Steel Boom Spurs War-Time Expansion and Growth
The article notes a surge in steel demand driven by war orders for shells ships and locomotives. It cites Schwab’s 1920 production forecast and reveals the United States Steel Corporation plans to invest 15 million dollars to expand capacity while eight new munition companies emerge with about 250 million in new capitalization.
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United States
Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Bethlehem Steel
Tursnstance
America
J. George S Frederick
American Review of Reviews
New Rate on Live Stock Regulation Takes Effect
Changes under the Cummins Act govern shipping of livestock east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio. Shippers must declare stock value. railroads set sliding rates and liability limits. Maximum liabilities are $250 for a horse $150 for bulls and steers $100 for a cow $25 for calves and hogs $10 for sheep lamb and goat. Pennsylvania Railroad holds dealer meetings to explain the new rules.
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Mississippi
Ohio Rivers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Conversational Tactics to Turn a Knocker into a Booster
The text suggests steering talk to encourage the knocker to discuss himself, as a method to change his stance into a booster. It emphasizes controlling the dialogue to reveal personal motives and build rapport.
Fragmentary Quotation Exchange Among Citizens
A brief dialogue fragment shows two men debating knowledge and money. One man remarks money talks, while the other denies knowledge of such influence. The exchange hints at social attitudes in a casual street setting.
Navigation safety device alerts officers at sea
An English innovation vents electrical apparatus to warn a ship's officer when a steersman allows the vessel to stray from its assigned course.
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England
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