British expert lauds US railroads but warns of political control
Acworth tells Newlands committee that freight rates must rise to cover costs or transport will fail. He argues government ownership harms efficiency, cites Prussia and Australia, and notes American rates have fallen for decades while Texas private lines outpace New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apworth
Australia
Switzerland
France
Belgium
Italy
Prugeia
Acworth
Prussia
United States
New South Wales
Texas
Texas Railways
New South
Ancient Mussels and the Myth of Immortal Shells
A London Express excerpt muses on giant mussels living like ancient trees. It notes the Cape Verde baobab and California giant trees lasting 5,000 years, questioning why mussels die or even why they would have ever lived, given their life of movement and tidal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Verde
Such a Change Old Neighbor Narrates Travel Gaffe
A dialogue about moving to New Zealand contrasts day and night in different hemispheres. Mrs Youngbride notes her husband Lew will find the change strange. The tale touches on aging laws and the historic master of the rolls, and mentions enormous lengths of English records rolled up centuries ago, sometimes around 900 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Great Britain
George IV
Fish Delusions and Survival in Dry Rivers
The piece notes two common fish delusions. One claims fish can live out of water and rely on food supply. the other says they thrive in any pure water. It cites African fish that endure dry river segments by adapting to minimal water and food scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetheu Island
Channel Islands
Europa
Jethou Fles
Guernsey
Sark
Jethou
Londo Mai
Africa
Siamese Clothing Styles Described in Historic Text
The fragment notes Siamese dress for both genders, detailing a panting piece of silk or cotton cloth tied between the hind, forming loose knicker-like pants. Women wear jackets or blouses while men wear coats as waist coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
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Newberg Lodge No
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Keeney
Shiloh Relief Corps NO
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A. S. Melling
McCoy Bees
Clarence Butt
Newberg Creamery
N. L. Rex
Fall Blood O. A. Aoe
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Aed
Newberg
Edine
South College St
Aan
East Third
Center
ASK Yamoreg Collection Agency
Masonic Bldg
M'Minnville
Cc. H. Nichols
Black
Blacke
W. Pian, G,blackenbe
Mitchell Auto
Main Street
Aoe
Eer
W. J. Iin
Ition
Tangent
Oregon
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Relanape
Cherries
Om H. Stockman
McMinnville
Willamina
Coun
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Omer
B. A. Kirks
Yamhill County
Gtate
P. Timberlake
W. W. Nelson
Laurel Cottage
Yellowstone Ohn
Po Isi
Mi Phy Ance
Union Pacific Populan
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