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Costly living and railroads stir debate in Jefferson county
The piece laments high living costs and shifting markets while debating liquor laws, dry versus wet towns, and railroad labor. It urges local citizen action, discourages out of town meddling, and calls for measured church involvement in military revivals and Funston’s stance.
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Port Arthur
Jefferson County
National Board of Censors
Preachers of
Austin
Ham
Ramsey
Travis County
Board of Censors
Prudes
Funston
Rev
Gambrell