The Austin Ledger

November 5, 1924

Editors Elena Hossain Tamya Isenberg Cindy Lively Donna Slathar

Rhonda Vasquez

What’s Inside…..Local News……………………….. Page 1World News………………………. Page 2National News…………………… Page 4Sports……………………………….. Page 6Human Interest………………….Page 8Letter to the Editor…………….. Page 9Editorial……………………………. Page 10

Miriam Ferguson Wins the Gubernatorial Race in Texas

First Texas woman governorDefeated Republican George C. ButteWife of James FergusonWon primary by over 100,000 votesCampaign:

Lower taxesCut state expendituresAnti-mask against the KKK

Attended Salado College and Baylor Female College

Write a brief essay on the town in which Miriam Ferguson was born. Get your information from the web page above.

Coolidge Slides into the Presidency

Coolidge lost only one election, a school board raceHe always appeared to be far from contention in the electionCampaigned door to door for his first positionElected governor of MassachusettsDespite opposition, he won the presidency by a landslide

Based on the article, why was Coolidge elected to the presidency?

Calvin Coolidge

The new President of the United States

The Electoral College Votes

Nellie T. Ross: U.S. First Woman

GovernorFirst woman governor of a state in the United StatesDefeated Republican Eugene J. SullivanWife of William Bradford Ross, former governor of WyomingTwo advantages:

Vote of sympathyWyoming’s reputation for women’s right

What is the name and responsibilities of the governor of your state?

Nellie Tayloe Ross

Football Stadium Ready

Sports ShortsTexas Memorial Stadium named in honor of W.W. I VeteransInaugural game scheduled for November 8 Dedication ceremony scheduled for November 27Gertrude Ederle getting ready for her attempt to swim the English ChannelSol Butler signed with the Akron NFL team as its first black playerStanford will play Notre Dame in the 1925 Rose Bowl

Why is a football stadium important to a university?

How did Sol Butler create opportunities for Blacks in sports?

The Women of Texas Speak Out About the New Governor

Miriam Ferguson becomes Texas’ first woman governorThe Texas Woman Suffrage Association supports new governorThe Texas Association Opposed to Women Suffrage does not support the new governor

How would a woman governor effect each group?

Letter to the Editor“Ma” Ferguson, a good choiceSympathetic to the needs of other womenWears bonnet to remind us of her farm heritageSupporter of equality for BlacksWomen of lineage

What would your opinion of Miriam Ferguson be today if you were eligible to vote?

EditorialWill Governor Ferguson:

Cut appropriations and budgetOppose passing new liquor legislation Take husband’s advice and give Texans two governors for the price of oneStop the influence of Klu Klux Klan on TexasRestore the family name

What promises did Ma Ferguson honor during her term?

What did Ma Ferguson mean when she told Texans they would gain “two governors for the price of one?”

“Two Governors for the Price of One”

www.ArtToday.com

But…is two always better than one??

Links and Acknowledgements

http://www.bellcountytx.com/history.htmhttp://www.multied.com/elections/http://wyoarchives.state.wy.us/articles/rossbio.htmhttp://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/ahc/citizen/ross.htmhttp://www-wsl.state.wy.us/sis/governors.htmlhttp://www.utexas.edu/http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/MM/xvmvf.htmlhttp://www3.baylor.edu/around_campus.htmlhttp://www.tamu.edu/index.htmlhttp://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/MAFhttp://www.ArtToday.com

TEKS - Math  Math13. Probability and Statistics The student solves problems by collecting,

organizing, displaying, and interpreting sets of data.14. Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools The student applies Grade 4 mathematics to solve

problems connected to everyday experiences and activities in and outside of school.

TEKS – Language Arts Language Arts 8. Reading/Variety of Texts

The student reads widely for different purposes in varied sources.

9. Reading/Vocabulary DevelopmentThe student acquires an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study.

10. Reading/Comprehension The student comprehends selections using a variety of

strategies.

TEKS – Language Arts11. Reading/Literary Response The student expresses and supports responses to

various types of texts.12. Reading/Text Structures/Literary Concepts

The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of texts (genres).

13. Reading/Inquiry/ResearchThe student inquires and conducts research using a variety of sources.

TEKS – Language Arts23. Viewing/Representing/Interpretation

The student understands and interprets visual images, messages, and meanings.

24. Viewing/Representing/Production

The student produces visual images, messages, and meanings that communicate with others.

TEKS – Social StudiesSocial Studies 5. History

The student understands important issues, events, and individuals of the 20th century in Texas.

16. GovernmentThe student understands important ideas in historic documents of Texas.

17. CitizenshipThe student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations of Texas.

TEKS – Social Studies18. Citizenship

The student understands the importance of voluntary individual participation in the democratic process.

19. CitizenshipThe student understands the importance of effective leadership in a democratic Society.

TEKS – Social Studies22. Social Studies Skills

The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.

23. Social Studies SkillsThe student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms.

24. Social Studies SkillsThe student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings.

We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby!

Tamya IsenbergDonna SlatharElena HossainRhonda VasquezCindy Lively