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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1925
Page
4
The snippet records an early 20th century adverting manager and editor filing at Mexia Texas post office on February 26 1919 under the 1879 act. It includes a vizion statement for The American Creed praising democracy and national unity.
Ambassadors remarks in London about restoring peace and U S credit to Europe fueling talk of unity between English and American nations. British comments on Rhodes Foundation progress and press influence suggest plans to align U S and U K power, including naval cooperation and control of public opinion.
The federal grant of citizenship to Indians is prompting states to seek reorganization of the Federal Indian Service or transfer of Indian property jurisdiction. California has ruled Indians qualify for state funded schooling and services, while tax exempt reservations remain under federal administration. California Minnesota and Wisconsin push for Indian Bureau reorganization as newly recognized citizens influence next Congress.
An editorial from Chicago centers on William Shepherd as prosecutors struggle with a vanished key witness. The seven million fortune, possible relatives, and hints of bribery swirl around a high profile murder trial.
A speaker pleads for clemency after admitting to a killing aimed at stealing money for a girlfriend. He reflects on his life choices, says he acted from greed and nonviolent intent but delivered a fatal act. He notes the jury sentenced him to fifty years, now two decades have passed, and begs pardon to help his mother and dependents.
Poem by Margaret McCarthy of Dayton mocks a boyish vanity with lines about his hair powder ties and loud shirts. The speaker says she is glad she was not born a boy and addresses the youth’s pretentious style in a witty verse.
About 25 Makers of Mexia gathered at Hughes Park for a free Thursday night concert by the municipal band. Hundreds including families enjoyed the performance, with hopes it becomes a regular weekly feature. The piece ends with reflections on cleanliness, public health, and progress driven by necessity.
This piece argues vermin symbolize filth and disease linking filth to vermin. It asserts vermin and filth accompany each other and drive public health concerns including typhoid fever tuberculosis and malaria as sanitation is essential to curb them.
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