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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1925
Page
4
A declaration of belief in the United States as a government of the people and a union of sovereign states. It emphasizes consent of the governed democracy, equality, justice, and humanity, and the duty to support the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation.
Local voices push for funding Hughes Park to attract and serve Mexia children and families. Advocates compare costs to past Chautauqua and a $2000 summer caretaker budget, arguing expanded park access benefits all residents who cannot travel to Groesbeck or Coolidge.
Washington officials view the Northern China outbreak as a sign of China’s resolve to end foreign oppression. The piece notes foreigners in China are judged by their own tribunals, France blocks relief, and Japan and Russia bolster local factions. It warns of broad possible outcomes from the revolt.
Mexia Retail Merchants Credit Association scheduled its annual ladies night banquet and a citizens gathering at Lion Tarian Inn Tuesday night with W. V. Crawford of Waco as speaker. Crawford, former head of the Waco Young Men's Business League and Texas Cotton Palace official, will share practical insights as the community looks to unite merchants and strengthen local business.
Census figures show North Carolina rising from 25th in 1904 to 15th in 1923 with an 688 percent increase. The state leads in cotton mill output after Massachusetts and ranks sixth in furniture manufacturing, with total manufacturing near two billion dollars yearly. South Carolina and Georgia push hard in cotton products. Alabama eyes the competition.
Congress plans a lively session with debates on the St Paul tragedy and the Fed Banks credit to London. Critics say the road bankruptcy and stockholder losses were not adequately handled by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Other topics include Mellon tax cuts and Muscle Shoals, while Mississippi sues big firms under anti trust laws. The piece foresees rising scrutiny of capitalists and broader government funding pressures.
Alabama expands teacher training program to include library support for rural students. An annual 6700 state appropriation funds well stocked school libraries, with local matching requirements, growing access from 267 to 630 libraries between 1915 and 1923.
A survey and deeper investigation into the warehouse fire at Camp Mabry is now with a board of National Guard officers. Ranger Captain Frank Hamer aided the probe and has submitted his findings to the board. Psychologists note morning hours as best for work.
A contemplative meditation on death as birth and eternal life references a churchyard sculpture. An angel with a trumpet overlooks a skull while the skeletal King of Terrors briefly grasps a broken death’s dart, with death and man depicted as reconciled allies in a scene of salvific promise.
Local notices announce a business named Mexia Marbie and Granite Works involved in memorials and grave marking services. The short item highlights the firm’s focus on monuments and grave markers for customers in the region.
The passage recalls victory through Jesus Christ over sin and death. Reverend Guthrie ends with gratitude for the triumph granted by faith, contrasting mortal sting with spiritual gain.
Twin girls were born to Mr and Mrs Smith, a local family noted for their charity at home. The article mentions a caution about bulk fuel oil vapor mixing with air being explosive.
Mrs Earl Smith of IOT East Hop kina street welcomed twin girls. The mother and babies are reported well. Mr. Smith is an official of the E L Smith Oil Company and both parents are well known in Mexia.
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