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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1921
Page
1
American citizens of lawful age may vote tomorrow on proposed constitutional amendments and a proposition to call a constitutional convention. Critics warn the convention could cost about half a million dollars with no guarantee of a better constitution.
The legislature completed work late Saturday with adjournment set for noon Wednesday though most members left town Sunday. The road bill emerged from compromises, delaying bonds until March 1928. It plans $60 million in road bonds, $10 million initial, $5 million yearly thereafter, plus $125 per mile maintenance. Governor Hyde's highway commissioners will shape future results. poor appointments could invite repeal before any bond issues.
Governor Hyde failed to push key bills during the longest costliest special session. The cost reaches 109,000 with anticipated 4 deficiencies. The session defeated the governor’s tax and labor bills, hotel inspections, immigration aims, county school unit, and rent profiteering measures. Legislative independence grew. revenue taxes rose, hurting the overall “good reads” agenda and delaying progress by two years.
Report from near Calcutta describes a langoor mother and a captured infant. Two Englishmen killed a langoor and took her baby to a bungalow. Monkeys surrounded the dwelling for days, attempted to free the infant, repelled by gunfire. An old male monkey finally tried to rescue it, getting beaten but returning with renewed effort. Eventually the captors released the infant to the band, and a female assumed care of the child alongside her own.
A vivid guide highlights a STREAM and mountain region famed for outdoor lovers. The narrative paints scenic trails and pristine landscapes that attract visitors seeking nature and recreation in a renowned paradise.
From the New York Herald, a columnist argues sparing the rod has spoiled the American boy and calls for restoring stern, old fashioned discipline in upbringing and schooling. The piece reflects early 20th century moral reform rhetoric.
Judge Allee J. Talley argues stern home discipline beats moral suasion for preventing youth crime. He says lax parenting fuels delinquency, and a firm parental authority is needed before children reach adulthood. A social worker and others echo the call for stricter upbringing to curb criminal behavior.
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