Strange contrasts in animal habits and a fireman’s quiet service
The piece notes the daily and nightly routines of a mongoose and gerbil in South Africa and how epidemics affect gerbils, then shifts to Charles D. Stevens of the Newark fire department who spent 80 years as alarm telegraph system operator without acting as a firefighter. It ends with Noah Webster’s Dictionary funding links via his speller and early sales.
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South Africa
Charles D. Stevens
Newark Fire Department
Webster
Why Not a Probation Officer in Brazos County
The article argues for a welfare unit or probation officer to handle juvenile delinquency cases and school attendance. It favors a state funded probation officer appointed by District Judge W C Davis to oversee children in need, families in distress, and cases now handled by the district court, with state funding reducing local costs.
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Brazos County
W C. Davis
Segregation Plan for First Term Prisoners in Texas System
The Texas prison board approved segregating inmates by age and offense to aid rehabilitation. First termers 17 to 25 will join Camp No. 1 Harlem farm, and those 26 and older in Camp No. 2 or Central farm. Recidivists split by age into corrigible and incorrigible groups with specific camps. Insane and feeble minded sent to respective facilities. drug addicts and perverts to be surveyed. First termers to work in farm industries and Huntsville. Rehabilitation focus aims to reduce repeat offenses and limit association with incorrigibles.
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Prison Board
Harlem Farm
Central Farm
Eastham
Feve
Theuilding
Eastham Farm
Asylum
Huntsville
East Texas Chamber Expands Regional Role
The regional chamber of commerce extends its reach over a vast East Texas area, performing a big-time job in a big-time way for regional development and business interests.
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Saan
East
Texas
Regional Chamber of Commerce
Trade practices in oil industry under inspection
An inspection into oil industry trade practices prompts questions about which sectors would not benefit from such a review. Analysts note that any market segment with opaque pricing or supply controls could gain from scrutiny, while highly transparent, well-regulated areas may see limited impact.
Col Breckenridge Urges Respect for Incumbent President
A statement cites Col Henry Breckenridge urging politicians to show proper respect for the White House incumbent and acknowledge their political popularity and strength. The remark underscores the value of recognizing current leadership amid partisan activity.
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Col
Henry “Breckenridge
White House
Roosevelt pledge could win votes by civil service plan
A remark suggests President Roosevelt might gain support from workers by pledging to place all workers in emergency agencies and bureaus under civil service. The idea is presented as a potential political strategy.
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Kaxand
Roosevelt
Roosevelt speech mirrors Jeffersonian states’ rights and economic policy
Christian Science Monitor editorial argues Roosevelt’s Jefferson Day speech blends support for farmers and workers with a plan to boost purchasing power through price reductions and free competition. It warns against government intervention, urging distributed production and business-led recovery to avoid socialism.
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Roosevelt
Sage of
Monticello
Jefferson
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
AAA
NRA
America
Christian Science Monitor
Am erican Colony in Paris Dwindles Amid New Fervor Abroad
The Paris American colony wanes as social clubs close and patrons shift to South American circles. Anna Gould and Prince de Sagan linger at their Bois palace while Pierre Cartier’s Paris home hosts memories. Bill Hamilton remains a perennial host moving between New York Paris and Luxembourg with a famed circle of stage and literati.
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New York
Paris Herald
Paris
Monte Carlo
le Toqeet
French Riviera
Montparnasse
Sparrow Robertson
Anna Gould
Bois
Prince de Sagan
Boulevards
Pierre Cartier
Old Waldorf
Bill Hamilton
19Th Street
London
Luxembourg
Enid Reader Seeks Quiet Life Amid Oklahoma Scenery
A concise note from Enid Oklahoma reflects a desire to settle peacefully in the region. The writer muses on finding a calm home life in God’s country and contemplates identity and expression.
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God
Oklahoma
Enid
McNaught Syndicate
Prayers Gather as Brazos Catholics Seek Rain Relief
St Anthony's Catholic church, Brazos county, with over three hundred families, called parishioners to special prayers today to end the rainy spell threatening crops. Governor Woodrow Wilson will visit William J Bryan during his Western tour, amid Democratic party dynamics. Local notes include Mark Wilcox from Cobb Prairie reporting heavy rains harming farming and R. W. Howell building work planned, with Victor Andrews and Hartgraves from Caldwell and Harvey visiting.
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Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Brazos County
Father di Simone
Woodrow Wilson
William J. Bryan
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Nowa
Mark Wilcox
Cobb Prairie
R. Hartgraves
Caldwell
Ming
R. W. Howell
Victor Andrews
Harvey
Lardner Autograph Poem Shared by Enid Collector
An Enid Oklahoma collector shares a lyric autograph by Ring Lardner from an early book. The fragment reads I want to roam all my life, suggesting a roaming theme in the author’s inscription.
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Enid
Oklahoma
Dallas Fed says March building permits up 27 percent
The Eleventh District report notes March building permit valuations 27 percent higher than a year earlier and double the six year monthly average. Most business lines improved with department store sales in large cities up 17 percent from February. Bank debit activity rose by about eight percent.
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank At
Dallas
Federal Reserve Bank
Revival of Building Activity Sparks Economic Upturn
March reports from the Dallas Federal Reserve indicate a broad revival in the economy led by heavy goods and building industries. Prices for materials and wages have risen amid strong activity, with shortages in some building lines due to heavy buying, and government financing aid noted as supportive.
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Dallas Reserve Bank
Reconstruction Efforts Resume Amid Claims by Officials
Officials praise repair work that helped restart construction activities after a halt. The Houston Post notes persistent efforts to resume projects, highlighting coordination between agencies and local contractors in stabilizing progress.
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Houston Post
Noisy Nell Remarks on Birds and Boys with Air Rifles
Nell notes that young boys swear they never shoot at song birds and questions how a female mocker at her house could have lost her foot at the knee joint. The remark blends local pest concerns with a humorous quip about wildlife.
Daily Bible Thought I can do all things through Christ
The passage from Philippians echoes a message of strength from Christ in every task. It inspires faith to persevere through challenges, knowing spiritual power supports effort and purpose.
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Christ
Phillipians
Funeral held for Tyler reporter Blanche Reeves
Blanche Reeves editor staffer at the Tyler Courier-Times died suddenly at her parents home in Terrell. She previously worked as a newspaper woman in Waco New York New Jersey and Palestine. Funeral services were held in Terrell Tuesday afternoon.
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Tyler
Blanche Reeves
Tyler Courier-Times
J. H. Reeves
Terrell
Waco
New York
New Jersey
Palestine
Home town newspaper serves as public institution
Vivid slice of small town life notes community figures from Mrs. Charles H Dill to Miss Grace Amary and groups like the Assistance League. It extols the local paper as a public institution that boosts business, supports schools, public beautification, civic programs, and keeps citizens informed from birth to death.
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Charles H. Dill
W. C. Mitchell
Assistance League
S. Higgs
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Higgs
R. A. Harrison
Mary Hester
FE. K. Spahr
Bryan
B. S. McCleary
Grace Amary
Community Gas Company
Ias
Assistance League of St Andrew’s to Disband Through Summer
The Assistance League of St Andrew’s Episcopal Church will stop meetings until fall as members travel. The group will continue hospitalization aid for indigent children, with applications via Mrs J L Brock. One child is currently in treatment at St Joseph’s hospital. The post Easter dance raised slightly more funds than the prior Lenten event.
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P. H. Enslow
Assistance League
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Chure
League
J. L. Brock
St. Joseph's Hospital
World War Figure Ludwig von Falkenhausen Dies
Goerlitz Germany May 4 General Ludwig von Falkenhausen age 91 governor general of Belgium under German occupation dies Monday in Germany obituary notes his wartime role and position in occupied Belgium.
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Goerlitz
Germany
Ludwig von Falkenghausen
Belgium
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