The Mitchell Conviction and Public Response
The piece argues most Americans dislike strict authority yet accept law and order, condemns Billy Mitchell for harsh criticism of officers and the service, and concludes the court martial sentence was warranted though opinions vary. It notes Mitchell’s temperament, ego, and ineffective service despite some minor contributions.
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Billy Mitchell
Mitchell
Public menace drivers deserve stiff penalties say Santa Rosa paper
The Santa Rosa Republican argues hit and run motorists who strike down pedestrians are public menaces and should face maximum penalties including prison terms. The piece likens such offenders to highwaymen and murderers and urges harsher punishment for Bay Area drivers.
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Advertising and the public cost in jewelry trade
The piece explains Granat Brothers jewelers reveal advertising boosts sales and lowers unit costs. It argues advertising isn’t a tax on customers, citing $800 ads yielding $16,000 in sales and Granat’s lower overhead at 25.2 percent versus peers. It notes competing jewelers lose customers, face higher profits but lower turnover, and that competitors subsidize ads via lost sales. It also mentions looming congressional sessions and campaign tensions in Washington.
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Gimbel Brothers
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The Hit and Run Driver Character Test in Accident Conduct
An article emphasizes how a driver should act after an wreck. It praises calm behavior and gathering the other party’s name address and license number as signs of good citizenship and respect for the law. It contrasts this with yelling swearing and raving which may indicate intoxication or foolishness.
Christmas turkey prices spark debate on rights and safety
A reader muses that cheaper Xmas turkeys would be welcome but warns of a hidden catch. The piece notes pedestrians asserting rights may be harmed by careless drivers, highlighting road safety tensions.
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