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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
5
A theater scene recounts girls in costume singing the national anthem prompting audience reactions. An older spectator urged a young man to sit, he refused, and later the crowd rose again for America. The account notes the showy presentation captivating the audience.
A columnist notes a broad push to reduce prices three weeks ago as Dallas and San Antonio merchants lower costs by as much as fifty percent on some items especially dress goods. The piece argues lower output and conservative buying will restore normal supply and demand, favoring honest businesses and buyers who avoid chasing the cheapest goods. The author urges prudent shopping and continued fair profits while warning against indiscriminate sales.
A speaker warns against rapid uncontrolled growth that inflates wealth like a blown bubble. He contrasts natural development with artificial expansion and urges a balance of progress with conservatism to avoid future collapse.
Quotations on politics and toil from George Washington and Joseph G Cannon. Essays on the abuses of factional power and the enduring value of work and health through age, noting labor as a key to longevity and happiness.
Two classes of prophets face disappointment from prohibition, one for expecting it to end crime and another for rescuing business from bankruptcy. A renowned band director calls jazz an acute form of musical degeneracy and says the public has developed a taste for it.
Fragmentary reflection contrasts obedience with autonomy, noting that some fathers restrain a dog yet let a boy roam freely. The lines imply a critique of lax control and celebrate personal distinction without formal authority.
The text notes that despite a thousand diverse readers with varied views, there are moments of shared agreement on certain issues. It presents a balanced stance that disagreement is expected but unity occurs in some topics.
A columnist dismisses the idea of women in revealing attire, preferring modest clothing such as men in overalls. The remark frames a broader discussion on social norms and moral standards in the community.
A compilation of statements arguing for Debs' release, criticizing repression, and praising Lincoln’s phrase government of the people by the people for the people. The remarks contrast leaders at large with jailed or repressed figures and urge self-control and public-minded action.
Fresh fish is sold and served every Friday at the 4itf Metropolitan Cafe. The notice highlights weekly availability and venue for seafood.
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