Long Haul Trucking Found Economically Unsound
Reports from the United States Bureau of Public Roads state that large motor truck systems intended for long haul transportation are economically unsound. The findings, presented at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Chicago, say trucks are mainly local distribution carriers with long hauls unprofitable.
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St. Paul
Minn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minresota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Ivan 8. Rowan
Railroad and Warehouse
Chicago
United States Bureau of Public Roads
M. Cc. McKay
Division of Highway Economics
Interstate Commerce
John J. Esch
Great Northern
McKay
Thomas H. McDonald
Public Roads Bureau
Mr McKay
United States
U S Crop Area Shrinks Five Percent in Five Years
The Agriculture Department notes a 19,000,000 acre drop in harvested crops across the United States over five years, a first in census history. Losses center in the eastern cotton and corn belts while gains occur in the western semi arid region and northern states.
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U.S
Washington
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Lake Michigan
Hudson Valey
California
Texans
Montana
Mississippi River
Florida
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Independence plebiscite bill passes legislature
The legislature approved a bill providing a plebiscite on Philippine independence, directing the question to voters.
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Manila
Tree to newspaper in hours: three trees cut for instant paper
Three trees near a German paper mill were felled at 7 35 am and pulped to produce a roll by 9 34 am. The sheet was rushed to a local press where printing began immediately and newsboys cried the edition by 10 am.
Absurd Moment as Absentminded Man Issues a Welcome
Abstraction Tunele Ifans sits in a quiet room and knocks his pipe until a sudden exclamation invites someone to enter. The humorous scene captures a moment of confused action and unexpected hospitality.
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Tunele Ifans
Ohn Mercereau
New York
Philadelphia
Bell
Parcel Post Growth and Policy Changes Since 1912
The parcel post system expanded after its 1912 act which raised weight limits and introduced zone rates. The law also created cash on delivery and insured services and defined post office department responsibilities since its founding.
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Post Office Department
Co. O. D
Decorative Door Panels Reflect Function of Rooms
Door panel decor should match room use with floral signs for bedrooms and nursery tales for nurseries, while living rooms suit scenes of pure design and other spaces follow appropriate motifs. The guidance emphasizes harmony between decoration and function across house areas.
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Arthur W. Yates
Yates
Philippines
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Portland
Oregon
Pompeo Coppini
Henry Waldo Poe
Conrad Kern
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Roseland
Buick Sales Co
Michigan Ave
First Trust
Riverdale, Ill
Total
Horace Holmes
Otto F. Reich John Harms, JR
Milton Meeder
Cashier
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Bell System
TEL
Ephone
Universal Service
the House of Service
Roseland District
John J. Vanderaa
Teninga Bros. & Co
Michigan Avenue
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