Government to Operate Railroads Under Federal Control
Washington Jan 4 The administration proposes federal operation of railroads with compensation to owners based on three years of net operating income ending June 30 1917 and a 500 million revolving fund for depreciation maintenance and improvements. The plan sets standard returns computed by the Interstate Commerce Commission and allows advances as needed for capital investments and terminal works.
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Washington, D. C
Lil
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Commerce Commission
Balun
Court of Claims
Interstate Commerce Coil Iission
Oad
Court of Victims
Jimoever
Enuinauent
Congress
Peont
Seton
Paitin
Tui
Federa Nyaingement Slp
Aurnestly
Rai Securities
Ereal
Federel
Milan
Commands for French Legion of Honor appointment
General Graziual, former chief of Lyvench army staff, is named commander of the Legion of Honor. Wilton G McAdog will oversee administrative control of the new executive task as organizer and director general. The note urges Congress to grant funds promptly to support railway administration expansion amid wartime demands.
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Graziual
Lyvench Army
Legion of Honor
Ines
Wilton G. McAdog
Ure
Wien
TauAkei Posetile
Wrens
Mogent
Congress
Alex
Wilson Urges Fair Returns for Roads Funding Debate
A historical witness discusses federal road funding and compensation for road owners. He argues for fair central control, prompt legislative action, and careful balancing of private interests with federal finances to sustain wartime and postwar needs.
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Wilson
Seat Sale for Welly Field Minstrel Show Opens
January 6 seat sale for the Welly Field Minstrel Show at the Opera House in Houston. Orders by telephone until January 9, seats reserved after 6 pm Wednesday. Choral work, stage settings by Lieut Perry, Harvard and Beaux Arts trained, promising artistic effects.
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Sind
Houst
Danmary
Wal
Chorhoes Np
Prefasson
J. White
Jarimnetar
Harvard
Willan G. Perry
Massichusetts
Technologe
Teole Des Beaux Arts i
Paris
Wartime Rations Stir Confusion In Grain Led Berlin Era
Fragmented OCR article recounts a wartime ration scene, citing a writer in New York Work and a German bread bread line. It notes rations, sacks, tea, sugar, and wartime shortages affecting daily life near Somme and German areas, with implied shortages and public reaction.
Suffragists See Victory As House Vote Nears
Fragmented OCR text reports suffragists claiming impending victory as House votes approach. It discusses pro and con arguments, political supports, and anticipated actions by leaders and factions, including mentions of New York delegation and public sentiment, with emphasis on constitutional change and women's access to voting.
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Wastongtan
Mmenous
Congress ii
Wales
Avery
Che
Tsing
Sania
Tenbern
Salton Ameriven
New York
Wonkin
Gieir
Chamip Clark
Ming
Public Auction Set For Nine Houses In Veeten Besar
Local notice notes a public auction schedule for nine houses in Veeten Besar. Details read with limited clarity but indicate property sale action to occur at Fi at Aung Ua and mention sanitary advisory issues.
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Ion Sule
Besar
Hrusen
Aung
Mather
CIA
Don’t Have Gray Hair With La Creole Hair Dye
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing promising to covert gray hair to a natural dark shade. It claims long lasting color, restores youthful look, and rejuvenates the entire head with glossy, thick hair. The copy warns against inferior products and emphasizes ease and safety.
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Memphis
Olive Tablets and the Secret to Youthful Health
An old advertisement promotes olive tablets as a gentler substitute for calomel. It claims liver and bowel health prevents a sallow complexion and dark rings under the eyes. Dr Edwards of Ohio is cited for a vegetable compound that purges the liver and bowels, restoring vitality and buoyancy.
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Edwards
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Berlin
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Yale
Dalkowitz Bros. ‘Co
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Henin
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