Stability Sought After Boom Era Collapse
The piece argues that postwar business must abandon skyrocket gains seen in 18 19 and 20 for stable growth driven by sound economics. It cites federal statistics showing no wholesale price change from June to July and notes farm products and foods rose modestly while other groups fell. The overall tone favors steady prices, demand, and production over speculative booms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics
United Btaton Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Market curve returns to stability after wartime boom and bust
The article argues that after a rapid wartime rise and sharp fall, wholesale business shows a straight line in June and July signaling stability. Economists forecast only modest fluctuations in the weighted index, with prices returning to normal and confidence rising that business is good again in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
La Follette Criticizes Rail Hearing Selections
La Follette urged the railroad rehabilitation hearings include McAdoo Hines and railroad brotherhoods who know practical railroading. The committee, predominantly Republican, closed hearings without calling them or the groups. He argues rejecting their testimony was narrow politics and deprives Americans of full information on a grave domestic issue.
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Follette
McAdoo
Hines
la Follette
Brotherhoods
Streets Open for Factory Access and Public Works Hints
Last night the common council approved vacating Badger Street west of Second Street to enable the Crosse Plow Company to build there and scheduled a hearing tonight. Also noted are a consul general appointment for William C Magelssen in Melbourne, a broken pump at the pump house, the public works contract for crushed rock on the South Salem road, and progress on local infrastructure projects.
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Common Council
Badger Street
Second Street
Es Crosse
HM. Magelssen
William C. Magelssen
Colombo
Ceylon
Melbourne
Australia
Waleram Magelssen
Rev
Magelssen
Board of Pubic Works
South Salem Road
City Lmits
Burlington Tracks
Prehistoric Auto Sparks City Romance and Rivalry
Jim Staples drives a relic named Maxine in Brampton Street, while Ruth Joboxen dates Henry Ferguson in his Whizz. A jealous chase ends when Maxine crashes and Ruth realizes Jim still loves her, offering a humble future without expensive cars.
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Jim
Ruth
Henry Ferguson
Henry
Pridge
Johnson
Maxine
Masine
Waxine
Tim
Ment Huth
Henry Tres
Tal
Tom Vanishes After Dishwashing Dispute
In a small town, Tom hides after a quarrel with his mother over chores. Mrs Black and neighbor Abs Walker talk for an hour while Tom emerges later, muttering about avoiding being seen. Tomorrow: Party with the Snub Nose.
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Tom
Bali
Bla
Sho
Mrs. Walker
Mrs. Black
Abs. Walker
Hime
Mystery tricks and domestic musings in a 20th century youth page
A mixed page from a boys and girls section features a riddle about cocks and transposed texts, a court dispute vignette with a western magistrate and two lawyers, and a humorous dialogue about aging and manners. Prose includes a mother child exchange and a magic trick involving brine and water that ends with a playful line about paying for a laugh.
Wicked San Diego and Tia Juana travelogue from a temperate border city
The author visits San Diego and nearby Tia Juana in Lower California, debunking ideas of rampant vice. He describes Tia Juana as a sleepy border town with affordable beer and gambling that appears far less wicked than locals claim, noting the orderly conduct of travelers and police, and urging a restrained view for visitors.
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LY DR. WM
Barton
United States
San Diego
Bagin
Tia Joana
California
Old Mexico
Tin Juan
Tia Juana
Tia Tanoa
Whizzi and Jim Enter a Quirky Exchange
A fragment shows Jim reacting with amusement to Whizzi in a casual street scene. The dialogue hints at a humorous, domestic tone and a conversational rhythm characteristic of early 20th century newspaper fiction.
Ancient Ideas On Toads And Sage Poison
An ancient writer claims a toad is a venomous frog and notes a bone in the frog cools boiling water when thrown in, a vessel must be cooled before reheating, while toads infest sage leaves with their poison and warn against eating unwashed sage leaves.
Friendship as a Vase: Fragility Under Strain
The passage compares friendship to a vase that breaks under heat, violence, or accident and cannot be fully restored. It suggests that once damaged, even ornate ties show the hopelessness of mending. Coarse stones may be repaired, but precious stones require more care.
Beasley Bentley Wedding Invitations Sent
The Philadelphia Record notes that invitations for the Beasley Bentley wedding, scheduled for next February, went out today due to rumored postage increases. The item reflects satirical tone with Abe Martin commenting on O Henry Ford and issues of postal costs.
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Henry Ford
Beasley-Bentley
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Et. Wilson
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Abe
Bob
Callec Mary
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Jane
Ma Bear
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