Vote for James V. Allred for Attorney General
A Texas voters appeal from the James V. Allred supporters praising his background as a native Texan lawyer and former district attorney. It asserts his integrity, energy, and war record, predicting he will be elected and govern with honest service. The message is signed by the James V. Allred Club.
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Texas
James V. Allred
Jimmie
Thirtieth Judicial District of
Wichita Falls
Argurney
Graham James V. Allred
Chief's six suspects photographed. five arrested in town
A police report notes a man wanted by authorities was photographed in six poses and circulated. The town chief later wrote that five of the six suspects were arrested, the sixth under observation and to be taken soon.
Lost Garter Turns Out To Be Union Suit
A witty exchange reveals a mistaken wardrobe item. A polite young man tells a lady she lost a garter. she corrects him that it is not a garter but her union suit. The remark underscores humorous miscommunication.
Wonders of American modern life in a short time
A note from the American Legion Weekly argues that the United States, though young, dominates modern life with ten minute old innovations. It highlights telephones, cars, and movies as rapid, transformative inventions shaping global dependency and national identity.
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United States
American Legion Weekly
The Greatest Things and Their Hidden Truths
A reflective prowl through virtues and vices mapping values to everyday life. It weighs courage, self discipline, gentleness, democracy training, and common sense as core guides for character and growth.
No prompt for New World values but Webster defense of Constitution
The excerpt quotes Daniel Webster praising the Constitution noting civil and religious liberty, education growth, and broad national prosperity. It argues for defending both institutions and blessings provided by the Constitution, citing self love and gratitude as motives for loyalty.
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Daniel Webster
Respect the Flag The Call to Show Honor to Old Glory
An exhortation on patriotic duty urges readers to stand for the flag and salute during the national anthem and when flags appear in public. It frames Old Glory as a symbol of liberty, equality, and future generations, while acknowledging ongoing injustice and the flag’s lasting meaning.
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Republic
Work as the greatest remedy, a universal call
A saying from the Silent Partner urges persistence in work across all life states. It claims work heals mental and physical afflictions and remains the solution when poverty, wealth, burdens, happiness, disappointment, sorrow, faith, or shattered dreams strike.
The Absent-minded Professor Returns Home
A forgetful professor rings his door bell without effect and learns from the maid that he is not in. He calmly replies that he will call again and then hobbles down the steps.
Remarkable Echo Sparks Global Online Curiosity
Fragmentary quotes describe a striking echo event drawing attention worldwide. The odd phrasing suggests a viral moment with playful boasting and social media chatter fueling fascination.
Ferguson to Open Campaign in Temple and Galveston
Gov M A Ferguson and former Gov James E Ferguson plan a Temple campaign kickoff for the run off Democratic primary. The pair spoke Monday with aides as plans include an August 28 Saturday event and talks in Galveston.
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M. A. Ferguson
Temple
Miriam A. Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Galveston
Charles Spradley
Ferguson
Hal Moseley
John Cage
State Highway Commission
Eugene Smith
Handle With Care Poem Advice by Henry Lamar
A printed admonition from Henry Lamar in the Southwestern Ambassador urges writers to consider fairness before publishing. The verse counsels avoiding mean content that could jar or hurt readers and to let printing revive hope and enrich minds rather than cause harm.
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Henry Lamar
Southwestern
The Family of Success Courtesy Motto
A motivational quip extols success as a family led by work and ambition. It lists traits as family members including common sense perseverance enthusiasm cooperation character cheerfulness loyalty courtesy care economy sincerity harmony and opportunity. The piece advises getting acquainted with the "old man" to relate to the rest of the family.
The American Creed Statement of Civic Duty
The pledge asserts belief in a government of the people by the people for the people with powers from the governed. It calls for love of country, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense of the nation against enemies.
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United States of America
Life's Mirror and a Harsh Lesson in Temper
A fragment from a life moral tale shows a speaker rebuking Jimmie for violence. The boy explains he is restraining himself to ensure the other boy remains present after he finishes counting to one hundred. The dialogue hints at emotional numbness and consequences of passion.
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Jimmie
Pardon Issued for L. J. Bray of Graham
Governor Ferguson issued a pardon on August 14 for L. J. Bray of Graham who has served about eleven months of a three year sentence. Bray is among a large number of pardons announced recently.
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Ferguson
L. J. Bray
Graham
A Tribute to America
A quotation extols America as a divinely formed continent of glory and treasure. It speaks of prairies mountains forests and rivers and recalls settlers from many lands who brought gifts and hope to a nation blessed with a sublime purpose.
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America
The Bible Deep and Widely Trusted
John Watson calls the Bible both approachable and profound, noting its enduring presence despite critics. He argues it underpins civil law and practice, offers unmatched comfort, and shapes life from birth to beyond. Nations ignoring its teachings suffered.
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God
John Watson
The Art of Money-Getting Proverb Rules
A brief essayist argues that money-getting wisdom is distilled into rules: work hard improve simple opportunities economize avoid debt. He says centuries of experience crystallized these maxims and that modern writers have little to add.
Weather chat hints at heat like Cuba
Conversation notes a hot spell after a rain with a joke referencing Cuba and postcards. One speaker asks about Cuba, the other mentions having seen postcards. No concrete news or events.
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Cuba
Plumber Warned to Exercise Care About Polished Floors
A homeowner questions a plumber about work and cautions him to be careful as her floors are highly polished and in perfect condition. The exchange shows concern for avoiding floor damage during repairs.
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Smith
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