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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
2
The piece argues not to fear dire prophecies and urges readiness for global leadership. It contrasts two men who faced economic downturn by using intelligence to adapt, one failing and one thriving through self reliance, farming, and financial prudence.
In Austin columnist Julian Capers Jr argues Texans oppose sales taxes and high oil taxes. He cites a Mid Continent study showing oil taxes at 9.8 cents per barrel and urges efficiency in government, noting East Texas counties cutting budgets and seeking wiser tax control. He warns against taxing the oil industry further and calls for restraint and accountability across state and local governments.
The excerpt notes that a purported 1692 Salem witch death warrant is offered as a rare original document with autographs of King Philip Cot ton Mather Increase Mather John Winthrop and Gov. William Phipps but dismisses the item's authenticity and timing noting multiple Winthrops and King Philip died earlier. It warns readers not to invest despite tempting bargains.
A brief note describes a historical document from 1692 that has been pronounced genuine by the Massachusetts Historical Society or the South Carolina Historical Society. The fragment mentions a typewritten card attribution and the notion of authenticity.
The poster notes criminals exploit public ignorance about dates in American history. The forger sells dubious documents, recognizing many buyers lack precise time references and buy into the illusion of accuracy.
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