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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1921
Page
7
The piece argues President-elect Harding should resist extravagance fears, calling for a modest inauguration. It critiques crowding, hotel shortages, and political anger over spending while urging a dignified ceremony fitting the nation’s image.
Congress plans fourth billion plus appropriations while the Shipping Board and the merchant marine face cuts. Unemployment tops two million. factories must mobilize. Private industry claims confidence though reports show a grim economy with lean shelves and delayed revival. Predictions vary, prosperity arriving in six weeks to six months remains uncertain.
Prof M W O Shea from the University of Wisconsin argues against daytime bed punishment for children. He warns that unoccupied children in bed can develop bad habits, urging busy wholesome activities and regular naps instead. Encourages frank, kind guidance to divert attention to constructive thoughts and occupations.
The piece notes intensified efforts for Irish independence propaganda in Washington with Irish visitors including the widow and sister of former Mayor McSwiney and Cork’s Lord Mayor. It mentions headlines from Hearst papers and crowds surrounding the White House, suggesting mixed American sympathy and skepticism toward the Irish movement.
Silver Spring in Marion County stands as Florida’s best known and largest spring. Water from a 39 foot deep basin is crystal clear and objects on the bottom are visible. The cavernous Vicksburgian limestone source feeds a flow of about 95 000 gallons per minute and forms Silver Spring Run to the Oklawaha River.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports a rising trend among localities to grant public utilities rates matching new prices and conditions. Street gas, electric light and other lines show investment strength and new market influence.
Local Kerrville meeting of sheep and goat owners sets per animal rates for this season. Goats four to six cents, sheep six to eight cents, with owner or shearer paying expenses as the price base. A five-member committee is tasked to unify prices across nearby counties.
University of Texas records show over half of male students worked to cover expenses in the past session and many earned all or part of their costs. Women students fully self supporting numbered 144 with 146 partially self funded. Jobs included waiting tables clerical work housework typing stores and campus roles. Some ran small businesses and others assisted state officials or lab departments.
The article compares the Water Power Act to a ship without a rudder, noting Congress hearings and Power Commission statements. It says the law requires careful project examination before licenses, yet only a secretary’s salary is funded. an executive staff is needed to steer and power the act.
The Department of Justice announces an investigation of lumber manufacturers with focus on national and regional associations their stance on national legislation price control reforestation and related issues The Federal Trade Commission and the Senate Committee on Housing and Reconstruction have noted apparent manipulation of basic conditions The question remains whether the housing shortage can be solved by pressuring lumber makers
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