Rail consolidation progress and proposals in the 1920s
The article discusses federal goals for voluntary railroad consolidation under the 1920 Transportation Act, naming the Van Sweringen axis and several line mergers. It notes the Interstate Commerce Commission's approvals, concerns about profits and bankruptcies, and Senator Cummins’s push for compulsory consolidation, favoring voluntary direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atootes
Thi
Apterstate Commerce Commission
Wall Ynes
Gurpore
Alan
Uate
van Sweringen
Commission
Nickel Plate
Erle
Chesapeate
Ohio
Pera Marquette
Hocking Valley
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Delamere & Ohio Systems
Missouri Pacific
Texas & Pacific
International & Great Northern
Misae
Denver & Rio Grande Western
St. Louis
Sa Francisco
Southern Pacific
Pasa & Southwestern
Carolina
Chichfeld & Obiw
Auantle Coast
Lovtavijie & Nashville
Cummits
Nese
Thaleat Congresa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Drough
Tina
Gitlow Ballot Exclusion Sparks Debate on Political Crime
A New York ballot dispute centers on Benjamin Gitlow a former convict linked to criminal anarchy and barred from the Workers party line. Critics call the exclusion political persecution while defenders note American law forbids special privilege for those who advocate or commit crimes. The piece touches on labor boards treaties and proposed constitutional ideas amid wartime strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parle
New York
Eicla
Tiantate
Benjamin G
Soma Ito
Federal Supreme Court
Gaillag
Gitlo
Workers” Party
Moscow
Az Ig Plata
Afttriak
Gitlow
York Election Board
Waiting to Be Doped and The Swindle Watch
A skeptical view warns against investment scams and fraud schemes targeting unwary investors. The piece notes government efforts to curb deception while acknowledging persistent swindlers who adapt to new schemes, referencing warnings about runaway markets and stock market fever. It mentions efforts to cut costs and a Florida boom context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
Soap Kills Germs Says Army Service Laboratory
Dr John B Walker reports extensive tests at the Army and Navy General Hospital laboratory in Hot Springs Arkansas showing common soap, cocoanut oil soap, and coconut oil substitutes kill pathogens including pneumonia and streptococci at higher temperatures. Ordinary washing reduces germs but cannot guarantee complete disinfection. foreign substances can hinder germicidal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Walker
Service Laboratory
Army Ad Navy General Hospital
Atk
Walzer
Women and Divorce in an Old Magazine View
The text discusses how women consider divorce, noting that some seek reasons to gain sympathy or independence, while others endure unhappy marriages to preserve family pride. It contrasts wives who push for divorce with those who stay despite dissatisfaction, reflecting varied social norms and personal motives.
Wisconsin governors and mayoral race chatter in era papers
A collage of headlines and quotes from newspapers in Wisconsin and New York hints at electoral tensions. Mentions Wisconsin gubernatorial prospects and a developing parent movement, plus New York mayoral campaign spending reaching 31,500 dollars, with regional reaction to politics of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazete
Brephe
Reeseman
Seine
Belett News
Wisconsin
Watt
Fond ¢U Lac
New York City
Janes J. Walker
Tammany Sienna
New York
Nave
Wausau
Boya
Nedieon Journal
Fractured OCR Notes On A Dining And College Scene
Scattered garbled text mentions eating between meals and table seating, vague references to Seardera tm aft the boardtes houses and a table, golf jargon, chanting prescriptions, and a tumultuous college scene. The fragmentary passage implies disorder and unfolded actions around dining and sports events without clear names or dates.
Down but not out in Wisconsin election tale
The Shawano County Journal records a statewide election aftermath with factions debating Wilcox and Ferris Independent efforts, criticizing strategy, withdrawal, and the Oshkosh convention's outcome while stressing perseverance and long term party planning amid criticism and internal debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Shawano County
Digrace
Committee of
Moe
McGovern
Wilcox
Ditmar
Shawano
Silcox
Ena
Weox
John
Campbell
Jose
Ferris
Cammpreil
Wiscons
Blvine Wis
Coolidge
Blaine
Siebt
Cascarets Laxative Ad Claims Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Cascarets laxative tablets priced at 10 cents. It promises gentle cleansing without griping or upsetting the stomach and claims to quickly refresh the system and clear thinking. Directions indicate use for men women and children on each box at any drugstore.
Oshkosh area notes from fifty years ago rough page
Fifty years ago Oshkosh county news records construction work at Algoma and downtown areas. A driver pays five dollars for speeding on a street near Stace Beantor J and a petition seeks discharge of W Davis as receiver for Oshkosh Fire Insurance. Several minor fines and financial details appear, along with train service changes and a beer sale case in Gunno territory. Local church, civic, and marriage notes fill the column with scattered anecdotes and reports.
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Algoma
Cburek Sernete
Uidees Ito
Quartes
Séitwan
Ieee
Apreke
MekEeley
Topeevelt
W. Davis
Oshkosh Statual Fire Insurance Company
Inspirestalnes
Chicaxo A
Gunro
Willan Stump
St. Joan's
Bactne
Dwars
Chteaze
Osh
Stevens Paluc
Visis
Visis Grnertn
Edwart “McGlaehlin
Tals
Menasia
William A Craigie and the Dictionary of American Epics
William A Craigie, born August 13 1867 in Dundee Scotland, is assembling a dictionary of American English slang up to 1820. He studied at St Andrews and Copenhagen, lectured at Taylor Institution, and worked on the Oxford English Dictionary since 1897.
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William A Craigie
Witla A. Cratzie
Eaier
Proféssor Craigier
Dundee
St. Andcers University
Copenhagen
Taylor Institution
Oxford
Stn
Wisconsin Potato Show Covers Home Style Potatoes
Special correspondence notes Wisconsin potato harvest ahead with the twelfth annual Oconto show on November 5 6. Home economics guidance urges baked potatoes with variations like whipped potato pulp topped with cream cheese and seasonings, offering methods to stuff or reheat for meals.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Stromi
Nite
Abour
Mien
Oconto
Wisconsin Department of Home
Permies
Mysterious Facial Rash Solved by Resipel Treatment
A reader describes a face and neck eruption cleared after applying Resipel. The note questions whether the relief was temporary and asks about follow up treatment to prevent a recurrence. The account hints at ongoing skin care concerns and possible remedies discussed in local columns.
Timely Views of World Topics on Gandhi and Nonviolence
Gandhi urges Indians to avoid rising on the ashes of other nations and to project strength without hate. He discusses brotherhood, love for persecutors, and extending friendship to Hindus and Christians, stressing courage and sacrifice to defend cherished ideals.
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Gandhi
India
Maketea Candlei Teader
oOcen - Restecaree
Europe
Lama Hinds
Reston
iWorld
Hare
Duccl
Hingus
Mostem
Chrisans
Luke Etna
Ord
Lesanns
Bistorr
Ferfis
Children’s pictorial crossword puzzle featured in sombered text
Puzzle page presents several word clues and grid activities. Entries reference tasks like across word 1 and word 2 while mentioning related objects such as base bits and shelters for cattle. The fragmentary clues point to a kids puzzle section with varied topics and playful misprints.
Amour Faces Turbulent Family Rift in Chicago Tale
In a fragmented scene from a Chicago tale, Amour contends with her mother Mrs Reginald about a looming South American trip with Cecilia and Robert. The family pressure mounts as reporters arrive and Amour battles fatigue and doubt, pondering Cecile’s fate and the future of her own life amid marriage talk and inherited expectations.
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Crapiex
Hess
Steet Amet
Amours
Chicago
Tree Road
Advacce
Abe
Siser
Wiley
Amoure
Cynthia
Ceetia
Pape
Mother
Robert
Groerephy
Siam
Bardarten
Asthex
Cecilie
Mather
Ixhildren
Cecilia
Reginald
Filkins
Philip
New York
New Tere
Phil
Tim
Steialgnéd
JL Reginalé
Ainsley
Shaping Character Through Personal Impulses And Regulation
The passage extols personal impulses as the core of character while noting society’s long battle to govern inner drives. It traces shifts from religious censorship and enforced conformity to modern pressures that suppress individuality, arguing that laws curb private desires but fail to fully restrain human nature.
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Aggivon
Incoherent Rants on Courage and Evolutionary Mockery
Fragmented, incoherent text laments cowardice and cowardly behavior while criticizing others as cowards. It invokes evolution and prophecy, claiming a self-appointed role as a game prophet. The piece contains scattered slurs and nonsensical phrases about parenting and societal decline.
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Northwestern
Avery
Eick Printing Company
Tbs
Te Howe
Curiey
Gemma the Xorthweatere
Sarstedt
Eucitatnely Sertit
Bronte
Seti Wicine
G. Losen Payne de Tower
Ban Ostrel
Landish
American Federation of Later
Conention
Sboliio
Federal Rail War Labor Board
Untea Jehor
Jere
Sores
Weis
Federal Post Office Department
Dew Feanel
France
Scnamdeepwindleg
Florida
Turkey
Lel Bey
IBE
Pellets
Foree
Fats
College
Bimaelz
Peart
Bcraigie
Cattien
Ig Jee
Abed
Kinatad
Thes
Kerkood
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