Distance and transport costs reshape U S markets says congressman
Secretary Thormypson at the National Rovers and Harbors Congress argues that miles alone mismeasure distance. He notes freight rate hikes since 1914 push every U S community farther from markets, making transportation costs the true distance in commerce. He cites Germany and Belgium for waterway use and warns higher costs raise living costs and shrink markets.
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New York
United States
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National Rovers and Harbors Congress Iitl
Gay
Keaga
Whieuga
Lake Michigan
Fassery
Bureau of Railway Feoanomics
Germany
Texas
Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents Chester A Arthur
A brief sketch of Chester A Arthur born in Fairfield Vermont in 1830. It notes his Union College graduation in 1848 his service as Quartermaster General of New York 1861 62 his role as Collector of the Port of New York and removal by Hayes and his November election as Vice President before taking the oath as the 21st president at age fifty on September 19 1831.
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Chester Alan Arthur
Fairfield
Vermont
Union College
Schenectady
New York State
Port of
New York
Hayes
Garfield Attack Shapes Arthur Presidency Theme
The excerpt recalls Chester A. Arthur amid New York political tension after James A. Garfield's assassination. It covers Arthur's rise from collectorship to vice presidential nominee, opposition from Roscoe Conkling supporters, and public skepticism about a political boss in the White House. Arthur defends independence, stressing duties to the nation over local party interests.
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Fuatstafo
Prince Hal
Henry WV
Hip
Tim Dlear
Met
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Conkling
New York County Republican Committee
Chester A. Arthur
United States
Leep Motor Company Ad Promotes 24 Hour Service
The advertisement for Leep Motor Company touts day and night service and repairs for all makes. It highlights tire vulcanizing tubes and accessories and urges frequent inspections as a big saving, promising the best service with modern equipment.
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Hidden Telegrams and a Thrifty Handkerchief Plot
A narrator hides money in a handkerchief tucked into a shoe under the bed, face tension with mother-in-law over the scheme. She retrieves the money via a portfolio key while wrestling with a torn telegram and its possible message about the narrator. The scene blends family drama with hints of a larger, unseen urgency.
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Dicky
Mother Graham
Campaign to boost Indiana education gains momentum
A ten days Indiana campaign begins November 7 following Utah and South Dakota plans with meetings in every township. An interstate effort includes Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Ohio Illinois with a Terre Haute conference. The aim is child focused and citizen driven for educational legislation and enforcement, not just teacher salaries.
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Wisconsin
Ohio
Ilinois
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Vision and Tool in Indiana Rural School Improvement
A conference led by Indiana state superintendent Linnaceus N. Hines focused on lifting rural schools through a salary increase to 800 dollars for rural teachers and a longer term by township trustees. Orson Ryan described chart based campaigns used in Utah and South Dakota to convey lessons clearly to rural audiences, highlighting the method of using readable large charts to present the program.
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Hines
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