Nation of Murderers critique and postal law notes
A Milwaukee editorial notes the American Bar Association's push for judicial reform to curb the United States image as a “Nation of Murderers.” It cites high homicide rates, calls for better state and federal cooperation, and warns that reform requires public vigilance and cross‑government action. A San Antonio Express excerpt discusses a new postal law forcing editors to label paid content as advertisements, affecting editor acknowledgments and notices.
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Ameren
American Bar Association
Millwaukee
America
New York Independent
United States
Germany
New York City
London
New York
England
Georgia
Congress
Atlanta Constitution
John Smith
Postoffice Department
San Antonio Express
Cane sugar linked to heart stimulation claims
Sugar advocates feature in Bakers Weekly claiming cane sugar can stimulate the heart and even prolong heart muscle activity after death. Dr Locke of King's College reports keeping an animal heart beating 80 to 90 hours with powdered cane sugar. The piece cites curious experiments and anecdotes about sugar’s potential heart effects.
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Ila
Bakers Weekly
Isla
F. 8. Locke
King’s College, London
Sheriff Announces Independent Run in Brewster County
A Brewster County sheriff announces candidacy for Sheriff and Tax Collector as an independent, seeking voter support in the November election. Also details of a 1912 property sale on 1st Tuesday in November under an execution against O. E. Hannon and a judgment for J. E. Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Brewster
C. E. Ramsey
J. R. Purcell
Court House
Brewster County
Alpine
Towit
L. G. Harman
Suvey
O. E. Hannum
J. E. Ramsey
J. A. Watro
London Tavern Castle Corner Hockley Mentioned in Draft
Fragmentary notes reference a dinner at a London tavern called the Castle near Coweroes and Hockley with mentions of Arnold Bennett and his publisher. The passage hints at an author discussing books and a latest novel priced at five shillings with copies ordered at ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Watch
Pawn
London
Castle
Hockley
Harper People
Arnold Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Ie Books
Notable Jeweler’s Trifles Span The Shop Display
Fragmentary text from a local item mentions a prominent jeweler and a peculiar collection of trinkets. The passage hints at items carried by the jeweler and reflects a display or promotional set, with incomplete quotations suggesting a longer anecdote about his wares.
Lodge Directory Invitation and Meeting Notes
Lodge No. 423 announces monthly meetings for Woodmen and Knights of Pythias. Entries mention clerks and officers like LN Hamer and Tan A Bevin, with garbled text outlining weekly or monthly gatherings and attendance invites.
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Sisidag
Mastyrith Us
LN. Hamer
Warren Gaiwert
CC K
P. Loge No
Ev ‘St
Aed Thureday
Tan A. Bevin
Voor
Kotte
C.armistead
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E. B. Chandler
San Antonio
Nang Snes
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Pure Fresh Drugs
el Paso Herald
Galverton News
Dallas News
Mand
West Texas Grocery “— Company
Marfa
Wm. A. Schubel General Contractor
Funn
TRXAS
Alpine Steam Laundry
J. L. Wade
R. A. Wade
Paul J. Vogt
Dart
McCormick Mowers
Measday & Co
Holland Hote
Rae
FORD
Detroit
Fred J Nagle, Ag’t
Marfa, ‘Rexas
The
Supreme Court of the United States
Cordova
Hood
Wallace
U. S
Hes County Court
Bone
Resol Abstract Co. 10
Manager
Alpine Texas
Methodist Church
Haan Pastor
Episcopal Church
Tyne
Presbyterian Church
Mo Petar
Caldwell
Geo. H. Garrett
W. H. Doty
Mrs. E. Perry
del Rio
Thave
Stark Bros. Nursery
Missouri
Vatatio
R. C. McKinney
Erimente
Alpine Commercial Club
Seneepecreneay
Western College
Artesia, N. Mex
E.C. Morgan
B. A. Pres
Ino. A. Hardy, M.D
Reater Joe Nai
Ofc
Axa
A.M. Turney
Courthouse
Wigfall van Sickle
Atty
V. H. Ragin
Harmary
Healy
Hederbor
Livingston Undertaking Co
C. W. Livingston
W.G. Youne
Tex
Marta
D'Hanis Brick & Tile CO
D'Hanis
D’ Hanis
Herne Eees
West Texas
Globe Mills
Southwest
el Paso
California
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