Offic eholders urged to face investigations and learn from mistakes
In a column from the Wills Point Chronicle A W Smith argues every office holder must maintain a testable standard to survive inquiry and faults reflect headship not heart. Rev A A Wagnon of Denton visited to promote Methodist superannuation funds and preached at the local church. Jay Gould noted a worker’s mistakes can cost more than the error itself, praising experience gained from errors.
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A. A. Wagnon
Denton
Texas Conference of the Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Wills Point
Jay Gould
Mr. Gould
American espionage catches German schemes
The speaker argues the American spy system is complete and efficient, outperforming German intelligence. He claims Germany has not gained anything significant, and recent US actions expose German schemes as inferior compared with names like Bernstorf Luxburg and Zimmerman noted as ineffective.
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Germany
Bernstorf, Luxburg
Zimmerman
Neff voices McLennan local option election stance
Pat Neff says the local option vote in McLennan county should be by the people without outside influence. He cites Dallas county's peaceful outcome and contrasts it with past bitterness in Tarrant and Travis counties, suggesting no echo of discord if his plan proceeds.
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Pat Neff
McLennan County
Dallas County
Tarrant
Travis
Dallas
McLennan
Neff
Voter Probes Tax Use Before Election Day
The voter questions tax allocations and how funds are spent. He plans to learn the program costs and purposes before he finishes his civic duties, reflecting the public interest in government accountability.
Mount Vernon adopts school uniform plan draws critic's fire
James Lowrey reports Mount Vernon forms a committee of women to set school uniforms. Girls wear white middy blouses and blue skirts with cotton hose. boys may wear trousers and coats with shirts. Critics call it socialism and warn it curbs liberty.
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Mount Vernon
Lowrey
Europe
Joseph Weldon
Henry Berryman, Jr
Texas
Colquitt Urges Texans to Clean House in State Affairs
The ex governor says Texas must defend democracy abroad and purge state interests by sweeping out those who drove the state into its troubled condition. He notes the people will act next year, implying a political reckoning after his four years in office.
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Texas
Colquitt
Rockdale Road District convicts bid for funding
October 2 1917 motion by Commissioner Tyson to employ County Convicts for Rockdale Road District No 10 for three months starting October 8 1917 at 150 dollars per month with county to pay Sergeant. Seconded by Commissioner Phillips. Entry contingent on Rockdale banks agreeing to buy bonds to finance eight months. Ayes Gillis Tyson Phillips Noes Barrett Allcorn. J W Barrett Adv Cacia Precinct 1.
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Tyson
Rockdale Road District No. 10
Phillips
Rockdale
Ayes
W. G. Gillis
M. W. Tyson
O. K. Phillips
Master Harley McGregor Returns from Austin
Master Harley McGregor returned Sunday from Austin amid private medical follow up and family prayers, with no public statements issued.
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Harley McGregor
Austin
Plumbing Checks To Prevent Freezing Bursts This Winter
Prompt action advised to inspect plumbing now so water service is secure against future cold weather. The ad promotes peace of mind and urges calling 70 to schedule a safety check and preventative maintenance.
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Cameron, Texas
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