Arguments For Consolidation Of U S Railroads
Dr R commission weighs a move to merge railroads into a few systems. It argues large scale operations promise savings but questions the impact on traffic solicitors and service to weak roads, noting limited relief to the public and promising to discuss weak-road service in a following piece.
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United States
Katy
New York
Baltimore
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Congress
The Simplon Tunnel Longest In World History
The Simplon Tunnel is the longest tunnel globally at over twelve miles, built by about ten thousand men over nearly ten years, costing over 15 million dollars. It dives deep into the Alps with entrances about 2,249 and 2,079 feet above sea level on the Swiss and Italian sides.
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Simplon
Alps
Groner and Wall Wed in Megargel Home Ceremony
Mr H L Groner superintendent of Megargel school married Miss Ethel Wall at her parents home with Rev Wall officiating. Ethel, daughter of Rev A Wall, will teach in Megargel school next term. They departed for a several days honeymoon.
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H. L. Groner
Ethel Wall
Cubes of Milk Shape Dutch Travel Convenience
In Holland milk is now made and sold as solid cubes that dissolve in tea or coffee. After cream removal the milk is evaporated to dryness, powdered and thickened with cream, then pressed into blocks. The cubes preserve freshness longer and are easy to carry for travelers.
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Holland
Lost Five-Thirty Train Leaves Town
A belated passenger bursts into the station asking which clock to trust for the departure time. The porter states the five-thirty train has already gone rather than delivering a precise timetable. The exchange ends with the humorous note that no clock can reveal the train’s actual status.
Five Hundred Dollars for Each Word in Old Sweetheart
A literary market note recalls Conan Doyle paid over two dollars per word for a Holmes story. By contrast James Whitcomb Riley’s "An Old Sweetheart of Mine" reportedly earned about five hundred dollars per word, a record in value despite reissues in new editions.
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Sherlock Holmes
Conan Doyle
James Whitcomb Riley
Dallas Visit Featured Mr. John B. Wood and Son
Mr John B Wood and his son were noted as visitors to Dallas last week in a brief society notice.
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John B. Wood and Son
Dallas
Hollywood star making shown in Paramount film at Rex
The Rex theatre screens Paramount's Hollywood next Thursday through Saturday. Frank Condon's story follows ambitious actors in Los Angeles as they pursue fame and sign contracts with Cecil B. De Mille. The film features Gloria Swanson Thomas Meighan Bebe Daniels Jack Holt and other famed Hollywood figures.
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Paramount
Hollywood
James Cruze
Rex Theatre
Frank Condon
Cecil R. de Mille
Gloria Swanson
Thomas Meighan
Bebe Daniels
Jack Holt
Cecil B. de Mille
Mr. de Mille
Pola Negri
William S. Hart
Agnes Ayres
Walter Hiers
Leatrice Joy
Jacqueline Logan
Nita Naldi
Betty Compson
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Hotel
Rearranged Kitchens Save Many Steps
Mahoning County Ohio housewives used pedometers to measure yearly walking distance. Six with large kitchens not rearranged averaged 10 to 15 miles daily including chores like feeding and buttermaking. ironing days reduced to about five. Two with small kitchens laid out by extension service cut walking by about half. One mother with helpers kept daily walk under four miles.
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Mahoning County
Ohio
New York
San Francisco
State Agricultural Extension Service
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Texas Motor CO
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Elm Street
J. L. Warren
Young County Hdw. & Furn. CO
Electrified Water Company
Fred Stewart
Max Laure
Electric Boot & Shoe Shop
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Graham, Texas
Buick
Graham Buick CO
J. L. McMurtry
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