Religious Census Enters Texas Amid Curbs and Curiosity
A religious census is underway in Texas, drawing attention for its broad scope and unusual questions. Officials report mixed public response as data collection proceeds across communities.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
8
Office Building Under Construction in Houston
A $400000 office building is being completed at Houston by the Southwestern Telephone Co. One of the hardest things in this world for a married woman to understand is why the men cannot hold their caucuses in the daytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Pineries
Houston
The
Southwestern Telephone Co
Ohio farmer who sold vote for ten dollars resurfaces
A farmer in Ohio who admitted selling his vote for ten dollars is reported to have a net worth of fifty thousand ten dollars, though paying a fine could erase the gain. The remark frames the small bribe against legal penalties and begs questions of enforcement.
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Ohio
Cotton grading taught in normal and industrial schools
A Senate bill introduced by Senator E Bayfield proposes teaching cotton grading in normal schools county institutes and all other industrial institutes to standardize education in the textile sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bayfield
Prohibition Issue Urges Statewide Vote Soon
The text argues the prohibition question should be settled by a statewide vote at the earliest moment so the legislature can address other matters afterward. The wording reflects a call for timely public decision to redirect legislative focus.
Texas voters set statewide prohibition vote for July 22
The electorate in Texas is scheduled to cast ballots on a statewide prohibition measure on July 22, seeking to determine whether alcohol sales will be restricted across the state. The action centers on a constitutional or statutory change to enforce prohibition.
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Texas
Morning News Paper Po Session Sparks Marriage Rift
A husband and wife who endured tragedy and hardship quarrel over the possession of the morning newspaper, illustrating how small disputes can threaten long standing patience and unity.
Governor's brevier balance fills a page neatly
The article notes the governor is adept at shaping messages to fit a single page using brevier type, contrasting with governors who lack printing experience. It highlights his skill in concise communication and page balance within the newspaper.
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Dallas News
Senator Perkins Hosts Austin Dinner With Branch Water Mention
Senator Tom W. Perkins of Collin County hosted a dinner in Austin for his fellow senator and newspaper associates. A notable feature was the branch water chaser, carried as a light, humorous note in the evening's coverage. If Perkins moves his amendment to the anti pass bill, supporters pledge to celebrate with a round of branch water to honor the habit.
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Tom W. Perkins
Collin County
Austin
Poll tax denial tied to voting and citizenship
A Dallas News column argues that failing to pay poll tax strips citizens of voting rights and government participation, linking political status to moral and religious virtue, and concluding with a choice to pay or ignore the tax.
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Dallas News
Cyclone Davis to Speak on Rum Evil at Temple Times
The Temple Times notes Uncle Cyclone Davis with a flowing beard and long coat will address the audience about rum evil, continuing his past habit of warning on democracy and related issues.
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Cyclone Davis
Temple Times
The Chaparell Cock A Curious Wild Bird And Odd Tales
A rambling piece mixes comic animal lore with a temperate tale of hunting and farm life. It sketches the Chaparell Cock a fabled cross of peafowl and road lizard noted for speed and odd features. The writer recalls encounters with neighbors, practical jokes, and a humorous anecdote about a meal of questionable meat, ending with brief farm advertisements and a local amusement note.
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