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Newspaper
Hill View Times
Location
Kerrville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
2
The piece argues against government competition with private printers, noting a 1930s postal envelopes program and potential rate retaliation. It cites printing industry concerns, industrywide calls to stop the practice, and urges ethical conduct among association members.
The document outlines professional standards for reporters and papers including giving credit for copied material, evaluating questionable advertising, elevating journalism standards, and fair competition. It emphasizes truthful circulation, honest pricing, respectful discourse about rivals, and notifying competitors before hiring their staff.
Elmer Ellworth Helms traces the slow, steady rise of temperance laws from early colonial bans to a national constitutional prohibition. He notes numerous state moves, societies, and pivotal moments such as the formation of the Prohibition party, the WCTU, and calls by Lincoln for a nationwide reform.
Local calls to uplift the town urge residents to boost growth rather than pull it down. Civic pride hinges on citizens lending a hand and avoiding criticism, with boosting framed as the path to progress and prosperity for the community.
A dialog from Motor Chat features two characters asking about actors complimenting each other. The reply notes one occurrence: the phrase Dont he look natural.
Richmond will present a Virginia cedar Treasure Chest as second prize in the National Editorial Association membership contest. The chest will be built from articles made in Richmond by over 350 plants employing about 70,000 workers, featuring one article per local manufacturer and a decorative donation plate. The prize aims to showcase Richmond products and celebrate ties with the Los Angeles meeting.
The Masons of Arkansas will receive a 60 acre park donated by W A Ragland and E C Spence of Mena Arkansas. The site lies centrally among major cities and will host a hotel and club facilities. Masons may build cottages on leased lots at nominal rates for members from across the region.
The Lorenzo Tribune urges poultry raisers to form a Poultry Association to plan an upcoming show. It predicts at least one thousand birds will be exhibited this fall and emphasizes starting organizational efforts now.
Last Friday night 18 members and friends of the Guaranteed Egg Producers Association met at the Chamber of Commerce building. Mrs. Dickey spoke on roup treatment and cure in chickens, declaring it easy to cure. Mrs. Butt discussed management of growing pullets, with an open invitation to members to submit topics for future meetings and a prize given at each gathering. Mr. Gibbs won a cake prize to boost interest.
First Lieutenant Charles M Willingham, editor of The Second Division Review known as the Fighting Second, is promoted to Captain. He will begin a leave of absence July 1 and after six weeks vacation will sail to China for duty assignment.
A trimmed remark notes the saying beauty is skin deep is itself a shallow statement. It contrasts appearance with deeper qualities and implies judgments based on looks may be misleading.
A playful dialogue shows a child and parent mixing up Bible figures. The boy insists the Philistines are led by David while the parent tries to steer him to a proper tale about David and Goliath. The scene captures memory slips and humorous confusion.
Maude Parker Child notes Washington differs from European capitals as a city where new officials arrive as strangers. Cabinet ministers and staff may have no local connections or even prior familiarity with the city. The piece highlights the social isolation common for appointees and their families in the capital.
A narrator rejects a new family limousine and laments that a dog cannot ride in it. He argues the luxury is wasted on him and voices a wish for a simple, affordable vehicle. The piece contrasts status symbols with personal comfort and affection for the pet.
A light exchange reveals one person apologizing for missing a wedding and the other replying with optimistic humor about having another ceremony soon. The dialogue captures casual resilience and future plans.
San Marcos Valley crops looked promising with good rains and rapid growth but the cotton flea has destroyed young squares in the area. Farmers plan sulfur spray and other methods, though control is difficult and prospects are uncertain. A section notes a comic aside about poppy seeds and garden flowers.
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