Texas doctor touts home in face of California booster tour
Dr H T Coulter of Rockdale recounts a two month automobile trip through West Texas Arizona New Mexico California Colorado Utah Nevada and Wyoming He praises California yet favors Texas calling Milam county the better home and noting the Mojave and Death Valley deserts as hazards while detailing water needs and road challenges observed on the journey.
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H. T. Coulter
Rockdale
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Utah
Colorado
San Antonio
West
Nevada
Wyoming
Dr. Coulter
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Milam County
Death Valley
Mojave Desert
Advertising and migration spur regional shifts across the West
The piece quotes Dr. Coulter on California ad campaigns drawing thousands from neighbors and Nevada’s population shrinking to about 75,000 as departures rise. Utah sees depopulation and vacant stores, while travel streams shift toward Texas and New Mexico. It also includes a satirical Q&A about Campbellites and the origins of the Christian Church.
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Dr. Coulter
Nevada
California
Texas
Utah
Salt Lake City
New Mexico
Arizona
Mineral Wells
State Press
Dallas News
Christian Church
S. P
St. Paul
Alexander Campbell
Baptist Church
Baptist Fellowship
Disciples of Christ
England
Antioch
Campbellites
Indian Relics And Gave Explorations At Sul Ross
Sul Ross Skyline notes serious students are offered field expeditions into Big Bend locations to observe Indian life artifacts and sites. Seven previously unknown campsites were found with specimens including matates, arrow heads, bones, fibres, pottery, and woven materials. Records ensure future value. avoid indiscriminate collecting and report localities and loans to Sul Ross for exhibit placement.
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Big Bend
Texas
Ile
Sul Ross
Bootleg raid exposes filthy distillery and mash
Prohibition agents raid a residence on a corner where chickens roasted over mash barrels. Officers destroy the mash and confiscate a small still. An aged Mexican man is held for charges to be filed before United States Commissioner Edwards.
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Bernard
van Riper
Captain Street
Captain Brown
Prohibition
United States
Edwards
San Antonio Express
The Cynic Mrs Smythe Reports Canada Girl’s 56 Hour Run
The Cynic Mrs Smythe quotes an odd news item about a Canadian girl who allegedly ran for 56 hours without stopping. Mr Smythe quips whether the man escaped during the stunt.
Freight rates not sole cause of farmer distress, Urbana analysis shows
The Urbana Courier argues freight rates are not the main driver of farmer poverty and price swings. It compares June 30 1922 and this year, noting wheat and corn price moves despite unchanged freight and blames market fluctuations, railroads, and broader economic forces rather than rates alone.
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LaFollettes
Smith Brookharts
Magnus Johnsons
Henry Ford
Courier
Chicago
Illinois
Wall Street
Champaign County
Brookharts
Urbana
Fading Blonde Seeks Husband in Department Store
A faded blonde runs into a department store and asks for help finding her husband. A clerk suggests she mourn in aisle three from the left, producing a terse, wry exchange.
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Madan
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