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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
6
Jeff Davis the new Arkansas senator voices a broad but empty critique of the Senate push for quick action and now expects relief as the body returns to its routine grind.
The piece argues against express companies profiting from small parcels and urges a parcels post system. It questions rates for four and five pound packages, calls for broader competition, rural route direct shipping, and a reasonable weight limit to aid mass convenience and support home merchants. It urges Congress to enact a parcels post law.
Attorney General David son wins again as three federal judges rule property remains under state custody, directing the federal receiver to vacate and leaving state courts to handle the matter. The decision boosts state jurisdiction and the attorney general’s work, amid long federal supremacy trends.
H F Miles, head of the National Association of Vehicle and Implement Manufacturers, argues for a revised tariff to protect American labor and all manufacturers. He opposes the current “standard pat” policy, urging maximum and minimum schedules and reciprocal treaties to spur an era of honest development benefiting the nation.
A column extols postal savings banks to stabilize banking, arguing government lending keeps money in circulation. It urges 3 feet of earth over tile and recommends corrugated iron culverts to replace wooden bridges, citing Prof. J C Nagle and Lone Star Culvert Co. Houston as sources.
The piece notes a party split over Roosevelt era railroad regulation and trust opposition. It reports Randell defeating Cooper for the Ways Means Committee seat with Bailey’s candidate receiving few votes, suggesting waning senator control. East Texas orchards promise better yields after careful pruning and out of season work.
The article urges attention to small wooden bridges and culverts stressing low initial cost and high long term value. It notes poor crossings from inadequate earth at ends and road foremen fearing dirt work more than proper culvert construction.
The piece urges counties and cities in the state to familiarize themselves with the merits and to contribute their share toward solving the matter, aiming to bolster broader understanding and action.
Citizens discuss the challenging road situation in the state highlighting funding needs and proposed improvements. Local officials acknowledge the issue and urge prompt action to expand and repair critical routes.
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