Cotton futures law judged unconstitutional in New York
A New York federal court ruling declares the cotton futures tax law of August 14 1914 unconstitutional. The Smith Lever act funds debate is clarified as separate, with emphasis that only revenue origin matters and the decision may be appealed. Texarkana notes politics and a Texarkanans primary dispute involving Senator Sheppard and President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Houston Post
Charles M. Hough
Southern
Senate
Hough
Congress
House
Texarkana
Register
Eagle
Texarkanans
East Texas Register
Joe Bailey
The
Brazos River Improvement Movement Inaugurated in City
The Eagle reports a two day Brazos river improvement convention in session here marking a milestone in Texas. It aims to make the river navigable and protect from overflow, with leading local business and professional men pledging support and confidence in the ambitious project. The launch is described as a strong beginning with hopeful results in the years ahead.
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Brazos River
State of Texas
Brazos Valley
No Worry to the Eagle Ends in Wary City Debate
The Bryan Eagle reports mounting concern as Senator Sheppard and fellow townsmen engage in a tense debate influencing local affairs and public sentiment. The piece notes unease over political maneuvering and potential consequences for the community.
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Bryan Eagle
Senator Sheppard
Brazos County Fair A Springboard for Local Farmers
The Brazos County Agricultural Exhibit and Fair at the court house drew a good attendance and fine exhibits. The editor praises the orchards and crops shown, urges modern farming methods, and hopes for a permanent annual fair to boost Brazos County agriculture.
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Brazos County
Court House
Texas
The
Eagle
Taft Sees GOP Strength Surpassing 1912
The article presents former President Taft as an optimist claiming the Republican Party is stronger now than in 1912. He notes that eight electoral votes were won by Republicans in 1912 and predicts nine or ten may be possible in the near future.
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Mr. Taft
Republican Party
Navy preparedness plan eyed by Daniels and Wilson
The naval preparedness program calls for spending $500,000,000 over the next five years, as approved by Secretary Daniels and President Wilson. Officials urge restraint and caution against overdoing the buildup.
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Daniels
Wilson
Russian Jews and the War Trigger Prorogation Debate
The piece notes Deputy Friedman’s speech on Jewish treatment provoking government prorogation. It describes wartime antiquated policies, mass expulsions of Jews from Poland, the suspension of the Jewish press, and rumors of treachery as the community suffers under war. A emigrant letter to Friedman in the United States reflects a Jew risking life for Fatherland amid oppression.
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Duma
Friedman
Russia
Poland
United States
Loss of an Arm and Lost Dignity in Exile
A narrator recalls enlistment, losing a left arm, and being sent to Courland. In Riga he encounters his mother and relatives expelled that day by military authorities. He says he does not regret his injury but laments the loss of human dignity experienced in a foreign land.
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America
Courland
Riga
Goodbye Baby and School Days Memory in a Montana Enterprise
A mother watches her son leave for his first day at school and reflects on the sudden emptiness of home. Tears, memories of a babyhood now past, and a quiet longing fill the scene as the big boy heads to school with new friends and stories.
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Mother
Beaumont Enterprise
The Farm Tenant Ladder of Freedom
A historical notice promoting self sufficiency for tenants outlines a seven step ladder to land ownership. It argues personal property builds equity for buying and keeping land, citing examples of garden poultry pigs cows and better gear as foundations toward eventual farm ownership.
Low Excursion Rates Announced for Cotton Palace
Waco Texas railroads unveil attractive season and class rates to the Cotton Palace with special trains and discounted round trips. Class A tickets go on sale November 5 through 21, return by 22. Class B for Saturdays. Class C by mileage with capped one day limits.
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Waco
Texas
Cotton Palace
South
Better Babies Show at the Texas Cotton Palace
In Waco Texas the Better Babies Contest will judge children by scientific physical and mental development. McLennan County Medical Society doctors will assess entries for prizes from the Cotton Palace and the Woman's Home Companion. Miss Roberta Wright handles entry blanks and details.
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Waco
Texas
McLennan County Medical Society
Cotton Palace
Roberta Wright
Miss Wright
Bohemian Day Scheduled for November 16 at Cotton Palace
Waco Texas Bohemian Day attracts many Bohemians from across the state. The event will be observed on Tuesday November 16 at the Cotton Palace with activities and gatherings planned.
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Waco
Texas
Cotton Palace
Humorous Train Incident Endeth in Silence
In a train a bald, mild man naps after a long day as a crab in a bucket on the hat rack drops and clings to his ear. The crowd waits for a reaction until he mutters Let go, Sarah I tell you I’ve been at the office all evening.
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Sarah
Match sparked fire during debate at Torpidville meeting
Emmett Elderkin planned his argument while Bud Punch clashed with him at the debating society. Punch flicked a lit match into Emmett’s pile of shavings, igniting a blaze that scorched clothes and disrupted the session.
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Emmett Elderkin
Debating Society
Bud Punch
Emmett
Torpidville Tocsin
Matter of Opinion and A Neat and Thorough Job
A humorous dialogue from Harper's Bazar about a boy and his bedtime and a St Louis smoke inspector tale from the New York Times. The inspector reports smoky conditions as if judging quality rather than issuing actionable findings.
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St. Louis
New York Times
Farmers urged to install modern home conveniences at home
The Progressive Farmer argues rural residents need not move to towns to enjoy mail, phones, water, and lights. It suggests affordable carbide lighting and water tanks, noting $9 telephone service and 3¢ a pound wire make installation feasible, and urges farmers to value progress and invest.
The Landless Man and Ferguson’s Farm Rent Law
The piece casts James K. Ferguson as a champion of farm renters who sought new laws and a bonus reform. It recalls the politician’s rise to Texas governorship and questions the law’s effectiveness, noting renters had little evident benefit and urging Governor Ferguson to act further.
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James K. Ferguson
Ferguson Standard
Texas
Ferguson
Farm renters and land reform urged by Waco Times Herald
The Waco Times Herald questions Governor Ferguson and Cullen Thomas on farm renters, urging a plan where renters gain land. It cites a Temple luncheon remark by Ferguson about buying more Central Texas land and argues renters deserve a path to land ownership to end tenancy evils.
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Ferguson
Temple
Texas
James E. Ferguson
Cullen Thomas
Messrs. Ferguson
Thomas
Waco Times- Herald
Witty Quips and Proverbs From Era Newspapers
A collage of pithy lines and jokes from 19th and early 20th century papers. The snippets include humorous exchanges about hats and veils, economics lines on meat animals and Pike’s Peak, and quips on poverty pride and honesty. The tone mimics a features page of witty takes.
Pointed Paragraphs on Trust and Wealth
A man grows wary of his self distrust and reflects on unwritten letters. A blind man threatens violence, and a man’s polish is not proven by appearance. Few work overtime to please their wives, and a manicure artist shows favoritism. The easiest path to wealth is inheritance from a rich relative.
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Washington Star
Seneca
Detroit Free Press
Lord Jesus Christ
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