War talk and local notes from a Texas paper
A fragmented 1914 era column mixes war forecasts with agricultural quips. It cites Russia's mobilization claims, cotton and mill debates, Texas school tax levels, road law revisions, peniteniary corruption chatter, and local editorials critiquing wartime economies and press.
How Editors Profit From Local Life and Death
A satirical tale notes editors profit from community events from birth to death. The doctor gathers fees from ten dollars to three hundred, the minister from five to twenty five, and the undertaker from fifty to three hundred. The editor receives sporadic payments and winded notices, sometimes zero, sometimes large, reflecting a bustling but costly press. The piece concludes that editors grow rich through continuous coverage and ceremonial notices.
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Well Worth the Cost Mirrors Enhance View and Space
The piece argues mirrors are valuable though pricey, noting women improvise with small or floor models. It cites practical benefits such as expanding a small room and brightening a dark one, and urges choosing a design that appeals to the owner.
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