Educated Whites and the Limits of Political Wisdom
A Yale Review essay questions the belief that educated whites uniquely hold political insight. It argues education often reflects privilege, and knowledge without generous restraint harms democracy. The piece cites Jewish immigrant resilience, county fairs, aviation feats, and a skeptical note on biblical lifespans to illustrate cultural and scientific contributions and public interest topics.
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Jamey Rowland Angell
Yale Review
Inauguration ceremonies and more may be heard from home
The article notes that people may soon see and hear events such as inauguration ceremonies and football games by radio without leaving home, though the work remains in the experimental stage. It mentions the possibility of scattering clouds in the upper atmosphere using a Harvard experiment to enable this.
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Dayton
Fragmented Brain Size Debate Mentioned by Scientists
A garbled OCR snippet reports contrasting views on brain size over time with hints that one expert claims the brain has grown smaller while another suggests humans two million years ago were different. The text is incomplete and unclear.
Irrigation as Remedy for Recurrent Texas Droughts
The Houston Chronicle argues that recurring crop failures across many Texas counties may spur irrigation adoption. It notes existing wells and rivers, the rise of large scale farming, and the need for communal funding to equip farms for drought resilience. It urges farmers and lenders to invest in irrigation to turn drought calamities into a potential blessing. The piece ends with local notices about furnished rooms for rent and Arizona visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston Chronicle
Coat Frocks Challenge Two Piece Fashion Trend
Frocks and other tailored styles are replacing plain two piece outfits as many women seek more fashionable attire. A provided example shows a severely plain dress. Scientists report that a significant portion of honey bees spend time in the hive socializing with cronies, easing human concerns about perfect industry.
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Llonay
Untitled Fragment on Winter Car Use and Attendant
A fragmented note contemplates why a man can stay on the aide drive with his car through winter. The text hints at an attendant and ongoing drive behavior but remains incomplete and unclear.
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Tina
Voters warned on San Saba district bonds and taxes
The San Saba County Control and Improvement District No 4 directors issue a statement clarifying election rules and bond limits. They pledge to exclude non irrigable land from taxes and say preliminary work may cost up to 20000 dollars with a final bond amount not to exceed 20000 dollars, contingent on voter approval.
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San Saba County Control and Improvement District NO
San Saba
A. d. Harkey
W. B. Leverett
Commissioners Court
J Cunningham dies at 93 in San Saba obituary
Joseph C Cunningham born May 31 1832 in Georgia lived as plantation owner in Alabama then San Saba for 25 years. Confederate veteran elder of Presbyterian church Mason and Democrat. Funeral at residence by Rev R K McCall with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. pallbearers listed.
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Joseph C.cunningham
Jackson County
Georgia
Talledago County
Alabama
San Saba
R. C. Turner
Martha McClelland
Jne, R. Cunningham
Downey
California
RB. C. Turner
Shelley
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Old South
R. K. McCall
Odd Fellows Cemetery
J. M. Kuykendall
D.A. Cameron
T. A. Murray
Jas. H. Baker
A. E. Moore
W. C. Cowan
Farmers in Algerita Booming as School Grows
Algerita Texas September 8 1925 The San Saba News notes farmers busy picking cotton and a boom in town. Miss Wilma Lane and sister Gleo entered Daniel Baker College Brownwood. Ulman Lane attended teachers institute in Brownwood. Joe Smith moved his store to a new building on the highway. Town supports irrigation and progress for county growth. Rentals offered and a store promotion gives a broom with every $5 purchase at Dickerson's Variety Store.
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Algerita
Texas
San Saba
Ulman Lane
Teachers Institute
Brownwood
Wilma Lane
Gleo
Daniel Baker College
Joe Smith
Hichway
J. A. Carter
Chevie
W. H. Smith
G. R. Lane
Frank Loughran
M. J. Lane
J. D. Hopkins
Lubbock
Big Springs
Alpine
Charlie Brown
Look Out for Saturday Dollar Window at People's Grocery
Community note lists a Saturday dollar window sale at People's Grocery Store with storefront promotions. Minor items include rental and real estate ad, a land listing by Rector & Gray, and personal notices about visits and a doctor's return from Mineral Wells.
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People’s Grocery Store
Rector
Crawford family visits Roswell old home and friends
W F Crawford and his family from Roswell New Mexico arrived on Wednesday to visit the old home and friends. See De Berry for correct glass.
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W. F. Crawford
Roswell
New Mexico
Purification health ad promotes Calotabs cure
Physicians cite purification as Nature's health foundation and urge a thorough Calotabs course to cleanse the system. A family package with directions costs 35 cents and a trial 10 cents, available at drug stores.
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Babylon
Zion
New York
Star of Desid
Mary Land
Spain
Amsterdam
Kelley Field
Texan
Traivelers
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Cincinnati Astronomical Society
Methuselah
J. H. Beveridge
Pinkney Jones
Safford
Arizona
T.C. Henry
J. & Cunningham
Old Homestead
Mas. S. J. Bross
Dickerson’s
Mary Sanderson
Robi. F. Love
Dallas
E. E. Page
CG. C. Berry
Masterart
Dickerson
Variety Store
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