Word: railed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...service 173,910 miles were flown. In spite of cloudbursts, tornados and severe electric storms, average westbound time of 39 hrs. 49 min. and eastbound time of 36 hrs. 21 min. were maintained. The poorest air mail schedule was 30 hours faster than that of the best rail schedule...
...consequences of agricultural prosperity are many and important. First, they will lead to conservative politics this Fall, and favor the re-election of Mr. Coolidge. By improving the farmer's buying power they should increase the consumption of manufactured goods with greater rail traffic as a result. This development may, as a matter of fact, provide a basis for the subsequent recovery of our industries from their present depression although that is still far ahead. Finally, the former serious disparity between agricultural and other prices is being reduced. A restoration of the former balance between prices will...
Railroads. The lowest rates consistent with good service. A scientific readjustment of rail rates to encourage agriculture and basic industries. Amendment of present railway laws and of the Railway Labor Board Law when experience shows the necessity. Consolidation of roads. Collective bargaining, mediation and voluntary arbitration. No involuntary settlements of labor disputes. An impartial tribunal to investigate and publish facts of disputes...
...locomotive burns oil fuel in a large oil engine which is directly connected with a powerful electric generator ; the latter in turn drives four electric motors. Thus, although the locomotive uses electric power to pull its loads, it needs no third rail or overhead wire, but contains its own powerhouse. There is no smoke raised by its operations, and a muffler renders them relatively quiet. Like an automobile, it is necessary to operate the engine only when the locomotive is in use; at other times fuel is saved...
...years ago are likely to be realized with the approval rather than the opposition of Congress. The easy money period now apparently inaugurated makes conditions auspicious as far as financing goes, and security dealers, investors and speculators are thumbing Professor William Z. Ripley's proposed scheme for rail mergers with eager interest...