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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1925
Page
4
The Mexia feature highlights a forward looking plan titled "The City That Vision Is Building" focusing on urban development, infrastructure, and community initiatives. It emphasizes civic leadership, public projects, and residents shaping future growth.
A declaration affirming belief in a government of the people derived from consent, preserving a republic of many states. It pledges loyalty to the country, support for the constitution, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies.
A 1922 Oregon referendum attempted to require 8 to 16 year olds to attend public schools after 1926. The U S Supreme Court blocked enforcement, warning it would destroy parochial and private schools. The piece extols universal public education as essential to liberty and republican government.
The article describes a tariff dispute over potassium chlorate used by a single U.S. producer and a major match company. Germany is the main foreign supplier. despite a 50 percent tariff hike, imported German product still undersells the American maker, harming domestic industry while the government gains the tax.
The piece notes perceived bias in courts, citing men often spared due to family needs after pleading guilty to bootlegging while a young widowed mother received a 35 year sentence for the same offense. It argues that even handed justice is elusive.
The piece cites Magnus W. Alexander noting wages in US industry sit 16 percent above prewar levels and, even after adjusting for dollar value, workers are about 30 percent better off than in 1920. It argues high tariffs protect wages and that labor and industry benefit equally from immigration limits.
A collage of clippings quotes editors on women in public roles and the domestic sphere. Witty takes from Mineral Wells Index, Bonham Daily Favorite, Hearne Democrat, McKinney Courier-Gazette, and others argue over motherhood, work, and politics. The pieces poke fun while defending progress.
A fragment discusses a Tower of Babel site near Manhattan and the Woolworth Building, noting uncertainty about Eden while quoting a couple of overheard street phrases. It compares New York speech to Somersetshire and Venetian dialects in a playful tone.
Mrs. Lillian D. Snow in Santa Ana seeks to declare herself a sole trader in order to support herself amid alleged husband neglect and cruelty while opposing divorce on religious grounds. She plans a personal service and real estate business financed with $350 of her own capital.
The family of Maxine Katherine Dougherty thanks friends for kindness during illness and death. They especially acknowledge Mrs Bruster and Mrs Sharrock for help and the Pure Oil Company employer for offerings. Signed Mr and Mrs C E Dougherty.
Central Texas Amusement Co announces a nightly dance event on Friday night with June St prizes. Cash prizes include five dollars in gold for best waltz and additional prizes for best fox trot and one step. Dances run most nights except Wednesday and Sunday.
Pat F. Hopkins Wheel and Body Works advertises auto spring replacement fender rolling and dent removal services. Located on West Milam Street with phone contact 725, the shop promises to make any car like new for spring.
Notice lists subscription access points for the Mexia Daily News including carriers, Pioneer News Spud and News Pub outlets. It references paid subscriptions and locations for obtaining the newspaper.
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