Vol. XXII, No. 36. Lakes To Gulf Second To Panama In Importance: Congressman M. B. Madden, of Illinois, Talks About the Proposed River Improvements-Channel From Chicago to New Orleans Will Be of Immense Benefit to the Country. The New Water Route. Upper Mississippi Report.
Vol. XXII, No. 2. Governor H. S. Hadley of Missouri for waterways. In the interest of Capt. William H. Van Schalck of the General Slocum to obtain a pardon from President Taft.
After succeeding Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman found himself in a changed world. Truman was the second President to have an aircraft made available for his use, “The Independence.” However he still preferred to use the Presidential Railroad Car to campaign and tour the country. In 1948, Truman made one last swing through the Midwest by rail late in the election campaign against Thomas Dewey
Vol. XXII, No. 4. Mississippi River depths. Notice to masters and pilots regarding post-lights. Appropriations for river improvements. Abolish the quarantine boat.
Speech from Senator Geyer discussing the movement to form the Kansas territory into a state and the issues of slavery management related to the process.
Upon the Subject of A National Road From the City of Washington to New Orleans. Report from the Chief Engineer and the Board of Engineers for the reconnaissance of three Routes of a contemplated National Road, from Washington City to New Orleans
Central National Highway From the Mississippi River to the Pacific. Document about the railroad to the Pacific Ocean and whether it will be a Southern route or a Central route