Shall Utilities Be Maintained Amid War Strain
A discussion of War era rate reform shows President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo backing public service commissions to raise funds for higher wages, materials, and taxes. Colorado increased telephone revenue by 270000 on state property valuations while rural lines saw rate reductions. Denver officials oppose rate rises despite broader support from business groups. The piece questions patriotic duty as municipalities resist rehabilitation of essential public utilities.
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Wilson
McAdgoo
Colorado
Denver
State Public Service Commission
French soldiers learn baseball under American YMCA guidance
American YMCA war work secretaries in France teach French troops to play baseball. A secretary umpiring two teams saw a batter hit a fast liner that struck the pitcher in the chest. The batter ran to the pitcher, hugged him, and apologized for the wild hit.
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France
AY. MC. A
Strajgh
Remarkable recovery claim from rheumatism patient
Honey Soward of King HM Idaho says after six weeks on Taslac he walks without a stick and feels twenty years younger. He credits relief from rheumatism and indigestion and says the treatment changed his life enough to work again. Ad styled as drug company promotion from a Jackson newspaper edition.
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Taniac
Honey Soward
Rakher
King HM
Idaho
Suit Lake Wently
Mr. Howard
Promier
Peomuies! Supply Co
Jackson
Jackson Drug Co
Hold Your Liberty Bonds and Seek Advice Before Selling
Citizens urged to keep Liberty bonds during wartime financing. Seek bankers advice if selling seems necessary, as bonds are safe, tax friendly investments. A Wyoming drive Aug 10 17 and 24 aims to redeem 250000 War Savings Stamps via a Chicago firm with local reps and Chamber authorization.
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Hecenmary
Indy Wale
Douglas Chamber of Commerce War Scrap Drive Plan
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce proposes a state wide scrap drive to collect scrap iron steel copper zinc lead tires rubber rope and related materials at railway stations for sale to support war efforts and Saving Stamps. Governor Houx Senator Irvine and county chairmen in 21 counties back the plan with cooperation and a visiting representative team. Seven counties will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
Frank L. Houx
W. C. Trvine
Irvine
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