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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
1
The Dakota Farmer urges action on parcel post and postal banks, rails express rates, and road funding, arguing reformers lack nerve to tackle costs. It cites Missouri river projects, railway losses, and newspaper costs, while highlighting Taft and Congress pressure for policy change. It reports Rev Evans events, Philip mill output, and a wedding in Rochester with local ties.
A public letter denounces high express charges and cites Adams Express dividends of over 80 percent in a year and 1907 profits of 24 million dollars. It argues that these profits enable influence with Washington lawmakers and urges citizens to press representatives to support parcel post for those in need.
A young farmer opens a new packing plant at Rapid into a real estate office in the north City. He commences business Monday and lists his farm for sale. A carload of stock is shipped as part of the operation. County stock raisers discuss the developing venture and its potential impact on the area. The fragment ends with the announcer reflecting on the situation.
J A Buchanan made a business trip to the county seat earlier this week and hinted at political interest. The Midland Star notes he was defeated in the primaries two years ago in the Republican sheriff nomination.
The Great West Telephone Co operating between Fort Pierre and Rapid City enacts a new toll schedule based on airline distance with many rates halved. Exchange service rates drop from 3.50 to 2.00, aiming to attract new connections and improve service. Prof Milton Whitney cites higher living costs as a broad factor in rising prices.
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