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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

6

Proposed Legislation for Texas Tax Reform and Growth

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce legislative committee endorsed a plan to bar income, inheritance, and estate taxes in Texas and exempt bank money. It urged Governor Miriam A. Ferguson to study Florida’s tax approach and call a special session to consider changes, arguing tax revenue would rebound from industrial growth and higher deposits.

Florida Legislative Committee The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce W. R. King Texas Miriam A. Ferguson Chamber of Commerce

Farm wage levels since Civil War era compared to 1866 norms

Department of Agriculture statisticians show farm wages in 1866 at 55 as the norm 100. A modern wage of $4 a month with board stands against $10 in 1866. The series peaks postwar, then declines, with wages rising from 146 in 1922 to 166 in the most recent year, after a 1920 peak of 235 and a 1970s high of 206.

Department of Agriculture Department of Argiculture

Backslappers By Dr Frank Crane Explores Principles Over Personality

A 1925 McBride Newspaper piece critiques public figures who rely on charm over firm beliefs. It argues leaders in business and trust positions should value unwavering principles and consistent promises, not mere popularity or personality, noting many seek the opposite in modern politics and finance.

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Wayside Wisdom by 5 E Kiser

Traveler recounts extensive journeys across the United States from Los Angeles to New York noting limited encounters with notable figures. The piece reflects on varied experiences in Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Virginia, Oklahoma, and Milwaukee without meeting expected locals or celebrities.

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Boazhead Brothers Moob T pays for cabbage habit

Fragmentary text references Boazhead Brothers and Cordelia in a cryptic scenario about cabbage, chewing a cigar end, and paying for something. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear events, dates, or proper names to form a coherent news item.

Ye Towne Gossip and Secret House on a Street

A fragmented reminiscence describes a lively street scene with a vacant house, neighbors chatting and laughing, footsteps at night, and a sense of shared gossip. The narrator recalls open doors, watching a group gather, and a crowd moving toward a home as curious whispers spread through the block.

Freedom's Law By The Spectator

A fragmentary excerpt discusses the idea that freedom begins with law not government, contrasting sovereignty with tyranny. It argues a democracy is rule by the minority and warns against laws that protect liberty and restrict individuals, stressing the need for laws to safeguard rights and prevent tyranny.

Grigory Lave Dabor Glee

Causes of Summer Colds by Royal Copeland M D

Royal Copeland M D explains summer colds arise from irritants and dust in the air and that germ life only harms when resistance is weakened. He urges steady fresh air, regular habits, and exercise to build natural resistance, warning against lingering drafts and inconsistent summer routines.

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Over Life's Hurdles by Louis E. Bisch

A flawed reprint-like piece argues women face aging roles after children mature. It claims mothers seek fulfillment beyond family, urging active involvement in work and culture to counter loss of purpose and keep family harmony. The article frames motherhood as central yet evolving, promoting independence and shared duties.

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