Smith's 18th Amendment Stance Now at Houston Convention
Waco News-Tribune reports the Texas primary forces for Gov. Smith face a crucial test at Houston over endorsing the eighteenth amendment. A unified slate could secure southern and western backing, while rejection risks a party split and a Republican chance on the Gulf coast. Dan Moody leads Texas at the convention as a key alternative.
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Waco News-Tribune
The Unpardonable Sin Postponing Small Bill Payments
Elbert Hubbard’s idea of the unpardonable sin centers on delaying and evading small payments. The piece argues that many professional and public servants exhibit this tendency, not the poor or illiterate, and that some buyers with a compulsive urge to purchase justify such delays.
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Elbert Hubbard
Hubard
Hubbard
Make a bargain and keep it for earned pay
The text argues that slow pay harms both parties: those who spend beyond means and those who habitually delay payment lose credit or respect. It asserts everyone earns their dollar and that accepting service implies acknowledging the provider's right to payment.
Cameron must unite to keep Cameron growing
The article urges full community effort to continue Cameron's rapid development. It praises past foresight and local leaders while warning against complacency. It calls for 100 percent citizen cooperation to prevent backward steps and advance the town.
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Cameron
Straw Hats Through Ages From Rome To Panama
The piece traces straw hat origins from Roman times to Mary Queen of Scots popularizing the style in the Renaissance. It notes Tuscany supplies finest straws, Leghorn weave, and that Cuba and Porto Rico provide Panama hats. It closes by linking evolving styles with enduring old-fashioned straw sailors.
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Mary
Scotland
Tuscany
Cuba
Porto Rico
Panama
Many Persons Jump To Conclusions And Call Them Convictions
A concise aphorism noting how people quickly form firm beliefs and label them as truths. It contrasts hasty judgments with measured reflection, urging caution in declaring personal assumptions as certainties.
Man Longs for Luck Faces Scrutiny Over Try at Change
A man lamenting his bad luck seeks a fresh start while weighing steps to improve fortune. He reflects on past missteps and contemplates new strategies to alter his fortunes and outlook.
Two popular musical instruments and the peroxide blonde
The dinner horn and the horn of plenty are highlighted. The piece questions dull business if everyone waited to buy until affordable. It recalls a time when the peroxide blonde posed a danger to husbands.
Building A Good Reputation Takes Hard Work
A concise reflection notes that while reputation can be gained easily, sustaining a positive one requires sustained effort and discipline over time. It emphasizes consistency, integrity, and perseverance as core factors in earning lasting respect.
Year passes without new breakfast food
A year has elapsed without introducing any new breakfast item. The statement highlights ongoing delays in product development or market launches for morning meals. The note frames the situation as a stern reminder of stalled innovation within the breakfast sector.
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Stern
Miss Mittie Hutton Visits Georgetown Cousin
Miss Mittie Hutton of Georgetown visited her cousin Mrs Meta McCown last weekend staying several days and renewing family ties in the county.
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Mittie Hutton
Georgetown
Meta McCown
D A R May Pole luncheon program at Cameron chapter
The Cameron D A R hosted a May Pole luncheon with visiting regents from Georgetown Temple and Bryan, cake, roses, and May baskets. Guests included Mrs. Numm Mrs. Stephens Mrs. J L Lush and many out of town attendees. A debate on whether the May Pole contributed more to America than the Mayflower closed the event.
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Cameron
George Washington
Martha Washington
Dorothy Perkins
Mises Lena Bell Baskin
Dora Emily Moore
Sue Griffin Webb
Kathleen Ely
Katherine Hefley
Katherine McIntosh
R. H. McIntosh
P. Clement
J. L. Lush
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W. T. Hefley
Denza
W. E. Quebedaux
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America
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W. G. Gillis
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J. S. Harlan
A. J. Kuykendall
Hugh Leake
F. M. Mason
C. W. Peyton
Harper Stephens
Jas. Woodson
John Green
Jas. Holden
T. V. Adams
Sam Mewhinney
Jean Adams
Buckholts
J. W. Beecham
Chas. Edens
W. H. Nunn
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H. E. Richardson
D. A. Morgan
D. W. Carter
Chas. Howard
Miss Mittie Hutton
Mesdames
J. H. Allen
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Inside the Democratic infighting over party symbols
A fragmented view of the Democratic party shows factions debating the donkey emblem versus a corkscrew bottle opener. The Rockefeller Foundation cites success against hookworm, mocking the saying that the oily bird gets the worm.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Ruth Elder to be joined in Panama after lecture
The text notes Rut Elder’s husband plans to join her in Panama once Ruth completes her lecturing. It comments that many men would rather wait for their spouse to finish lecturing before heading home.
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Elder
Panama
Ruth
Fewer U S Homes With Bath Tubs Plow Through An Arkansas Jest
An Arkansas paper notes that nearly one third of Americans lack bath tubs and adds a wry twist that many are seldom home. The reflection contrasts optimism with practical caution about loans.
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Arkansas
United States
Small Talk Sparks Lasting Friendship
A casual remark or shared taste often sparks friendship. A single witty line or amusing trait reveals kindred spirits, as two strangers discover mutual humor, books, sandwiches, or follies. A moment at dinner or on the street can turn strangers into friends.
When Two Men Disagree Rough Words Raise Fools
A disagreement between two men leads the average observer to deem the other a fool. The exchange highlights how public opinion judges opposing views and labels opponents as ignorant.
Linnaeus Quote on Listening and Learning
A paraphrase of Linnaeus urges: when a genius speaks, stay silent and observe. By giving them space to act one can absorb more knowledge than by arguing. The upshot is to listen, watch, and learn from anyone who speaks.
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Linnaeus of Old
Wealth by Habit Says Astor Quote on Daily Routines
The passage notes that success stems from consistent daily habits. It argues that early rising and daytime work favor wealth, while rogues operate at night. It emphasizes disciplined routines as a key driver of prosperity in America.
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John Jacob Astor
America
Rich get richer as alarm clock sales rise amid inequality
The text notes growing wealth disparity while alarm clock sales climb, hinting at economic conditions affecting household routines and consumer demand. It highlights persistent gaps between rich and poor and hints at social strain reflected in daily life.
The ruin of most men dates from idle moments
Quotation attributed to George H. Hil land cautions that many men ruin themselves in idle moments, suggesting discipline and focus prevent downfall. The remark appears amid broader reflections on personal responsibility and time use.
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George H. Hilland
Pulpit Fight Draws Unusually Large Crowd
Quotation notes a fight in a pulpit attracting a large congregation, remarking on the surprising turnout for a dispute framed as a battle of words rather than physical combat. The line underscores the dramatic pull of sermons and debates in religious settings.
Malthus on Subsistence and Labor Rights
The remark asserts that individuals lack a guaranteed right to subsistence when their labor cannot fairly secure it. It emphasizes that subsistence is not guaranteed by labor alone and questions the universality of such a right.
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Thomas R. Malthus
Malthus Debate on World Owes and Rights
A quotable line contrasts belief that the world owes living with defense of Malthusian views. The speaker asserts agreement with Malthus and disputes opposing views.
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Malthus
Fitness Gains Translate to Stronger Confidence
A concise look at how improved fitness boosts daily energy, mood, and self belief. Regular workouts build endurance, strength, and resilience, helping people tackle chores, work, and social activities with greater ease.
Paine Quote on Courage and Conscience in Adversity
A reflection on how true resolve comes from a steadfast heart and principled conduct enduring through distress. It praises a brave mindset that grows stronger by reflection and remains firm unto death.
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Thomas Paine
Wise man remembers past and powers of future
A timeless reflection from Herbert Spencer on ancestry and responsibility. It likens thoughts to children a wise man must nurture to ensure a hopeful future.
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Herbert Spencer
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