Rail freight rate hike eyed as commission delays action
Railroads east of Chicago and north of the Ohio plan a 5 percent flat freight rate increase arguing higher costs after Erdman Commission wage raises. They cite prior promises to show earnings but expect slow approval from the Interstate Commerce Commission as new conditions emerge amid calls to split California into two states. President Wilson faces mounting difficulties amid the tariff and political disputes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Ohio
Erdman Commission
Rail commission hints at possible future freight rate increases
The commission states it may sanction a reasonable increase if surveys show railroad fears about returns on investments are realized. It notes carriers may seek higher incomes and expects railroads to present a strong case before any rate hike. The passage underscores scrutiny of proposed freight rate changes.
Last G A R Memorial Day Parade in La Crosse
The G A R veterans announce this year’s Decoration day ceremonies in La Crosse will be their last parade due to advancing age. The piece urges public support for a grand memorial day event and evokes patriotism and reverence for Washington and Lincoln as veterans reflect on duty, reunion, and an honorable discharge.
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la Crosse
Hope for the Best in Sulzer Fight Over Primary Law
The piece recalls Governor Sulzer and Justice Hughes, noting Sulzer’s amended administration bill was vetoed, and urging optimism that New York Democrats may back the governor who seeks popular reform amid a hostile bipartisan political ring.
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Sulzer
Justice Hughes
New York
Hughes
Yale Men Embrace Knicker Bockers
Yale students favor knicker bockers for proper calf appearance while those with broom handle legs still prefer long pants. the fashion shift highlights personal style choices at the university.
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Yale
House cleaning time and war dangers
A fragment notes house cleaning and trivializing wartime dangers posed by Japan, referencing sleeping with a cactus and a gas stove. The tone suggests casual neglect of risks amid home chores during wartime.
Dentist-Driven Sport? Nerve-Boring Trial Spars with Teeth
A playful line notes tooth drilling for nerves as an alternate sport beside biking on a hot day. It frames the idea as a humorous exaggeration about unusual competitions and endurance. The remark compares physical exertion to a dental procedure in a lighthearted tone.
June Graduate Aims to Rewrite the Rules of the Universe
A closing line hints that a June college graduate plans bold change, challenging norms by pursuing ambitious, transformative goals. The message emphasizes vision beyond small gains and a drive to impact broad existential rules.
Courage and the Talkative Barber Story
A brief human interest note recalls courage as the first step against fear and describes a talkative barber using his own cuts to illustrate a personal tale.
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles Advertisement
A poem style advertisement urges living notice of fame. It mocks waiting for posthumous glory and encourages individuals to gain recognition while alive. The piece uses rhythmic allegory to advise public display of achievement or influence during life.
Donald the Scot Herdsman Discovers One Child
A canny Scotch shepherd, Donald, informs his employer with calm humor that his wife has had a child. The master asks about both parents, and Donald replies wryly that she has not two children but just one.
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Donald
Fillet of Sale Frightens Diner at Village Hotel
A man dining at a village hotel eyed a second course and asked the waiter what the leathery item was. The waiter replied it was a fillet of sale. The diner refused it, asking for a tender piece of the upper with the buttons removed.
Relics of Culloden Battle Promised for Sale
A tourist seeks Culloden relics in the Highlands capital and asks a boy selling items. The boy says the relics were bought from them, noting swords buried by his grandfather last week will not rust before winter.
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Highlands
Culloden
All Right John Dear A Black Dress Misunderstanding
A rural comic snippet features a visiting city woman asked to milk a cow. The farmer notes the stool wears, she jokes she cannot make the old cow sit, and the next scene shows a wife planning a dress while her sick husband frets about concern and propriety.
Gold Dust Deep Cleans Pots and Pans Efficiently
Gold Dust cleans pots and pans better than any other cleanser, removing grease and germs for a spotless finish. It brightens surfaces so you can see your reflection, halves cleaning time, and requires little effort beyond assisting the product.
The Little Duke to Visit America Sparks Romance Talk
The Duke of Leinster, called The Little Duke by Irish tenants, plans a trip to America with a vast estate and an income of eight to ten million dollars. Friends here suggest a romance could bloom, noting he and the Duke of St Albans are among Britain and Ireland's bachelor ranks.
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Duke of Leinster
Ireland
America
Duke of St. Albans
Great Britain
Charleston club women press for women in city offices
In Charleston two thirds of city taxes are paid by women and the club women seek female appointments. They have won hospital board seats and three city market commissioners and now demand police matrons. Also noting Iowa fund aiding thirty young women in college and Lady Scott, widow of Captain Scott, crafting a bas relief of Forbes Robertson.
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Club Women
Charleston
S. C
Iowa State Federation of Clubs
Lady Scott
Captain Scott
Forbes-Robertson
Magician Demonstrates Disappearing Coin Trick
The great magician declares a never failing experiment and offers a half crown to prove it. He lends the coin to a friend to vanish before the audience's eyes.
Captain Replies Onset of Sea Sickness Onboard
A timid passenger asks for advice as seasickness hits aboard. The captain declines guidance, stating simply that the passenger will handle it. The moment underscores nautical authority and passenger discomfort during the voyage.
Patricia's Sphere: A Woman Finds Her Place With a Gruff Boss
Patricia Flagg, deemed inefficient in stenography and typing, is redirected by Harry Craig to a domestic science program. After months of training and quiet affection, Craig reveals he wants her as his wife, and she accepts, embracing a new life and partnership.
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Mary Marshall
McClure
Harry Craig
Craig and Towne
Craig
Craig & Towne
Patricia Flage
Patricia Flagg
Patricia
Mr. Craig
Flagg
Thirty Five Foot Saurian Rumor In Nevada
A humorous dialogue debates a claimed discovery of a thirty five foot saurian carcass in Nevada. One character jokes about it being a giant sardine while others mock religious upset over such speculation.
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Nevada
Turning New Leaves and Quiet Confidence
The remark notes how few men change until proven by experience and how some exhibit sound judgment through quiet self doubt, suggesting self-awareness governs personal growth.
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