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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
4
The column discusses contested views on Sam Houston and his role in Texas annexation. It notes Texas history debates within the University of Texas Library’s Texas Collection and mentions Houston’s presidency of the Republic during the annexation era. The piece highlights unresolved questions about Houston’s influence and the broader annexation drama.
The article contemplates whether Houston favored independence or annexation and how Britain or the United States influenced Texas joining the Union. It weighs rival views by Justin Smith and Clarence Wharton, asking what truly shaped Texas annexation and whether a master stroke was possible. The Texas collection at the University of Texas Library is highlighted as a resource.
The article notes a week from May 18 to 24 focusing on foreign trade amid wartime conditions Suzanne Lloyd has been selected as Los Angeles Miss Foreign Trade of 1941.
Willow Run near Ypsilanti becomes Ford's 18th rural village industry unit. The plant employs 35 teen workers from area farms producing door and ignition rocks for Ford cars. Each small plant serves nearby rural water power sites to bridge farm and factory in Ford’s decentraliation program.
Farm electrification hinges on proper wiring from service entrance to outlets and appliances. Plan for adequate circuits and correct wire sizes, then hire a competent contractor and obtain three estimates to ensure safe economical service and future expansion.
Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood and son Junior and J B Whitewood were business visitors in Fredericksburg. Mrs Arthur Bierschwab and Mr L He Hooper were in Kerrville. Mrs August Zincke H W Rusenberg and F P Zircke of Yorktown visited the Fletcher home. May Lange and James Jung spent time at Buchanan Lake. Mrs F M Floyd and Frances visited Austin. The Watkins Tarr family hosted Mr and Mrs John S Whitewood on Tuesday. Bryan Birt visits Dr J B Birt and family.
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