Impressions of the 47th Texas Press Association Meet
In San Antonio on June 10 1926 P E Hawkins recalls his first Texas Press Association convention. He compares editors to varied types but finds professional courtesy and lively attendance, noting 510 registrations with over 400 expected, many women editors present, and a banquet atop the Gunter Hotel hosted by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
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San Antonio
Hill View Times Force
Kerrville
Texas
Texas Press Association
Platte
Rio Grande
Missouri
Rocky Mountains
Republican
Democrat
Victor Record
C. E
Alamo City
Gunter Hotel
Selah
Mr. Overstreet
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
P. E. Hawkins
Impressions From Today’s Convention and Cancelled Trip
The writer recalls today's convention with a strong tidy emphasis. Tom Buckner, former Kerrville newspaper editor, delivered a clear talk on community fairs stressing cleanliness and morality. Afternoon sessions echoed familiar topics for San Antonio traders. Luncheons honored by the San Antonio Light and Southwestern Bell. Medina Lake trip was canceled due to rain.
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Force
Tom Buckner
Kerrville
Tom
San Antonio
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Medina Lake
Convention draws large crowd with legal topics on libel
The Saturday convention ran from 9 30 to beyond 1 30 with Sydney Samuels of Fort Worth delivering a notable address on libel law. He outlined steps after a libel suit, noting truth can trigger suits and that papers may offend. The roster reportedly grew by 50 members.
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Sydney Samuels
Fort Worth
El Paso Wins Texas Editors Convention Vote On Reform
The Texas Press Association elected El Paso to host the next convention after debates over court reform and law enforcement. J. Frank Norfleet spoke on journalism’s role, and editors were described as having a shared goal and public-spirited ideal.
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Texas Press Association
Texarkana
Falfurrias
Mineral Wells
el Paso
J. Frank Norfleet
E. G. Senter
Dallas
Texas Weekly Press
State Press Association
Debate Over Bible in Public Schools Sparks Conscience Question
The Dearborn Independent piece argues against exposing public school students to the Bible and prayer while noting presidents and government bodies rely on Bible readings. It questions future leaders being raised in schools without such religious instruction.
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Henry Ford
Dearborn Independent
United States Senate
House of Representives
United States
National Republican Convention
Christ Among the Creoles Evangelist Herbert Leads Louisiana Mission
Evariste Herbert, a French Creole former Catholic lay missionary, became a Disciple of Christ and gospel messenger in Southern Louisiana. Now backed by the United Christian Missionary Society, 12 churches and 30 preaching places operate across a 25 by 85 mile territory serving 30,000 Acadian French. Herbert has baptized 5,000 and relies on two assistants at headquarters in Jennings, Louisiana.
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Evariste Herbert
Christ
Louisiana
Herbert
United Christian Missionary Society
Jennings
Nova Scotia
Longfellow
Who Is The Law Jury Duty And Sentencing Question
In Nolan county a trial presented two alleged criminals sharing crime, evidence, and witnesses. One with resources and strong defense received a suspended sentence, the other a penitentiary term. The jury faced a question of whether both deserved the same outcome.
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Nolan County
Who is the law and who enforces it in court
A Sweetwater Reporter excerpt questions who enforces law after recounting cases in Houston and Lavaca counties where indictments led to trials and appeals with no censure of judges or juries. The piece asks readers to propose a solution to the law’s accountability. It includes editorials and a Motor Chat note on natural behavior and a Second Division Review anecdote about a man seeking re repairs.
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Sweetwater
Daily Press
Houston County
Lavaca
Bill Splivins
Sweet Home
Ark
Montgomery, Wark & Co
Chicago
Bill
Bolshevism Joke At Dinner Returns to Finance Circles
Otto Kahn told a dinner tale contrasting Bolshevism with neighborly sharing. A man asked a Bolshevik about the idea behind Bolshevism. The Bolshevik retorted that the aim is to force neighbors to divide with you.
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Otto Kahn
Camisole or casserole mix up baffles shopper
A curious shopper confesses he was told to buy either a camisole or a casserole. The floorwalker asks him what chicken he plans to use, hoping to steer him right, in a humorous department store exchange.
A Little Fun and Quick Quips Entertain Eager Readers
A light page of witty exchanges features lines about a supposed confession of insanity, a quick remark on golf, and a late life marriage joke. Notre Dame Juggler frame and casual banter epitomize a playful, society-page tone.
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Notre Dame
Say, give my love to your brother Judge remarks
Quotation dialogue from the Detroit News notes a judge remarking on affection and finances. The exchange hints at social expectations of marriage and economic feasibility. No further context or names are provided.
Keep It Dark Exchange Sparks House Buying Joke
A humorous Detroit Free Press exchange features a clerk asking if eggs are fresh and a playful reply about buying a house one brick at a time. The light exchange captures a wry city humor moment.
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Detroit Free Press
Pre-Alimony Charming Furniture Exchange Quirk
A fragment hints at a humorous dialogue about period style furniture and its link to a first marriage. The excerpt credits Life magazine tone and presents a quirky exchange rather than a full news item.
Prairie Chicken Quip Sparks Iowa Debate
A lighthearted exchange from the Des Moines Register notes a waiter asking if a dish is prairie chicken and a playful reply claiming there is no mountain in Iowa. The brief quip reflects regional humor about geography and cuisine.
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Iowa
Des Moines Register
A Wish on New Thought Idea Captures Life Remark
A brief exchange notes Blank’s fascination with a New Thought concept and Life magazine's hopeful reaction that he might obtain one. The dialogue showcases optimistic curiosity about emerging ideas.
What a Jury Daddy Says About Criminals Liberty
A quizzical phrase from Excelsior in The City of Mexico suggests a courtroom view where jurors influence criminal liberty, reflecting local commentary on justice and due process. The remark questions how juries shape outcomes in criminal cases.
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Excelsior
City of
Mexico
Counts Most What Do You Think Counts Most in This World
A readable fragment notes a humorous exchange about value in life, mentioning an adding machine as a jesting measure. It preserves a light satirical tone with no further details or outcomes.
Stray Stories Quip On Wet Feet And Pumps
A light hearted Stray Stories item features a playful exchange about wet feet. Joan complains of soaked footwear while mentioning pumps, illustrating a humorous domestic moment in a dated newspaper humor column.
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Joan
More Truth Than Poetry Ad Sparks Public Orders
A playful ad note declares the public will order from well written copy but avoid repeating if quality fails, calling out the idea that shoppers won’t be bilked by poor writing in Motor Chat.
Eight year old Willie Steadman tops traffic rule contest
Young Willie Steadman wins first prize for a humorous traffic rule idea. He suggests making left hand turns right handed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and reversing one way traffic at noon daily. The city needs the money.
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Willie Steadman
Willie
The Way of the Women
A poem fragment contrasts past modesty with modern street fashion. It notes women exposing legs and hair to please men, who look on with desire, while the Cynic speaker remarks on shifting social norms.
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