Southern Pacific rail system overview by George Birch
A portrait of the Southern Pacific company detailing its vast network of 27 miles owned, 10 330 miles leased, 1 250 miles in Mexico and 4 083 miles of steamship lines and 1 200 miles of trolley lines. It notes the system as the third largest in the country from New Orleans to Portland, its long main line, divisions in California Arizona and New Mexico, and argues government scrutiny over its control of rail and trolley networks.
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Southern Pacific Company
Ty & Wood
Podunk
Mexico
Unis
Great Southern Pacific Railroad
New Orleans
Portland
New Haven
Southern Pacific
Central Pacific
Salt Lake City
Texas
California
Ike
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Coast
Hiram Johnson
Bright Light in Aid to Belgium Relief Effort Surges Ahead
The Belgian Relief Bulletin reports America has delivered 39 550 tons of food and clothing to Belgium valued at 7 373 000 with 51 390 tons en route worth 3 053 400 and 10 810 tons in loading worth over 500 000. Twenty two steamers moved this vast aid as the rescue continues amid warnings to sustain support and prevent prolonging suffering.
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America
Belgium
The Obligations of Society Riots and the unemployed debate
The piece argues larger questions behind riots in Chicago and New York beyond police power. It contrasts banners demanding jobs with the idea that society must provide a chance at work and self respect, framing a debate on responsibility.
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Chicago
New York
A Plea for a New Pronoun in Grammar and Verse
A discussion on replacing their with a gender neutral pronoun in English. The piece argues the awkwardness of his or her, mocks using his to cover both sexes, and laments feminism and spelling reforms. It humorously calls for a new pronoun to ease poetic and everyday speech, urging professors to stop reforming spelling.
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Olympus
Belgium
Jehild
Extravagant Fifth Avenue ladies suits with oriental flair
A fashionable New York store unveils heavy satin and velvet outfits priced from 19.50 to 345, featuring Turkish trousers or embroidered skirts, East Indian toques, and Mandarin jackets. The display promotes smoking suits for women as the cigarette trend grows among beauty lovers.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
To the Heart of the Matter
Toni Johnson once lived in Island Grove Illinois where Smilitts and Browns owned vast farms. He mused that true opportunity lies within the self and that knowledge comes from inner resources not wealth. He valued simple chalk and a lily as gateways to understanding and urged public schools and universities to expand minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toni Johnson
Island Grove
Illinois
Smilitts
Jacksonville
Tom Johnson
Doc Price
Hioself
Tennyson
Smiths and Browns
Miserable Belgians Arriving in America Are Assisted
Belgian refugees, many women and children, sought aid at 19 Bridge Street Belgian relief bureau. The department guides them to work, easing mental distress and preserving dignity, with notable successes placing families and securing livelihoods through American cooperation and skilled labor demand.
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America
Bridge Street
Belgium
Department of Refugee Relief
Refugee Relief Department
Antwerp
Pennsylvania
Front with the Belgian Army in Occupied Belgium
The article notes soldiers examinating bureau registrations to verify military status in Belgium. Many show government papers of honorable discharge or exemption. Some never served, blocked by German occupation, others left Belgium seeking to avoid being pressed into German military service.
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Belgium
Germany
Views of the People Waterloo in 1855
An anonymous letter from South Pasadena criticizes the Waterloo census of 1855. H B Allen argues two carpenters’ estimate vs Williams census, questioning reliability. The letter accompanies a Sherrill Henderson note about alleged disorderly rooms on Commercial Street.
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Waterloo
W. EB. W
Williams
Iowa State Register
Waterloo Herald
Iowa
McHenry County
Ilinois
East
Middle West
Cedar Walls
J. C. Williams
William Haddock
H. B. Allen
South Pasadena
Cal
Sherill Henderson
Commercial Street
Pape's Diapepsin Advertises Quick Stomach Relief
A nostalgic ad extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting stomach regulator. It claims to relieve indigestion gas heartburn and sourness in five minutes with a money back guarantee and wide household usage. The copy emphasizes harmlessness and value for home medicine.
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Pape
Wilson Sees No Signs of Peace
President Wilson states there is no likelihood of ending the European war this spring. He told reporters that no indications of peace were seen yet as he outlined plans for a trip through the Panama Canal and to the San Francisco exposition. He expects to travel but noted possible developments could alter the schedule.
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Washington
Wilson
Tallers
Panama Canal
San Francisco Exposition
United States
State Bank in W. Va. Suspends Business
Grafton bank, a state institution, was closed for business Tuesday as a run on the money market prompted action by Col. John T. McGraw, a principal stockholder. The bank, with $100,000 capital and about $500,900 in deposits, had Charles L. Durbin as president.
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Grafton
W. Va
Grafton Bank
State Banking Department
John T. McGraw
Charles L. Durbin
Buy a car of coal Northwestern slogan campaign
Freeport Illinois January 20 The Chicago and Northwestern railway proposes to reduce coal prices by promoting efficiency among retail dealers along its lines under the slogan Buy a car of coal The campaign promises advantages to coal mine operators wholesalers retailers consumers and the railroad It urges retailers to acquire full carloads rather than partials citing cost savings in handling larger shipments J T Adamson of Nickerville Missouri mentions a penny purchase two decades ago now kept as a memento
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Freeport
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
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American Railroads
George Birch
Oly
Belgian Relief Fund
Commission For Relief In
Broadway
Signs of the Times
Billy Sunday
Arshill
Nebraska
Carranza
Jack Johnson
Faither
Holland
State Bank
Waterloo Savings Bank
C. M. Berkley
Hardware Co
Northwestern
J.T. Adamson
Nickerville, Mo
Dex Tae
Ajax
Unicorn
Waterion
Mshels
Ushel
Cedar Falls
F. H. Latier
Lafayette
Fourth Street
Evening Courier and Revorter
Propricton
4Th ST
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