Freight Costs Are Small Share of Consumer Prices
Data from authoritative sources show rail freight costs are a small portion of the cost of living. In 1919 transportation accounted for about 2 percent of goods, with freight charges rising slowly while commodity values climbed. Examples include clothing from Chicago to Los Angeles at 22 cents, New England shoes to Florida under 53 cents, and a grand piano shipped across the continent for 39 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. @sch
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
United States
New England Bankers’ Association
Walker D. Hines
Railroads
Chicago
Los Angeles
New England
Boston
Florida
New York
St. Louis
Atlanta
Gondola’s Classic Venetian Form Remains Unchanged
The Venetian gondola did not adopt brighter colors or ornate styling. By the end of the seventeenth century it reached its current simple and somber look. Attempts to transplant the gondola abroad have failed to take root.
Constructive Ardor for Workable Living
The passage urges directing enthusiasm toward constructive action. It advises learning to work with people, standing for what is right while avoiding constant opposition to others. It emphasizes building up life rather than tearing down in the broader scheme of living.
Distributed sales and contact opportunities from early 20th century ads
Wanted district managers and agents for an auto and insurance sounding firm with home office contracts and exclusive territory. Also hosiery sales job offering pay by hour or full-time with no experience required. Plus an eye care promotion for Gilbert the Optometrist at Fehr and Cumming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Casualty Co
Detroit
Michigan
International Stocking Mill
Norriston Pa
Manure Loads Seeking Inquiry at Gazette Office
Notice listing several loads of manure available for inquiry at the Gazette Office. The brief indicates the office handles the request for information and potential buyers or handlers should contact there.
Special stockholders meeting to dissolve Spring Valley Market Co
Public notice announces a special meeting of Spring Valley Market Co stockholders at N Hollerichs office in Spring Valley Illinois on April 16 1920 at 10 AM to vote on dissolving the corporation and address other business. Directors include Max Miller Yetta Miller and Benjamin Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley Market Co
N. Hollerich
Spring Valley
Ilinois
Hall Township
Bureau County
Illinois
Bees and Ants Portray Industry in Propaganda Film
A Boston Transcript style suggestion depicts Ora Hive of Bees and a film showing a colony of ants to encourage industry by example. The idea frames insect life as an instructional model for work ethic and productivity.
Vote for J. J. McFadden for Highway Commissioner
Joseph McFadden's campaign credits him with improving Hall Township highways and supporting Spring Valley infrastructure. The letter cites better gravel roads, praise from engineers, and minimal maintenance costs under heavy traffic, urging a vote next Tuesday as advancing Spring Valley and Hall Township interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McFadden
Spring Valley
Joe McFadden
Hall Township
Commercial Association
State
Equity
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H.C. L
Hines
Thor
Hollerich
Gilbert
Fehr and Cumming
Max Miller
Yetta Miller
Benjamin Miller
Ora
Sanana
Laughro
J. J. McFadden
the Valley Bakery
D. E. Hanney
Prop
St. Paul Street
Neustadt
LA Salle
Jeustadts LaSalle’s
Chas
Sulski
Harry Mills
Thos. Cahill
Peter Faletti
Louis DE Filippi
Y Barney Cyrus
Andrew Pricco
James McGraw
T’ghwa
Frank Caretta
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