Washington letter cites domestic divisions harming national character
General George Washington writes to C C Pinckney on July 8, 1796 noting that the administration faces the greatest embarrassments from internal factions. He says citizens favor other nations over strengthening the United States and shaping a distinct national character. The editorial page frames this as a critique of domestic self-interest undermining national unity.
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George Washington
C.C. Pinckney
Allred Sets Sharp Clemency Course For Texas Courts
Governor Allred in his first days signals a clemency shift from the governor to a board, aiming for careful records review. He revoked Miriam Ferguson’s six month furlough for Joe Hobrecht, praising enforcement and urging mercy only for meritorious cases to deter social menaces.
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James V. Allred
Allred
Miriam A. Ferguson
Joe Hobrecht
Pepe
Texas
Alfred
James
Franked Mail scandal fuels push to end free postal service
Editorial denounces the mass free franked mail carried by the federal government, estimating 28 to 32 million dollars in potential revenue. It accuses Postmaster General Farley of tallying a surplus by excluding franked mail from the deficit, and warns of ongoing growth and political propaganda.
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Farley
Aise
Safest at Sea Captain Fried Leads Safety Push
Captain Fried, now an executive in the federal steamboat inspection service, urges keeping ships longer in port to inspect safety devices and methods. He argues the temporary hardship on competition yields long term gains for the American merchant marine’s safety reputation.
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Fried
Federal Steamboat Inspection Service
Gentle strength in tragedy at Lindbergh trial
A dramatic, reverent account praises Anne Morrow Lindbergh as she endures the courtroom ordeal in Flemington New Jersey. The writer extolls her gentleness and moral fortitude amid conflict, contrasting heroic old symbols with modern violent fame while lauding her steadfast composure.
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Anne Morrow Ludbergh
Flemington
New Jersey
Bruho Hauptmann
Johnny Curvays
Paul Reveres
Valley Forge
Gettysburg
Hit Carsons
Pony Express
Anne Linn
Jie Anne Lindbergh
Copsright
King Fea
Marry Go Round the Nervy Rules of Love
Column excerpt by Helen Rowland mixing wit on marriage trends and dating myths. It riffs on femininity, beauty, and how couples pair off with modern expectations, punctuating with lines about love and men’s perceptions in bright, opinionated prose.
Paraguay and War's Grim Echo Through Time
The author argues that South America's Paraguay has endured a brutal war less remembered by the world, recounting centuries of conflict from Jesuit beginnings to lethal 19th century clashes. He criticizes pacifism as naive, urging learning from history while admitting personal cowardice and a longing for peace.
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Sebastian Cabot
Newfoundland
Paraguay
Juan de Ayolas
Asuncion
South America
Hila
Spain
Aquiduban
Beh
Brazil
Journeying by Train through Florida and Beyond
The narrator chronicles a rail journey from Virginia toward Florida with vivid vignettes of landscapes, towns, and trainside scenes. He recalls past figures, literary tastes, and encounters aboard, including a curio-filled dining car, a push for extra copy, and reflections on travel, memory, and the American South Florida scenery and social panorama emerge through transient impressions.
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Q. Mcintyre
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Atlante City
Santa Mandea
Everglades
Main Beach
Seauer
Wicely
Shetland
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Ed Howe
Will Hogg
Kin Hubbard
Joh McE. Bowman
Joe Schenck
Wilson Migner
Wo Ziegfeld
Health Habits For Elimination By Royal 5
Health article discusses elimination problems across ages, citing laziness and poor hygiene as causes. It recommends regular daily elimination, mild enemas, proper diet with whole grains and fruits, ample water, slow chewing, and walking. It emphasizes posture, outdoor activity, and balanced exercise to improve digestion and elimination.
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Peland
Rej Hons
Receiver Appointed In Contested 1925 Estate Case
In January 1925 the Forty-fifth District Court placed control of the contested $20,000 estate of the late Severo Gavia with John H. Blekett Jr as receiver. Lester J. Sack, son of Mr and Mrs Isang Sack, was elected to Sigma Delta Chi at the University of Texas, one of 18 chosen. A varnish factory was planned to use local raw materials in Burnet and San Antonio, and Arthur Gudson of New York was noted as an editor connected to the hall.
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John H. Blekett Jr
Severo Gavia
Forty-fifth District Court
Lester J. Sack
Isang Sack
West Dewey Place
Sigma Delta Chi
University of Texas
Burnet
San Antoni Oo
Wiltent Potateik
Chemis
New York
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