hurt ridership. The debate frames a difficult puzzle beyond simple mathematical examples.
The piece critiques long-standing rate fixes by railroads and notes the Inter state Commerce Commission and McAdoo adjusted rates during government control. It cites Director Hines and a five month report showing a net revenue drop of 108,661,949 versus last year and a May loss of 35,511,330.
A public warning condemns profiteering and price gouging as threats to national stability. It denounces government inaction and calls for swift prosecution and life sustaining protections to avert revolution and economic ruin. The piece urges vigilance before widespread unrest gains ground.
The Federal Electric Railways Commission aims to standardize traction company practices nationwide. Hearings show 62 companies with 5912 miles of track under receivers, 763 miles dismantled, 38 companies with 257 miles abandoned, totaling 16 percent of electric railway mileage.
The piece reviews wartime wage decisions for railroad and street railway workers backed by Presidents Wilson and McAdoo and the War Labor Board. It notes the government's larger purchases during war and contrasts railroad pay debates with broader industry wage standards, calling rail and traction line issues complex and costly.
A historical editorial argues for government takeover of meat packing to curb prices. It likens railroads to a cautionary model where public costs rose under government control. The piece contends packers may profit from high wages and taxes, urging investigations to see if price hikes are justified.
The piece argues against immediate government seizure of the packing business, warning it would require expertise, cause delays, raise meat costs, and burden consumers. It questions the government's ability to manage staple industries without seasoned guidance and emphasizes preserving the existing system.
An old advertisement warns of kidney disorder signs and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonials. It discusses symptoms like dark smelly urine and back pain, price 60 cents, and urges readers to buy from dealers.
War Department to sell all surplus government food via post offices after failed attempts to distribute to municipalities. Col. M. R. Hilgard confirms plan and states prices will be announced from San Antonio soon. No replies to questionnaires received. reasons for city reluctance not stated.
An order of sale issued Aug 4 1919 directs the Gillespie County constable to sell at the courthouse door in Fredericksburg two buggies and one survey on Aug 18 1919 to satisfy a judgment of 97.55 in favor of Knopp & Schneider. Also includes local ads for straw hats and Belle of Wichita flour shipments to Fredericksburg.
Washington in early August the cost of living crisis prompted organized labor to demand government action. Warren S. Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Frank Morrison of the AFL urged Congress to back the Plumb plan for government ownership of railroads. Stone warned of severe unrest if no solution emerges in months, saying people will fight if starved.
Advertisers seek grain buyers offering the highest market price for oats. Buyers invite producers to contact for pricing and delivery details.
Oscar Krauskopf advertises Fort Smith and Studebaker Farm Wagons with 2 and 3 inch axles and a 214 inch axle option. He notes prices rose after freight costs and offers a carload of Studebaker wagons with wide tires at unusually low prices to help buyers save money.
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