Railroads praised for low shipping costs and wide reach
Industrial News Review highlights the railroads as the backbone of U S transport. It notes rail rates are tiny portions of goods prices, with shipments traveling thousands of miles for a penny to a few cents, while rail workers earn high wages and taxpayers benefit from railroad taxes and infrastructure. The piece lauds rail service as unmatched in industrial civilization.
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Advocate
Oregon
New York
Industria
Industrial News Review
Unpublicized Destruction Hidden in Rising Fire Costs
The piece argues widespread but unseen damage from fires beyond billable losses. It notes that fires force layoffs and relief for workers, strain families, reduce purchasing power, and shift tax burdens onto remaining taxpayers. Rebuilding delays further harm the community's finances.
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Blongton
Aggressive fire prevention urged to protect irreplaceable assets
The article laments long rebuilding for fires and the irreplaceable loss of natural resources, paintings, documents, and family property. It argues insurance cannot compensate for centuries of value lost and calls for a people-supported fire prevention movement to shield the nation’s assets.
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Aif
Industrial News Review
Disallowing Fog and the Convention Echoes
A critique of political reporting at national and intrastate conventions argues boos and cheers signal dramatic effect rather than real sentiment. It notes gallery reactions from Chicago 1932 to Philadelphia and asserts voters align with candidates despite noisy protests and individual press coverage.
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John Doe
Hichard Rot
Mark Sullivan
Chicago
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefterson
Bronx
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Willits
Sam Pryor
Philadelphia
August Times Recap and Stock Market Reflections
This week report notes a Saturday rally schedule with a band concert and program. It mentions local marriages and outings, a financial statement for Iron County, and resignations. It discusses political celebrity influence and a critical view of Commonwealth and Southern stock capitalization and profits versus losses.
Professional Pride: Weary Willie Seeks Coat at Wayside College
Hungry and tired after a long wait, Weary Willie asks a kind woman at Wayside College for an old coat. She notes his nearly new garment, while he laments that his coat is ruining his profession.
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Willie
Willis
Actor jokes about nose injury during interview
An actor, sporting a nose plaster after a minor accident, is asked about it by a local specter. The actor quips that he has been paying through his nose for so long the plaster gave way under the strain.
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Tex Specter
Polite Weyfarer Seeks Watch and Wallet from Hiker
A polite passerby asks a hiker if a policeman is seen nearby and then demands the hiker’s watch and wallet. The exchange ends with the hiker denying knowledge of any officer and the request remaining unresolved.
Installment Frock Prompting Return for Ten More
A speaking fragment shows a character asking how the new frock looks, claiming it was bought on installments. The reply jokes about returning it and taking ten more installments to appear at a respectable party.
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Jack
Guarantee on Clover Seed Seedling Assurance
Guarantee offers refund if Clover seed fails to germinate. Customer asked to guarantee the seed and merchant promises substitution or money back if germination does not occur.
Umbrella Offer For Two In Damp Meeting
In a brief exchange Porelxtent asks Misa to share an umbrella. She declines noting she has one, yet he implies theirs may fit two persons, prompting a small moment of practical weather humor.
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Jn '38
Jesse Owens
London
Roosevelt
Tress
Veterans
Herbert Hoover
Alfred M. Landon
Commonwealth and
Southern
Stock Exchange
Morgan
Commonwealth
United States
Misa
Crash on Delivery in Glass Label Incident
A country postman recently dropped a package labelled glass on a decorstep. The event is described as a crash on delivery system, highlighting a mishap in handling fragile items during transit.
Farmer sues over slow train milk-spill dispute
A farmer sues a railroad agent alleging harm from trains. The exchange shows tension as officials joke about cows being milked as trains pass, highlighting a comical yet potentially provocative public dispute on service and liability.
Couldn't Fool Her: Ranchers Explain Nose Coil For Catching Cattle
An elderly visitor at a Wyoming ranch asks about a nose coil on a cowboy. The cowboy explains it is used to catch cattle and horses, prompting the woman to quip that she wonders what is used for bait.
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Wyoming
In Other Words No Con Test Statement Made
In Other Words the speaker denies claiming con testing, stating only that buying at a set price and selling at the same price could yield a nice profit. The remark implies a cautious approach to pricing and trading rather than a formal contest or challenge.
Busy Lunch Hour Sparks Tense Waitress Exchange
An impatient customer complains about his wage during lunch, while a waitress deflects saying she cannot discuss labor issues at that moment. The exchange captures workplace tension and limited break time in a busy dining setting.
Grass growth on Iron county ranches tied to grazing rules
J M Palmer, chairman of the County AAA committee, cites grazing deferment and seed time as key methods to boost forage on privately owned rangeland. The 140 AAA program offers 75 percent range building credit for deferring 25 percent of grazing, with conditions like fencing and erosion measures.
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Iron County
J. M. Palmer
AAA
T+yon
Circus Coming to Payowan Race Meet
Circus acts headline the Payowan Race Meet with Hollywood Skyrockets led by Rogie Markien known as the Hindu Top. He will suspend 150 feet above ground by teeth without nets or safety devices, surrounded by four daring performers entertaining crowds.
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Hollywood
Garedevil
Aix
Rogie Mar- Kien
Marrion
Forester urges precautions against wildfires in Utah
Utah forester J Whitney Floyd warns of continued dry hot weather raising fire risk across ranges. He urges travelers to carry shovels and axes, cautions small fires can spread quickly, and notes most blazes arise from carelessness. Fire destroys vegetation and humus, threatening homes and years of growth. Authorities should be notified of fires spotted on grass or forest land.
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Utah
J. Whitney Floyd
Utah State Agricurt Collega
Floyd
Oftici
Forest Service
437 CLUBS MEET AT DUCK CREEK FOR OUTING AND DISCUSSION
Members of the 441 Cor Ravestocks and pheasant clubs from southern Utah counties gather at Duck Creek in Kane County for an annual field trip. The outing will cover forestry activities conservation of state resources and recreational attractions. Counties represented include Sevier Garfield Iron Juab Kane Millard Beaver Washington and Sanpete.
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Duck Creek
Chebsey
App Soutiern
Utah
Kaho County
Lamon Yo Tueller
Sericultural Aft
Hi Tk
Tah
Tebe
Seaver
Garfield
Irac Ute
Juab
Kang
Millard
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