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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
12
The piece argues freight rates shape prices from producer to consumer, detailing how middlemen and regional disparities inflate costs. It critiques railroads and endorses fair, non-discriminatory rates, urging a square deal for Idaho while explaining zone and mileage effects on lumber and coal.
A detailed review argues Oregon Short Line earnings justify high rates and strong profits. It compares per mile revenue with national rail averages, notes large dividends, and discusses capitalization practices and the case for regulation to curb abuses and support prudent investment.
The article argues for continued high freight tariffs by noting the Oregon Short Line’s large capital stock of 27,290,700 and claiming that a 10 percent annual dividend over five years would leave over 74,000,000 in surplus for public use. It contrasts this with the line’s modest 150 miles of new construction, suggesting the railroad plans to expand only if there is no agitation.
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