Railroad Puzzles and Public Policy Debate in Philadelphia
National rail policy debate centers on whether carriers can be self supporting or require government aid. Dr Emory R Johnson argues post March carriers must show revenue to cover expenses and capital charges or face bankruptcy. He warns of stressed credit and possible government ownership unless private investment remains attractive. The piece also notes dog cost figures, a refraction service, and civic views on sidewalk skate bans and public regulation.
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Philadelphia
Emory R. Johnson
Wharton School of Finance
Publc
Congress
Increases in Rates and Wages in Federal Control
A statement by the Interstate Commerce Commission shows freight and passenger rate increases under federal control totaling 1.835 billion dollars through July 81 1919 while wage increases for July 1919 reached 1.7748 billion dollars, equaling 97 percent of the rate revenue, cited by Senator E D Smith in the Senate on December 29.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
E. D. Smith
South Carolina
Senate
County Clerk Race Notice by Gray HoLuipay
Gray HoLuipay announces ongoing county clerk campaign in Whitewright territory since December 1 seeking meetings with voters. He asks residents to investigate his run and promises to continue outreach and visibility throughout the campaign.
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Whitewright
Gray HoLuipay
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad Card
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enriching general strengthening tonic for children with worms. It claims regular use for two to three weeks will improve digestion and help dispel worms, noting the product is pleasant to take at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Furniture deals and grooming tips cited in ad and editorial
A local ad promotes furniture art squares and rugs with price emphasis from Will Looney. An editorial notes a World article advising olive oil after shaving to prevent ingrown hairs and skin tenderness, claiming smoother beards the next day with a perfume scent.
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Looney
Railroad Time Table M. K. and T Southbound and West bound
Rail schedule lists South Bound services No 9 Local 3 35 am No 3 Limited flag No L7 Local 5 44 am 2 45 pm No 5 Flyer flag 5 16 pm North Bound services 18 Local 10 17 am No 10 Local 10 10 pm No 2 Texas Special 6 31 pm No 4 Limited No 6 Flyer West Bound Cotton Belt No 203 No 229 No 230 204 East Bound schedules 4 36 pm 8 46 am 6 45 pm 10 50 am
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R.R. Bates
Wharton School
National Authority On Railroad Transportation
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Edwin O. May
R. May
Kirkpatrick
Leonard Graphic
Hunt
Dyer & Jones
Sam Rayburn
Ed Westbrook
Hubert Bookout
Roy M. Finley
J. G. (Gray) Holliday
J. A. Giles
C. M. Cole
John L. Legate
R. B. Aston
J. AH. Wim
Davis
H. H
Hix) Wilson Hugh M. Boren
Bruce) Mauk
James S. Kone
J. P. Leslie
Cincinnati
R. May, M.D. Ross
B.s.md
Kirkpatrick’s
Res
Dr. D. M. Durham
J. B. Hall
G. J. Hornbuckle
Office
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
Wilbur Carter
Henry Wilson
Bookout & Wilson
Linz Annex
Sherman
Texas
Jas. D. Buster
Commercial Bank Bldg
R. C. Hoyle Chiropractor
New York World
COME
Voer Chine
R. C. Brown
Ay Sherman
Joffece Commercial Bank
South Bound
Cotton Belt
West Bound
Bere Os de Tae
Wilson-Montgomery Ward Co
Littel Cs
Littell
James F. Ballard
St. Louis, Uo
Mark
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Dealers
Bob Sears
Whitewright, Texas
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