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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
8
Street car fare increase anticipated as officials forecast higher transit costs. Officials cited aging equipment and rising maintenance expenses, prompting talks on adjusting fares, schedules, and service levels with rider feedback planned. Local agencies warned of short delays as the fare proposal moves through the approval process.
The text lists a Louisiana senator and references a Wednesday session and related political names. It mentions Lauritanay Pearling and Meit with unclear context. Several garbled phrases appear, including references to Jean Peete and Hallet Retard, suggesting malformed OCR from a legislative report.
A wartime plan aims to train women to work on farms, expanding labor pools and supporting agriculture. The initiative involves government groups and local organizations coordinating education, safety, and placement for women entering farming roles during the crisis.
A Montana legislative panel proposes seizing private fortunes to fund public projects. The measure targets wealthier residents, with critics warning of constitutional risk and economic disruption. Supporters cite urgent budget needs and state development goals.
In a rural county two men identified as opponents of a draft law were detained by local authorities. The incident occurred after a confrontation near a bridge over the river Cannon. No injuries were reported and the men were released after questioning.
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