Restoring State Rail Board Powers in Texas Debate
U S Senator Earle B Mayfield proposed a senate measure to restore state railroad commissions' power over intrastate rates urging passage. He spoke at Hopkins County old settlers reunion criticizing the Esch Cummins act as unjust to Texas, noting Western group railroads seek an 11 percent blanket rate hike tied to a 5 3 4 percent return on $54 807 per mile. A Chicago hearing is set for September 8.
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Sulphur Springs
Tex
United States
Earle B. Mayfield
Senate
Hopkins County
Old Settlers
Esch-Cummins Transportation Law
Texas
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mayfield
Texas Railroad Commission
Western Group
One motor to fly largest airplane
Dayton officials report a 2400 horsepower gasoline engine is under construction at McCook field to power the Barling bomber. The design, rated 2400 hp with four cylinder banks, would far surpass the 400 hp Liberty motors used on the bomber, and would consume about 120 gallons of fuel per hour.
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Dayton
Ohio
Dayton News
McCook Field
Indianapolis
Liberty Motors
Banks Finance Road Building On Old Spanish Trail In Texas
In Columbus Texas State Senator Gus Russek Captain A Schafli division engineer and R C Poteet maintenance superintendent of the state highway department arranged with Colorado County banks for a 15000 per mile advance totaling 60000 to tarinate highway No 3 the Old Spanish Trail through Colorado County a 40 mile stretch The loan to the highway commission will be repaid from 1926 receipts Similar arrangements were made in Fayette and Gonzales counties.
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Columbus
Tex
Gus Russek
A. Schafli
R. C. Poteet
State Highway Department
Colorado County
The
Highway Commission
Fayette
Gonzales
Broadcast boat races from yacht M. U. L reported live
Douglas Rigney of New York outfits his 89 foot motor yacht M. U. L with a full radio broadcast system to relay reports of yacht and motor boat races in nearby waters. The broadcasts will be aired via Richmond Hill station WAHG.
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Douglas Rigney
New York
Richmond Hill
WAHG
Cotton pickers on M P Huebner farm average bale per hour
Bay City reports that workers on the M P Huebner farm near Bay City are picking cotton at a rate of one bale per hour. With about 1000 acres in cotton this year the farm shows an excellent stand and crop as fields are harvested by their fleet of pickers.
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Bay City
Tex
Huebner
A & M Short Course Draws Crowds at Texas College
The A and M short course drew about 3000 attendees, mostly youths, with many farmers and women present. The piece argues farming should be treated as a business, praises women’s progress, notes a large youth turnout, and suggests adding country bands to boost campus life.
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Texas
Texs
Farmers’ Congress
Frugal Swain Provokes Scolding Over Ring Diet Demand
A Boston Transcript quip reports a fiance who bought a cheap engagement ring that proved too small. He told his partner she must diet until the ring fits, prompting amused commentary on thrift and romance.
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Bessie
Boston Transcript
Unmarred Nature detours offer landscape over billboards
A Boston Transcript reflection notes detours reveal more scenery for drivers, offsetting the nuisance with a compensating view of nature rather than advertising hoardings.
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Boston Transcript
Fortune Fades: Electric Push Planned to Attract Wealth
A concise note argues fortune no longer arrives by chance and suggests using an electric button as a modern prompt to seize opportunity. The piece frames the idea as a shift from passive waiting to active, clever engagement.
Cuticura Ad Promotes Hand Care Rituals
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment for sore hands, advising hot suds, drying, and tissue removal of excess ointment plus daily use for all toilet needs. It quips that some men are like phonographs, saying much without originality.
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Charles G. Rodes
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Florida
California
Old Mexico
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Canyon
Western Parks
Rodes
Maccabees
A. W. S’rye
Washington
Wanda Hawley
Stuart Wilkinson
Culver City Speedway
Augustine Brodeur
Worcester
Mass
Baccarat
Laura Carter Gould
George Jay Gould
le Toquet Beach
France
Banks Finance Road Building
M. P. Huebner
Faultless Starch Company
Kansas City
Grove’s
Hardway & Cathey Bankers Mortgage Bldg
Houston, Tex
S West 34Th St
Bourjois
Peterson
Big
Peterson Ointment Co
Buffalo
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