Ferguson Land Rent Law Described as Political Claptrap
A Galveston News critique of the Ferguson land rent law argues it is a hollow political ploy with weak practical effect. It notes the law ties cash rent to crop values, risking disputes if cotton or corn prices shift, and questions whether lawmakers foresaw such outcomes. The piece labels the statute harmless yet futile, predicting it will fail to deliver real reform or protect tenants.
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Texas
Galveston News
Wagstaff
Ferguson
The Paramount Issues 1915 National Economic League Ballot
A Boston based National Economic League ballot lists top issues for 1915 led by world peace and international arbitration. It ranks 20 items from liquor control to government ownership of railroads, noting world peace receiving 26 percent as first choice and 51 percent as final choice.
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Boston
National Economic League
David Starr Jordan
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Public sentiment on issues shows skewed priorities
An old editorial notes survey results with 24 percent first choice and 49 percent final choice for two subjects, while government efficiency 10 percent first and tax reform 7.5 percent follow. It mocks the disproportionate emphasis on merchant marine over woman suffrage, claiming 24 to 1 and 49 to 0, and criticizes male bias.
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Line
Waco Times-Herald
Tenant Farmers Won’t Be Affected by Ferguson Land Rent Law
The piece argues the Ferguson third and fourth land rent law changes nothing for Texas tenant farmers who own homes or seek land. It stresses that only diligent, intelligent work leads to land ownership, noting tenants often neglect farming tasks and depend on rent and store accounts.
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Texas
Honeymoon as Tryout Before Marriage Proposed
A new faddist suggests the couple take a pre marriage honeymoon to test compatibility. She argues it reveals tastes and wills, with potential to avoid later conflicts. The idea suits those who can spend heavily, but for most, who cannot take such a trip, the traditional plan should remain.
Trade balance shows strong U S surplus last week and quarter
The United States posted a week based trade surplus of 47 229 659 and a three month total of 411 483 009. At this pace prosperity is implied and the question is raised why not return to better times.
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United States
Can a Cotton Grower Pay Debts By Cotton Farming
A farmer asks the editor how debt can be paid if he keeps raising cotton. The East Texas Register notes production costs exceed cotton prices and forecasts next fall may drop to five to eight cents per pound. It argues nonperishable food or feed crops beat cotton for debt repayment and questions the farmer’s premise.
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The
Register
East Texas Register
Governor Ferguson Faces Two Legislative Hurdles
The East Texas Register praises editor Carnes for accurately reading the times. It calls Governor Ferguson a strong man yet notes two goals as unlikely repeal of the Robertson insurance law and subordination of A. and M. College to the State University. The piece urges Texans to rethink if they accept either proposal.
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Ferguson
Robertson
A. & M. College
State University
Carnes
Eph Stormsby Died After Ten-Year Married Life
An obituary notes Eph Stormsby died last week after ten years of marriage. It states his estate left his wife ten children and compares him favorably to Hon. Nicholas Longworth. The item comes from the Austin American.
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Eph Stormsby
Kansas
Austin
Eph
Nicholas Longworth
A Word To Boys And Others From Sapulpa Judge
A Sapulpa Oklahoma judge freed a man who shot another after a curse, then warned against profanity. The piece urges boys and young men to avoid swearing, citing self control and self-respect, and recounts a Billy Sunday anecdote about molding clay as a life lesson.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Billy Sunday
Kansas City Star
Galveston News presses public vote on college divorcement
The Galveston News argues the A and M College and State University divor cement resolution should be decided by the people. It favors submitting the issue to a bare majority of the Legislature and questions the paper’s own opposition bias.
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Galveston News
A. & M. College and State University
Bold counsel to sow despite winds clouds and disasters
The passage urges continuing agricultural plans despite wind and cloud fears, asserting crops should proceed as originally planned. It frames adversity like late freezes wars pestilence as non binding and advocates brave confrontation to win.
Fort Scott Man Dies Washing Helps Wife
The Iola Register reports a Fort Scott man died recently while helping his wife with the family washing. Public reaction is divided on whether the incident is a horrible warning or a shining example, with some quoting pride while others view it with alarm.
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Fort Scott
Iola Register
Austin American
Booker T Washington Pig Advice for Colored Families
Booker Washington urges colored families to raise a pig as a small step with large collective impact for the South. He warns both white and colored communities neglect small things, which accumulatively cause major troubles.
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Booker Washington
South
Panama Canal Tolls Climb Despite Early Setbacks
The text notes tolls rise despite the canal’s newness and frequent accidents and slides during operation. It cites revenue from tolls at about $400,000 per month, underscoring ongoing commercial gains as the project progresses.
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Panama Canal
Restrictive Legislatures Overpassing Constructive Reform
The passage critiques recent legislatures for enacting prohibitions rather than enabling citizens. It argues that laws should empower sovereign individuals to act, not constrain them with prohibitions and negative mandates.
May wind up in court over UT separation vote
The Sackett resolution to separate the Agricultural and Mechanical College from the University of Texas moved through the House with 88 votes for and 30 against after Speaker Rowell ruled a two-thirds majority was unnecessary. Bagby filed a protest for the record and an attempt to reconsider failed. Opponents vowed to challenge the measure in court to block submission to the people.
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Sackett
Agricultural and Mechanical College
University of Texas
House
Senate
Rowell
Bagby
Williams of
Dallas Man Paid for 33 Years Old Work Sparks Talk
A Dallas man received payment for work done thirty three years ago illustrating rapid business methods in the city. The report notes the twice a month pay day was not in operation then and suggests such gaps reflect old fashioned practices evolving in a progressive metropolis.
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Dallas
Austin American
Peace Has Its Victories For American Makers And Growers
The passage notes that gun makers powder manufacturers steel kings and wheat growers of America believe peace yields recognitions as notable as war. It reflects a postwar sentiment valuing civilian industries and agricultural output alongside national defense. The line emphasizes the economic and social roles of these groups in peacetime.
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Steel Kings
America
Objection to Good Roads Cited by J H White
The writer mocks J H White's claim that good roads require farmers to shoe their horses, noting it as a farfetched objection among several against improving roads.
Zeppelin Raid Shocks Paris Amid World Peace Hopes
A fleet of Zeppelins bombarded Paris, plunging the city into chaos. Damage spread across property with bloodshed reported as the attack stunned observers during the global longing for peace.
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Paris
France
Consuls Warn German Austrian Citizens Over Italy
German and Austrian consuls urge their nationals to leave Italy promptly signaling possible Italian entry into the war aligning with the Allies. The move stirs anticipation of Italy’s imminent war stance and regional diplomatic tension.
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Italy
Finish of hard frost seals a tough growing season
The morning's deep freeze likely ended the last chance of salvage for garden vegetables fruit trees and field crops that stood above ground across the region.
Government overreach hits taxpayers in Waco
The Waco Times-Herald argues that when the government meddles beyond its role, taxpayers pay the price. The piece warns that such overreach amounts to a dive into citizens' pockets, targeting Mr. Taxpayer.
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Waco Times-Herald
Taxpayer
City Officials Pass Promiscuous Begging Ordinance
The city council approves an ordinance banning promiscuous begging and directs all such work through Federated Charities, deeming the measure splendid for the community.
Main Street Intersections to Be Paved in Concrete
Concrete paving is planned for the intersections to Main Street. When the work is finished the downtown area will be lifted out of the mud, improving mobility and street condition.
Jitney Meaning Varies By Town And Weather
The note suggests that the term jitney does not universally mean a nickel and that weather conditions can influence its interpretation. It hints at regional usage differences affecting the word's sense in different locales and contexts.
Opinion on widows pension law favors marriage plan
Colonel Bailey of the Houston Post argues that the best way to provide for a widow under Tennessee widows' pension law is to marry her. This headline summarizes the columnist's controversial stance and its proposed solution.
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Tennessee
Bailey
The
Houston Post
The Farmer's Opportunity for Diversification
The Eagle urges farmers to move beyond cotton and cut feed and bacon costs by home production. Citing Callahan County poultry gains, it notes a carload of chickens netting 1608 dollars and weekly egg shipments of 36 000, arguing diversified sidelines like poultry hogs and dairy can boost prosperity for tenants and owners alike.
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Bryan
Eagle
The
Galveston News
Callahan County
Cross Plains
New York
San Francisco
Cal
Bryan plans roads to aid farmers and warns of wheeled burden
The article cites Mr. J. H. White arguing for a network of good roads in Bryan. He notes farmers will need extra breeching for their teams as improved roads may excite horses, risking pulled or frightened drafts.
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Bryan
J. H. White
Senator Lewis weighs US Philippines policy amid Japan war scenario
The Hon. J. Ham Lewis of Illinois assesses the retention of the Philippines and outlines potential consequences if a war between the United States and Japan occurred, urging careful reader consideration in The Eagle.
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Eagle
J. Ham Lewis
United States
Illinois
Philippines
Senator Lewis
Japan
Black Friday at Dardanelles Dampens Allied Efforts
Yesterday, March 19, British battleships Invincible Ocean and the French Bouvet were sunk in the Dardanelles, while Inflexible was damaged. Two British merchant ships were also sunk by German submarines as the allies face mounting losses.
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Invincible
Ocean
Bouvet
Dardanelles
Allies Learn Dardanelles Were Loaded, Says Austin American
The Austin American reports that Allied forces previously believed the Dardanelles were empty but now acknowledge they were loaded. The piece notes a shift in understanding of the waterway’s defenses and potential implications for Allied strategy.
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Dardanelles
We Are Returning to a Creditor Nation Says McKinney Editor
The McKinney Courier Gazette notes a shift in the US economy with a weekly trade balance of 47 million dollars in favor of the United States. The piece argues the nation must repay Europe and then lend, signaling a rapid move from debtor to creditor status as confidence builds.
Zeppelin raid account cites a baby spared in Paris
The Paris raid report notes a projectile pierced a roof and landed in a nursery at Lagarenne. A cradle baby slept through the destruction as furniture shattered around the room. The Post quotes a biblical reflection on divine protection of children.
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Lagarenne
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Houston Post
Denunciation of William Stikes by Springfield Citizen
A Springfield Missouri exchange piece reprints a denunciation by a woman about her husband William Stikes. She accuses him of leaving home before election day and warns others not to trust him, calling him a loafer drunkard liar and a Bull Moose.
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Springfield
William Stikes
Thirty six dollars of roses in a taxpayer ballad
A satirical verse notes Oscar B. buys roses and party fare with public funds. The poem mocks spending on chicken salad punch and roses, implying taxpayers bear the cost. The piece reflects debate over public spending.
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Oscar B
Middleton
Astraloger D M Thrash Predicts End of War by May
D M Thrash of Cleburne Texas an astraloger believes after studying the stars the war should end in May. He cites celestial signs while the writer declines the astral reading and opines the conflict never should have started.
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D. M. Thrash
Cleburne
Texas
Mr. Thrash
No such thing as opportunity without preparation
The speaker warns that postwar opportunities will benefit large manufacturers like the steel trust and gun and powder makers, but only if the masses prepare to seize them. Without readiness, ordinary workers gain nothing from the promised opportunities.
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Steel Trust
Senator Astin Praises Reconsidered A and M Divorcement Vote
Senator Bob Astin praised the Senate after it reconsidered and passed by two thirds the A and M College and University divorcement resolution. His remarks were reported to have shaken the capitol.
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Bob Astin
Senate
A. & M. College and University
Bob
Chicago Women Voters Back Mayor On Open Town Reform
Chicago women voters elected a mayor who stood for a wide open town against Carter Harrison the reformer. The text notes one woman in twenty in Chicago smokes and links equal suffrage to broader social freedoms including cigarette smoking.
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Chicago
Carter Harrison
Local Produce Market Price List
Local market reports show prices per dozen for eggs ten cents and hens four to five dollars. Butter sells at twenty five cents a pound, fryers three fifty to four fifty and broilers three fifty per dozen. Turkeys ten cents a pound, cows four to five cents, steers five cents, hogs five to six cents. Grains and hay include oats sixty six cents per bushel, corn one dollar seven cents per bushel, prairie hay twelve dollars per ton, Bermuda hay thirteen dollars per ton, and alfalfa twenty dollars per ton.
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Bermuda
Harrison County cold blamed for fruit crop damage
Marshall Texas march 23 It is believed the recent cold weather has caused a million dollars damage to the Harrison County fruit crop.
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Marshall
Tex
Harrison County
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