A Fragment of Texas Editorial Wit and Politics
The piece jokes about John Simpson and his empty promises for governor, sketches nightrider pranks, criticizes the state text book board, and rails at political family influence with colorful notes from the Galveston News and San Antonio Republic. It mentions Webster's spelling book and the era’s notable figures including William Jennings Bryan.
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The
Galveston News
Bryan
San Antonio
Simpson
Texas
Local option law push in Honey Grove questioned by citizens
Citizens in Honey Grove in Fannin county petition Governor Campbell for rangers to enforce the local option law. The piece notes a football dominated school scene and reflects on cultural exchanges as Japanese fleets are honored in American papers and schools.
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Honey Grove
Campbell
Fannin County
Rockdale Publisher and Merchants Sign Prohibition Pact
The Rockdale Reporter publisher and most Rockdale business leaders sign a contract pledging obedience to the prohibition issue while rejecting agitation that could cause internal strife. The group notes the proverb Blessed are the peacemakers as a guiding principle.
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Rockdale
Cannery push and political prognostications stir Bryan scene
An implausible saltatory note rails at cannery efforts and cotton price regulation while urging unity among Farmers Union men. The piece mocks repeated political predictions and warns against hazing, likening it to mob behavior and animal aggression in town.
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Thackery
Local Jewelry Dealer Ad Highlights Havilandhina in Bryn
A Bryn jewelry notice promotes Havilandhina availability with competitive pricing on sets and open stock. Tyler Haswell signs the notice advertising lower charges than larger cities for gosi quality goods. Dora
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Havilandhina
Bryn
Gosi
Tyler Haswell
Dora
Local Couple Marry at Parents’ Home in City
Arch Calhoun Graham and Ruby Trene LeFebvre were married at the bride’s parents residence in the city at 8:30 last night. Attendants from the city included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hamilton and others, with DeWitt Graham serving as a guest. Both brides and groom are well known in the county.
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Arch Calhoun Graham
Ruby Trene LeFebvre
Wellborn
J. W. Hamilton
Rangome
BE. Wallace
Hugo John
Elliott
Maggie Dawson
C. D. Dawson
Graham
Higher
DeWitt Graham
C. Boyett
J. H. Suber
Wellborn Precinct Hello to Railway Agent Couple
Mr and Mrs Graham receive broad good wishes from many friends in this section as they celebrate at the Wellborn precinct with the H T C railway agent stationed there.
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Wellborn
H. & T. C. Railway
Mrs. Graham
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Morning Eagle
Eagle Printing CO
Bryan, Texas
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Galveston
State Text Book Board
William Jennings Bryan
Emmet & Maloney
Kastol
Wess
Bik
Webb Bros
Cyrus the Great
Solon
Numa
Pampilius
Charlemagne
Wiliam Pitt
Thomas Jefferson
William Jennings. Bryan
Old Fogies
New York
San Francisco
U. F. Battle
R. Ee
Swetiwald & Weil
Chicago
Child With Society
First National Bank
Geo. A. Adams
Stevenson Machine and Repair Works
Roth, and
and Age
Wh. Weatherford
Masonic
Whitaker
Free Baptist Church
Amos Atkins
Te H. & T. GC. Depo
Adking
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