Cemeteries and spellers in a hometown essay
Mt Pleasant turns to cemetery work after marketing peach and corn. A Denton county highwayman case is cited with a reward for arrest. A Brooklyn power company voluntarily lowers rates by a million dollars yearly due to cost reductions. The piece argues progressive cost reductions benefit all sectors, not just manufacturers, and contrasts fixed production costs with market prices in farming and weaving.
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Denton
Brooklyn
N. Y
Setuid
Perey
Subscription Rates and Address Change Notice
A historic notice lists subscription prices for city carrier and mail delivery with options from 1 month to 1 year. It also explains change of address procedures and outlines rates for notices of entertainments and obituaries charged at one cent per word. Names included are E. J. Powers F. R. Northup and 8. W. Pawert.
Bible Thoughts on God Fearing Righteousness Across Nations
A brief inspirational note cites Acts 10 verses 34 and 35. It asserts that God shows no favoritism, accepts those who fear Him and practice righteousness, and applies to every nation.
Louisiana Congregation Prays for Clarence Darrow’s Conversion
A Louisiana congregation prayed for the conversion of Clarence Darrow, expressing faith in prayer though noting limits to belief. The remark contrasts their devotion with a wider sense of doubt about changing a famous figure.
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Louisiana
Clarence Darrow
Evolution dispute fades in Grayson County Scopes era
In Grayson County the historic Scopes trial debate over evolution has faded from public focus with no current legal proceedings or renewed school policy actions evident. Local archives show past coverage without new cases or official actions today.
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Our
Sister County
Grayson
Contested bond issue fuels summer political rancor
The piece notes heated debate over a bond proposal exceeding five million dollars with July and August tensions. It cites bootlegger cases, editorials from Clarksville Times, and discussions around gubernatorial candidates Lee Satterwhite and Lynch Davidson amid a push for change and evolving political norms.
Rain Lanterns and Brannon’s Left Umbrellas
Fragmentary OCR mentions Rain Shine Umbrella left with Brannon’s name, item count unclear. No clear event, date, or full description available.
Freedom versus religious intolerance abroad
The speaker laments religious intolerance in Nicaragua where Protestant missionaries are stoned and mission buildings dynamited by Catholic factions. He asserts that the United States should not treat them the same and expresses belief that truth and freedom will prevail despite hostile nations.
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Nicaraagua
Political Divide Stubbornly Halts National Unity
Excerpt shows frustration over factionalism as citizens struggle to unite behind worthy candidates. The speaker laments persistent divisions during every election cycle and the challenge of rallying support for any single figure.
Does Human Nature Change in Law and Politics
An analysis debates whether human nature evolves, citing the pull of majority opinion and enduring motives. Optimists argue for change via evolving practices while pessimists insist on constant self interest, with examples from history and political behavior.
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Iran
Cahimal
Chicago
Greece
Rome
Service to Humanity Poem Fragment Reflects Hidden Wisdom
Fragmentary poem urging lived deeds over self glory. It contrasts personal toil and writing records with the enduring value of service to others, warning that wasted years and unused strength yield no true glory. The piece emphasizes real worth through aiding a man.
The Soft Approach Wins Over the Hard Sell
A 1926 Western Newspaper Union column extols gentler salesmanship over aggressive tactics. The narrator notes women entering business, praising diplomacy, courtesy, and persuasion as more effective than forceful sales methods. The piece highlights personal observations of a saleswoman and reflects on gender roles in commerce.
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O Mae
Garden of Eden
Mey Mplomacy
Jae
Sin
Western Neowapaper Union
213 4 Acres Black Land for Sale Near Bonham Texas
Real estate listing for 213 4 acres located 31 2 miles south of Bonham in Juanson grass with fencing and public road access on two sides. No house, no overflow, priced at 30 dollars per acre with easy payments and no trade. Seller: J. M. Lowrey, Bonham, Texas.
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Bonham
Juanson
J. M. Lowrey
Texas
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