Poll Tax Reminder and Local Community Notes
A local notice urges timely payment of poll taxes to retain voting rights in upcoming elections. The piece reflects on changes in roads, medicine, and civic life, praising steady progress and a crime-free community. It also previews events in San Antonio and a Sousa band concert, stressing the educational value of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
T. J. Ratlity
Enchanted Rock
Chamber of Commerce
Crame
San Antonio
Philip Sousa
Water Power of the World Finds US Leading in Installations
The United States holds about forty percent of developed water power with 9 243 000 boiler horsepower installed. New York and California lead states with 1 300 000 and 1 111 000 horsepower respectively, while Europe totals over one third of world capacity. The World Atlas of Commercial Geology Nbericht from the US Geological Survey outlines global totals, comparisons, and a price of one dollar per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Gcological Survey
Department of the Interior
New York
California
Europe
France
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
New England States
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Canada
Keokuk
Iowa
St. Louis
St. Maurice River
Montreal
Quebec
Rjukan
Trollhaetten Falls
Lake Fally
Italy
Germany
Asia
Japan
India
New Zealand
Australia
Java
Africa
North America
South America
United States Geological Survey
Road Conference set for A and M February 6 7
A highway and transportation conference will be held at the A and M College of Texas in College Station on February 6 and 7. Officials from state and national levels will discuss highway construction and economies. Thomas H. McDonald, chief of the Bureau of Public Roads, will attend both days.
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College Station
Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
Thomas H. McDonald
Bureau of Public Roads of
United States
Masters to Appear in Nearby Cities Highlighted by Commerce Chamber
The public should learn of appearances by the great masters in nearby cities. News and ads in San Antonio papers noted the celebrated band's coming, with the Chamber of Commerce responsible for publicizing the Wild West Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Editorials and Public Responsibility Prompts Policy Change
A public auxiliary suggests editorial policy must evolve to restore effectiveness. The note acknowledges the drastic step but argues several papers approach reform in various ways. Until action is taken, editorials risk remaining impotent.
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Madison
Wis
American Association of Teachers of Journalism
Baker Brownell
School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Lone
Why the Farmer is Sore
City food expert in Chicago denounces egg profiteering by storage operators who fix prices at 50 to 53 cents a dozen while buying in March at 19 14 cents. He argues cold storage mainly enriches profiteers, harms farmers, and raises food costs for the poor. He calls for farmer-led markets and action against nonproducing manipulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Fredericksburg Standard
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
WM. Cietel
Habenicht
Fredericksburg
Mark
Water Power of the World
Parkdale King
Bellows
Marysville
Missouri
Trenmere
Maquokets
Town
Infantry
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
J L. Taylor & Co
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Ss. W
Joske’s
San Antonio, Texas
Attention Advertisers
Wochenblatt
Frederiksburg Publishing Co
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