Rockefeller's Drift Toward Prohibition Repeal Sparks Debate
The piece argues John D. Rockefeller Jr has shifted to repeal advocacy, citing his letter to Nicholas Murray Butler. It questions repeal's remedy, warns of crime and underworld ties, and doubts public sentiment changing enough to curb law violations. It also criticizes Congresses' revenue focus and notes Chilean investments valued at one billion.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Nicholas Murray Butler
Rockefeller
Anti-Baloon League Fund
Mle
Peady
Lay
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Jane Addams
Booth
Underworld
Capones and Diamonds
Lane Remembers Far from Haunts of Men
A poem lyric recalls a quiet lane distant from crowds and the speaker longs to walk its path again. The verse expresses purity of heart and a deep desire to hear the lane breathe with life once more.
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H, Ross
Oklahoma Governor Orders Guard at Free Bridge
Gov. Murray directs state troops to guard the free bridge near Denison and keep it open for traffic as owners of the old toll bridge push to close it. A 34th U.S. Circuit judge refused to dismiss an injunction suit by the bridge company, but Supreme Court action is pending. The row continues after the Chicago convention fail to nominate him.
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Gov. Murray
Oklahoma
Denison
Supreme Court
Chicago
Davaila Heads Chilean Government From Exposed Foes
Charles G. Davaila, leader of the new Chilean government, is described as an experienced newspaper man who could guide the public in running the government while trimming envy and extravagance. The source voices cautious optimism about his approach.
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Charles G. Davaila
Bbe Am
Thadp
Tax collector warns on unpaid half of taxes due
A late spring notice urges taxpayers who paid half their state and county taxes before December to settle the remaining balance by June 30 to avoid penalties and costs. The call to action stresses saving money and reminds readers to complete their payments despite difficulty.
Dawes Resigns as R F C President to Return to Chicago Bank
Chas G Dawes resigns as head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to return to a Chicago banking post. He says eventual prosperity is in sight and believes his work is done, while critics think he should have stayed until prosperity fully arrived and benefited all.
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Chas.g. Dawes
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Chicago
Voter Interest in Music and Public Issues Cited
The report notes that current vote counts in the city election show no clear majority interest in music or tonal topics. It argues that public issue concerns largely explain why cities, states, and nations retain many things they do not want and lack essential needs.
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Wen.co
Dallas man Cullen Thomas listed for congress at large
Friends of Cullen Thomas of Dallas entered his name as a candidate for congressman at large for place Ng. He had not formally accepted. His name will appear on the ticket, and if he enters the race in earnest his name will remain un scratched on many ballots on election day.
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Cullen Thomas
Dallas
Place Ng
Bonham Liar’s Club targets fishermen with fake license
Bonham News reprints the State Press quip about a “Lars Moense for fishermen” license issued by a local Liars’ Club organizer. The piece mocks the idea, noting none of the recipients are true fishermen, and argues prevarication harms all, comparing liars to untrustworthy marine life and urging honesty.
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Bonham
Lars Moense
Chig
Dallas News
State Press
Bonham News
State
George Washington
A.ldisherman
Fee system for county officers faces demise
The piece argues the fee-based pay for county officers in Texas is near collapse. It notes fluctuations in salaries, public support shifting, and taxpayers’ leagues citing inequities. It suggests replacing with a graduated salary plan but warns it could raise costs and reduce efficiency without careful design.
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Texas
lNne
Silver as War Debt Payment Destabilizes Currency
The Christian Science Monitor argues that using silver for war debts would flood the US with silver, not solve deflation. It notes abundant currency in circulation, doubts the velocity rebound, and warns new silver backed money could worsen confidence and destabilize a gold based system.
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United States
Congress
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Christian Science Monitor
County Official Fees Versus Salaries Prompt Debate
Denton Record Chronicle notes that under the fee system Texas court officials in sparse counties struggle to pay grocery bills while richer counties gain. Oil booms spur doubled and trebled activity, extra help funded by higher fees. a salary plan could change incentives.
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Texas
Denton Record Chronicle
Editor Criticizes Herald Over Tax Policy in Depression
The Palestine Herald criticizes its editor describing him as slow and dumb for not seeing how depression relief is tied to tax cuts. The writer argues government reform should curb expenses rather than raise taxes to take from the people.
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The
Herald
Palestine Herald
The Day's Best From Texas Newspapers
Elocution teacher urges women to lower voice when asking and raise it when unmet. Texan jokes about world travel and prosperity seen from the rear. Short humorous items from Wells Index and Honey Grove Signal Citizen.
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Honey Grove
Quotes on cars taxes and politics from era papers
A compilation of brief quotations from 1929 era editorials and columns. Corsicana Sun notes horse power not the answer for cars. Denison Herald cites John J. Raskob denying stock short selling in 1929 but claims he did so for the Democratic party in 1928. Sherman Democrat reports Ernest Parker about Senator Sorghum doubting the new income tax law’s premise that someone in the United States still earns income.
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John J. Raskob
Democratic Party
Denison Herald
Sorghum
United States
Ernest Parker
Sherman Democrat
Government presses loom for a million per citizen
A reader quips that the government may need to print up a million dollars for each person to satisfy all, joking that such a plan would keep presses running until Christmas. The remark appears in a Clarksville Times editorial voice.
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Clarksville
Week of Kindness to Animals Sparks Garden Reverie
The Paragraphers promote Kindness to Animals Week with mentions of dogwood cowslips catnip and horse mint as nature lovers extend benevolence. The Gazette notes the contrast between local and national advertising with billboards on detours as a quirky aside. A 5 and 10 cent chain eyes a 25 cent price rise and European tours beach frontage and yachts flavor the plan. The Detroit News humorously cites a dentist discarding old magazines for newer issues predicting the end of World War in 1916.
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Arkansas Gazette
Des Moines Register
Detroit News
Man Breaks Down After President Cuts Pay to Fifty Four Thousand
In a striking moment reported by the San Diego Union a corporation president reportedly reduces his own annual pay to 54000 dollars prompting an emotional reaction from a man who reads the news and sheds tears.
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San Diego Union
Danish cinema to test pavement seating with eggs
Proprietors in a Danish town announce they will use eggs in the pavement to mark seats. The decision declares that doubtful currency should not be tested by banging it on the box office counter, a humorous note on cinema policy.
Worth a Smite Plea for Famous Playground
Washington Star quips against relocating the Stock Exchange suggesting the iconic playground remains, noting lambs once played there and warning where wool would be sheared if moved. The playful verse preserves the paper’s period voice and civic commentary.
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Stock Exchange
Washington Star
Life Is So Complete Time Reference Couplet
A playful verse contrasts two lovers who attempt to synchronize thoughts at a set daily moment, but diverge in their routines with daylight saving and Standard time. The snippet hints at romantic timing and time zone humor without broader context or names.
Swell Boss Refuses Saturday Off for Household Help
A worker asks for Saturday off to help his wife with spring cleaning. The boss declines, replying no. The exchange ends with the worker thanking the boss, while the dialogue comments on views of men's love and money in relationships.
Fragmentary exchange in a rural dialogue from an 19th century page
A brief puzzling dialog captures a moment between Murphy and Pat as they discuss a whistle and rest. The quote hints at a humorous or dramatic turn, with folk speech and a farmerly setting. Further context is unreadable on this fragment.
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Murphy
Pat
Phy
Announcements for Democratic Primary on July 23, 19
Notice lists office announcement charges in Daily Favorite and Benham News. Rates include Daily Favorite 15 dollars, combined daily and weekly 10.06, weekly alone 8 for precinct offices. Cash must accompany order. announcements under the heading cover Democratic primary on July 23, 19.
For Congress 6th BPESUERCL RAYBURN and Others
A fragment lists political names and positions including RAYBURN for Congress and multiple candidates for Tax Collector Tax Assessor Sheriff and County Commissioner in Fannin County with several initials and abbreviated titles, reflecting a local election slate.
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Onder
Rockfeller
Chile
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Stanley
Paul Fr
Wrat
Ray
Ida
A C
Anj
Lincoln Climatic Paint
Aun
Rayburn
F. A. Dale
Tn Allen
John
Millies Wade Lipsgomb
Fannin Ceealy
Walter Boyd
Frank Wright
R. H
Dick) Trimble
Fannin County
F. M. JO
Presigas No
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W. Vernon
Commissioner Preeines No. J. E. Worshalm
Tom ‘Wright
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