Farmers Build Own Railroad From Mount Vernon To Pierce City
A plan proposes a 100 mile line dubbed the Jersey route with a branch from Mount Vernon to Pierce City. Farmer investors backed by A A Woodtill, a retired railroad man turned farmer, aim to prevent monopolies and connect land value with an interurban road. The scheme hinges on farmer subscriptions and a broker securing funds after right of way is pledged.
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Toptin
Mount Vernon
Pierce City
Commany: of. Corporation
A. A. Woodtill
Ant
Hieanton
WoodAill
Bin
Aostrip
Woodthilsee
Froin
Road bonds spark new section development plans
The plan outlines issuing bonds at eight percent to fund road construction with no stock in bonds. Purchasers of common stock receive convertible coupon booklets, securing fare revenue to attract business. About 252 000 people in the territory would benefit as the route gains growth, including a health resort at Parla Springs. The project targets full operation by mid 1911, with similar ventures elsewhere.
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Iran
Hulle
Tatoo Nm
Parla Springs
Willing to Pass How do you like the new oatmeal snap
The Washington Herald reports a playful exchange in which a Harber questions the appeal of a new oatmeal snap and a customer replies that it seems nourishing but that breakfast has already been had.
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Harber
Washington Herald
Tate
Muy
Thayer
District
The Long Arm Impudence Explained
A reader describes an encounter where a fellow’s audacity is discussed as a social effect. The speaker reflects on being surrounded and questions the degree of restraint implied by a “long arm” in social control.
Water Power in Canada Seen Vast Yet Untapped
The article highlights immense untapped water power in Ontario and Quebec, noting Niagara Falls and other sites could supply large electrical energy. It cites 51,000 horsepower out of an estimated 82,000 in Ontario and 3,190,000 in Dominion water power, with only a fraction developed, urging advancement and noting provincial and national potential. It blends commentary with a staged encounter at a newspaper office and a Punch-like dialogue involving editors and readers.
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Canada
Niagara
Ontario
Corinda
Asyet Birize
Quebec
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