Evolution of the Texas weekly press since 1905
The Dallas News contrasts today's weekly papers with those of 25 years ago noting a shift from heated political drama to broader coverage. Modern weeklies emphasize world affairs, agriculture, highway issues, and local life with greater sincerity and discernment while remaining vigilant. Publishers’ larger investments influence this change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Weekly Press
Dallas News
Mansfield Thanks Supporters After Primary Bid
Congressman Mansfield expresses gratitude for support in the renomination primary and cites his wife Mrs. Mansfield’s illness as preventing active campaigning. He pledges to provide the best service possible to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mansfield
Watch For Them Theyll Be Here Soon
A solicitor for an orphan fund was in town this week and the genuineness of the purpose was questioned. The public should demand credentials from these solicitors before giving them money. Some authority should be displayed along with the tambourine. We cast no reflections on the true solicitors but this particular one looked suspicious. A woman worked the town and left in a fine automobile with a man who waited for her on a side street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia Argus
18-Year-Old Blanche Beall Sets Cotton Record in Arkansas
Blanche Beall, 18, of Wilson Arkansas, produced 1,579 pounds of lint cotton per acre in the 1929 state 4-H Club contest. Her net profit, after expenses, totaled 342.56 dollars. Fertilizer strategy and delta soil conditions cited as key factors in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Blanche Beall
Wilson
Blanche
Delta
Bealls
South
Charles
Watch and Jewelry Repairing in Flatonia Texas
M. J. Neskorik offers watch and jewelry repair services with a full guarantee. No postage charges. Sells watches at prices lower than online orders. Flatonia, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Neskorik
Flatonia
Texas
Dr. Kent Uses New Method for Tonsil and Pterygium Removal
Dr Frank Kent reports a new method removing tonsils and pterygiums with no operation, no bleeding, and no pain. Patient sent home promptly and resumed business. Aug 14 Moulton Aug 15 Shiner at Dr Fuller's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Old Time Dance at Bluecher Park Shiner
Old Time Dance at Bluecher Park Shiner on Sunday night August 10 features Schultz Orchestra. Only old time dances. admission fifty cents. Dont miss this good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluecher Park
Shiner
Schultz
Meat Prices and Market Adette From Local Market
Meat priced from 12 to 20 cents per pound with hot barbecue every Saturday. Eggs offered for cash payments. Richter's Market advertises special low prices and weekly deals, urging customers to shop for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter’s
Minister Kermit Gibbons Licensed at Cuero Conference
Licensed as Methodist minister Kermit Gibbons son of Rev. G T Gibbons for Cuero area, licensed at the Quarterly Conference. He attends Southwestern University at Georgetown and is wished a successful career by the New Era Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Gibbons
G. T. Gibbons
Cuero
Kermit
Southwestern University
Georgetown
New Era- Herald
The Idle Stomach and the Unemployed Digestive Tract
The essay asserts that modern diets lack adequate indigestible matter to keep digestion healthy. It explains herbivora, carnivora, and humans as omnivores with varying digestive capacities, notes cooking aids cellulose digestion, and highlights rice bran and rice kernel cellulose as gentle bulking fibers for those with delicate systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peerless
U. S
A. B. Turek & Son
Shiner, Texas
Central Power and Light Company
V.va
A. L. Fuller
Emil J. Motis
Yoakum
W. T. Beall
Elsther
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Kent
Dr. Fuller
E. V. McCollum
Schoo of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University