Texans Should Vote Democratic Tickets Questioned by Ferguson
A signed Ferguson Forum editorial from October 7 1920 attacks the Democratic ticket as corrupt and anti liberty arguing Texans should vote Republican. Jas E Ferguson condemns Democrats for graft and control while urging Texans to back the American party electors.
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Ferguson
Jas. E. Ferguson
Ta Polak
Dibodhht
Democratic Party
Czar
Russia
Germany
Infernal Democratic Party
Democratic
Cox
Wilson
Tas. E. Ferguson
Jas.e. Ferguson
Texas
Mr. Ferguson
U. S
Notice of Correction Policy in The Leader at Graham Texas
Notice states any erroneous reflection on the character standing or reputation of any person, firm or corporation in The Leader will be corrected upon being brought to the publishers' attention. Second class mail entry at the Graham Post Office Texas.
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Graham
Texas
Humorous self-critique Fragment Reflects Jazz Era Dissonance
A sardonic monologue denounces modern life and industry as the speaker critiques society, compares themselves to a corkscrew for a catfish, and mocks the dream of heroism while lamenting mental strain and fatigue amidst the Jazz age. Strong language hints at social satire and self mockery.
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Co. Hont
Fragmented self description amid vintage stylings
A fragmented, stylized monologue references fashion and beauty cultures with ornate metaphors. The speaker proclaims glittering self-image and critique, blending stylistic flourishes with self-deprecating lines about hair and grooming. The piece ends with a cryptic exclamation.
Moral warnings from nation’s top universities address lax youth
The Literary Digest cites three university presidents James Rowland Angell Yale A Lawrence Lowell Harvard and John Grier Hibben Princeton warning about growing moral laxity. They urge clear thinking virtuous standards and moral leadership to redeem society and guide youth away from exploitation laxity and cynical views.
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Harvard
Princeton
James Rowland Angell
Yale
A. Lawrence Lowell
John Grier Hibben
Aes
Coast bus line links Seattle Portland and San Francisco
A 1000 mile coast route on a new auto bus line connects Seattle Portland and San Francisco. Buses run three times weekly in daylight. The service aims as recreation not railroad competition and markets the trip as an unmatched scenic journey completed in four days.
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Pacific Coast
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Tekken
Announcements for 13th, 9th Districts and County Posts
A list of political candidates and county officials including Guinn and Williams for Congress, McFarlane for Representative, Reeves for County Judge, Rhea for County Attorney, Riggs for District Clerk, Kennedy for County Clerk, Martin for County Treasurer, Cambern for Sheriff, Steele and Hutchings for Tax Collector, Avants for County Superintendent, Gilbert for Tax Assessor, McCready for Commissioner Precinct 2, Slater for Commissioner Precinct 4, Crawford for Pavilion Weigher Precinct 1, Anderson for Commissioner Precinct 1, Stinson for Justice of Peace Precinct 1, Mobley for County Surveyor, and Dawson for Constable Precinct 1.
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W. W
Bill) Martin
Dan Cambern
W. E. Steele
G. Earl Hutchings
H. H. Avants
Earl Gilbert
H. S. McCready
G. W. Slater
Pavlie
Robert A. Crawford
A. C. Anderson
W. P. Stinson
The Farmer and the Worker in Fair Share Ideals
A reflective piece argues farmers must honor the soil and treat themselves as partners with workers and the land. It condemns past views of farmers as merely robbers and urges fair sharing of labor, responsibilities, and profits between farmer and family.
Farm life vision urges farmers to attract youth with modern comforts
A paternal essay argues farmers should render the home appealing with magazines books music and radio to keep sons and daughters on the farm. It urges using parcel post rural delivery roads and amenities to lure the next generation into agriculture as leaders in reform and public life.
Homey Philosophy on Censorship and Morality
A 1922 piece argues against suppressing movies by law and urges letting people choose morality. It compares self restraint to reforms and contends royal command fails to enforce moral conduct while praising natural consequences.
Swiss Temperance Expert Praises U S Leadership
Dr. Robert Hercod of Switzerland, head of the International Temperance Bureau, toured the United States and returns believing America leads in temperance. He disputes reports of rising drinking and says, from main street evidence, drinking is down since Prohibition.
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Robert Hercod
Switzerland
International Temperance Bureau
United
World traveler finishes leg to Lahore during round the world flight
The 1920 census shows 3,398,958 US residents are foreign born or have foreign born parents. British aviator Major W. T Blake arrived in Lahore, India, on his round the world journey. He departed England May 24 and will cross China to Japan then to Alaska.
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United States
W. T Blake
Lahore
India
England
China
Japan
Alaska
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