States adopt varied license plate colors for 1935
A catalog of 1935 license plate colors lists each state with a color scheme, noting Texas white on maroon and Connecticut white on maroon among others. The piece shifts to a Texas centennial reflection on barb wire ending open ranges, recounting Gates' 1880s demonstration and the shift from open ranges to fenced ranches.
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American Automobile Association
Texas
Connectcut
Minnesota
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Governor Pardoned Habitual Criminal Sparks Reform Debate
A defendant described as on the verge of indictment in Texas received a gubernatorial pardon, wiping a lengthy sentence. The Dallas Morning Journal argues pardons should be governed by long-term policy and legal justice, not sentiment, urging reform of the current system. The piece notes widespread concerns over the habit of pardoning and calls for state-directed justice.
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Texas
Dallas Morning Journal
Weather Signs Fail This Year In Amarillo
Amarillo readers note that old weather signs have not forecast rainfall accurately this season. Farmers worry about wheat yields and water supply as forecasts and signs clash with the low precipitation.
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Amarillo
Archer City Editor Cards Wedding In Cupid Partnership
Archer City editor Charlie Martin writes about the wedding of J. W. McCaslin and Mattie Martin, noting their new venture as a partnership under Cupid and praising the couple. The piece playfully references age, love, and a shared life, wishing them a sweet future.
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Archer City
Charlie Martin
McCaslin
Charles Hooper
Clyde
Dan Cupid
Democracy's Shame on Floyd Crowd at Oklahoma Cemetery
The Brownwood Bulletin reports 50 000 people crowded into an Oklahoma town to attend the burial of the outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd. Traffic chaos and a near fight over the flowers from Floyd's coffin marked the spectacle, reflecting a troubling public fascination with notoriety.
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Floyd
Oklahoma Town
Brownwood Bulletin
Seven Great Mistakes of Man for Self Improvement
A writer lists seven human errors that philosophers and reformers cite across ages. They include crushing others to advance, dwelling on unchangeable issues, declaring impossibility due to personal limits, clinging to trivial preferences, neglecting reading, forcing others to share beliefs, and skipping savings. The piece ends with a reflection on self-examination and a health notice about Christus Santa.
Rules From a 1540s Chicago Store Revealed
A Fort Worth paper shares a century and a half old set of store rules from a Chicago department store. From opening hours at 6 am to 9 am year round, to dusting counters and trimming lamps, the guidance covers Sabbath work limits, smoking, church giving, and leisure after long shifts. The document illustrates strict expectations on integrity, religion, social life, and learning during work.
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Chicago
Fort Worth
Wonders of the Sea and Ocean Facts
A Harper Herald summary explains ocean coverage, depth, and salinity. It notes water pressure, evaporation leaving salt, and a 230 foot salt layer if oceans dried. It compares depths, temperature, and explains wave height and speed with a 17 ton per square yard shore impact.
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Norway
Harper Herald
Autumn Traffic Dangers Warn Drivers to Stay Alert
The piece notes peak accident risk in late autumn due to imperfect lighting and wet pavement. It urges pedestrians and drivers to stay alert during rush hours and to keep eyes on the road, emphasizing personal safety and caution during dangerous days.
Bargain Seats on the New York Exchange
A collage of brief quotes notes that seats on the New York Exchange can be bought at bargain rates but sellers offer no guarantee of comfort. The remarks reference a New York lottery draw bar and a transit update from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Pasadena Post. It also mentions the San Antonio Morning News and Vaan News Advertisements.
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New York Exchange
Pasadena Post
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
San Antoni
The Power of the Editorial Page
A Missouri journalism study notes the editorial page has grown in power and scope due to world conditions and public demand for enlightenment. It argues newspapers, especially small-town papers, now provide attractively presented editorials that build and hold circulation with balanced scholarship.
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University of Missouri
Rank
U le
Williamson County Sun
Drunken Drivers Highlighted By Safety Leaders At Congress
The article notes railroad crews were barred from drinking long ago and praises it as common sense. It references Dr H A Heise of Milwaukee presenting at the National Safety Congress in Cleveland about how liquor affects different drivers. Heise warns even small amounts can impair some, while heavier consumption leads to dangerous driving and potential fatalities.
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National Safety Congress
Cleveland
H. A. Heise
Milwaukee
Dr. Heise
Parsons
Advertising Persuades Trust in Local Goods and Health Seals
The excerpt argues that nationally advertised goods provide consistent quality across regions and that local advertisers back their products. It highlights the role of advertising in packaging improvements and consumer trust, then cites Christmas Seals funding health education and TB early detection, ending with a call to buy seals and count pennies.
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Fort Worth
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