Ocean freight rates rise driven by war and freight owners
The report notes sharp increases in ocean freight rates for grain and cotton, driven by war-time demand. It cites heavy charges on exports and imports via South America, with contracts and shipping costs affecting American farmers and the charter market. The government cannot regulate rates currently, and profits are urged to be restrained by shipowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
South
Fordisn
Ptacia
Potton
Hamine
Prelude to the Mowing Picture Protest and Trade Debate
A garbled report discusses a protest against Black removal or action and a push for U.S. trade policy during 1914. It references exports and imports totaling about 39,7864, mentions American merchants, and critiques plans for tariff or tonnage changes. Names like Bernard N. Baker appear amid fragmented commentary on national interests and agricultural and business sectors.
Fragmented OCR Note on Completing Tasks
Fragmentary text discusses completion as a joy and references a range of topics. It mentions Miner, Paceanecniat builds, and a sequence of unclear phrases. The readable parts imply a discussion of effort and performance with a focus on successful outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acaeavies
Ieee
Eam Baan Igse
Ajipetitr
Taso
Fragmented text hints at trade, finance, and transport notes
A garbled OCR passage references export charges, administrative costs, and canal financing, with scattered notes on ship lines, maintenance, and railcar equipment. It mentions private enterprise, government supervision, and depictions of net revenues and depreciation, alongside a stray line about cork slabs in railroad cars.
Made in West Virginia? Barley Foods Company Ad Mystery
A fragmentary OCR item mentions the Barley Foods Company of Aor Bentowo and a breakfast barley plea with a grocery store advertisement. The readable text is incomplete and unclear about specifics such as date, location, or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Barley Foods Company
Aor Bentowo
Walent Froctery Store
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Nusbaum’s
West Main Sta
Beauty
Gimmon’s Plumbing & Electric Company
Pike St
Clarksburg
W. Va
Srimeiate
W.' Vo
Coon
Hart
Aro Aarlouel
Inumial Fredgat
Wesiness
Conan Omthees
Pope Cee
Weill
Bernard N. Baker
Baliom
Britzli
Chile
Onde
Aisesut
THE
Empire National Bank
Marines Agency
Ee Ae Siren
Candi
Seartia
Bumiies
Fanaera Canal
Tinea
Canytell
Prige
Henderson Oorapt Gpeouat
Faninkelt
T. J. Lynch @ Co
White Goods Sale
BON Ton Store
Mankes
Joseph Becker
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