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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
1
An analysis cites yearly fire losses, building carelessness, and ignition sources. It highlights fixed costs for fire protection and electricity faults, noting 80 percent of fires are preventable, with chimneys, matches, and smoking leading 1923 losses. cautions about attic fires and unsafe electrical installations.
The piece argues modern life feels too fast though leisure has expanded since the 1800s. It cites 1832 England and child mill labor as a cautionary tale, credits reformers and managers like Robert Owen, and suggests mental overload from rapid ideas drives stress more than work hours.
The piece notes daily human losses and property damage from fires with figures like one dwelling and one farm building every few minutes. It cites 1922 property value at 521 million dollars and compares five year fire losses to building capacity for a city the size of Dallas. Texas is said to contribute its share to these fire losses.
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