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Newspaper
Hill View Times
Location
Kerrville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
3
P. E. Hawkins editor notes the weekly publication timetable with Thursday release. Subscriptions cost 1 dollar annually in advance. The paper is entered as second class matter January 19 1926 at Kerrville Texas under federal law.
The author contrasts Babe Ruth’s “King of the Swat” nickname with American republican ideals, recounting Washington’s refusal of monarchy and Lincoln’s stance on British demands. The piece argues independence preserves national dignity, noting later immigrants’ respect for liberty and warning Ruth could lose his kingdom after kissing a prince’s thumb.
A public official refused a hidden commission for department business, stating that no one could claim he took ill gotten money and he would not give anyone a chance to say it. The moral stand echoes a Biblical scene where Abram refuses spoil from the king of Sodom after rescuing Lot.
The piece notes that prideful boasting about wealth should be avoided as public perception matters. It argues reputation for honesty is sacred and one must avoid even appearances of evil to maintain a good record and self-respect.
In June 17 issue the McKinney Examiner reprints a 15 year old Dallas News piece by F. C. Thompson mocking predictions that McKinney would fail after Prohibition. He recalls a late night interurban trip and a conductor’s jab about Dallas saloons creating messiness for drivers.
The item reprints an ex change clipped note about a nine inch long egg that could be mistaken for a flashlight. It also mentions a hunter's tale headlined Six Feet Panther Captured noting six foot panthers are rare in the Hill Country before the Glorious Fourth.
Reports from Washington say renewed actions will intensify enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment. Gen. L. C. Andrews mobilizes a prohibition force of over 4,000 on land, with coast guard and customs support, surpassing the present 3,200 officials and agents.
In San Antonio a discussion about atmospheric vibrations and rain prospects. Kerrville counters with talk of solar emissions permeating the air, potentially drying the surrounding exterior layers.
A collection of quotes on education and ideals. Lyman Abbott argues schooling fulfills most boys education better than informal learning, while Carl Schurz likens ideals to stars guiding a sailor toward destiny.
The Texas Supreme Court will rule on whether a school district may charge tuition for pupils moved from other districts. Slocomb et al seek to force Cameron Independent School District to educate transferred rural children without tuition, while Cameron argues a special tax funds out of district students. The case, submitted before the Commission on Appeals, involves lawyers E A Camp for Slocomb and O L Kidd E A Wallace for Cameron and Allen Sanford of Waco.
Crosbyton resident S A Guy displayed a giant egg weighing 52 ounces and measuring 9 inches long and 7 inches in girth. He noted two White Leghorn hens are now laying these oversized eggs regularly.
Coleman and Jenkins of San Antonio submit the low bid of 50880 for a two story brick and reinforced concrete hotel at Junction for the Junction Hotel Company Adams and Adams Builders' Exchange reports the project includes 50 rooms and the contract is expected to be awarded soon.
Edwards County Leader notes rich soil on the Rocksprings Divide and highlights a Strackbein ranch visit 1.5 miles south of town. Three year old apple trees yield fist sized fruit despite late freezes harming peaches and plums. Strackbein brothers are noted as industrious ranchers, stock farmers with abundant baled oats.
Weather for saving feed suggests less feed to buy in Edwards County next winter. Max highlighted high quality rams recently received from Iowa.
The Arkansas debate on teachers' pay notes gradual salary increases over years, aiming to raise efficiency. A Pine Bluff Commercial editorial argues teachers deserve compensation matching abilities and duties, likening it to doctors and lawyers, and rejects the notion of pay for nothing.
Sergt Alvin C York, famed World War hero, proves his pledge to educate mountain youth by funding a $100,000 industrial institute. Dirt work is done for the administration building, contracted to finish by early fall, as York continues to gather nationwide support for the project.
A California man plans to dispose of his dog but the animal unexpectedly returns a wedding day watch, found by the dog and carried from a neighbor’s farm. The watch, gifted by his wife’s relative, runs perfectly after being exposed to all weathers. The grateful owner vows lifelong rewards for the faithful animal.
A note promises real live stories under the Fish Facts and Fancies caption in the coming weeks. The column highlights fishing as a sport for everyone and mentions a well-known maker’s watch as a suggested good purchase.
Readers are directed to Page Six for an advertisement referencing this newspaper and the monthly Hunting and Fishing. The offer blends continuing the paper with a magazine investment, promising increased value. Check Page Six for the July ee deal.
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