Antagonist and Antagonizing Governor Colquitt
The Texan governor Colquitt is portrayed as a persistent antagonist to labor and Prohibitionists. His veto of the Texarkana charter and S-hour law plus appointing Senator Dribell to the Supreme bench are cited as action against opposing forces. The piece notes a lagging re election outlook, with past campaign margins favoring Dexter, Johnson and Davidson by 64,000 votes.
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Colquitt
Texarkana
Senator Dribell
Supreme Bench
Texas
Poindexter
Johnson
Davidson
Texas Democrat’s Call for Limited Government and Privilege Reform
An editorial from the Waco Times-Herald criticizes the Houston platform as a fight against privilege and calls for government to protect the weak. It argues law protects property while true democracy limits state power and preserves individual rights amid political shifts.
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Waco Times-Herald
Houston
Texas
Peoria
Potitie
Ublomm
Parcel post debate highlights risks for small town retailers
A discussion led by A W Douglas of Simmons Hardware argues parcels post could devastate rural merchants and favor city mail order houses. He warns delivery strain, farmer hardship without retailers, and loss of independent rural distribution harming communities and credit for farmers. The piece notes two boxing and boxing-related items at the end.
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Parcels Post
A. W. Douglas
Simmons Hardware Company
St. Louis
Douglas
Amal
Ord
Smartien
Ode to Amarillo Booster
A humorous Hereford Brand verse sarcastically touts Amarillo boosters chasing residents. The speaker urges readers to join the booster cause, claiming Amarillo shines and will land many contributions as the crowd presses forward. The poem playfully mocks fervent town promotion.
Amarillo Named a Tourist Point by Fort Worth & Denver
Amarillo is designated a tourist point with a summer rate by the Fort Worth & Denver Railway. From the start of this month until September 20 with a final limit October 31, round trip tickets are $12.45 from the Fort Worth office. Tickets are straight through with no stopovers. L. B. Simmons, head of Denver’s traffic, expects many tourists to visit Amarillo and the Llano Estacado region.
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Amarillo
Fort Worth
Denver
Hig Company
Spreat Work Advances in Amarillo Street Campaign
Street Commissioner Mark Agees leads a campaign to improve the roughest Amarillo streets. Crews are grading, tiling depressions, and opening gutters to drain storm water, promising broader benefits even in heavy rain.
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Mark Agees
Nist
Amarillo
A Decade of Love and Loss in Pampa Texas
The poem commemorates ten years of marriage in autumn, reflecting joy and sorrow from a bereaved couple. It speaks of enduring faith, the pain of losing a baby boy, and hopes for future years together. Signed by O. EB, ENFIELD, Pampa, Texas.
Flax farmer in Amarillo predicts record crop despite dry areas
Hickcox from flax farms near Amarillo reports mixed land conditions with some dry patches and others benefiting from heavy rain. He remains optimistic about seeding more acres and a later maturity crop, continuing preparations for what could be the largest flax crop in the region.
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DL. Hickcox
Amarillo
Mr. Hickcox
Hieckeox
Amarillo School Teachers List Nearing Completion
Officials of the Amarillo school board notify the declination of some elected teachers and acceptance by others. The list of teachers is almost complete, with replacements to be named promptly for those who do not accept positions. Also a furniture sale advertisement by H C Lankford Furniture Co.
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Amiarillo
Amarillo
Amarillo Fire Crew Aids Central Trash Blaze And Browning Campaign
The Amarillo fire department responded to a central city trash fire yesterday forenoon, with strong turnout and rapid work. Reports from Amarillo indicate Judge J N Browning plans to resume his congressional campaign after a three week illness, with a favorable outlook for nomination.
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Pine Department
Parly
DGR Browning
Amarillo
J. N. Browning
At-Larce
Judes Browning
Austin
Fladness
Brownine
Pointed Paragraphs on Harmony and Hypocrisy
A Philadelphia Press fragment critiques social pretensions and hypocrisy. It notes how many claim virtue while stirring strife and how the unemployed blame others rather than seek work. It asks about specialties and warns against small political bribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Heaven
Earth
Whisnant to Preach in Amarillo Church Service
Texola Oklahoma man Whisnant travels to Amarillo to preach at the Church of Christ in the county courthouse Sunday forenoon and evening. He is presented as a youthful, zealous speaker able to portray Bible truths and receives a general invitation to hear him. A separate ad notes a Coles Hot Blast Range savings and a furniture company promotion.
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JH. Witenant
Texola
Oklahoma
Church of Christ
Amarilla
Whisnant
Cats in a flat sparks a mouse chase at a social gathering
In a humorous domestic scene Harry Field teases his sister in law over a back yard cat, a top floor cat named Dafy downhilly, and a frightening mouse, prompting a tense yet comic rescue led by Miss Duncan as Mrs Field confronts the ordeal with dignity.
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Mr. Field
Harry
Harry Field
Rebecca
Sal
Bob
Daffy
Liaty
Tony
Mrs. Field
Paey
Alice
Harrison Field
Senta
Nera Field
Boderhands
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Rocme Society
Ed Reie
Real Democracy
Ong
Owen Moran
Jack White
Vernon
Cal
Togo
ODE
Amarillo Booster
A. C. Elliott
Hereford Brand
Boosters
Bloomin
E Fcasse
Holy Solave
Enfield, Pampa, Texas
Wyarilio
EIST
H. C. Lankford Furniture
Higontr Co
H.C. Lankford
Furniture Cp
COLES
H Lankford Purniture Co
Nora Bayes
Jack Norworth
London
Associated Literary Press
Faringeross
Walt
Tom
Agia Reed
Tata
Gates
Pullas
Tom Dea
Ladticensenrs
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