Bible Quotation Misread Leaves Fragmentary Text
A garbled OCR style line presents a biblical quote fragment about reasoning together. The readable portion mentions a call to reason but the surrounding text is incomplete, offering no clear event, person, or place.
Summer Interval Poem by Daniel Whitehead Hicky
A New York Times piece presents a lyric scene of two lovers beneath magnolia shade. The verse recalls drifting hours and silent depths, with imagery of stew stars, fireflies, and a muted confession, capturing a quiet, introspective mood.
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Daniel Whitehead Hicky
New York . Times
Need More Like Him W A Holford for Legislature
W A Holford of Garland veteran editor of the Garlanders considers a bid for the legislature with the condition that he avoid county canvassing. He warns voters that new members rarely enact reforms, aims to block vicious legislation, and offers no pet measures or guaranteed upheaval.
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W.A. Holford
Garland
Garlanders
Tax Payers League of
Dallas
Ean
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Careful Sweep Over Clean Sweep in Public Duty
A Dallas News desk letter argues against a universal clean sweep of officials from president to constable. It warns that abrupt changes may worsen conditions, urging careful scrutiny before replacing faithful servants and avoiding self-serving motives in the electorate. The writer cites dangers of discontent and cites political maneuvering around Al Smith and the Democratic nominating process.
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Mark Goodwin
Dallas News
al Smith
Raskob
al John
Honest lawmakers deter harmful bills in national session
Those who support restraint and honest intent can defeat many bills that seek special favors. The need for sensible, courageous legislators is clear as blocs aim to loot the treasury or grant undue advantages. A clean, principled approach serves the public by stopping harmful measures.
Public Enemy in Chicago Removed by Machine Gun Route
Red Barker, once seen as Capone’s successor, was eliminated yesterday by gunfire. Police reportedly know Barker’s activities and foes but struggle to arrest and charge his associates and enemies.
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Chicago
Red Barker
Capone
Barker
Where Economy is Needed editorial by Sam Fryar
Sam Fryar of the Clarksville Times presents an editorial on economy, noting that the paper avoids gasconade over conundrums while pointing to places where economy is enforced beyond public expenditures and urging prudent fiscal discipline.
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Sam Fryar
Clarksville
Men Hide Behind Women Skirts as Bank Robber Shields
A historical account notes that robbers exploit female bank employees as shields to escape officers with loot. The claim suggests criminals use women as protective cover during heists, highlighting a tactic to evade law enforcement.
Moratorium on Campaign Activities After Democratic Nominations
The question asks if both parties can unite after the Democratic convention to declare a moratorium on political campaign activity until November ends, suggesting a bipartisan pause to reduce post convention campaigning.
Enemies Move to Trench Connally for VP Bid
Rumors swirl as Senator Connally faces opposition from rivals who vow to exact payback for past actions. A fundraising drive has begun aimed at securing his nomination for vice president, signaling high political maneuvering ahead of the ticket.
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Connally
Baylor Professor Hurt Twice At Same Corner
A Baylor professor, injured in auto crashes at the same corner twice, remains cautious about prosperity and asserts the area is not a danger zone.
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Baylor
Crow with neck box found near Elnora Alberta
A fifteen year old in grade XI reports a crow with a tin neck box bearing an address found near Elnora between Calgary and Edmonton. The wire around the beak and neck blocked eating. the finder hopes for a reply about the crow’s release and its journey.
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Elnora
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Canada
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Edmondton
Graveyards fill with felons who drink or abstain
A cryptic note speaks of graveyards growing with felons who can drink or resist, hinting at a broader moral decay. The Winnipeg reformer criticizes a bridge as a menace to civilization, arguing a clash of ideas over modern progress and sensible reform.
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Bridge
Modern civilization and convention contrasts noted
Tyler Cotrier cites one advantage of the Republican convention being first. The Democratic stance will be clear to attack when they convene. A saying compares courtship to marriage with confectionery to groceries.
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Denson Herald
Congress economy doughnut leaves treasury with a hole
The Corsicana Sun quips that after congressional action on the economy the treasury will still face a hole in its funds. The line uses a donut metaphor to comment on fiscal strategy and continued deficits.
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Corsicaina
Tim Meddlin cites creditors over worries, says
Marshall News notes a remark by Tim Meddlin about a man who keeps on whining going to the dogs. The Star-Telegram quote attributes a mindset of trying to heed advice and forget troubles, but creditors prevent this.
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Tim Meddlin
Marshall
Claude Callan
Star-Telegram
Golfer penalized for removing ant from ball
A recent golf match fined a player one stroke for removing an ant from the ball, with quips about ants and picnic season from the Passing Show and Detroit News style lines. The excerpt blends cartoons and newspaper commentary.
Ethnological finds sparking urban indifference
The Wade Ethnological Expedition reports a savage in central Africa with a nine foot reach, yet the public shows little interest in housing proximity to the creature. The remarks reflect a mix of curiosity and casual disregard in Boston’s urban scene.
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Wade
Central
Africa
Boston Herald
Incongruous Phrases and Frugal Fashion Quips
A collection of brief quips from readers and columnists noting wordplay about Congress and incongruity. Humorous observations on monks liking fish and a tongue in cheek about walking sticks returning to fashion. Likely from a midwestern newspaper's humor page.
Worth a Smile Unfair Competition
Cartoon caption features a mother remarking on dusty banisters while visiting the Jones family noting their bright and smooth railing and a child stating she has three small boys, mum.
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Mary
And Stays and Stays Good Hardware Quote
Fragmentary OCR lines note a dialogue about a mortgage linked to an automobile with a humorous or critical tone. Names, places, or concrete facts are not preserved in the readable text.
Market Cantaloupe Returns Prompt Fresh Demand
Market notes say cantaloupe has reappeared in the stalls with steady demand. Shoppers report good quality fruit, priced to attract buyers as warm weather persists, signaling a small rebound in local produce.
Bonham Church of Christ hosts Sunday gospel series by S. H. Biggerstaff
Sunday morning June 19 the Church of Christ on West 3rd Street Bonham begins a series of gospel messages by Minister S. H. Biggerstaff. He preaches for Maud Church of Christ and arrives with strong local ties in Bonham Fannin County. Services at 10 00 a m and 8 00 p m on the church lawn. A cordial invitation extended to all attendees.
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Bonham
West 3Rd Street
H. Biggerstaff
Biggerstaff
Fannin County
Gaber
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Maud
Chio
We’ve Heard Him She whispering andsilver tongue remark
A fragment from the Vancouver Sun notes playful quotes about an orator and a merchant. It references a witty line about a silver tongue and a joke about an office boy. The piece hints at casual banter over speech, work, and social habits.
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Vancouver Sun
Quoting Him Direct Major in Court Sparks Laughter
A stray court excerpt shows Lord Jeffrey addressing a jury and repeatedly naming a major as a witness “this side.” The major protests not being a soldier, provoking suppressed laughter from the gallery. A separate vignette recalls a boy and a three penny loaf at a baker, with light repartee over weight and small change.
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Ness
Jeffrey
Co Montreal Star
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