Nebraska Railroads Face Losses and Call for Three Cent Fares
Nebraska rail lines grimly reveal mounting losses with intrastate traffic undercut by low fares. The piece argues railroads pay high taxes and wages, support public services, and deserve a return on capital to avoid widespread service cuts and demoralized communities.
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Nebraska railroads and farmers join in commonwealth defense
A Nebraska advocate argues railroads and farmers share destiny and must earn fair returns to fund expansion. He warns of looming American debt, rising interest, and foreign security redemption while urging state unity to expand agriculture, industry, and railroad mileage. He cites unemployment in major cities and the western shift of national wealth toward Nebraska.
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George Paish
New York
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New England
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