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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
6
A historical note describes The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette as a merged paper with AP leased wire service and entry details at the San Antonio post office. It frames the paper's founding date and publication lineage.
Progressive members in Colorado threaten to seek President Wilson’s help after Governor Ammons refuses to expand a coal price control package. The dispute centers on state power versus federal influence and raises questions about motives and proper constitutional roles.
A New York Medical Journal piece argues that tango and related dances offer a cure for neurosis by providing emotional release. It links decline in religious observance and social movements like suffragettes to the popularity of these dances and cites psychology as its framework for acceptance.
The article greets Theodore Roosevelt’s return from South America with a buzz of activity. He admits possible aging but vows ongoing political engagement, planning a Spain visit for a son's marriage before resuming work. He will critique Colombia and hint at future actions, insisting age will not slow him.
The text argues mind activity is physical with brain grooves deepening for focus. It says learning skates on correct movements, while wrong ones fade when neglected. Absorbing subjects do not outlet repressed emotion but offer new focus to erase old nervous impressions.
The House voting record signals two new battleships this year with the chairman noting the same ships count for next year. The shift back to a two ship annual program follows Democratic cuts as economy pressured earlier. The article argues steady maintenance of this plan to avoid lag among world navies, stressing ships take time to build and that preparedness matters amid current tensions.
The piece argues for robust dreadnought construction to counter Mexican tensions and Japan, praising naval readiness while criticizing Congress for underfunding the army and delaying essential armaments. It warns that trained armies take years to create and urges immediate action.
In Washington during a suffrage procession Mrs Dodge of the Society Opposed to the Further Extension of Woman Suffrage reportedly counted parade participants using non sympathetic staff, tallying 1265 as opposed to suffragists claiming 5000. The dispute sparked accusations of deceit as the row unfolded.
At the first annual banquet of the National Association of Waste Material Dealers in New York City this week, members reported annual waste material business of 700 million dollars. Waste use of cotton seed products now values tens of millions in the U S yearly. Curtis Guild spoke of exports of sisal toothbrush strings and other reuses, with 1918 export values listed for cotton rags, paper stock, woolen rags, scrap iron, old rubber, and scrap brass. Imports in 1913 showed high values for scrap iron, old copper, silk waste, and other paper stock, illustrating the growing scope of the waste materials trade.
A Houston street merchant writes to the editor protesting a 24 hour sidewalk block during the Breen building project. He cites an ordinance and urges contractors to limit sidewalk use to work hours 8 am to 5 pm with pedestrians passing beneath. He calls for court redress if needed.
The Post Office evaluates a parcel post experiment to cut out middlemen and ship eggs poultry butter and other farm produce from New England farmers directly to consumers. Officials aim to lower costs for buyers while increasing farmers' earnings, though perishables pose challenges. A humorous quip follows about knowing why.
In a dusk game of tag, about a dozen to fifteen children hid around a house and trees. The chaser, called It, announced each discovery with a shout and revealed the name Tom Mason as the captured twin after a playful misread.
Kansas City Journal notes low demand for books in America cites B G Gardner of the Publishers' Co operative Bureau. It argues output rises while quality falls with numerous low value works and sensational volumes flooding the market.
The item describes a girlish frock of sheer batiste embroidery with flouncing inverted in the skirt and hanging loose over a pink ribbon girdle. A puff of plain batiste between skirt and blouse simulates a panier over a thin lawn lining.
Late Washington reports say the administration plans Congress adjournment before mid July to avoid further Democratic risk at home. Party concerns may shorten the session to help the country, but this may not ensure a House aligned with the president’s policies.
In a Virginia Vale story, a calf named Star charms a family. Star follows the children, shares breakfast, and even helps Julia on a woods walk until mother finds them asleep together, a funny pillow moment sealing their bond.
The Pittsburg Dispatch calls for completing Federal Reserve system setup amid Mexico tensions. It urges appointing the Federal Reserve Board and activating the reserve banks to support credit during the approaching crop movement and potential wartime stress.
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