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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1921
Page
4
An analysis argues that tariff driven price hikes will raise about 600 million and that much of the 8.9 billion from the bill comes from income tax. Indirect levies enable gouging, suggesting direct taxation would be fairer and less wasteful, with revenue ultimately paid by consumers through higher prices.
Commissioner Wright argues residents would not burn trash as it would melt pavements and worsen streets. He cites public indifference, mismanagement by city administration, and the need for cleaner streets, urging officials to stay quiet while critics press for better street cleaning.
An analysis argues that taxation, especially indirect taxes, takes more from citizens than the government actually gains. A Washington dispatch questions the claim that the government would need to raise 9.6 billion dollars, suggesting taxpayers would bear hidden costs and that revenue is misallocated. The piece contemplates the role of treasury experts and potential political backlash if such a tax system persisted.
The piece contrasts Paris peace efforts with the Washington arms talks, arguing Washington began stronger and offered a concrete plan while Paris inspired global ideals. It notes American delegates failed to seize opportunity, clinging to a vague league of nations, and praises Secretary Hughes for a concrete first-day proposal.
The document was not couched in fine phrases and showed careful preparation. It conveyed America’s practical commitment to a lasting peace and offered a tangible basis for pursuing that noble aim.
In San Antonio, Prof William Neyen discusses a decade of Mexico digs supporting the view that first American inhabitants arrived from Asia. The piece traces possible land bridges and migratory trails from Malay and Asia through Mongolia toward Alaska, with later cultures surfacing in Central and South America.
A cryptic, garbled note asks about a mythical figure and a grave deity, mentioning names like Hex and Aljog and a query by Keyton Foner Murtaz. It seeks explanation and significance, with little clear factual content.
Rachel contemplates life with vast wealth as Mrs. Caroline Gardine counsels restraint. Letters and lovers tempt her for philanthropic plans while Hilary and Rosamund weigh risks and future arrangements amid the heiress' fragile health and independence.
Chicago, Nov. 16. Maury J. Smith editor of the Chicago Daily News urges aspiring writers to work hard to become good newspaper reporters. He emphasizes firing with passion, writing daily, learning from peers, and avoiding excuses while pursuing the craft.
A fragmented 1920s style report discusses a referendum among collegiate women on marriage, independence, and earnings. It cites varying views on marrying for comfort, independence seeking salaries of 8000 yearly in major cities, and potential fits for wives of officers.
Fragmented OCR text mentions venues and persons with unclear affiliations and dates. The readable phrases reference Vaniteville, Molfen Pictures, Feel Maria Pyggent, Monn y Hight Mullion, Trovalt Klipmoe O'Kswa, and Jini kate atti Menger, indicating a chaotic list of names and places without cohesive events or dates.
A garbled OCR passage presents a chaotic stage moment with a performer, a knife, a dramatic stabbing, and audience reactions. Names like Moses and George appear amid muddled dialogue, crowd chatter, and disjointed stage directions suggesting a poorly legible excerpt from a theatrical scene.
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