Texas exemption law criticized for encouraging dishonesty
The Texas Sandwich argues current exemption provisions reward debt evasion, with large property protections for debtors while forcing poor creditors to bear losses. A balanced reform would cap homestead exemptions and allow modest personal property to help families, merchants, and farmers restart after bankruptcy. The piece urges fair, honest exemptions and critiques the present system.
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Texas
Newga
Speaking Slightly of Women and Character Contrast
A piece argues against men who disparage women in public remarks, citing a rebuke at a dinner where a speaker mocked women. It contrasts flippant attitudes with a tribute to womanhood and integrity, noting respect for women reflects character.
Hearings Set March 21 For Chicago Company Committee
Testimony from members of a Chicago company committee is scheduled for March 21. An explanation hearing will be held in New York.
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One
Chicagas Companies
New York
Texas hog packer demands 2000 hogs daily to meet home demand
The Greenville News urges Texas farmers to raise hogs for the Fort Worth packery to avoid losing vast sums of money out of state. It notes last year 22 million dollars left Texas for pork and predicts seven years of population growth before home supply catches up.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Mexico
Kansas City
Monterey
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St. Louis
Greenvile News
Hillsboro Votes to Resume Whisky After Dry Period
A Hillsboro special notes whisky back on the 7th after two years of dryness. The county attorney says local option must run its course and the commissioners court will count the vote, declare the result, and publish it for four weeks before saloons can resume business. Violations will face prosecution. Joe Dudley, a Coryell county indicted youth, threats to injure himself unless a case is dismissed.
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Hillsboro
Commissioners’ Court
Oyster germ fears and social prudence clash in Texas notes
The Dallas News column derides oyster rawness and kiss germs, urging government inspection and licenses for oysters while lampooning puritanical controls. It cites physician board cautions and cites broader debates on public health measures and social indulgence.
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State Board of Health of
New York
Humanity
Dallas News
Critique of Yale student culture and hypocrisy at Dwight Hall
The Yale Literary Magazine article argues that students graduate with weak mental and moral strength, seeking least work and outwitting instructors. It condemns dig students as ostracized figures and mocks Dwight Hall’s religious work as hypocritical. It notes deaconship canvassing as a social bid for status.
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Dwight Hall
Yale
Cuban question seen as sentiment not war issue
Tyler Dispatch argues Senator Chilton opposes involvement in Spain with Cuba ungoverned. It says Cuba lacks a permanent government, so only mild recognition is needed. Once Cuba has a stable government, broader resolutions may follow.
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Chilton
Spain
Cuba
Tyler
Pasteur Quote on Microscopic Bacteria and Needle Eye
A famous remark attributed to Louis Pasteur notes that bacteria can be so tiny that a bundle containing one billion specimens could pass through the eye of a sewing needle. The claim emphasizes bacterial minuscule size and scientific curiosity of his era.
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Louis Pasteur
Morrison urges cohesive party for presidential bid
Wm. R. Morrison argues he would not seek the presidency if the Democratic Party is divided and demoralized. He calls for party cohesion around settled doctrines and a convention fight with clear acceptance of results by all.
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Wm. R. Morrison
Democratic Party
Notorious Judge Gaslin of Nebraska Tales
A Globe-Democrat profile recounts Judge Gaslin of Nebraska known for sharp wit and stubborn rulings. He overturned a thirteen-man verdict on a farm loan case and once joked about sentencing a horse thief who had stolen his own horse, illustrating his colorful judicial style.
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Gaslin
Nebraska
Goslin
Clerk
Colorado
Confiscation Threat Linked to Cuban Revolt
Spain warns that the property of Cuban insurgents and their sympathizers will be seized if the rebellion fails to succeed, signaling harsh measures against those backing the movement.
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Spain
Local professionals and job ads in Graham Texas listings
A collage of ads for P A Martin lawyer notary in Beckham National Bank building Graham Texas, E O Lewis dentist, W A Morris dentist, H Chism dentist and photographer, R N Price physician in Graham, plus a Dominion Company ad seeking traveling salespeople in Texas with reference envelope.
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Young County
Beckham National Bank
Graham
Texas
Beckham
Nat'n’! Bank
Graham, Texas
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Ibe Dominion Company
Omeaha Building
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