The Plight of the Trolley in 1918
A detailed critique of urban streetcar systems across the United States in 1918. The article discusses high losses, regulatory pressure, poor service, and public resentment while noting large cities move toward receivership as trolley firms face insolvency and demand price reforms to avert deficits.
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New Jersay
Middle West
Rail fares and public reaction across Britain
A House of Commons report notes Britain’s rail system carries more passengers than ever, despite military traffic. A price rise is suggested to curb overuse, as consumption adjusts to higher costs. The piece contrasts milk safety efforts with public concern and references Hindenburg and Germany in a satirical framing.
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Saturday Evening Post
Funeral of Nicholas Kestler
Funeral services for Nicholas Kestler of High street were held Tuesday at his home. Burial followed at Ridgelawn Cemetery Delawanna. The late 53 year old died Sunday from heart trouble after returning from church in Passaic. He had lived here about eight years and recently left the insurance business. His two daughters Mabel and Grace mourn him.
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Nicholas Kestler
High Street
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Delawanna
Simon Blum
G. Willis Saunders
Charles Frost
Hugh Hallidy
C. A. Shannon
Thomas Ritchie
J. C
Kestler
Passaic
Spee de
Mabel
Grace
Bowne’ Cavett
Albert F. Jackson
Erie
Hay Couple Plans Return Home in Rutgers Place
Mr and Mrs Hay will return in October to their home in Rutgers place, Whitford avenue.
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Whitford Avenue
Mrs. Hay
Rutgers Place
Floor-Lawyer’s Building U.S. Fennel Chiropractor
An OCR fragment notes a building listing in Passaic with addresses including 625 Main Ave and Suite 510 Passaic. It mentions a chiropractor and a lawyer with unclear connections amid garbled text and stray contact lines.
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Lawyer’s
U.S. Fennel
D.C
Main Avesee
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