Freight rates and price claims spur debate on a 40 percent increase
An exchange clipping argues freight hikes do not justify a 40 percent rise as flour, barrels, and shipped goods show modest gains. It cites Minneapolis to Philadelphia flour costs, Boston to Philadelphia shipments, Chicago to Philadelphia eyes, and Exmore to Philadelphia potatoes, noting the charges seem inflated. The Burt Monitor questions the claim and accuses dealers of price gouging amid the freight surge.
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Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Exmore
Burt Monitor
GOST Green Coat Between Titanika and Home
Finder sends word about Ross and Oesterrelcher linked to a coat incident between Titanika and a home. Authorities note unclear details while pursuing leads. Public alerts urge witnesses to report any sightings or related clues.
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Gost
Titanika
Home
Ross, Oesterrelcher
New Baht temple vision to rise in Chicago scene
Louis Bourgeois of New York conquers a 12 year dream by winning a design contest for a multi story Bahai temple. He mortgaged his home to fund the idea and carved the model after learning a craftsman. The nine sided temple will symbolize unity of nine world religions in one structure. Chicago may host the project.
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Chicago
Louis Bourgeoise
New York City
Bourgeoise
Baha ‘U ‘Tah
Bahalsm
Tho Urgeoise
Atul Theta
Swedish wind motor keeps generator running on weight
A Stockholm maker reports a wind motor design that powers a generator directly when wind is strong and uses a heavy weight on a chain to keep the generator running when wind falters. Engineer Tanson claims the generator could operate at full capacity even in three days of calm.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Tanson
Curious New Aluminum Form Attracts Attention In France
A historical note describes a new aluminum form studied in France. Pure aluminum heated in vacuum shows slight volatilization, with varying percentages and times at high temperatures. The material slowly oxidizes and transforms into alumina, suggesting an allotropic form of aluminum.
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France
Denen
Touristes Flock to New Arras Hotel Arrangement
Tourists in Arras enjoy a novel hotel setup after German retreat. A series of ordinary road coaches arranged under a tent roof form the center dining and seating area. Arras hotels offer eighty rooms with four compartments each. Burgundy hotels rise near the Argonne as shell torn trees are cleared for Canadian style cottages and Amber construction.
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Arras
Capacilly
Argonne
Forgotten Distances and Asia Ahead in Trade
The Outlook argues Americans misjudge geography in trade priorities. It notes Manta in an American insular possession near China, Alaska near Siberia, and Japan's Tokyo, suggesting closer ties to Asia than Europe. The piece urges focusing on Asiatic markets over European ones.
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Americas
Manta
China
Tokto
Japan
Alaskan
Siberia
America
New Idea for Garage Uses Transfer Truck for Cars
A proposed public garage plan would place cars on a transfer truck to move them to their assigned spaces and then off the truck, conserving hall space and reducing congestion. The system aims to lessen the annoyance owners face when parking in crowded public garages.
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Neweat
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