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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1913
Page
4
A South Carolina senator denounces women's voting rights as a threat to "glorious womanhood" and warns that enfranchisement could corrupt politics. The piece argues his view is baseless and unsupported by history, while endorsing the idea that expanding the vote would improve the political system.
The House defeated Tarver’s resolution to create a committee on committees by eleven votes. The editorial notes the split shows many lawyers in the Legislature and argues rules should reflect each session’s autonomy to avoid delaying bills and entrenching bad procedures.
The article argues for better cooperation among the three branches of Texas state government to improve efficiency, criticizing current practices that let unconstitutional bills pass and rely on post enactment Supreme Court reviews. It cites President Wilson’s cooperative model as a guide and suggests similar use in the Texas Legislature.
The article argues for starting new procedural rules at the next regular session to vest committee assignments in a committee rather than the speaker, noting the Thirty-third Legislature did not originate current rules. It credits Representative Tarver for forcing debate that could enhance democratic processes and legislative efficiency.
A New York Supreme Court justice named Guy states that in love a man may lie without responsibility,presumed equally for women. The ruling notes lovers often make dazzling statements to sway the beloved, especially young men, creating impression and romance.
In the Myrick divorce case, Judge Guy upholds that during courtship statements about finances and qualifications may not be strictly scrutinized. The ruling finds Philip Myrick not responsible for premarital claims that influenced alimony, a decision seen as relief for many men who exaggerate in love.
The Massachusetts state board of agriculture offers a good milk contest with prizes from 5 to 200 dollars, totaling 3000 dollars, split into eastern and western districts. Entry requires five cows, applications to the state house, with expert dairy inspections in September and October and district results shown December 2–4 with sweepstake awards of 200, 150, and 100 dollars.
The plan aims to restore Chesapeake sturgeon once abundant in the waters. A large fish could weigh 250 pounds and yield 100 pounds of caviar worth seven dollars per pound, spurring past profits. Maryland fish commissioners and the national bureau of fisheries will secure three carloads from Roumania and Delaware Bay. Mr Knowles, former Roumania minister, supports careful regulations to prevent stock depletion.
The Philadelphia Telegraph argues migration figures for homesteading in Northwestern Canada are inflated. For five months ending May 31, 1911, 11,086 homesteads were taken, three-fourths by British subjects, with five-sevenths of Canadian immigration linked to the British Empire.
Progressive reward the last Toronto man won the king's prize for marksmanship at Bisley the city presented him with a house Private Hawkins will get $600. The next man is apt to get an illuminated address but after that the winners are likely to be fined for obstructing traffic when the crowds turn out to cheer them.
Mr. Mellor buys a bluntly described bust from a brusque seller for 28 shillings. The piece is placed on a pedestal as a gag gift with a brass label. A portrait arrives, a tray with a love note appears, and Miss Amelia Goodlake reveals she is in love, nudging Mellor toward a surprising proposal.
A man was engaged in a cautious romance as a woman named Ethel apparently vanished or deceived. A claimant in Surrey denies the name, describing fabrications and envy as motives. The Highgate Express notes the wedding presents were abundant and costly.
The article cites A B Fall of New Mexico arguing for US intervention in Mexico to restore order. He says armed action could back a peaceful Mexican government elected by all voters, with a commission to assure no conquest, and repayment for damages. He warns of withholding intervention if not enacted and urges repeal of arms exclusion.
The Bureau of Chemistry of the Department of Agriculture issued an official bulletin outlining ten rules for clean summer food. Use senses to detect bad food, beware of ptomaine, pasteurize milk, keep the ice box clean, cook food, beware of restaurants and seasoned meats, drink boiled water at resorts, avoid fruit skins, combat flies, and be skeptical of guaranteed labels under the Pure Food and Drugs Act.
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