The Soft Answer on Houston’s Bootleggers and Divorces
The Bryan Eagle argues Houston has faults yet shows generosity with new hospitals and welfare efforts. It cites mothers and children care, a YWCA home fund, church hospitals expansion, and broad humanitarian work while noting persistent bootlegging and high divorce activity. It contrasts city image with real community aid and roving allegations of crime.
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Houston
Bryan Eagle
Eagle
Ken
Chil’s
Y.W.C.A
Methodists of
Lee
Bryan
Y.W.C
Allen Myers
J. D. Harvey
Ouston
South
Dallas
South Carolina
North Carolina
Hole
Anhattan
Texas
The
Housa
Texas Cattlemens
Post
Brazos Pty
Farmers face hunger if policy not changed says Capper
Senator Capper warns of looming food shortages and farm misery due to current economic systems. He says farmers are leaving the land and city centers face supply strains while consumer sympathy alone won t feed a nation. The Texas Farm and Ranch urges decisive action before Congress waits for calamity.
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Congress
America
Arthur Capper
Senator Capper
From Peaceful Valley to the City Dreams and City Wages
A reflective note on rural life versus city fortunes and the lure of wealth. The Post recalls Sol Smith Russell in Peaceful Valley and the hardship of performers seeking fortune in New York. The Eagle shifts from commentary to the Post’s perspective on urban life and opportunity.
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the Post
Sol Smith Russell
New York
Sol Smith
Peaceful Valley
Boston
Farmer Seeks Labor and Prices to Feed World
A farmer vows to save a starving world but notes he needs workers on the farm and fair prices for his crops to succeed. He emphasizes labor must be available and buyers must offer reasonable rates to enable large scale food production.
Mexican rulers faced constant rebels for forty years
The text states that every Mexican ruler for forty years has encountered a rebel, from Diaz to Madero, indicating a persistent pattern of rebellion across regimes.
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Mexico
Diaz
Madera
Price spike predicted as 15 million acres short in US
Forecasts warn flour could hit five dollars due to a 15 million acre shortage in the United States. Traders note the nation has little wheat to supply.
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United States
Rain boosts Mount Pleasant land corn yield
Following the recent rains the Mount Pleasant area is forecast to produce forty gallons of corn, up from twenty gallons previously. Local officials cite moisture and soil improvements as the main factor behind the improvement.
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Mount Pleasant
Philosopher Perriwinkle Prefers Cheerful Outlook
Philosopher Perry Perriwinkle jokes about recovering from a perilous era and facing another malady. He quips that life is one up roaring event after another.
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Perry Perriwinkle
Automobilists vs railroads blame game in deadly role
Automobilists claim railroads cause more accidents while railroads counter that drivers are to blame for the slaughter. The exchange turns into a public battle as fatal crashes continue in the relentless rush of traffic.
Father’s Day movement teased by local pastor
Dr. John A. Held of First Baptist Church has announced plans to promote a Father’s Day sermon and observance. The Houston Post notes ongoing chatter and the Eagle hopes the initiative gains momentum after earlier neglect.
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The
Houston Post
John A. Held
First Baptist Church
Eagle
Uncle Joe Cannon Advice Sparks Labor Critique in Waco
The Waco News-Tribune blasts Uncle Joe Cannon for saying work and be happy not addressed to Congress. It condemns lawmakers for idleness and extravagance, warning that thousands merely draw salary while breathing, as the Industrial Dance of Death looms unless brakes are applied.
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Waco News-Tribune
Joe” Cannon
Congress
Mexico Bath Quip Sparks Border Banter
A traveler on the El Paso Juarez International Bridge joked that Mexico is "taking her annual bath" as muddy waters crossed into Juarez. The quip highlights a light moment from border crossing chatter.
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Mexico
International Bridge
el Paso
Juarez
Edwards Markham to Deliver A&M Commencement Address
The Houston Post notes Edwin Markham, noted banker and poet, will deliver the commencement address at A and M. The piece reflects on the speaker’s poetic influence and the potential for others to write if given a prompt or incentive.
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The
Houston Post
Edwin Markham
East Texas Editorial Association urged at Mt Pleasant meeting
Col J B Mayfield of Tyler backs forming an East Texas editorial group to unite editors from Brazos River east to the Red River. The East Texas Chamber of Commerce executive committee endorses the plan and may hold a Palestine Tyler Greenville or Bryan meeting to set a date. They urge broad cooperation to boost resources, livestock, agriculture, housing, highways and education in the developing region.
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East Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee
Mt. Pleasant
J. B. Mayfield
Tyler
Texas
Brazos River
Red River
Mayfield
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Palestine
Greenville
Bryan
Markham Has
The fragment suggests a dialogue about George and salary matters, hinting at a request to forget income concerns to attempt something new. Distinct named individuals are not clearly provided beyond the names.
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Markham
George
St Pauls Status and a Methodist Democrat Remark
Col Geo Gailey of the Houston Post called St Paul a great Methodist and a great democrat in an address on the old time religion at College Sunday night. W A Chisholm expressed surprise at the claim. The Eagle offers to let them settle the matter themselves or peaceably by umpire if a Peace Treaty is ratified.
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Col. Geo. Gailey
The
Houston Post
College
St. Paul
W. A. Chisholm
Eagle
George Bailey
Rev. Chisholm
Roads of Remembrance Highway Proposed Across Nation
A new Road of Remembrance plan envisions memorial trees along national highways for servicemen. The Bankhead Highway from Ocean to Ocean through Texas would be the first route, with calls for a Gulf to Dallas branch via Bryan. It is touted as a future world class highway.
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Bankhead
Ocean
Texas
Eagle
Gulf
Dallas
Bryan
Texas Officials Return From Washington on Federal Road Aid
State Highway Commissioner C N Avery and State Engineer Rollin J Windrow say Texas will get about 34000000 in federal road aid under bills in Congress Brazos County should receive funds and Secretary Sam E Eberstadt of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce should obtain and direct the money to the East and West Highway from Bedias Iola McCree Crossing into Bryan via Reliance and Steep Hollow. We must not be disappointed.
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C. N. Avery
Rollin J. Windrow
Washington
Austin
Texas
Brazos County
Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan and
A Chicago Woman Urges Frugal Living To Halt Waste
Mrs. Elizabeth Terwell of Chicago warns against American extravagance and waste. She argues many spend beyond their means and calls for halting the spree to save the world, urging home building, legitimate investments, and better living conditions to improve tomorrow.
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Elizabeth Terwell
Chicago
Abilene Population Up 11.6 Percent in Ten Years
The McKinney Courier Gazette notes Abilene's 10 274 residents, an 11.6 percent rise since 1910, Brownwood up 18 percent, and McKinney's 41 percent gain, urging focus on real issues to curb rural exodus and improve homes schools and highways.
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McKinney
Farmers organize to maintain Corsicana roads
Corsicana Texas May 23. Farmers along eight macadamized roads into Corsicana form a group to keep the roadways in good condition. They plan to organize, pool labor, and seek community support to preserve travel routes and prevent deterioration.
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Corsicana
Tex
Texas
Brazos County Club Boys Meet for Prize Trip Instructions
The Brazos county club boys are summoned to a Saturday 2 PM meeting at the Bryan court house. W. B. Cook of the Extension Service will lead, with W. B. Lanham and others presenting lectures on agricultural topics for the prize trips offered by Bryan banks across eighteen states. All club members should attend with notebook and pencil to record guidance from state and local agents.
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Brazos County
Court House
Bryan
W. B. Cook
Extension Service
Cook
W. B. Lanham
Messrs. H. H. Williamson
C. L. Benson
George A. Long
S. E. Eberstadt
Rural Farmers Demand City-Grade Provisions In Three Years
A regional dispatch argues farmers deserve urban conveniences to keep farms viable. Without city-style access to essentials within three years, towns face possible starvation as agricultural areas struggle to sustain output.
Overfunding Actors as Lands Suffer Discontent
The text laments excessive spending on stars like Charlie Chaplin and Georges Carpentier, costing about eleven times President Wilson’s salary, diverting funds from land cultivation and improvement. It concludes with a George Bailey tone calling for gratitude for a car.
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Charlie Chaplin
Georges Carpentier
Wilson
George Bailey
Carranza Reported Killed in Battle by Assailant
Initial dispatches claimed President Carranza was killed in battle. Later reports said he was assassinated by ex general and friend Herrero, captured and killed in a cowardly act. The wording reflects long standing Mexican conduct as seen in history.
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Carranza
Herrero
Mexico
Farming and the News Paper
A midwestern country newspaper now gives strong attention to farming. It features interviews with farmers, agricultural methods, and community farming news, reflecting the farmer’s growing trust and cooperation with the newspaper for better agriculture and journalism.
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Middle West
Country
Winn Payne Nuptials In Edge County
Roger Winn of Margueze and Marguerite Payne of Edge wed at 2 p m Sunday at the Payne home with Rev J J Tatum officiating. The groom, a Leon county native, recently returned from overseas service and has a government homestead in New Mexico. The bride is the daughter of E J and Mrs Payne of Edge. The couple will establish their home in New Mexico.
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Roger Winn
Margueze
Marguerite Payne
Edge
Albert Payne
J. J. Tatum
Leon County
New Mexico
E. J. Payne
District Court Dismisses Cattle Theft Case
The district court docket saw limited action as the State dropped the cattle theft charge against O Z Hall for lack of sufficient evidence. Stella Easley was acquitted on the charge of carrying a file into the county jail as Judge Davis attended the State Democratic convention in Dallas.
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State of Texas
O. Z. Hall
Stella Easley
Davis
Dallas
Mexican boy struck by hand car on Houston and Texas Central tracks
A young Mexican boy named Raymond Carrarabuis was hit by a motor hand car near the passenger station on the Houston and Texas Central lines. His arm was broken and he was taken to Bryan hospital for treatment.
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Raymond Carrarabuis
Houston
Texas Central
East Texas Chamber Executives Plan Regional Growth
East Texas Chamber of Commerce Executive Board met in Mt Pleasant on May 18 to outline a plan for regional activity, stressing cooperation among towns, stock farming, tick eradication, and pure bred livestock. The group endorsed legislative appropriations, cooperative marketing, and home ownership drives while forming committees and planning press collaboration.
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C. A. Tunnell
Mt. Pleasant
Tex
J. B. Mayfield
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Tyler
Presiding
E. B. Alford
Henderson
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
C. L. Duncan
Texas
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Mayfield
Alford
East Texas
A. L. Burge
East
Wills Point
Burge
A. L Buree
Board of Control
Texas Committee
Washington
Texas A. & M. College
Ft. Worth
Texas A. & M
Santa Fe
Congress
Chamber
Bermuda
O. C. Mulkey
United States
OU. C. Mulkey
Henderson County
Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce
Men of
Mr. Rountree
East Texas Press Association
Milton Farmer
West Texas Chamber to Open Austin Bureau
Stamford Texas May 24 Associated Press Porter A Whaley announced that the West Texas Chamber of Commerce will open an Austin bureau in coming days to counteract legislation. The group opposes the state income tax and a proposed tax on oil refineries and interests. A $40 000 winter budget will support a West Texas A and M College planned by the legislature.
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Associated Press
Stamford
Texas
Porter A. Whaley
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Austin
West Texas A. & M. College
Williamson in Houston eyes farm boys' tour
H. H. Williamson state agent in charge of boys club work at A and M College says Harris County has at least 200 farmer boys studying for exams to qualify for the farm boys special tour of agricultural sections of the United States starting in August.
Political Announcement of Local Election Fees
The Daily Eagle lists filing prices for office announcements including Congress and district offices at 26 dollars, representative, county judge, county attorney, sheriff, county clerk, tax collector and tax assessor at 20 dollars, district clerk, county treasurer and surveyor at 156 dollars, and all precinct officers at 10 dollars.
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Congress
Ovnty
Local Ballot Candidates Listed For County Offices
A readers’ ballot slate presents candidates for county roles including state senator Rueus Aardy and Leon Harp for various posts such as sheriff clerk and superintendent. Names include Chas Gainer Dr H O Ferguson Lamar Bethea May Stevener Wilson Eck Smith J B Holland George Edge John Sabo J L Burt J H Gammon John Moore and Frank Krc for precinct 5 constable.
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Vor
Chas
Gainer
Leon Harp
H. O. Ferguson
Lamar Bethea
T. C. Nunn, JR
Stewart McSwain
May Stevener Wilson
Eck Smith
J. B. Holland
George P. Edge
John Sabo
J. L. Burt
J. H. Gammon
John M. Moore
Frank Krc
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LEE Vy. Rountree
A. J. Buchanan
City Editor
American Press Association
Ss. C. Thela Co
Texas Farm
St. Paul’s
Farming and the Newspaper
Publishers Auxiliary
Winn-Payne
Omaha
Farrier Bros
House of Representatives
West Texas
S. W. Adams
San Augustine
H. L. McKnight
Nacogdoches
W. W. Evans
Sulphur Springs
J. C. Bogard
R. T. Blair
Timpson
Rueus Aardy
L. BE. Morehead
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