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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
6
A garbled collage of old questions and snippets covers hotel asks, family insanity, classroom charity, sparrows at lawn, death notices, household chores, and a nurse's quip about angels. The piece blends misheard dialogue, domestic scenes, and stray anecdotes from a small town, skimming moral lectures and everyday humor.
The article traces U S territorial expansion from 1790 to the present, detailing the original 13 states and their land area, then listing major acquisitions including the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, Florida, Texas, Oregon, the Mexican cession, Alaska, the Philippines, and smaller gains like the Gadsden Purchase. It notes the 1917 Danish West Indies purchase, now the Virgin Islands, and mentions the Virgin Islands population and purchase price. It also briefly mentions a London court case about Mrs Louise Sexton and a note on women pipe-smoking eligibility for London club membership.
The article argues banning ransom payments would remove criminals profit motive and reduce kidnapping. It cites a Canadian case where authorities forbade ransom and captors released a captive to avoid murder risk, noting enforcement challenges and a difficulty in prosecuting a deaf mute Glasgow youth.
Government proposal changes the oath for all Texas state officers and legislators, requiring a sworn affirmation to support the U S and Texas constitutions while prohibiting improper payments. The amendment would be voted on statewide on the first Tuesday after the last Monday in November with for against choices printed on ballots.
The Governor is directed to issue a proclamation ordering an election to determine whether the proposed Constitutional amendment should be adopted. A publication cost of five thousand dollars is appropriated from the Treasury to cover publication and election expenses.
Richard Wright of Huntsville Indiana found a hurt cat under his car hood when he could not start the engine. The animal’s condition and fate are not detailed in the snippet.
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