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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1921
Page
10
The piece critiques relief bills for farmers and cattle raisers as paradoxical. It argues producers should gain independence from government aid, noting how packers and financiers control markets to keep producers reliant. It envisions farmers breaking the cycle by becoming fully self supporting like other industries.
The piece argues the American dollar has become the world money standard as Italy adopts it, noting its 85 percent gold backing versus 40 percent legally required, while other nations inflate currency. Germany is highlighted as a poor example with marks just over one cent.
The excerpt discusses prewar pricing at 24 cents and argues the dollar’s strength hurts U S competitiveness. It notes German prices are lower, justifying tariffs based on domestic rather than foreign prices to limit trade with nations using cheap money.
Mrs. C. C. Castile requests the publication of an old poem about living by the road and being a friend to man. The piece includes musings on harmony with travelers, reflection on life choices, and multiple short anecdotes and parables.
Chicago physician Dr. Walter B Swift argues babies should speak perfect English by six months and has opened a school to prove it. He questions the value of baby talk and suggests mothers cherish natural milestones over rapid precocity, predicting most mothers would not want such early linguistic perfection.
Merchants buy stock with the understanding bills are paid within thirty days. If not paid promptly their credit is damaged and suppliers may cut further credit. The advertiser asserts that timely collection is essential to pay bills, maintain credit, and keep the paper valuable to readers and effective for ads.
A passage contends enforcement of the prohibition law was impracticable and notes that the United States has many laws. It argues Americans show less respect for laws and courts than people elsewhere.
A opinion argues the Fordney tariff harms farmers by raising costs for wool and shoes and others, while hindering world markets. The writer asserts the farmer gains no benefit from current tariff measures and warns that protectionism hurts both producers and consumers.
Former Vice President Thomas R. Marshall denounces American crime policy, accusing lawmakers of creating too many laws and relying on agitation to force passage. He contrasts English restraint with American zeal, blaming reformers, cowardly nicknames, and political pressure for ineffective enforcement and widespread legal overreach.
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