Hard Coal In Grip No Other Commodity
The report states coal remains the sole commodity under control with no alternative products available at present. Authorities emphasize coal supply tightness and price stability amid market constraints.
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
2
The report states coal remains the sole commodity under control with no alternative products available at present. Authorities emphasize coal supply tightness and price stability amid market constraints.
Senator Vardaman, chair of the Senate committee on manufactures, states in the Congressional Record that eight large transportation firms dominate United States anthracite coal, fixing prices and production rates. He cites the Reading, Jersey Central, Lehigh Valley, Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Delaware and Hudson, Lehigh Coal and Navigation, Lehigh and New England, Erie, and New York Ontario and Western as key players.
Francis P. Garvan of New York City is appointed by President Wilson to succeed Palmer as alien property custodian. He has led investigations in the custodian’s office and helped expose enemy interests in many corporations. Garvan, a Yale graduate, has practiced law in New York and worked as an assistant to District Attorney Jerome on notable homicide cases.
The cruiser Frederick arrives from Brest with 1,562 troops including Third battalion HQ and Companies f and D, 16 officers and 288 men of the 162nd infantry of the 41st division, guardsmen from Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, a detachment of 81st Brigade HQ of the 51st division, various aero squadrons, and units from Tennessee, Indiana and Massachusetts plus Mobile Hospital No. 104 for Camp Custer.
The transport Plattsburg, due in New York on March 6, will bring home units including the Forty-ninth aero squadron instead of the Thirty-seventh as previously announced by the War Department.
Chicago socialists issue invitations for a May 1 mass meeting described as a convention for amnesty and free speech. The notice calls for the release of political prisoners including William D Haywood and other IWW members and urges repeal of the espionage act.
War reminiscences from the Rainbow division and Iowa veterans reflect on sacrifice and duty. Iowa War Savings notes detail stamp values for 1919, thrift stamps and cards, while Ellsworth College and others post perfect or high scores. Iowa lawmakers push public morals in Sioux City and veterans’ work programs expand with the boys’ reserve and farm placements.
The Iowa legislature screens a primary road plan with a 6 090 mile intercounty system funded by federal aid motor funds and local assessments while preserving secondary roads. Other bills target criminal syndicalism, child care, school dispatch, tax reforms, and public utility oversight as lawmakers push notable measures.
A historical praise on Joshua as Moses’ successor, urging courage and obedience to God. It highlights Joshua’s call, God’s promise to be with him, and the need for faithful law keeping to secure the land. The piece links bravery with steadfast meditation on Scripture for prosperity.
A children story recounts Melly and friends meeting three fairies Kitty Ralph and Little Boy who visit from Fairyland. The fairies share songs and a ball plans while describing how laughter and happiness affect fairy wings and clothing, ending with smiles as the children drift to sleep.
Samuel Chapman Armstrong argues that true sacrifice aligns with fulfilling God’s plans and is the best use of time strength and resources. Those who do not sacrifice are pitied and atheistic in spirit, he asserts, labeling such lack of sacrifice as heathen behavior.
The fragment offers a proverb style line urging restraint in friendship. It presents a moral tone attributed to Matigg and hints at wisdom about valuing and balancing trust between friends. The source text is fragmentary and archaic.
Quotation from Girl's Companion urges steadfast belief. It argues defeat in a good cause outweighs victory for an unbelieved cause and calls readers to stand by their convictions, warning surrendering beliefs leads to being on the losing side.
A fragmented meditation on youth and aging urges to enjoy life now. It contrasts aiming for extreme ages with seizing present opportunities and home-centered contentment.
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