Valuation Clash Over Railroad Rates and Public Interest
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejects reproduction cost valuation and protects the public by valuing railroads at 1914 costs plus investments since then. The stance limits railroads from extraordinary profits, avoiding a wage-like rate rise that could hurt business and agriculture and undermine public trust.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commission
St. Louis and O'Fallon
Norris
Commission
Raiload
Feminine Revolt Critiques Divorce Courts And Husbands
A 1930s VICE essay notes rising divorce court activity and female autonomy through anecdotes. It cites Charles Smith in New York who kept a loud radio, leading to his wife leaving and a court affirmation, and Mrs Deschler of San Francisco asking for a home keeper’s wage after her husband refused to hire help. The piece argues husbands must tread carefully as women assert economic independence.
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Charles Smith
New York City
Charles
San Francisco
William Deschler
Inness
Hushead
Science Scores Again Red Heat Paint Detects Bearings
Science advances with a red paint that turns black at 150F or higher, signaling overheated machinery. The color reverts on cooling, and Cochran notes other colors and adjustable temperatures are possible, challenging skeptics while promising broader safety applications.
Contagion and Germs Spread Colds Easy
A columnist extols germ theory, warns on cold contagion, and urges personal hygiene and simple living to guard against infections. Between reflections on post winter illnesses, he advocates cleanliness, ventilation, rest, and sun for defense. He notes limited understanding of common cold germs and hopes for future control.
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Gous
Son
Minds and Starlight by Garrett P Serviss
A reader letter notes doctors show strong interest in astronomy while physicians’ routines prompt imagination of celestial scenes. The writer contrasts medical minds with theologians and lawyers in fascination with stars, urging science over theological aims and exploring how astronomy expands awareness of matter and energy.
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Fiosida
Florida
Nar
Flea
Stone
Alfred Feussel Wallace
Capital Punishment Debate by Henry Ford Revisited
Henry Ford revisits capital punishment arguing it harms both killer and society. He believes killing yields no personal or societal benefit and questions deterrence. He proposes reforms like removing gubernatorial pardoning power and transferring it to a court board to prevent lax life sentences.
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Unitiatios
Fife
Voniets
Hell
Tabor Ifo
France
Bin
Baily Good Deed Encourages Youth Confidence
Parents should show confidence in their offspring to help youth develop strong manhood and womanhood, promoting personal growth and resilience for future endeavors.
Book of the Month Club's success linked to Literary Guild
In Minneapolis Minnesota the Tribune notes that the Book of the Month Club owes part of its success to the large scale reach of the Literary Guild. The piece comments on how broad reader engagement helped promote titles and drive sales.
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Literary Guild
Minneapolis
Ming
Tribuna
China Hates Christians Allegations Stir Tension Abroad
A readers’ letter condemns a Chinese painting depicting a missionary as devouring Chinese people, arguing Western Christians overstate harm while China grows hostile to foreigners. The writer condemns anti Christian accusations in Europe and calls missionaries to return home to aid impoverished in slums.
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China
Europe
Austria
Russia
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Will
Garrett P. Serviss
Alwaya
Mae
Henry Ford
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