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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1922
Page
12
Thomas J. Wallach voices frustration at opponents who use cheap politics and urges voters to elect advocates of sound business and public welfare rather than obstructive legislation. He frames the issue as protecting the good of all people worldwide.
A discussion argues for farmer self-help via soil fertility care before federal aid, warning neglect raises costs and jeopardizes profits. The piece contrasts land reclamation plans with the need to maintain soil health, citing studies on fertility and long term productivity. It then reviews the Roma and ZR-2 airship disasters, noting public demand for American construction and helium use to reduce risk, and urges learning from these tragedies to improve aerial navigation safety.
Fragmentary text discusses potential express judgments or expressions from states following a disaster involving the Roma and the ZR2. It considers foreign built arrivals, public opinion, and whether blame would be assigned if the Roma’s direction were the fault, amid speculation about two likely expressions.
The piece compares Texas and Oklahoma governors use of executive action to quell lawlessness in rural counties. It highlights Texas under Governor Neff deploying militia and suspending civil statutes, while Oklahoma reportedly relies on more rapid policing. The report notes alleged collusion between local officers and criminals and argues for stronger state authority to control disorder.
The discussion argues that a martial law approach would risk local self government. It contrasts Governor Neffs proposed statute with Oklahoma’s cleanup law preventing reinstatement after removal. It accuses Neff of seeking policy control via civil teams and bribes, claiming Oklahoma faced harsher conditions without similar allegations here.
The article discusses civil appeals, arguing the overuse of extensive appellate rights can skew justice toward wealthier litigants and congest courts. It cites Taft era views on restricting appeals, noting risks of misused processes while calling for balanced limits to prevent undue delays and unequal access to justice.
A distorted and fragmentary lament references Amalek and a distressed speaker. The text evokes peril, struggle, and a plea for protection or action, with scattered names and phrases implying ancient conflict and moral warning amid incoherent cadence.
Julien Paurut argues that public funds should support an opera or concert hall near Main Car Lines and hotels instead of depriving citizens of parks. He questions moving city events away from central parks and suggests Bowen's Inland be bought if available for use as a concert venue, noting its proximity to the business district and fire department.
A long handwritten style critique argues prohibition harms laborers by forcing beer and wine bans, increasing wages and unrest. It cites factory conditions, beer consumption at work, and suggests legal beer revival would boost employment. It also notes drug use linked to prohibition and calls for restoring alcohol access to reduce strikes.
Fragments describe a court or council debate with unclear names and places. The text references a street, a headend, advocates, a price, and debt concerns. It mentions May and Sunday events, plus heating and legal actions affecting residents.
A letter from Sgt H. W. Benet argues for veterans' bonuses despite opposition from politicians. He cites service in multiple wars, wartime pensions, and a pledge to support deserving ex-soldiers, urging restraint by opponents and defending the Washington conference. The writer criticizes figures like Senator Watson and Secretary Mellon, claiming their actions mislead the public and threaten national commitments.
A column condemns attempts to rewrite U S history and erode republican virtue. It lauds Washington as Father of His Country and rebukes those who downplay Revolution ideals, urging education in original history and reverence for national heritage. The piece evokes past scandals and warns against royalist nostalgia while defending civic liberty and American identity.
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