Civic effort fuels Kimble County oil push and clean up
Community leaders in Kimble County push oil exploration in London and Noxville while health officials urge civic cooperation. Judge Randolph tours rural schools and road work interest grows. Residents rally to beautify property and promote Junction as a show place amid mixed reception to the San Antonio exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
London
Noxville
J. BR. Randolph
San Antonio
San Antonians
Junction
Chas. Ramsey
Variety Store
Food versus cigarettes in Congress rhetoric and ads
The piece reports a clash between food interests and a major cigarette maker reaching Congress and the Congressional Record. It describes campaigns to persuade women to choose cigarettes over certain foods, with lawmakers and women leaders debating the health and appetite impacts and defending nourishment versus propaganda.
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Congress
Congressional Record
Washington
Importance of the local newspaper to town life
The article argues that rural and community journalism still has room to grow. It credits modern equipment and skilled workers for better papers and emphasizes the local paper as integral to community life and progress.
Vocational class plans radio donation to Schreiner High
The Vocational Agriculture class votes to donate a radio to Schreiner High School through a Progressive Farmer and American Radio Co program. Schools earn two year subscriptions to the farm paper to receive a radio and the project has backing from state officials. Community cooperation is urged to reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schreiner High School
Progressive Farmer
American Radio Co
T. O. Walton
A. & ~ College
S. M. N. Marrs
of Agriculture Education
Iowa Man Clears Snow Then Ends His Life
An Iowa man shoveled his sidewalk and then hanged himself. The incident concludes a winter day with no further details disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Little Gems and Quotes on Taste and Truth
A compact collection of aphorisms and quotes from authors like Goethe Cervantes Shakespeare Longfellow Colton and Burns. The lines cover topics from art and architecture to character and truth, with snippets about fame money and humility.
Philippine Day Observed in Honor of Lepers Cause
May 1 designated Philippine Day by Leonard Wood Memorial trustees to help eradicate leprosy in the Philippines. W. P. Riley named local chairman for Kimble County to lead observance and fundraising efforts inviting public support.
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Manila
Leonard Wood
United States
Leonard A. Wood
Philippines
Philippine Islands
W. P. Riley
Junction State Bank
Kimble County
Riley
Wurzbach Defense Seeks Quashal of Indictment
Attorneys for former Congressman Harry M. Wurzbach filed a motion to quash the federal indictment accusing him of corrupt practice violations. The motion sits on the docket awaiting action by the U S district attorney with possible scheduling by March 28. Separately, the House sustained Acting Speaker Fred Minor in over ruling points of order on a road amendment amid a 95 to 12 vote.
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Harry M. Wurzbach
Waco
United States
Hugh R. Robertson
Wurzbach
Robertson
House
Fred Minor
Denton
Frank Baldwin
Amett Morse
Scandal as Red Herring in Public Debates
A compact note argues that many scandals serve to misdirect attention from the accuser's own malice and motives, suggesting rhetoric shadows truth in public discourse.
Moody vetoes twelve salary raise bills in counties
Austin reports the governor vetoed twelve bills on Wednesday. Each measure would have raised salaries or fees for local county officers, the governor said, noting their nature as salary increase bills.
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Austin
After a man decides he needs garters he waits weeks
A light anecdote notes that men often delay buying a needed item. It suggests a six week lag from decision to purchase and hints at patience or procrastination in everyday shopping.
Wool at warehouse and cattle lean company listing
A warehouse advertises full weight three-pound wool products and notes a cattle lean company at the same location or listing. The terse item combines textile and livestock business references without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Ware House
Junction Cattle Lean Co
Holekamp Offers Complete County Land Index
Local ad urges landowners to consult E. Holekamp for a full county land index, promoting his comprehensive record of property parcels and locations for accurate abstracts.
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E. Holekamp
Demonstration of New Gun Powder Spark Plugs
Mr Barnett describes gun powder spark plugs. Bros and Schraub announce an exhibition by the former barber shop on the new plug with a demonstration planned for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett. Bros. & Schraub
Goody Buy More Leoller Motor Co Event
Unclear text fragment suggests a motor company event or sale linked to Goody Buy and Leoller Motor Co. readable portions hint at an automotive gathering or promotional activity with possible product showcase and pricing notes.
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Leoller Motor Co
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Edgar McLendon
E. M. McLendon
Junction Publishing Co
Junction, Texas
Texas
TEXA
H. E. Luehrs
Junction Eagle
Scott
Goethe
Cervantes
Shakespeare
Colton
Nepos
Syrus
Hume
Claudianus
Blockhead
Johnson
Philippine Day Here
Federal Army
Saltillo
Torre
Coahuila & Pacific Railway
Ere
Dy Satterfield
MOODY
F. E. Barnett
E. M. Burt
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