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Newspaper
Hill View Times
Location
Kerrville, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1926
Page
3
P. E. Hawkins editor notes publication schedule and subscription price. The paper is published every Thursday with a yearly prepaid rate of one dollar. It is entered as second class matter January 19, 1926 at Kerrville post office under the 1879 act.
A reprint notes the re election of Prof C R Owen as superintendent of Crosbyton High School. The writer recalls Owen’s prior service at Holland High School and praises Frank E White of the Crosbyton Review while reflecting on small world connections and shared paths in journalism and education.
A Bandera New Era excerpt extols community spirit as a blend of cooperation, unselfishness, civic pride, common sense, leadership, persistence, optimism, and enthusiasm. It argues acceptance of community love and sacrifice can turn citizens into a civic asset and yield remarkable outcomes.
Collier's analysis portrays American penitentiaries and workhouses as rest houses for criminals with inmates serving hard labor to atone for offenses. The study highlights the harsh conditions and questions the effectiveness of such confinement.
An American Citizen letter argues idle prisoners harm society and that prison labor raises competition with private industry. It weighs outcomes of convict work, suggests fair pay and using proceeds to cut taxes, and questions how to balance prison-made goods with free labor and state needs. The piece defends useful work for inmates and analyzes market impact.
A local column surveys amusing items in want ads including a line seeking a reliable setting hen. The anecdote notes the oddity and humor found in everyday classified listings as readers encounter quirky requests.
The writer recounts a Plymouth Rock hen that stubbornly stays brood on a nest despite being moved to a breaking coop a tub of water and a topsy turvy nest. The piece urges readers to place want ads, noting the bird as a reliable setter and suggesting people willing to buy such a hen are within 400 miles.
An editorial from the Georgetown Sun laments self pity among the average newspaper man, arguing hardship fuels resilience and professional duty amid changing industry pressures.
A Texas county tale questions whether a lawyer famed for beating the law can exploit a wife’s invisibility as a witness. A hunter killed at home by a guest, the killer walked free due to spousal testimony rules. The Farm and Ranch plea urges reform and signatures in April.
Walter Fischer, editor and owner of the Riesel Messenger, was found dead seated at his desk Sunday afternoon. He had suffered illness for several days yet still kept on with the newspaper work, reflecting the relentless demands of the profession.
Editor A Rounds of the Oak Cliff Tribune Dallas was a pleasant caller last week. Mr Rounds is an enthusiastic newspaper man with a strong interest in the game as both an experience and a business proposition.
Jimmie McBryde of Camp Verde toured Kerrville on Saturday examining fishing tackle. The local angler is described as a strong bases getter and may feature items for the fishing page soon.
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