Millions in U S Own Railroads Division of Securities
The article outlines widespread ownership of railroad securities by individuals, life insurance companies, savings banks, and other institutions. It cites totals from 1918 and 1919, noting that mutual savings banks hold substantial railroad bonds and that wage earners indirectly benefit from railroad investments through savings banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
United States
Savings
United States Comptroller of the Currency
Mutual Savings Banks
Comptroller
Mutual Savings
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
State Superintendent of Banks of
New York
Railroads face self support or bankruptcy warning in 1920 talk
In Philadelphia on January 3, Dr. Emory R. Johnson warned that after March 1 railroads must be self supporting or go bankrupt. He urged adequate revenues, greater private investment, and debated public ownership as an alternative for sustaining railroad operation amid government support history. A Monroe Louisiana charter and bonded issue notice follow in the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Emory R. Johnson
Wharton School of Finance
Pubic
Congress
Succession Sale Ordered by Ouachita Court
The Sixth District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana will sell at the western front door of Monroe courthouse on April 3 1920 the real estate in Lots 9 and 10 of section 10 and Lot 2 of section 15 township 16 north range 3 east totaling 63.60 acres more or less. Sale cash at not less than two thirds of the appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita
State of Louisiana
State of
Louisiana
Toggery, Incorporated
City of
Monroe
Unis
A. E. Wilder
M. C. Thompson
B.L. Cromwell
H. B. Patton
Shreveport
PD. L. Cromwell
Jacob Haas
Son Haas
Bloch
A. S. Kuhn
M. E. Wilder
M. C. Theegeen
Adolph Wolff
Nata Hie
Ouachita Parish
Louvisians
Day
Valeonch
A. D
Sixth District Court
Parish of
K. Ragland
Regal House
Court House
Increases in Freight and Wages under Federal Control
The Interstate Commerce Commission report shows freight and passenger rate increases totaling 1 835 006 dollars up to July 21 1919. Wage increases applied to employer hours grew to 1 774 800 000 dollars, or 67 percent of the extra rate revenue, as presented to the Senate by Senator E B Smith of South Carolina on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. 2. Smith
South Carolina
Senate
Americans Top Rail Use Worldwide With U S Lead In Service
The United States provides the world’s most extensive railroad service. In 1918 Americans rode ten miles per capita, about five times Germany’s figure, and far more than France. Since 1913 U S rail travel per person rose sharply, outpacing increases in Germany and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Americana
Bureau of Railway Economics
Germany
France
Notice of Sale by Monroe Improvement Board
Notice announces sealed bids to be received by the City Council of Monroe Louisiana at City Hall until noon Wednesday March 1 1920 for a specified improvement project with bidding opening to follow. Local government invites bid submissions from interested contractors and specifies sale conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Louisiana
Estray Cow Notice at Justice of Peace Office
Mrs Sarah E McCormick swears she has taken up one eight year old cow black and brown with white forehead mark under bit ear swallow for ear no brand or brands at her place since July 1919 owners unknown unless claimed and costs paid cow will be advertised sold March 2 1920 by R W McClendon Justice of Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. McCormick
R. W. McClendon
Justice Peace
Democratic Party in Jeopardy Opinion Dare We Note
In our opinion the Democratic party is losing ground and its presidential election prospects have been jeopardized by a chain of events and circumstances. Some are beyond party leaders control while others invite jealousy and critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Democratic party under strain over loyalty and leadership
The piece accuses self styled leaders of harming Democratic unity amid high federal taxes and war costs. It argues President Wilson pursues centralized power, distrusts party loyalty, and criticizes Bainbridge Colby’s cabinet appointment as steering toward bidding Wilson’s will. It warns elected Democrats may be betraying constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Wilson
Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Wan Due
Colby
Uke Parker
Hughs
Tenlac credited with restoring Annie Peekliut’s health
Annie Peekliut of Kansas City reports relief from nervous indigestion, gas, headaches, and exhaustion after using Tenlac. She says the product renewed her strength and changed her appearance so much friends hardly recognized her. Tenlac sold by Collens Pharmacy in Monroe and the Nyal Store in West Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Peekliut
Charlotte St
Kansas City
Taniac
Monroe
Collens Pharmacy
West Monroe
Nyal
Parker administration deepens party rift in Louisiana politics
The Claiborne Guardian-Journal accuses Parker allies of pressuring Stubbs supporters and recalls that a state split emerged after John M. Parker’s governor win. It warns Parker may label critics as obstructionists and recalls loom as party harmony looks unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
New Orleans
John M. Parker
Col. Stubbs
Parker
Stubb
Claiborne Guardian-Journal
Local Repair Ad for Typewriter and Cash Register Service
For typewriter cash register and adding machine repairs call C. M. PERRIN Phone 1432 at 200 Sixth St quotation 6-1mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Perrin
Classified Advertisements Summary of Rentals Sales and Help Wanted
Multiple items include rental notices for a five room cottage and a four room apartment in Monroe Louisiana with modern conveniences, furnished rooms for gentlemen, and light housekeeping spaces. Also listings for sale of two Ford delivery acets, a recruitment ad for fifty tie makers from Powers Lumber Company, and a position wanted by a lady as office assistant cashier clerk or collector plus contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Kline
Powers Lumber Company
Amman
Notice To Contractors And Builders For Parlor City Lumber
Unloading today one load of Huttig Satin Brand mill sash and door for Central Savings Bank Building. address Parlor City Lumber Company, page 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttig
Sash
Doe
Parlor City Lumber Company
Central Savings Bank
Bargain House Sale Items Include Hosiery and Dress Goods
Daily bargain prices feature children's ribbed hose muslin gowns and undergarments for women and children. Prominent items include Colgate toothpaste 25c, Palm Olive soap 10c, Turkish towels 35c, silk gloves 65c, and a range of dresses, blouses, and handkerchiefs with prices from a few cents to a dollar. Many fabrics and garments highlight substantial savings on standard goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Colgate
Avedi
Georgette Crepe
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Division OF Securities
R. R. Bates
National Authority On Railroad Transportation
THE
Ceuring Moor
Eaid
David L. Cromwell
Henry Hass
Henry Haas
Prp
S. Hamilton
City of Monroe
United States Mortgage & Trust Company
P. A. Pong
John C. Thomson
New York City
Arnold Bernstein
P. A. Poag
Ten Wits
Europe
United State
Esi
Tour-de- Nord
Cartain Serim
Marquisette Cartain
Baileys
DeSiard Streets
Old City Market
Bath
Roberts
Ouachita Avenue
Care News-Star
St. John St
Alps St
Lowise-Ann
Weil Worth &Sc
Prn
Shein
Cheel Nainsook
Old City
Alexandria
Jersey
Eby
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