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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1922
Page
2
A column argues lawmakers increasingly tax private life through new charges, focusing on oil as a major revenue source. It notes gasoline taxes, warns drivers bear most costs, and critiques federal and state efforts to tax gasoline amid broader oil industry lobbying.
San Antonio homeowners cheer a $18,000,600 total tax assessment cut after city board of equalization. Critics say the move hints at political maneuvering behind the reduction, noting the Black administration previously hired experts paid $40,000 to appraise property.
Mayor Black and the city commission defended large property reassessments as necessary while later admitting the gains were excessive. Commissioner Pfeiffer warned of across the board cuts, triggering a broad reduction plan that some called one man rule. Tax changes leave taxpayers paying for flawed expert appraisals and a surplus beyond city needs.
A Texas observer argues the fertilizer trust would face higher costs if Henry Ford runs Muscle Shoals, countering secretary of war Weeks who doubts Ford can boost US fertilizer output beyond 178 million tons annual demand. The piece contrasts government versus Ford operation and notes Ford’s past business successes.
The five year federal highway drive from 1916 to 1921 saw 28 000 miles built with 47 4 miles of bridges and about 500 million dollars spent. Concrete roads promise permanence though the motor truck speeds wear. Road building backed by war era needs and national parks, with Romans as distant peers. Manchuria fur trade referenced and Washington block debates echo.
The author laments chronic procrastination and compares himself to a sheep with spikes behind it that force action. He recalls four letters and several calls about a task, then completes the work in half an hour, acknowledging his own delaying tendencies and urging self-awareness.
Aids in staying young by cultivating a serene optimistic mindset and regular rest periods. Worry and overtense drain energy and speed aging. adopting brief daily rest and calm stress relief helps maintain mental balance and long term health despite vigorous work.
Tom rushes home to a sick Louise and tense mood as camphor scents fill their apartment. Louise questions help with rugs and shuns mood. neighbors discuss plans while Louise imagines a cleaner. Later they drift toward a hopeful turn as vacuum talk surfaces.
A small child notes missing silo covers and mocks a nightgown with a playful flourish. A four year old balks at prayers saying everything asked for is not good for a little boy. A mother recalls her near drowning rescue by the father as context.
A humorous school scene features a history teacher quizzing students in a frozen air setting about ancient world foundations. A boy mocks a snake pillow, then a flirtatious exchange with Ethel leads to a witty unnamed husband remark as Christmas turkey is left at the door.
Interstate big-time vaudeville venues feature stars and films. Constance Almadge and Nel Hart appear in Tangled Trails with live acts at the Rialto and followings at the Princess and Empire theaters.
A collection of quips on economy in personal life and societal norms. Observes women charging accounts, poverty, and appearances. Critiques moral cowardice and routines, noting oddities in behavior and phrasing about duty and fire emergencies.
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