Tariff Debate Bristles Over Principle and Practice
The editorial argues tariff policy sustains U S agriculture and manufacturing by protecting wages and jobs from cheap foreign competition. It questions political leverage and asks whether abolishing the $500 million annual tariff revenue could be offset by taxpayers, noting the issue affects all voters regardless of party.
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United States
Cooperation versus loyalty in employer employee relations
The piece argues that mutual cooperation is overused and that employees and employers should have equal rights to quit or dismiss without suggesting costly concessions. It criticizes extending privileged authority to workers without financial responsibility and warns against socialistic remedies that weaken accountability.
Principles of a Fair Farm Lease in Progressive Era
A farm lease guide from The Progressive Farmer outlines mutual duties for landlords and tenants, insisting on square deals, fair pay, and clear contracts. It recommends written terms, arbitration, landlord liens on crops, and duplicate signatures to prevent disputes.
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C. I. Alvord
Progressive Farmer
Road improvements boost travel while editor reflects on taxes
A Glen Rose editor recalls a county road tax fight that failed, noting a neighbor who votes against roads still benefits from them after a 14 mile haul with two bales and one team. The piece contrasts local judgment with broader gains from road building. Also included are essentials of a land lease contract detailing dates, rent terms, crop or cash payments, livestock ownership, and tenant obligations.
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Glen Rose
Editor’s rise to wealth after two decades of work
A long featured editor grew wealthy after twenty years of labor and frugality earning a $50 000 fortune. The bulk came from prudent industry and the death of an uncle who left $49 990.00.
Kerrville battered by hail and wind storm
A severe hail and wind storm struck Kerrville early Thursday, stripping shade trees, wrecking flower beds, and snapping electric poles. The storm dropped 1.07 inches of rain with marble sized hail piling along streets. power and telephone service were disrupted for hours.
12 Generals to Try Col. Mitchell
President Coolidge orders what may be the highest ranking court martial for a colonel to convene in Washington October 28. Col. William Mitchell faces charges under the 96th Article of War alleging conduct that could end in dismissal from the Army, with approval by the President required to carry out any verdict.
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Army
Coolidge
William Mitchell
Air Service
Dwight Davis
Mitchell
War Department
General Staff Administration
Shenandoah
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Honolulu
Wad Department
Driving While Drunk Deliberations Rise in Webb County
Laredo Texas October 22 Webb County grand jury reports 39 indictments this term with 21 for driving automobiles while intoxicated. The panel notes bootlegging cases decline while intoxicated driving rises and mentions prominent men from Laredo San Antonio and other areas cited after returning from Nuevo Laredo Mexico.
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Laredo
Tex
Webb County Grand Jury
49Th Judicial District Court
San Antonio
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
We Do Good Job Printing on Short Notice
A local printer advertises fast service and guaranteed satisfaction for urgent jobs.
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