The Happy Life by Sir Henry Wotton Poem
An early English classic poem extols a life of independent virtue and inner freedom. It praises self mastery, integrity, and detachment from public praise or wealth, urging devotion to conscience, simple pleasures, and wise companionship.
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Passing Thoughts On Calvin Coolidge Legacy
A condensed editorial tribute notes Coolidge’s national impact, rapid press coverage of his death, and the Morgue ready access of big daily papers. It outlines his career from Northampton alderman to Massachusetts governor, vice presidency, and presidency, praising his leadership, restraint, and influence on postwar prosperity, while contrasting him with more flamboyant figures.
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Tax burden crushes Cameron businesses and Texas towns
Cameron Herald columnist James K. Freeman argues that high state county city and utility taxes leave merchants farmers and professionals with little profit. He cites Cameron 3700 population paying 93722 to Power and Light and notes the broader Texas tax squeeze. The piece urges tax relief and reassessment of public spending.
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County adopts competitive bids for 1933 purchases
The Commissioners' Court on Monday approved a policy requiring all county purchases in 1933 to be by competitive bids regardless of amount. The measure aims to secure substantial savings in operating costs.
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Drive for Sales Tax Gains Momentum
An editor argues Texas should adopt a broad state sales tax to fund government, challenging wealthy property owners and urging public scrutiny of lawmakers. The piece contends the plan would shift tax burden to consumers, with critics fearing inequity and corporate influence shaping coverage. It calls for leadership in cutting waste and expanding fiscal responsibility from session start.
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Irrigated Ike Attacks Legislatures Graft Claim
An irate critique denounces the legislature for graft and self serving perks. It cites proposals for five daily papers at state expense and calls out state purchases of stationery and mileage payments. The piece asserts legislators abuse telegraph and telephone privileges to benefit relatives and accuses past lawmakers of narrow aims.
One Mollies Monologues satire in Portland Observer
A Missouri style verse skits the Portland Observer editor and his town papers in Mollie Griswold’s Molly’s Monologues. The piece mocks wedding notices obituaries and editor dives into community life with playful thunder and punchlines. Mrs Lynn Oliver and Mrs W Tu Dillard visited Marlin Tuesday.
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