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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1913
Page
4
An editorial notes the White House invitation to the southern mammy who cared for the President’s daughter as a child. It lauds the lifelong virtues of the old-time mammy and uncle as guardians of youth, praising their selfless devotion and moral influence on the nation’s early social order.
Warden Wolfer argues excessive penalties and delays in prosecutions undermine justice in American courts. He says swift moderate punishment protects society better than harsh, uncertain sentences and warns that delays erode public confidence in the judiciary. He questions capital punishment as a deterrent and notes fallible human agency in enforcing laws. Portland and Los Angeles anecdotes follow.
A reader argues the ballot is the weapon of liberty and a citizen’s power in voting. It urges intelligent use of the ballot, noting the ballot elevates citizens on election day while critics at home neglect their duty. Regular voters can influence government when they cast their ballots despite corrupting pressures.
The Height Buildings Commission led by Edward W. Bassett proposes a reasonable citywide height limit to protect land values and air rights. Officials note lower Manhattan street capacity and transit constraints require rational restrictions rather than unchecked growth. The Board of Aldermen could enact ordinances with Board of Estimate approval to regulate skyline.
A dialect poem from Frank L. Breetes of the New Orleans Picayune reflects on faith and resilience. The speaker trusts God to know his name and to guide through wind and rain as birds prepare for a rainy spell, while acknowledging human effort in tending the land and awaiting brighter days.
A collage of jokes and quips from city pages and papers. It lampoons charity and generosity with verses and bits from Indianapolis Star and other periodicals. The piece notes the holiday spirit, shifting fortunes, and satirical takes on giving and social pretense.
Readers urge government regulation of food storage and price controls. They advocate limiting holding of fresh meat eggs butter and produce to set days to curb shortages and high costs, citing statistics and calling for enacted laws.
A satirical verse by Walt Mason questions Emmeline Pankhurst's suffrage mission and urges married women to focus on family duties at home. It playfully critiques militant tactics while wishing her well and noting domestic alternatives.
A historical notice explains a free legal advisory service via Cincinnati American. It invites signed queries by mail or column and promises confidentiality. Sample questions cover court venue for divorce, stoppage in transit, and carrier delivery rules for consignees.
The Metropolitan Opera plans the largest season yet with a projected cost near two million dollars over 23 weeks. Six hundred staff plus about two hundred seasonal workers support staging, rehearsals, and performances as Giulio Gatti-Casazza oversees artistic and operational duties.
The Archbishop of York, at a monument unveiling for a clergyman who died in the hunting field, extols athletic vigor as part of faith and pastoral effectiveness. He argues holy men should be physically fit and embrace health to fulfill duties in harsh environments.
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