Packers to Be Prosecuted In Nationwide Profiteering Drive
Edward W. Pickard reports a sweeping campaign against profiteers led by President Wilson. Civil and criminal actions will target the big five meat packers for manipulating markets, hoarding food, and defrauding producers and consumers, while unions press for higher pay and broader strikes in various sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Packers
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Department of Justice
Big Five
Isador J. Kresel
New York
Rail Unions Demand Wage Increases and Plumb Plan
Fourteen railroad unions delivered to Director General Hines a demand for wage increases and a program to avert a general strike. They urge Congress to fund higher wages and support the Plumb plan to nationalize railroads with government bonds for private investors. Senator Thomas denounces the move as near treason. others in Congress share misgivings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Congress
Wilson
Thomas
Colorado
Secretary Baker Submits Universal Military Training Plan
Secretary Baker presents to house and senate committees a permanent military policy bill. It proposes a regular army of 510000 peace strength and 1250000 war strength with reserves via a modified selective service act. The bill includes four months of training for youths in their nineteenth year.
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Baker
House
Senate
Administration
Nebraskas year of fires and finances dominate early report
Nebraska reports since January 1 450 fires causing six deaths and losses of 471914.61 with Omaha accounting for 219 fires. State treasury ends duty with 826,76288.41, down 1026.01 from June. Beatrice to open 15000 dollar cooperative elevator. Lincoln hosts state horticulture updates and plans for Chadron Normal School expansion.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Lincol
Chadron Normal School
Fremont
Midland College
Atchison, Art
Lexington
Art
State House
Linesin Teak
State Supreme Court
Marie Vogt
Hom Rennard
McKelvie
WA Dilworth
Holdrege
Woc Dorsey
Supreme Court
Chawtanmqua
Companny
Anna Brown
State Historical Society
Fort Calhoun
Falls City
Dodge County
Authoerithes
Amshberry
Lincoln
Construction of Good Road
A detailed summary of concrete road construction notes from Dakota Farmer by A. L. Pettibone. It covers materials proportions and mixing including sand pebbles portland cement and water, one and two course designs, reinforcement, finishing, curing, and the need for a proper foundation and drainage.
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A. L. Pettibone
Dakota
Good Roads are a Paying Investment
Local authorities should act without delay to meet growing demands for road improvements before other districts gain advantage. Delays risk losing profits and the chance to keep trade from going elsewhere.
Not Affected by Weather Concrete Roads
The text states that concrete roads remain unaffected by heat or cold once hardened. It notes that other materials on concrete do not impact it and that binder does not soften with heat or flow, nor does cold make it brittle or prone to chipping.
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Agencies of Justice
Commercial Research Department
War Industries Board
United States
Japan
Australia
Proper Grade of Road and Its Economic Impact
The grade of the road determines the load it can haul economically. A steeper grade raises costs and limits vehicle capacity, influencing road design and maintenance decisions.
Texas Heads for Major Highway Improvements This Year
Texas will spend 76,216,000 dollars on improved highways this year, according to figures from the state highway department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State Highway Department
Building Roads Emphasized as Vital for Community
The article stresses that road construction is essential for the community's welfare and growth. It highlights how durable highways facilitate commerce, travel, and safety for residents and visitors alike.
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Gillen
Newark
Mississipia Dry Dock
New Orleans
Columbia-les-Belles
France
Packers
Edward W. Pickard
Flo
League of Nations
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Europe
Sangland
Liverpool
Harnest
Bela Kun
Hungary
Budapest
Roumania
Archduke Joseph
Entente
Stephen Friedrich
Tyrol
Bohemia
Uchida
Shantung
China
Peking
Lansing
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Allied Peace Council
Jansen Equity Exchange
Jansen
MckKelvie
Lancaster County District Court
Managamus
Amsberry
J. W. Lewis
Chase County
Fenton
State Penitentiary
Deuel
Fullerton
South Omaha
Tuvernie
University of Nebraska
Omer Lachlear
Yankeover
Johnson
Fremont O
Ames
David
State Railway Commission
Omabet and
Cunerl Driffs Street Railway Companys
Lincoln Chs Council
Trenton
Martius
Lancaster District Court
Spree Court
Payrhe Nader
North Tlatte
Gothenburg
GONI
Columbus
Bross
Texington
Thess
Miost
Wyoming and Nebraska Telephone Company
Chadron
Cody
Crawford
Gordon
Schuyler
Edward Wells
Chauncey Abbott, Jr
Chauncey Abbott
Schuyler Miller
Epworth Assembly
Richardson County
Ashland Platte River
State
Saunders County
State Board of Assessment
Wayne Megrue
Harvard
Bingville
Sted Cloud
Yatrbury
Wymore
Beatrice
Paddock Hotel
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