Railroad Rate Regulation And Political Influence Exposed
A critique by Am easor C. Pp. Shalin argues that rate regulation faces two major obstacles, railroad power in politics and the Interstate Commerce law. He alleges monopolists subsidize talent, sway lawmakers with largesse, and deploy lobbyists to corrupt government, favoring corporate wealth over public interest. He details tactics from doctors and lawyers to passers and campaign funds, warning that railroads deploy extensive influence to shape policy.
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Easor C
Shalin
Hin County
Oregon Sunday Journal
Board of Tax Equalization
United States Nenutor le
Apple Crops Pay and Yakima Valley Fruit Inspection
County Fruit Inspector J A Brown traveled to Tacoma on Sunday to confer with State Fruit Inspector F A Huntley about tightening the enforcement of the orchard inspection program in Yakima valley. Brown reported the past summer’s work has yielded results and plans for next year include new legislation and stronger grower cooperation to enforce the law. The crop this year shows increased grower interest in the inspection rules.
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J. A. Brown
Tacoma
F. A. Huntley
Yakima Valley
Mr. Brown
Crisis of Girlhood A Time of Pain and Peril
Miss Emma Cole testifies that Lidis B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life and restored health during adolescence. She notes many young women suffer irregularities and displacements at this stage, potentially enduring years of pain. The piece urges awareness of the product’s alleged benefits for girlhood health.
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Emma Cole
Lidis B Pinkham
Miss Emma Cole Praises Lydia Pinkham Remedy
A mother from Tullahoma Tennessee shares how Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound helped her fourteen year old daughter through puberty. Emma Cole urges other young girls to seek motherly guidance and writes to Mrs Pinkham for free advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Emma Cole
Tullahoma
Tenn
Mia
Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Yakima Apple Crop Leads In Quality And Storage Plans
The Yakima fruit industry reports a 100 percent better crop than last year with clean, pest-free fruit. Inspections and thorough spraying are praised as essential to meet demand. about 500,000 boxes are expected, with 100 carloads of Bunnyeidite district fruit and Ingraham apples stored for spring delivery. Harvesting is underway as growers anticipate winter prices and market challenges in New York and London.
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Yakima
New York
London
Vwalley
Sannyeide Crowers
Ztlinh
Parker
Northern Pacific complies with railway commission demands
The Northern Pacific presents a new tariff sheet covering minimum charges on freight shipments under 100 pounds for all stations west of the Idaho Montana line and Washington and Columbia River railway. The commission sought a fairer rate after Kilnge of Kennewick complained, and a new rate was set though some close freight items saw higher charges. The rule now ties the minimum to the 100 pound rate of the highest class, with exceptions for multi case shipments. the letter of the commission is carried out.
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Railway Commission
Northern Pacific
Tdaho-Montana
Washington & Columbia River Railway
Washington Railroad Commission
Tt. A. Kilnge
Kennewick
Commiselin
Parsifal and Wagnerian Drawn at the Fraser Next Week
Richard Weirner the seamonk poet and composer recalled a Parsifal rehearsal anecdote from 1882. He and Cosima Wagner hugged principals during the final rehearsal, then he kissed his wife in the auditorium to atone for perceived neglect. Parsifal plays Fraser Tuesday October 23 at 7:40. HI Henry, the king of minstrelry, features a new double minstrel show at Fraser on Friday October 1 6 with all acts fresh and scenery
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Richard Weirner
Cosima Wagner
Festival Theater
Pervisal
Franzer
Hi Henry
Fraser Theater
Arabian Nights palace scene dazzles minstrel show
Spectacular act blends moonlight rippling water and cathedral chimes to evoke Aladin’s palace from The Arabian Nights. A grand, unforgettable illusion on the minstrel stage, presenting a scene of beauty and grand song.
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Palace of
Aladin
Marcon wireless venture eyed for Moscow Hill
Edward Phelpe of Boise of the Mareuni Wire love Telegraph company met Lewiston business leaders and planned an experimental station on University Hill Moscow. A Moscow site was found suitable and rumors hinted Lewiston may also gain a station as Marcon expands in the Inland Empire with stock sales and rapid station construction.
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Marcon
University Hill
Moscow
Edward Phelpe
Boise
Wheetern
Mareuni Wirelove Telegraph Company
Yentering
Lentten
Jiroradxing
Modeon
Spokane
Pholpe
Swiftwater Bill Cannot Pay as Assets Counted
The bankruptcy examination of Swiftwater Bill Gates ended with findings of assets totaling $200 in fuel value and one car titled to Gates’ sister. The Klondike millionaire’s mining claims, six figure bank accounts, and other creditors’ hopes were dismissed as the sare of his alleged deception unfolded.
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Seanle
Swiftwater
Bill Gates
Hie
Jamon J. Godfrey
Court creditors seek property in Gates bankruptcy case
Creditors of Gates pursue possible assets held under another name as they seek to divide about 200 dollars to settle claims of 200000 or more. A meeting of creditors is set for October 17 to fix the division while Swiftwater Alll has spent roughly 20000 since last June on poker games and dissipations. Gates plans to return to Alaska to rebuild his fortune.
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Gates
Swiftwater Alll
Dearing
Alaska
Heavy colonist travel drives California settlement surge
San Francisco reports in September an average daily arrival of 442 colonists through Southern Pacific lines, totaling 14 363. Most settled in central California, lured by cheaper farming land in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. High wages attract skilled workers and carpenters, fueling home-building growth.
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San Francisco
California
Southern Pacific
Oregon Gateway
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Contt
New Dock at Everett Opens for Grain and Salmon
Work has begun on a new ocean dock at Everett in Olympian Washington. Built by the Great Northern Railway to handle grain salmon and oriental business, the facility will require little dredging and will have a minimum depth of 36 feet. Everett was chosen for its suitable location.
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Everett
Olympian
Wash
Ocean
Great Northern Railway Company
Bulla|ing
How to Ease a Bilious Attack With Diet Advice
The text questions if people deny wholesome foods due to fear of biliousness and suggests the condition may be at fault rather than the diet. It advises attention to the liver and stomach and begins to advise a remedy for bilious attacks.
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S.S.S
Swft Specific CO
Atlanta
Beecham's Pills Promised Relief From Digestive Ailments
An advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as a cure for an unsettled stomach, liver regulation, and bowel movement. It claims immediate relief and better digestion with the pills mixing with stomach contents and aiding nutrient absorption while preventing irritation and constipation.
Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup Ad Ranks Comforts High
A vintage sales blurb touts Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for constipation headaches and stomach trouble for every family member. The promotion targets housewives, praising health as the true luxury money cannot buy, with a 50 cent bottle at Koeppens' drug store.
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Koeppens
Boy Seeks Home Through Salvation Army Ad
The Salvation Army seeks a home for a bright 19 year old boy to help with the work and attend school. His father will assist with clothes and expenses, but the boy should partly earn his way by night work. Apply to Salvation Army 902 Webb Street or call Mrs Swanson at black 2431.
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Salvation Army
Webb Street
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