A Choice of Texts for the State Legislature
The article compares Democratic and Republican stance on child labor and education in acceptance speeches. It notes calls for a uniform federal standard to protect childhood, prevent child labor, and curb drug trafficking, praising both nominees as statesmen and practical leaders. The Texas Legislature will weigh the proposed federal child labor amendment next January.
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Paving the Way to San Antonio
The Trade Extension department of the Chamber of Commerce lays out four planned trade trips for September to expand San Antonio’s customer base. It stresses that modern merchants must proactively reach customers, as trade territories overlap and transportation costs shape where buyers go. Good fellowship, service, and honesty are key to building paths between merchants and customers.
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Rome
Game a Chance Restock Sparks New Jersey Protest
A historic editorial argues for restocking New Jersey game sections while highlighting farmer and orchard protests. It recalls Australia and New Zealand rabbit invasions of 1850, warning of ecological damage and urging strict game laws to protect sustainable wildlife.
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New Jersey
Missouri
Australia
New Zealand
Camphor Fiends By Bugs Baer
A humorous 1920s spoof describes moths as secretive, wardrobe-eating foes. It imagines camphor as a diet stimulant for moths, notes costly moth hounds as trackers, and warns readers of weekend moth hunts in Newport amid Audubon Society opposition. It mocks moths as affectionate yet dangerous, urging early action before they “win your love.”
Ye Towne Gossip A Mid Summer Heat Hoax Read
A sun drenched street notes a wagon with ice, men and horses near the curb. The driver refreshes with ice water and sponge while a heat soaked crowd observes a curious improvised cooling routine.
Some Sap and Salt by Bert Moses
A compact, dated set of aphorisms and wry lines by Bert Moses. The piece mixes social commentary with humorous observations on health, wealth, driving, love, business, and easy work, reflecting early 20th century musings.
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Bert Moses
Wayside Wisdom by S. E. Kiser
A light verse contrasts a cheerful worker with a sour crab boss. The cheerful Dain celebrates honest effort and hopeful self reliance while a crab boss resents praise and doubts the value of good work. The piece ends with a defiant note on recognition.
Harelip treatment by Dr. Copeland urged for infants
A mother recounts a newspaper feature by Dr. Copeland about harelip noting there is little relief without surgery. Early operation is advised for infant patients, edges are joined with sutures, and healing restores form though occasional suture tears occur.
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Bers Vice,Inc
Good Employer Qualities and Just Treatment Explored
A reader discusses what makes a good employer versus a good workman. The piece argues fairness and justice as core traits, warns against excessive generosity, and notes that training workers and paying fair wages are key. It emphasizes respect for workers' autonomy and cautions paternalism.
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Francisco
Old Clothes as Dialect of Self Expression
The piece argues that old clothes carry personality, adapting to the wearer and revealing individuality, while new clothes standardize and conceal. It likens old garments to dialects versus new clothes as a standardized language, noting how clothing shapes perception and identity, especially for poorer individuals.
Freaks of Nature Rosy Cibrella Story Battles Fishermen
The life history of a rosy cibrella, a star fish relative, shows a cycle of battles with fishermen. It feeds on oyster beds, steals bait, and when torn apart regenerates into two new cibrellas, increasing their numbers.
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King Feature Syndicate, Inc
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