Going the limit in Texas on county control of prohibition enforcement
The piece rails at, and warns against, Senators Bledsoe and Davis proposing a bill to strip counties of their power to judge if local officers enforce prohibitions, shifting jurisdiction to adjacent or federal authorities. It cites federal supremacy, Judge Arnold's stance in Comanche County, and calls for the people to reclaim local rule amid what it calls overreach.
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Bledsoe
Lubbock
Davis
Dallas
Travis County
Texas
State Railway Commission
Interstate Commission
Congress
District Court
Comanche County
Arnold
Grand Jury
Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald
Fort Worth Record
Postmasters and the spoils system debated in 1921
A Texas newspaper analyzes the spoils system and civil service reform for postmasters, citing Burleson and Harding while contrasting party shifts, pros and cons of retaining experienced officials, and warnings against religious influence shaping laws, urging citizen scrutiny of federal control.
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Court of St. James
Andrew Jackson
Burleson
Civil Service
The
Fort Worth
Austin Statesman
Harding
Wilson
2 Min
The Christmas Spirit Urges Joy and Charity
The message urges readers to celebrate Christmas with goodwill toward all, helping the less fortunate, sharing joy, and avoiding excess. It recalls the Wise Men and the star, calls for smiles and acts of kindness, and invites making this season a time of universal happiness. A medicinal ad for Prickly Shitters follows, claiming stomach and liver relief at $1.50, via Hamilton Drug Co. and Wim. Reese Co. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Drug Co
Wim. Reese Co
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promotes Internal Cure
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as the disease resides in the mucous membranes. An internal remedy through the blood is claimed to reach the seat of illness. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, prescribed by leading physicians, combines tonics and blood purifiers to treat catarrhal conditions. Testimonials are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
D. A
Junior Epworth League Christmas Program Recital Dec 26
The program features God s Great Gift led by Zora Layne opening with scripture Luke 2 15 and prayer. Edwin Nabers directs Johnny s Night Before Christmas Adelle Simmons Lena Hunter Ruby Odom Elizabeth Scurry Merline Franklin and Gra ham Smoot perform songs readings and a Bible story. Mr J G Williams visiting newspaper man spears brief note.
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Zora Layne
Luke Til
Edwin Nabers
Johnny
Adelle Simmons
Lena Hunter
Ruby Odom
Elizabeth Scurry
Graham Smoot
Gnemory
Merline Franklin
Governor elect Neff to name more appointees this weekend
Governor elect Pat M Neff is expected to announce another batch of appointments next Sunday adding to five already made. key posts yet to be named include state health officer pure food commissioner secretary of state tax commissioner and fish oyster and game commissioner.
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Austin
Tex
Pat M. Neff
Net
State Board of Water Engineers
State Board of Control
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George Robinom
Uncle Sam
W.5.s
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Seasons Greetings
Todd & Jennings
Epworth League
J. G. Williams
Pennsylvania
J. T. Williams
Neff
Mr. Hampton
Reese's Jewelry Store
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