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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
4
Advertising Manager A Garland Adat, Secretary-Treasurer and Editor C L Tatum listed among staff. Second class matter entered February 26, 1919 at Mexia Post Office under March 8 1879 act. Rates show carrier boy 75 cents six months two dollars per year.
In a forward looking discussion a writer argues that rapid tech and industrial shifts reshape cities like Mexia. He notes aviation radio links and distant communications, railroad and auto plant consolidations, and large newspapers absorbing rivals. He warns boosters to focus on real factors such as raw materials markets labor water and fuel to attract new industry.
President Coolidge plans to enforce party loyalty by not recognizing senators who vote against administration measures. Nebraska's Norris and Howell faced censure for opposing Charles B. Warren's confirmation. Wisconsin's Lenroot patronage distribution is cited as a test of loyalty with mixed effects and heated party debate.
Limestone County may see a poultry boom as Lewis Gunter of Thornton expands into poultry production. An A and M graduate, he contracts to supply the Raleigh hotel in Waco with eight cases of eggs weekly and his Baron White Leghorns lead an Baylor University egg laying contest drawing statewide attention. The piece also notes Patent Office patents for hair curling devices and a historic note on curling methods dating to ancient Egypt.
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin reflects on how Bible reading influenced leaders like Marshall Lincoln McKinley Roosevelt and Hughes. It notes leaders keep private spiritual practice while public life demands practical ethics. It highlights devotion to scripture as armor for a strenuous career.
Indianapolis June 17. Dr L H Marlin president of DePauw University says flapper girls do not threaten morals as they share religious beliefs with mothers and will make good mothers of tomorrow. Bananas 30¢ a dozen Imperial Valley cantaloupes 15¢ each peaches watermelons and plums advertised. Paty Pon free delivery for items anywhere in town Lambs phone 482.
The will of General Sam Houston advocates solid useful education for his sons with focus on English, geography, history, and Holy scriptures. He demands avoidance of abstract sciences and disdain for novels and light reading, stressing morals and character in upbringing and associations.
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