A Hard Line to End Bootlegging Says The Manufacturers Record
The Manufacturers Record urges a new enforcement approach to bootlegging. It proposes fining bootleggers the full amount earned plus jail time until the fine is repaid, arguing this would stop bootlegging. It notes buyers resist and that enforcement must both punish violators and capture suppliers.
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Manufacturers Record
Prohibition
Manufacturers’ Record
United States
Brownwood Bulletin
Sam Houston on Education In His Will
The will of General Sam Houston outlines strict education for his sons. He urges solid useful study and forbids abstract sciences while prioritizing English, Holy Scriptures, geography, and history. Morals and character are emphasized for his sons and their companions and instructors.
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Sam Houston
Newspaper duty and responsibility in reporting news
The writer argues newspapers print news while it is news and bear no blame for its nature, noting editors regret some content but accept responsibility only for reporting what occurs. The quote reflects editorial stance from the Mineral Wells Index.
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Sam Miller
Mineral Wells Index
Rights of property versus persons quoted by President Coolidge
The speaker argues that constitutional guarantees protect the right to hold property, but stresses that in our institutions the rights of persons are supreme. He frames property as a right secured by the Constitution, not ownership itself.
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President Coolidge
Bryan Declares Itself Best Town in the United States
The statement praises Bryan as the finest town and state to call home, arguing moving would be required if not chosen as the premier place. It frames the claim as a civic sentiment stressing local pride and potential action if absent.
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Bryan
United States
Franklin on Constitution Endurance and Tax Death
A Franklin aphorism asserts that while the constitution seems to function and endure, nothing is certain except death and taxes, reflecting a skeptical view of lasting political structures.
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Benjamin Franklin
Vacationing Declares Itself The Day’s Top Ailment
Report notes a growing trend where people embrace leisure travel as the era’s prevailing condition. Experts warn against overindulgence while travelers share stories of seaside escapes and urban getaways.
The Lure of Journalism Explores Why Reporters Stay
The Tulsa World essay argues journalism attracts for romance, daily action, and access to powerful circles. It notes profit is uneven but the craft offers constant change, top minds, and entry to influential people, from millionaires to decision makers.
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Tulsa
Okla
Suppressing News Is Futile and Harmful, Editor States
The Ottawa Journal editor argues that news is a commodity and suppression by friends harms the press. He notes out of town papers replay the story, and a Boston merchant’s threat to pull ads failed to cow the editor. honesty protects readers, editors refuse quiet censorship, and the public’s right to know prevails.
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Ottawa Journal
Ottawa
Boston
Public art and music for all in Texas schools
A call for universal music education argues art should reach every citizen, not just the few. It dismisses poverty excuses and notes Texans spend heavily on cosmetics and tobacco, urging funds for music in every school and hamlet.
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Texas
Not so big fish from vacations yet will grow bigger
Readers note that current catches are smaller than last year, but fish should reach larger sizes in four years. The paragraph reflects opinion on fishing results and a forecast for growth over time.
Texas Cattlemen Back Scientific Farm Research
Texas cattlemen at the San Antonio convention endorse the Agricultural Experiment Station System as essential for solving livestock industry problems. They urge stronger state funding and praise federal Parnell Act support, noting science replaces superstition as the path to profit and rural progress.
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B. Youngblood
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station System
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association
San Antonio
Great Southwest
Brazil
South Texas
Southwest
Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
Texas Station
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Parnell
Purnell
United States
Jardine
Baptist Church Summer Program in College Station
The Baptist church in College Station reports a strong summer program with high Sunday School attendance and encouraging B Y P U and church services. Three additions joined the church, two by letter and one baptized. Evening preaching, new assembly hall services, and invitations for friends to attend are noted.
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Baptist Church
College Station
Rev R L Brown Returns From Baptist Student Conference
Rev R L Brown and Mrs Brown return from the 5th Baptist Student Conference at Belton Texas praising the event as the greatest in Baptist Student Union history. Speakers included Dr J M Price Dr W A Hancock and missionaries Dr and Mrs Eugene Salee. Brown directed music and delivered two addresses while Mrs Brown led the friendship hour.
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R. L. Brown
5Th Baptist
Belton
Texas
Baptist Student Union
Brown
Rev. Brown
J. M. Price
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
W. A. Hancock
Eugene Salee
China
Salee
H. S. Hughes
John Caylor
Watermelon theft warned in Brazos County
County Attorney Oak McKenzie's notice warns farmers and villagers that stealing melons amid a poor cotton and feed crop outlook will be prosecuted vigorously. The message emphasizes protecting the sole remaining crop and acting without fear or favor.
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Brazos County
Oak McKenzie
Meeker and Gilstrap Marriage Solemnized Sunday
Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock the marriage of Mr Frederick H Meeker of Beaumont and Miss Velma Gilstrap of Wheelock was solemnized by Dr Jno A Held the pastor who performed the services.
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Frederick H. Meeker
Beaumont
Velma Gilstrap
Wheelock
Jno. A
Texas Leads Cotton States in 1924 Production Gains
Census Bureau figures analyzed by Liberty Central Trust Co show Texas containing 190 counties with separate 1924 totals. 47 counties rose 50 percent or more from 1921–23, Texas accounting for over a fifth of the national high-gain counties. Ellis County tops Texas with 122,227 bases. Collin and others follow. Brazos county produced 19,806 bales, above the 1921–23 average.
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Texas
Census Bureau
Liberty Central Trust Company
St. Louis
Bureau
United States
Panhandle
Oklahoma
Rio Grande
Ellis County
Ellis
Williamson
McLennan
Jackson
Collin County
Come Hill
Navarro
Fannin
Grayson
Falls
Bell
Brazos County
Sunday School Delegates to State Bible Meeting in Dallas
A large crowd from the First Baptist Sunday School will attend the Organized Bible Class convention in Dallas June 16 to 18. Delegates travel by train from Bryan tonight and by car Tuesday at 5 AM from the interurban station. The listed travelers include Dr. John A. Held and several church members.
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First Baptist Sunday School
Dallas
Bryan
John A. Held
Elizabeth Held
R. B. Grant
A. B. Ewing
T. H. Haltom
M. M. Vance
J. B. Canders
Inez Ethridge
Artie Barron
Nora Ward
N. L. McCullouch
Henry Weaver
Lowell Jones
Jack Howell to travel Europe this summer
Jack Howell son of Mr and Mrs J Webb Howell leaves June 20 to sail from New York aboard the United States Shipping vessel America for a three month trip through Europe He has been at Harvard University Cambridge Mass in the Graduate School of Business Administration and plans to return to Bryan in September
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Jack Howell
J. Webb Howell
Harvard University
Cambridge, Mass
Graduate School of Business Administration
Europe
Jack
New York
United States
America
Bryan
Henderson guest Mrs. H. Frieze visits Mrs. Leo Daniels
Mrs. H. Frieze of Henderson is a guest of Mrs. Leo Daniels, according to social notes in the local column.
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H. Frieze of
Henderson
Leo Daniels
Rescues on Brazos River After Drowning Close Calls
A swimming party at Roberts Plantation on the Brazos River faced multiple near drownings Sunday afternoon. Roy Vaughn rescued one girl from a drifting log and then saved Mrs. Leila Wright and her younger son from a whirlpool, while the elder boy handled his own escape.
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Brazos River
Leila Wright
Stewart
William
Mattie
Lilly May
Mary Oliver
Clyde Berger
Roy Vaughn
Roberts Plantation
Berger
Mrs. Wright
Vaughn
Great Short Course Arrangements Completed at A M College
Sixteenth annual Farmers Short Course at Texas A and M College in College Station runs July 27 to August 1. Programs cover livestock production, rural home making, agronomy, horticulture, entomology, and more with lectures, demonstrations, and evening talks by national experts. Housing, meals, camping options, and travel discounts arranged for participants and rural editors.
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Eagle
College Station
A. & M. College of Texas
T. O. Walton
G. J. Ghytian
Purdue University
Lafayette
Indiana
O. B. Martin
U. S
Department of Agriculure
Washington
P. C. C. W. Washington
Washston
D. C
Ola Mae Powell
Southern
Wshington
Edith McClure Patterson
Dayton
Ohio
Texas Beekeepers and Cotton Growers’ Association
Red Letter Day for First Christian Church on Sunday
The First Christian Church celebrated a red letter day as A L Page preached in place of the absent pastor. He spoke on The Chastening of the Lord in the morning and on Ten Reasons for Loving His Appearing at night, with a full house and a sequence of songs by Edgar Buchanan and Mary Lily Fountain.
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First Christian Church
A. L. Page
Edgar Buchanan
Jesus
Mary Lily Fountain
Bernard Pos
Page
Israel
Christ
Earth
Satan
Homemakers Class Elect New Officers
The Homemakers' Class of the First Baptist Sunday School elected officers led by Mrs. George Ross as president and Mrs. Parker Carrol as first vice president. Elbert Gammon became second vice president with N Louis McCullouch as third vice president. Mrs. McDuff Simpson is secretary, Mrs. Roy Nunn is assistant secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. Albert Buchanan was re elected teacher.
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First’ Baptist Sunday School
George Ross
Parker Carrol
Elbert Gammon
N. Louis McCullouch
McDuff Simpson
Roy Nunn
Albert Buchanan
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Rev
Big Baptist Meeting
Brazos
Christian Church
Church of God
David
Hoke S.&r.co
Ostego,Mich
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