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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
3
A printed report from a municipal electric plant in Maryland shows a large profit by omitting expenses and misallocating items. The piece critiques concealed costs, tax shifts, and false construction charges, arguing profits reflect accounting tricks rather than true efficiency. It warns taxpayers may fund the illusion while higher taxes follow.
Millions sunk as at least sixty U S. towns have sold leased or abandoned municipal lighting plants. Many retain just distributing systems while most have quit entirely. Experts warn more failures to come as cities face mounting burdens and long term costs.
A fragmented report notes how the political image in New York City remains strong despite flaws in governance. The piece hints at power centers and public opinion shaping policy and campaigns in the metropolis.
The text argues against municipal ownership, warning it would complicate an already complex economy. It notes spending of 100 million dollars as an example of established profitability and calls for prudent restraint to avoid adding further government control to elite circles. The fragment reflects skepticism about public ownership and its impact on business responsibility.
The Winnipes Wree Press argues municipal ownership should not be discredited for growing municipal debt if new enterprises are kept self sustaining. It compares dynamite safety to entrusting a municipal service to a cautious council, noting danger only if mishandled.
A city council recently fined Water Company F100 for supplying impure and unwholesome water. The note questions a scenario where the waterworks were city-owned, implying different accountability and management.
The piece compares depreciation of a municipal electric plant to owning a horse. It explains initial cost, interest, operating expenses, renewals and repairs, and eventual loss on sale. It argues for an adequate depreciation fund to replace aging infrastructure and avoid financing difficulties.
Quote from Bourke Cockran arguing that public utilities must be funded by users not taxpayers. He denounces governmental or private operation subsidies as socialistic and unjust, asserting each person should cover the cost of received services. The passage frames utilities, power, phone, and transportation as user-funded.
In questioning municipal ownership, Senator Sorghum doubts whether it would eliminate graft or merely originate a new kind. The Washington Star reports his cautious stance on the issue and its potential impact on corruption.
At a West Ham board inquiry the council sought £ 62 300 for electricity extensions while the electrical undertaking showed a £ 7 200 loss charged to rates. The inspector noted prior loans for machines and found the council again asking funds for machinery despite having already received cash.
The article profiles George Washington Plunkitt, famed for his so called honest graft, arguing that municipal ownership would elevate such politicians. It cites his wealth from land deals tied to city improvements and envisions future riches if the city controlled all public utilities and services.
Troy Press argues against expanding government ownership and warns that increasing political control invites corruption. The piece criticizes shifting business from private hands to politicians, calling such schemes unsafe and short sighted for citizens.
After years of trial, Alexandria Virginia’s municipal electric lighting plant was leased to a private corporation for thirty years. The lessee paid 3500 dollars for the plant, which had cost the city 17000 dollars.
The text argues that Zionism, as presented by Hart, is a grand but dreamlike concept. It envisions Jewish unity through shared suffering and blood, positing a sociological function to break racial barriers and unify humanity, as reflected in Walter Hurt's Culturist quotation.
A collection of lines on sleep needs of famous figures from Linnaeus to Napoleon and Goethe, noting wakeful study habits and aging readers. Also mentions Terry McGovern’s arrest for disorderly conduct and a dubious health ad touting Kodolar dys pepala to aid digestion and stamina.
Travel deals announce Trinity Central excursions with One Fare Plus $2.00, homeseekers rates to Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and western provinces on Tuesdays through December. South and southeast rates run first and third Tuesdays through November. Additional regional routes include Montana Utah Idaho British Columbia Alberta Washington Oregon Arizona California. Also notices for K of P in New Orleans and dedications of Iowa Monuments at Vicksburg Chattanooga and Shiloh in November.
The article extols Oklahoma as larger than Missouri and Indiana yet to reach top rank, with over a million settlers aiding its expansion. It notes cities growing, a pushy citizenry, and needs for more people, farmers, and enterprise to exploit fertile lands and open opportunities in farming, crafts, mills, manufacturing, and small stores.
On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month you may make a trip to Oklahoma exceptionally cheap. Round trip tickets valid for 30 days are sold by all lines in connection with the M, K and T Ry at low rates. From Chicago to Oklahoma City the rate is 45.5 dollars, from St. Paul 36, from St. Louis 18.90, from Kansas City 78.25. Tickets are valid in both directions via M K and T Ry. If your nearest railroad agent cannot give the rates, write for particulars.
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