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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1921
Page
16
When you save for a particular object like a Christmas find or a car you discover saving is easier than expected and you miss fewer things. After reaching a definite amount the item may lose its appeal as other desires emerge and you want different things.
An analysis contrasts rigid highway slabs with flexible asphalt and stone pavements. It cites tests showing asphaltic cushions absorb impact, reduce cracking, and keep subgrades dry, with Visalia’s seven inch black base pavement lasting 27 years without maintenance. The article advocates widespread use of black base pavements to save millions.
Secretary Mellon urges another round of tax reform including a maximum income surtax cut to 20 or 25 percent and rate adjustments on business profits and estates. He notes Treasury defers soldiers bonus funding and warns of big debt maturities requiring continued strict economy. He says revenue loss from lower surtax must be offset by targeted or broad low-rate taxes without harming industry or general prosperity.
The article quotes Andrew W. Mellon arguing that high tax rates on income and estates harm the nation’s capital and broader economy. He notes the burden on corporations and stockholders through multiple levies and insists simplification by lowering rates would reduce disputes, delays, and costs in revenue collection.
A plan led by Mrs Boardman proposes renaming servants as household assistants and creating shifts with eight hour workdays. A training bureau will educate girls in cooking, serving, cleaning, and household management to elevate the occupation to a status akin to stenographers and bookkeepers.
A reported plan proposes two private homes run on a scientific system to train housemaids. Girls are to learn every task, work by wall charts and schedules, and demonstrate the method to employers to shift old prejudice. An assistant candidate offered a cautious, uncertain verdict in German.
Los Angeles dancers recount their Mexico City engagement tied to the Mexican Centennial. Their contract included round trip tickets but they were denied transport home after the engagement, prompting appeals to U.S. State Department representatives.
The report claims attempts to secure an interview with President Obregon failed. It states Obregon paid a dancers hotel bill and furnished return tickets to Los Angeles. Additionally, he arranged transportation for forty two American chorus girls back to New York when their show was stranded.
In the High School Auditorium tomorrow evening the Harvey Hubbell Inc Concert Band will perform to raise funds for the Junior Philharmonic orchestra. Dr. G B Conterno directs a pleasing program featuring soloists Miss Anna BE Schnetman soprano John A Zahorinsky pianist and Maestro C A D'Auria as accompanist. Proceeds cover the orchestra's expenses.
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