Bitter Fight Over Rail Refund Looms in Congress
Senator E F Ladd, in Fargo, warns of a fierce battle when Congress reconvenes over a $500,000,000 railroad loan plan. He contrasts this with prior soldiers adjusted compensation and notes railroads seek large sums despite wage cuts and added costs. He urges unemployment investigation and backing from the agricultural bloc and labor-friendly senators, citing support from the Private Soldiers Sailors and Marines and the American Legion.
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War Finance Corporation
Committee 48 Replies on Railroad Finances and Harding Plan
The Committee of 48 chaired by JJ A H Hopkins replies to questions on railroad capitalization and the Harding Plan. It argues capitalization and debt are misused, advocates sinking funds, and claims the plan shifts $30,000,000 in interest annually to taxpayers. notes War Finance Corporation backing raises public subsidy concerns.
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Shrine to Buffalo Bill's Museum on Lookout Mountain
The Denver Mountain Parks now houses a log built museum near Colonel Cody's grave on Lookout Mountain at 7300 ft. The display includes Cody's gear, Sitting Bull artifacts, Yellow Hand relics, and a famed gun credited with buffalo hunts for the Union Pacific. Visitors praise the view across Wyoming Kansas Nebraska.
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Nebraska
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After They're Caught in The Matrimonial Brook Cartoon
A lighthearted cartoon caption notes a maiden fishing for a husband in the matrimonial brook. She plots clever schemes to reel him in, while friends laugh at the romantic pursuit and the playful chase for a suitable match.
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What Does the Real Farmer Look Like Now
The city newspaper cartoonist stereotypes farmers with billygoat whiskers and a corn pipe, while new cartoonists observe a changing farmer. The piece notes shifting images toward modern, practical farmers amid old paper ideals and evolving roles.
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Packers Sued for Big Sum in Chicago Conspiracy Case
A $120 000 000 damage suit filed in U S district court accuses packing firms in Chicago of forming a trust to block competition. Plaintiffs Louis Gaborn Ferson and wife of Omaha name many defendants including Armour Swift Morris Cudahy Union Stock Yards banks and notable figures such as John D Rockefeller Jr Schwab and Shonts. The complaint cites embalmed beef during the Spanish American War and seeks judgment for the stated sum.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
United States District Court
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Omaha
Ned
Swift and Company
Armour and Company
Morris and Company
Cudshy Packing Company
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Union Stock Yards
Logan and Bryant
First National Bank of Chicago
J. B. Forgan
David R. Forgan
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National City Bank
Henry 8. Robins
Max Pam
Hugh Pam
Charles M. Schwab
Theodore Shonts
Ward Baking Company
Standard Oil Company
All States
Rigg National Bank
Washington
Luther College plans sixtieth anniversary celebration
Decorah Iowa August 24 1921 Luther College prepares a 60th anniversary program to be held October 14 and following days. Alumni and former students are urged to attend the event which marks the college founded in 1861 and described as a pioneer North Central institution. The article notes the college's early transportation challenges and two presidents over six decades. The current faculty numbers 23 and the student body 254 with a goal to reach 300.
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Larsen
University of Christiania
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