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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1921
Page
2
The piece argues that the tariff bill's valuation provision risks giving domestic manufacturers power to set prices, creating de facto legislative control. It warns this would cement monopolistic practices, with wholesale demand and price fixing dictating duties and harming national money.
The text argues Americans pay about thirteen billion dollars annually in luxury taxes, noting exemptions on many items from chewing gum to diamonds. It critiques taxing motor cars as a luxury while acknowledging some goods are beneficial, yet suggests many items are nonessential for daily living and urges reconsideration of what constitutes luxury versus necessity.
Tax figures show rising spending on luxuries from bath suits to tobacco and jewelry. Medical, recreational, and entertainment items contribute billions in receipts, indicating an American shift toward comfortable, nonessential purchases as the nation grows more accustomed to luxury.
The article critiques Versailles era decisions and future conferences. It notes Britain’s resistance to unconditional naval cuts, fearing loss of maritime power and empire. It argues for coordinated reductions and strong allied structures to quickly raise forces if needed, underpinned by disarmament principles.
The text argues that reducing war preparedness without harming readiness could remove a major obstacle to peace. It suggests that substantial limits on armaments, while maintaining the ability to wage war on short notice, would lessen the burden on the people and strengthen the case for permanent peace.
The budget chief Dawes outlines economies to President Harding, projecting savings well over 100 million. He urges departments to live within appropriations, stop relying on deficiency funds, and curb waste as the nation moves toward normalcy amid fiscal strain. The plan stresses disciplined spending and early reversal of surplus allowances.
An archaic verse fragment recounts feigned battles and sword songs as a speaker recalls raids, dreams, and fallen kin. The piece evokes a legendary Anglian setting with references to Wace, Leven, and a distant court, blending martial images with mythic memory.
A fragmented scene aboard the Eastwood residence reveals Ransome’s confrontation with Vance and Bartley. A telephone call, a burglary plan exposed, and Ransome’s claim of killing a burglar set the stage for a tense verdict. Bartley hints at an intricate, clever murder scheme while the narrator weighs the possibility of misdirection.
A fragmentary report describes a burglary involving Bartley and others, with police investigation focusing on motives, movements, and the suspect’s intent. The account hints at a confrontation near a bungalow and a tense exchange as officers press for explanations of what occurred and why.
Reports from Manila show Philippine independence sentiment rising among delegates and speakers during the Wood-forbes mission visits. In Cebu most makers advocate autonomy while Luiley and Occidental provinces register mixed views on the protectorate status and future reforms as talks proceed.
A scrambled list of vaudeville acts and theater notices includes Trincess E dwarne Gordon and Compers in OCC WICK the Old Love, Loew's vaudeville shows, Rialto, and Pictures. An advisory Salvation Army board appoints delegates to represent the board, with meeting planned for Friday July 2 at San Antonio. A tract of land adjoining the city is described with a bound fence and improvements underway. A death at a local venue is noted, with Wough Metdin joy de killed by a fall during a mining exploration day, dying at a hospital.
A garbled excerpt reports on Bolshevik policy concessions intended to preserve the revolution. It mentions international pressures, class struggle, and a conference with delegates from workers and various movements. The fragment notes criticism within the party and a resolution condemning traitors while urging unity.
Fragmented OCR style report mentions Auutin Tex Maly Boom and Reencity Bevlines with capital stocks listed as 314K 000. Names such as WM Abbey Stafford Cecy Belcher and Yorktown Union Gin appear amid scattered figures. Notes indicate increases in financial figures from 200K to 2000K and references to dredging, infrastructure, and shop operations, though text is garbled and some entities are unclear.
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