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Monday, December 29, 1919
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The Headlines
COURT ASKS PARLEY ON FARE INCREASE; Judge Mayer Directs Traction Receivers to Approach Board of Estimate. SUGGESTS TEMPORARY PLAN Would Make Rate 8 Cents Till July 1, Hoping for Permanent Arrangement by That Time. Eight-Cent Fare Provided For. COURT ASKS PARLEY More Than $1,000,000,000. Legislation Too Slow. Surplus Earnings. Nothing for Preferentials Manhattan Elevated Lines. City to Share Earnings. Lower Fare Not Suggested. Hardships of Wreck Victims.
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General
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Soldiers
over the topblightyno man's landcooties
Suffragette
deeds not wordsvotes for women
Tech Check
Pop-Up Toaster, Shortwave Radio & Arc Welding.
Cost of Living (1910)
Loaf of Bread
$0.06
Gallon of Gas
$0.15
Average Home
$3,600
New Car
$950
Time Elapsed
38,876 days ago
(106 years, 186 days)