Woman and the Ballot in Southern Thought
Excerpted critique from the Houston Post critiquing J C McNealus and Anna Dickinson on woman suffrage. It quotes Jefferson Davis’s views via Dr John J Craven, arguing that politics is a male domain and a woman's proper sphere is home, urging Southern readers to heed the restraint and civilization of traditional gender roles.
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J. C. McNealus
The
Dallas Democrat
Dallas
South
Jefferson Davis
John J. Craven
Mr. Davis
Fortress Monroe
Great Southern Statesman
Anna Dickinson
Hope as God Given and Immortal Assurance
A religious speaker extols hope as a divine gift, asserting immortality and eternal life are planted in humanity by God. Reason cannot remove belief. even in doubt, the instinctive bird of hope sings at the tomb’s portal.
God of hope shines through the world in every age
The text extols God as the God of hope who sustains writer and reader with a breath of hopeful assurance. It declares that when humanity falters, God affirms, and through all nations and ages He hangs the sign of hope until belief becomes delight and sight yields to the unseen.
Is There No Remedy in Public Revenue Debate
A critique of new legislation in Washington pushing for higher revenue. The piece blames tax-raisers and government officials for fiscal excess and calls for a vigorous popular protest to curb public plunder and reduce government expenses.
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Washington
Treasury
Bryan Eagle
Rusk County News
The Open Call to Agriculture and Freedom
An optimistic piece urges city dwellers to seek open country life, arguing government support for farming advances and better work conditions. It cites a Chicago Tribune report on sweatshop pay, illustrating low wages and long hours to highlight the appeal of agricultural opportunities and labor movement prospects.
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Uncle Sam
The
Chicago Tribune
Peary Sounds Alarm On Global Strife In Portland Speech
Admiral Peary told the Rotary Club of Portland that the Western Hemisphere is rich and vulnerable a prize in the current European struggle. He warned that no institution or government is safe without defense and that treaties and laws have been swept away leaving mankind defending with a knife.
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Admiral Peary
United States Navy
North Pole
Rotary Club of
Portland
Western Hemisphere
Battle argues state university entangled with Ferguson politics
The acting university president Dr Battle says he has incurred Governor Ferguson's positive ill will. The piece questions whether the university is in politics or politics in the university and laments political influence over educational institutions.
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the State University
Battle
Ferguson
Waco Times-Herald
Governor Ferguson
Russia Builds Armament for Spring Drive
Russia has received 7,200 freight cars from the United States and ordered 8,500 more. It has also received three million rifles from Japan and large ammunition supplies as it prepares for a major spring offensive, with indicators suggesting a swift end to the war may be near.
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Russia
Japan
Senator Morris Sheppard Criticized For Border Imbroglio
The speaker denounces Senator Morris Sheppard for his role in the border dispute with Governor Ferguson, claiming his actions reflect poorly on Texas and its people. The piece urges accountability and national concern over the controversy.
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Morris Sheppard
National Congress
Texas
Ferguson
Navigable Brazos to Lower Freight Costs for All
The speaker predicts water transportation rates will fall as Brazos River becomes navigable. He expects the cash system to reduce costs further, enabling the man of moderate means and average wages to better "make both ends meet."
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Brazos River
Farmers snub gardens for cotton and crop mortgages
The passage laments farmers prioritizing cotton over other crops and livestock, noting empty smokehouses and no eggs or dairy. It highlights a shift toward crop mortgages as the dominant financial concern among farmers.
Garner Alleges Pork Barrel Tactics Reach Congress
Congressman Garner of Uvalde accuses Congress of pork barrel methods and says he participates. He claims a New England congressman receiving ham prompts him to seek a hog for his district.
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Congressman Garner
Uvalde
Congress
Garner
New England
Democratic stance on tariffs and war spending questioned
The Rusk County News questions the Democratic party's solidarity on low tariffs while supporting a billion dollar war budget. It urges the party to declare its position on preparedness and warns the party as a whole may not endorse the plan.
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Rusk County
Democratic Party
Prohibition Election Ordered in Bell County for November 13
Bell County schedules a prohibition election on November 13. The Temple Telegram declares neutrality in the campaign, a stance noted by Mineral Wells Index.
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Bell County
Temple Telegram
Pat
Dairy Industry Potential in Brazos County Farms
The article praises Brazos County dairy development and urges farmers to maximize fertilizer use and realize the full potential of a dairy herd to stimulate the local economy.
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Brazos County
Bryan Citizens Enjoy Superior City Utilities in Texas
The article extols Bryan residents for excellent water electric and sewerage services. It notes Governor Jim as a strong anti in the local option campaign and questions whether he will campaign in Bell County his home.
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Bryan
Texas
Jim
Old Bell
Villa relinquishes army command to focus on cattle theft business
Relieved of command in the army, Villa can return to his former lucrative activity of cattle thievery, shifting attention from military duties to illegal livestock theft ventures.
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Villa
Advisory board signals forthcoming Navy policy shift
Citizens await a major announcement after Secretary Daniels convenes a distinguished advisory board and listeners anticipate guidance on Navy policy changes.
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Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Texas Cotton Crop Shortfall Teaches Farmers Value Use
The article notes a projected shortfall of about 1.5 million bales from 1914 but says cotton and its seed will still bring more money than last year. It urges farmers to apply this lesson in utilization to maximize returns.
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Texas
Sending away for food signals changing prosperity
The speaker notes moving large portions of fresh vegetables canned goods lard bacon corn and other feed out of the household. They suggest that ceasing this habit will reveal real prosperity once normal supply channels resume.
Japan Joins Allies in Unified War Effort
The Eagle notes Tokyo will not seek a separate peace and implies Japanese forces will soon fight alongside Allied powers against Germany, signaling a cohesive anti axis front. The commentary frames coordination as shaping the future battlefield alignment.
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Japan
Six Officers From German Ship Captured Near Newport News
Six officers from an interned German vessel at Newport News tried to escape in a power boat but were intercepted at sea by a British cruiser. They reached the open sea but were not able to flee further as the cruiser captured them all. England’s sea power is praised for its effectiveness.
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Newport News
England
Car ranza Urged to Control Border Situation
The Galveston News states Car ranza received official recognition by the United States government and should manage the border situation. It notes that if he cannot, the United States can take action to handle it.
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Galveston News
Carranza
United States
White House Announces Wilson-Galt Wedding in December
The White House releases notice that the Wilson Galt wedding will occur late in December. The statement frames the event as a festive performance akin to a Santa Claus appearance.
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White House
Wilson-Galt
The Eagle Recovers Pocket Book Lost On Circus Day
The Eagle reports recovering a pocket book lifted from a man’s pocket during circus day. The purse’s money, however, is described as a separate matter with unclear restitution.
Waco Mayor Riggins Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Mayor Riggins of Waco files a voluntary bankruptcy petition provoking notes that residents hope for better city leadership than his past business record.
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Riggins
Waco
Women Seek Ballot Access and Preservation of Biscuit History
The text contrasts women pursuing voting rights to influence national fate with men advocating reinstating a traditional biscuit making craft as a historical priority.
Senator Morris Hints at Action for Peace on Border
The passage urges Senator Morris to act firmly at the border, hoping he will extend his influence and declare a decisive stand to restore calm. The comment frames a demand for leadership and nightlife stability.
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Senator Morris
Morris Sheppard speaks of "my people" in Q&A
In the Waco Times-Herald piece Morris Sheppard discusses his supporters and audience using the phrase my people. The article probes whether he aims for monarchic authority or uses the term to describe a broad grass roots base.
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Morris Sheppard
Morris
Waco Times-Herald
Texas A and M defeats Haskell Indians at State Fair
Texas A and M won 21 to 7 against the Haskell Indians in a hard fought State Fair game. The Aggies led early and held off late pressure as Haskell succeeded with running and passing but struggled with handling punts.
Aggies Haskell clash features late rally and fumbles
In a seesaw game the Indians drive inside A M territory while both sides exchange passes and line plunges. Settegast Coleman and Rollins score for A M with Camp bell and Tanner adding late TDs as Haskell blocks Milner and closes the period with a forward pass attack.
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Settegast
Rollins
Collins
Haskell
Coleman
Indians
Collin
Rogers
Aggies
Milner
Tanner
Campbell
Big Cotton Fire Destroys Six Bales at Brick Warehouse
Fire discovered at 4 a m in a Brick Warehouse where about 100 bales of cotton were damaged and six destroyed. Quick firemen work prevented wider disaster as water damage added to losses. Estimated $4000 loss, insurance partially covers. Warehouse held about 1500 bales. cause unknown but cotton brought in Saturday suspected. Damaged cotton removed for drying and salvage.
Visiting Minister Preaches on Church and Education
Rev. Thomas Stone Clyce D D president of Austin College spoke at First Presbyterian Church last night to a large audience. He had addressed cadets at the college chapel morning and explained how denominational schools and churches support each other, stressing mutual benefit and shared duty. The sermon was edifying and well received by the congregation.
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Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas Stone Clyce
Austin College
Clyce
College
Storey
Returned With Bride Robert Driver Marries Miss Margaret Walker
Mr Robert Eugene Driver returned from Marlin with his bride Miss Margaret Walker after a quiet Sunday night ceremony at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs J W Walker of Marlin The groom son of Mr and Mrs J W Driver is a Bryan born young man employed in the American Steam Laundry soliciting department The couple will reside on Ursuline avenue in the city and receive friends with best wishes for a long happy life
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Robert Eugene Driver
Marlin
Margaret Walker
J. W. Walker
J. W. Driver
Bryan
American Steam Laundry
Ursuline Avenue
Resignation prompts change at Wells Fargo Express
Fred Gilpin leaves his Wells Fargo Express post at the local office and accepts a rural man position under J. B. Priddy of Gulf Refining Company. Robert Manley succeeds Gilpin at Wells Fargo Express.
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Fred Gilpin
Wells Fargo Express Company
J. B. Priddy
Gulf Refining Company
Mr. Gilpin
Express Company
Robert Manley
Town Clock Resumes Accurate Timekeeping
The old town clock is back in operation and kept perfect time all day yesterday. Mr. McKenzie notes the delay ended because no further regulation was needed after starting it, as it immediately kept correct time.
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Mr. McKenzie
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