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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
5
A discussion explains the three and three tenths cent state tax levy on property for highway purposes. Examples show small annual costs versus large statewide effects, and compare sources including state taxes, federal aid, inheritance taxes, and auto licenses. Public works benefit all users, with cautious criticism of spending.
The author argues thrift is not virtue but necessity to build capital for progress. He condemns stingy preaching and class envy over expenditure. Without thrift, production cannot exceed consumption, leading to stagnation and danger of extravagance. The piece cites Samuel Crowther from the North American Review.
A brief column notes that young men can still be distinguished from young women by hairstyle as a social cue. The discussion suggests practical expectations about appearance and gender norms in the era.
Dr. William L. Bryan, Indiana University president, campaigned via radio from Washington and eastern cities to promote three new campus buildings in memory of soldiers. Alumni across the United States heard the message as they celebrated the institution’s 102nd anniversary. Subscriptions from Bloomington residents supported a total fund near $600,000, including about $210,000 from area citizens.
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