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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1924
Page
13
President Markham argues railroads bind the nation with 265000 miles of track and 20 billion dollar property value. He cites two million railroad workers, six billion in labor and material spending, and 336 million in taxes as the essential backbone of American business and national life.
A historical analysis argues railroads bind the nation by enabling efficient transportation, supporting agriculture, industry, and foreign trade, and easing cultural differences. It notes their essential service, prudent expenditures, and role in credit, while defending against calls for government ownership and highlighting their value to national defense.
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The text argues railroads are essential to farm value by providing transportation to major markets. It notes a current revival of farm prices and claims railroad access enables farmers to sell beyond local stations, aligning prices with world markets. It urges farmers to defend railroads when threatened.
Local figures clash over proposed railway operations amid bankruptcy fears and potential service suspension. Protests intensify as stakeholders defend affordable, reliable transit while officials debate the principles guiding railway management and funding.
The article argues rail freight and local buying power determine retail prices. It notes U.S. railroads earn large revenues and that travel costs for wheat, corn, and bread are trivial per mile. It cites examples such as a $5 hat moving from New York to Chicago for about the same as a postage stamp.
A fragment notes a 20 cent purchase of California fruit in Chicago including freight not to exceed 2 cents. It claims railway rates cannot be termed excessive and observes that while volumes have varied, the underlying relationship remains: transportation costs are integral to the economy.
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