The Passing Day and a Wide World of Notice
A reader letter argues that voters favor known candidates over principles, with reflections on politics and the enduring allure of excitement. The piece notes changing travel habits, weather whims, and a philosophy of public life as the Postal Telegraph Co unveils a new Fort Worth to El Paso transcontinental line and related repeater stations in Texas.
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Austin
Demeet
Alantic
Patna
da Mies
EL Paso
Copany
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
Postal Company
Texas
Dallas
Pacific Coast
Europe
Far East
Middlewest
Big Spring
Phoenix
Ariz
Franklin Auto Beats Sunshine Special in Texas Run
A Franklin sedan with five passengers set out from Dallas and reached El Paso the next morning beating the Sunshine Special train by three hours and twenty six minutes. The trip covered 683 miles to El Paso with a running time of sixteen hours forty four minutes after punctures and detours.
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Franklin Auto
Sunshine
Franklin
Dallas
el Paso
Texas
Texas and Pacific
Commerce and Lamar
Fort Worth
Weatherford
Ranger
Big Spring
Pecos
Abilene
Sierra Blanca
Western Union
Big 6 Herald
Mother’s warning comes true as Wilbur trades ukulele
In a domestic quarrel, the parents confront Wilbur who has traded the Christmas ukulele for a petaphone, signaling a troubling turn from bad to worse. The family discusses next steps and discipline.
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Rees
John
Wilbur
PITY THE POOR SHEEP AND THE WAGE SCALE
An analysis from Farm and Ranch argues wool and textile costs split unfairly. It notes $3.85 for raw materials and equal labor, with retailer taking $11.55, while producers and distributors reap large margins. The piece calls for cooperatives or local mills to cut costs and aid consumers and sheep farmers in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Texas
Exas
Woman President Question Sparks Global Talk
Opinion piece argues a woman may become president after 1980 only via a vice presidential succession. It notes World shrinking through travel and tech, reflects on Pierce made by Follette supporters, and imagines social and geopolitical shifts as American fliers endure cold routes.
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John R.inter
Somme Mewes
Ies Jefferson
England
K Hop
Troyouy
The Iron Age and the Rise of Civilization
The excerpt reflects on scientific progress and anaesthesia’s history, noting early resistance to new methods. It includes reflections from Earnest Hers and Joseph Greenberg about Texas travel, civilization milestones, and the moral contrasts of industrial growth with social injustice.
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France
Earnest Hers
Joseph Greenberg
New York
Texas
Brooklyn
American
Fragmentary Verse Snippet Hearsay About a Stork Rumor
A rough dialect snippet questions a superstition about a stork bringing something. The speaker doubts common claims and notes disbelief while listening to others. The piece skims rumor without asserting facts.
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Will H. Mayes
Department of Journalism
University of Texas
Lood County
Chamber of Commerce of
Belton
Gente
Martin
Central Tease
Panhandle
Lette
Davia
Goal Locridge
Ohi
Kansas
Sre Davis
Massachis
Follette
Senate
Jans
Ted
Sallie
Gladys Baker
Ray
Oye
Se Tae
Nets
Ceeh
The
United States
Atais Cstaches
Corey
Epvier Geners
Cena
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