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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
10
A compiled set of questions from William H. Allen testing knowledge of the U S Constitution. It covers Bills of Rights voting, election of officials, amendments, powers of Congress, religious freedom, taxation, treaties, and citizen rights.
A Chicago murderer urged rapid punishment with the saying when you caught them try them quick and sentence them right away. Prosecutor Robert E. Crowe echoed the need to curb crime with prompt trials and verdicts. The condemned Lawrence Washington spoke of denying criminals delay as a tactic to reduce criminal confidence.
A column contrasts past corruption with current reform, noting Britain’s wartime aid from a prime minister who gave away a fifth of his fortune without disclosure and the later disclosure of a motor gift from a rich friend. It argues civilization moves forward but not uniformly.
An essay argues that true greatness comes from quiet steady enthusiasm. It contrasts limelight fever with disciplined resolve, praising steady pursuit, resilient effort, and hope in oneself. It notes everyday enthusiasm from a mother's faith as equally valuable and urges practicing enthusiasm in all endeavors.
Bacolic Press reports Jobo Griffin walked to the sorghum mill early Monday of last week after some molasses and has not yet returned. No great feats are noted, as sorghum molasses runs slow in cold weather, which remains brisk. Arkansas Thomas Cat.
The article argues quarrels drain nerve force like water eroding stone, urging restraint at home work and public life. It cites silence as a powerful tool, noting great leaders and biblical teachings praise restraint, courtesy, and a low voice to prevent conflict and maintain harmony.
A rancorous exchange unfolds between two writers on a local beat. One accuses the other of rough language and petty insults while defending their own harsh reporting style. The unsigned reply laments tone and urges restraint, warning of continued trouble if presented with no cover for anger.
Dr Frank Crane argues that teacher pay reflects professional value and quality. He says training costs, attracting top minds, and cultured living require funding, or education quality will suffer. the future of the nation hinges on skilled teachers in classrooms.
A 1925 piece by a former New York City health official argues babies sleep extensively, up to eighteen to twenty hours daily early on, and that noise should not overly alarm or spoil infants. It stresses adaptation to surroundings and warns against spoiling by picking up a crying baby.
A humorous tale mocks a reform proposed to allow a woman two husbands. Gladys Montgomery and two suitors discuss shared marriage as Ed and John grapple with jealousy and social scrutiny, until the plan collapses amid comic misgivings and moral reflections. An extracted note references a Lost-On Fort Smith-Winslow highway bag and a Fayetteville Democrat item about a traveling bag of clothing.
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