Municipal Trading and Private Enterprise Tensions in England
A historical piece discusses municipal trading and competition with private enterprise, arguing that public management can distort markets. It cites London water and public lighting cases, highlighting shareholder versus ratepayer burdens and the perceived sham profits of municipal ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cn Ue Ie
Sallatind Witt Munctipal
Mocerninalel- Paliem
Somnroan
Nsw
Omelala
Capi Lst
Capiealla
London
London Water Board
Désily i Posalbina
Unter
Prodt
Nm Battar
Fatex
Municipal housing and accounts raise probing questions
The piece critiques municipal housing schemes in London and Australia, alleging mismanagement and hidden subsidies. It highlights the Brightllogsea and Beakesbourne buildings in Rotherhithe with sites given or undervalued, and criticizes depreciation accounting and profits on electric undertakings. It notes broader Socialist policy risks and cites a Glebe court incident involving lead piping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightllogsea
Rotherhithe
London
Witton
House of Commons
Reh
Grosa
Toca
Ita Indvatriva
Digestive Tabules Promises Relief From Dyspepsia
An advertisement extols Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tabules as nature’s cure for dyspepsia and stomach fatigue. It claims tablets restore digestion, ease weakness, and boost hope, asserting the product matches the body's own digestive fluids and can relieve the burden on the stomach. The copy appeals to readers with testimonials of widespread use and availability by the price per tin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D-day
Blue
Alwars
Mosman Council Tackles Reserve Occupation And Fisher Petition
The Mosman Council debated reserve occupancy and harbor framing with action proposed against violators. A petition by a fisher was considered, along with Alma Piggott’s request to allow fakermen to stay, but council lacked power to grant occupancy under existing ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosman Consell
Dhe Fisher
Alderman Piggott
Jacailty
Balmoral Park
Uyrax
Plesaod
Mosman
The Plague of Pockets and the Pocket Tax Idea
English journalist James Douglas laments modern pockets in clothing and their proliferation. He imagines inventories of pockets in coats, jackets, and trousers, noting how items from matches to keys accumulate. He jokes a pocket tax could fund pensions, as pockets seem essential to daily life.
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James Douglas
Tony
Jones
Hy Heir
Fourteen Pockets Debate Sparks Satirical Appeal
A fragmentary satirical appeal argues against sartorial tyranny and pockets for men, humorously asserting that fourteen pockets should not be worn by any sane man. The text shows coded rebellion language and mock manifesto tone.
Redfern Housebreaking Case Summary
Frank Davison 19 and another, charged at Tedfern Polter Court with breaking and entering the dwelling of Frederick Dennett at Repent Street Radia. Entry was gained via a window. items including a shard penknife and small valuables were taken from the wardrob e on the upper floor. A witness, Vereald Gobax aged 14, described helping Davison to a rear property and the pair allegedly removed a chair and other items before the alarm was raised. The case details concern burglary and attempted escape with minor items recovered. the narrative contains unclear OCR errors.
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Frank Davison
Steely
Vareld Gobax
Bowngatreei
Waterloo
Davlao
Sixele
Ie Bie
Howe
Sah Davison
Gould
Wile Gots
Semever
Dawartetre
Awesiaire
Delsey
Wire Mattrees
Wire Dan
Money
David Burts Recital Impresses Jared Audience at James Hall
A Jared audience gathered Tuesday at James Hall to hear Master David Burte Folin. The young pianist showed ability and gravefstyig with a smart grasp of the repertoire. He opened with Bruch Concierto, encore earned La Campanella, performed Tchalkiywakr Mee The Bes, Pagmsil Schweinmann Abin tied, and Rubuma Nov. 4 Hungeren Deaton, all displaying notable skill. Miss Elisabeth Brune contributed a song accompaniment with gentle support.
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Jared
James’ Hall
David Burte Folin
Rudy
Janasen
Becker
Latpaic
Max Bruch
la Crane
Tchalkiywakr
Pagmsil
Schwman
Hungeren Deaton
Misa Elisabeth Brune
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