Lubbock Optimism Pushes Local Growth and Cooperation
In a 1914 editorial from Lubbock Avalanche, the writer urges community optimism and cooperative effort to spur growth. He highlights education, land sales at affordable prices, and support for home industries, factories, and a good college to advance prosperity. The piece calls citizens to fund the Chamber of Commerce and back local enterprises, predicting better times for Lubbock and the Plains country.
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Out of Harmony with Progress Depicted as Social Drift
A passage laments individuals out of harmony with progress, portraying them as fallen behind leaders, lacking patriotic drive, and shunned by society. It warns such “standputs” drift away, rely on others, and miss chance to join the advancing, dynamic public.
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Freedom and Education as Pillars of American Democracy
A impassioned plea argues that truth and education free citizens and that democracy suffers under class legislation and overbearing government. It calls for mind development, removal of ignorance, and a renewed Declaration of Independence to protect freedom from plutocracy and exploitation. It urges collective action to end child labor and wage injustice.
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America
Hold on to your virtue and name in tough times
A column urges moral restraint and truthful speech, warning against anger and swearing. It praises good character and a calm temper, then criticizes political feuds and slander. The piece endorses Tom Ball for Texas governor and promotes Lubbock as a growth hub on the Santa Fe line.
Cutting the Weeds Campaign Urges Citywide Effort
The city uses a mowing machine to clear weeds on vacant lots and alleys and calls on property owners in Lubbock to extend the effort across the entire town. It promotes weed cutting, pest control, and community involvement to improve appearance and safety.
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Ferguson campaign gains and Ball supporters clash in Dallas
Col. R. M. Johnston reports in Dallas that Ferguson lacks broad support and Ball is likely to win the Texas gubernatorial nomination. He notes Ferguson barely drew crowds in Dallas and Houston, while Ball is seen as the stronger conservative choice. Johnston claims Besar and Harris counties may favor Ball, and accuses Ferguson backers of buying influence.
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