National Politics Beginning to Stir
Robert Fuller notes political buzz as figures like Hiram Johnson, Harding, Magnus Johnson, and McAdoo spark speculation ahead of party conventions. John W. Davis of West Virginia emerges as a strong Democratic dark horse with a national and international legal background and ties to J. P. Morgan, the Associated Press, and the New York Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fuller
New York
Hiram Johnson
Europe
Prescient Harding
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
McAdoo
Wilson
National Editorial Association
Democratic Party
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Davis
National Aid International
American Bar Association
Department of Justice
Judiciary
House of Representatives
Great Britain
J. P. Morgan & Co
Wall Street
Associated Press
New York Times
A Fearful Disease Manana and its Spanish taint
A satirical piece describes manana as a nationwide disease of Spanish speakers and Mexicans, but targets Americans as well. It warns against setting or remembering fixed times with manana infected people, noting the habit delays meetings for years. The author cites San Antonio as an example and urges ten men to make ten definite agreements to test the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manana
San Antonio
Grasshopper Outbreaks Reported Across Regions
Reports describe hopper outbreaks across the Mississippi Valley and western states including Wisconsin, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Wyoming, Utah, Oregon, and northern California. In California’s Klamath Lake area grasshoppers are spreading with June distribution and high feeding rates. Canada notes outbreaks in Saskatchewan.
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Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Texas
Wyoming
Utah
Oregon
California
Klamath Lake
United States
Department of Grass
Central
Western
Saskatchewan
How Mother Pelican Ferns Her Young
A vivid Our Dumb Animals piece by Herbert Beardsley portrays pelicans at Klamath Lake on the California Oregon boundary. The母 pelican feeds her young as the nestling’s dramatic entry into the beaked pouch unfolds to onlookers before growing to white plumage and flocking about the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Herbert Beardsley
Third World
Klamath Lake
California
Oregon
Diversified Crops Aid Weed-Control in Minnesota County
Agricultural extension work reports show diversified crops cutting sow thistle in Kitson county Minnesota and Red River Valley. Clover and especially sweet clover replace summer fallow, crowding out weeds and expanding from 8,009 acres in 1910 to 60,000 in 1922 with rye and clover rapidly rising in use.
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Kitson County
Minn
Red River Valley
United States Department of Agriculture
Kitson
Debts owed Europe and US postwar policy speech
A columnist argues the United States should cancel more than eleven billion dollars in European war debts. The piece contends European nations are not broke, noting increased wartime borrowing and Allied relief costs. It asserts the US bore the war’s cost and saved several countries, with England the only nation to have paid any debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
France
England
Belgium
Italy
Baird Star
Grounds for Divorce Hearing Notes
Fragmentary courtroom exchange describing a contentious divorce case. The dialogue hints at accusations of alienation of affection and a self centered husband, with the wife presenting motive for dissolution of marriage. Lacking full names or dates in the readable text.
Ad O' the Class Jimmy Say Dad King Tut
A brief, playful exchange references the question who was King Tut and answers with a quip about a poor excuse for a new dress. The dialogue captures schoolyard style humor and a mix of parental teasing.
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Jimmy
Tut
Ballroom quarrel over jealousy and dancing rules
A woman tells her partner her husband is jealous and that she dances only with plain people. He replies he has followed a similar system for years, presenting a lighthearted domestic jab set in a ballroom scene.
Texas Weekly Industrial News Highlights 1923
U S employers seek 600000 workers per U S Employment Bureau while industries run steadily boosting wages. Cities report plans and projects from Galveston to Houston including sea wall extension 700000 and new schools. Several towns list oil iron sugar and textiles growth with rails roads and power lines expanding. In nine weeks of 1923 agricultural and insurance notes appear alongside rate case doctrine from the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
U. S. Employment Bureau
Galveston
Kerrville
American Legion Memorial
Tyler
Smith County
Austin
Corsicana
Humble Oil Company
Beaton
Dallas
Marathon
John Marshall
England
Athens
Brookshire
San Angelo
McLean
Sierra Blanca
Electra
Dimmitt County
Houston
Erwin
Mildred Pike
Luling
Daily Signal
Fort Worth
North Texas Building & Loan Association
Cuero
Daingerfield
Port Arthur
Gulf Refining Company
Leakey
Brownsville
New Exchange Organization
Fort Stockton
First State
First National Banks
Nixon
Pandora
Laredo
Hempstead
Garrison—O. K
Big Spring—Potash Company
Gulf Coast
National Petroleum Company
Lulingfield
Throckmorton
Brownwood
Brown County
Dallas—Dallas Railway Company
Eastland
Vernon—Fostal
Eastland —Arab Gasoline Corporation
The Kind of Men the World Is Looking For
Public exhortation lists ideal qualities for men including honesty courage and duty. The piece urges integrity responsibility and perseverance across social classes and calls for individuals who will work for what they earn and stand by truth.
Music spreads discipline and polish in Pecos youngsters
Capper's Weekly excerpts Raymond Gilkeson on how astral music raises grades and broadens town culture. In Junction City Kansas 162 students join school orchestras with plans to expand to 426. grades stay high, students gain concentration, courtesy, and teamwork as teachers and clubs support the program. Mrs J Abbie Clark Hogan directs the orchestra, using records to expose pupils to top artists.
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Capper
Butler
Pecos
Junction City
Kansas
Commercial Club
Rotary Club
Booster Club
Ladies Reading Club
J. Abbie Clark Hogan
Cooperatives Do Large Business Among Farmers
United States Department of Agriculture figures show 4 925 farmers buying and selling cooperatives with over 23 percent recording annual business from 100 000 to 200 000 and more than 15 percent from 70 000 to 100 000. Over 82 percent of associations report annual business not exceeding 200 000 with 60 percent of those earning 2 million dollars or more located in the Pacific Coast States, comprising nearly 12 percent of all associations in that region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Pacific Coast
Ask Al He Knows Stoic Joke Row
The report presents a comical exchange where Thomas asks what a stoic is and Al responds with a playful misdefinition about a bold carrying babies, reflecting local dialect humor and informal banter. The piece embodies a lighthearted, humorous moment in a daily生活 page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
ENTERPRISE Printing Outsells Rivals in Local Market
ENTERPRISE printing firm claims a clear lead in the local market, citing higher quality and faster turnaround. Company executives note continued demand from small businesses and schools, with plans to expand facilities and workforce.
Notice of Trustees Sale in Reeves County Texas
Public auction to satisfy a deed of trust securing a note of 444.50 dollars in Abilene bank. Substitute trustee designated after default. Property described as Northy percent of Section 20, Block 55, Reeves County Texas, to be sold at Pecos Court House door on the first Tuesday in July 1923 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Reeves
J. C. Hunt
Taylor County
George L. Paxton
Citizens National Bank of
Abilene
Reeves County
Geo. L. Paxton
Citizens National Bank
A. D
Pecos
State of Texas
J. C
ENTERPRISE printing sells what is worth selling
A compact item notes that the ENTERPRISE printing house focuses on items deemed valuable for sale. The line hints at a practice of selecting goods or stories that have market appeal.
Junior Epworth League Picnic Honors Virginia Kesler
The Junior Epworth League hosted a Tuesday lawn party at Mrs Day's home in honor of Virginia Kesler who will soon move with her parents to Lamesa. After enjoyable games, guests enjoyed picnic style refreshments.
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Epworth League
Mrs. Day
Virginia
Kesler
Lamesa
Calotab Promises Nausea Free Calomel Remedy
Advertisement extols a de-nauseated calomel tablet called Calotabs as a safe, effective cure for liver and digestive ailments. One tablet at bedtime claims to cause no griping or salts, with a next day feel good and strong appetite. Sold in original packages 35 cents large, 10 cents small. druggist may refund price.
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Mother Pelican
Texas Weekly Industrial News
Enterprise Printing
Farmer-Labor
Elks
Allanta
South Vr
McFarland
Moe Dakota
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