Government Role in Coal Supply and Railcar Shortages
The article reviews coal mine depletion and railroad car shortages in Washington. It notes private rail ownership efficiency concerns and discusses moves toward government operation. It cites 40,100,000 net tons coal extra transported in 1920 and 40,099,000 tons anthracite, with 1919-1917 comparatives, plus ICC orders prioritizing coal shipments. It argues local utility ownership may align stockholders with company interests and stresses sound earning margins to protect dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
Commission On
American Railroad Association
Interstate Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bulletin
United States Geological Survey
Piling It Into Public Utilities
Investment banker O B Willcox warned that high capital costs and regulation have pushed utility pricing up without matching efficiency gains. He noted central power and gas are replacing individual engines, lifting consumer bills while net earnings for interest and dividends shrink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Willcox
Wilcox
Financial Secretary Miss Furlow Visits Fredericksburg
Miss Jennie Furlow, Financial Secretary and District Superintendent of the Texas Children’s Home and Aid Society, tours Fredericksburg to recruit support. The statewide society, headquartered in Fort Worth, operates the Maverick Hotel in San Antonio as the Southwest Texas hub. It seeks homes and funds to care for homeless and dependent children through church connections and local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Furlow
Texas Children’s Home and Aid Society
Fredericksburg
Fort Worth
Southwest Texas
Maverick Hotel
San Antonio
Miss Furlow
Miss Fur
San Will Low Antonio
Chaffin Polishing Cloth Promises Safe Silver Cleaning
A Walter, jeweler and optometrist, advertises Chaffin polishing cloths that clean silverware and jewelry without scratching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Walter
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F.stein & Son
the Building
Moline Adriance
Oqoehler Bros
Henry F. Jordan
E. L. Schmidt
Zephyr Gingham Ladies
Pax Union
Furute Union
Sghmidt Bros
Mines
Willcox
Financial Secretary Children’s Home
Goodyear
Hohmann & Stehling
Goodyear Heavy
Mr. Farmer
Lewis Bros
FISK
Joseph Bros
Fredericksburg, Texas
Reagan & Pressler
Willow City, Texas
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