SAYS LIANCH DAVIDSON SAVED STATE RAILROAD
Dallas correspondent reports praise for Lynch Davidson for saving Texas State Railroad. Letter-writer R. M. Dudley of El Paso defends Davidson against criticisms by W B Pope. The piece discusses earlier murder case context and a separate truth-serum test controversy. It notes Davidson’s role, congressional outreach, and finance committee leadership in reviving the railroad.
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Ison
Leviade
Texas
Pairchild
Davidson
Goml
Grasn
Lyne Davidson
Washington
Federal Commission
Chiat
Lynch Davidson
Senate
R. M. Dudley
EL Paso
Nine states require Bible reading in public schools
The Bureau of Education notes nine states mandate Bible reading at set times in public schools. Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee are listed. Maine Delaware and Kentucky passed laws since Bulletin 1928 No. 15.
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Bureau of Education
Alabama
Delaware
Georgia
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Safety education cuts city accident rates, NSC reports
The National Safety Council notes safety instruction reduces accidents in three large cities. Washington children suffered 30 fewer fatal accidents in 1930 than 1922, a 47 percent drop. Cleveland saw 21 fewer despite population and vehicle increases. Baltimore had 17 deaths in the first two months of 1924 versus 22 in 1923. Similar gains occur where safety instruction is given.
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National Safety Council
Washington
Cleveland
Baltimore
Child Watches Thunderstorm Across Rainy Steps
A child named Sam sits on stairs watching a violent storm with delight. His mother asks what they are doing outside as Sam exclaims the land took a flashlight of him.
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Sam
Baptist Minister Endorses Tanlac in Strong Testimonial
Rev B K Bell, a retired Baptist minister from San Antonio Texas, credits Tanlac with transforming his health in six weeks reporting renewed energy appetite sleep and nerve stability after long stomach and nerve troubles He says he now relies on Tanlac for minor symptoms and appreciates its steady relief Sold by all good druggists over 40 million bottles sold.
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Tonlac
B. BK. Bell
St. San Antonio
Tanlac
110W TO HANDLE A WOMAN ELECTRICALLY
Device list from Minneapolis electrician N Schnapp mocks gender notions with a humorously framed Pullman News guide. It assigns electric components to behaviors and moods, from sulky silence to gossip and appetite, ending with a product pitch for Borozone and prices.
Vermifuge Restores Child After Worms Drain Vitality
A child weak from worms regains strength after White's Cream Vermifuge dose or two. Sold by Paris Smith, price unspecified, reflects common 19th century patent medicine distribution.
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Paris Smith
5 1 2 Percent Loan Amortized Over Years
The notice advertises a loan option of 5 1 2 percent with amortization over 384 1 2 years or payoff after 5 years at the borrower's option. J D Bonner is listed as secretary treasurer. Located next to Chief Office North Side Square.
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J.D. Bonner
Sec
Treas
North Side Square
Tanlac Pills Marketed for Constipation Relief
Tanlac Vegetable Pills are advertised as a remedy for constipation. The promotion attributes the product to the Tanlac manufacturers and claims surefire relief for digestive issues.
Rankin Announces Write-In Candidacy for Precinct No 1
W J Rankin writes to voters of precinct 1 explaining his name won’t appear on the July primary ballot for commissioner. He urges supporters to write his name on their ballots and confirms he remains in the race alongside Foam, despite late filing.
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New 1
County Democratic Executive Committee
W. J. Rankin
Pol Ady
Those Who Do Their Best Today Not Tomorrow
An anonymous proverb contrasts two types of people and notes that genuine doers rarely boast about their deeds. The author criticizes politicians who overstate virtue, arguing their ascent is illusory and based on pretense rather than real achievement.
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R. A. Luker
Proctor
Texas
Reunion on August 1 set for Vaneleave and Graham
The committee on grounds location and date has fixed the Vaneleave and Graham reunion in Sidney. The event will occur on Friday August 1 with J Graham B E and A Reece and DD Parsons serving on the committee.
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Graham
Sidney
J. Graham
A. Reece
Do DD. Parsons
Save Your Money Insurance Ad From Home Circle
Local mutual aid society in Comanche County promotes cheapest insurance with low assessments and no red tape. Claims paid nearly 70 deaths. officers named include L. B. Russell secretary and J. D. Bonner president.
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Home Circle Insurance Association
Comanche County
L. B. Russell
J. D. Bonner
Tongue as a Muscle and Metaphor in Local Lore
An assortment of humorous and satirical notes on the tongue as a body part and social symbol. The piece muses on tongue looseness, uses in meals and courtship, and calls out reformers and intellectuals. It humorously contrasts historical Puritan norms with modern attitudes and features slang of unfamiliar dialects.
Educational reform proposal from President Bigwell faces school hours
The piece argues for longer study hours and fewer social distractions in public schools, framing the school as an educational plant funded by taxpayers. It notes concerns that longer days could erode learning gains and suggests athletics' influence be reduced to extend hours without extra cost. It also includes anecdotes about civic life and a light reply about family obligations.
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W. B. Bigwell
Bizzell
Dallas ‘Times-Herald
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