Roosevelt and the social security bill pivot in politics
The piece argues the social security measure embodies a Roosevelt era belief in direct provision of prosperity and security from the top to bottom. It contrasts Roosevelt’s consultative approach with Republican reliance on Wall Street mentors like Andrew Mellon, stating the bill’s objective splits political loyalties and shapes 1986 campaign dynamics. It notes the bill as a pivot between competing government visions and dismisses Huey Long’s radicalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mellon
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Huey Long
Wichita Daily Times
Social Security Bill and Housing Act Impact in Wellington
The Wellington Leader notes President Roosevelt’s social security bill as a landmark shift toward government responsibility for economic security. It compares party philosophies on prosperity and downplays Hoover’s approach, urging readers to explore the Federal Housing Act for local home building, refinancing, and mortgage options as a path to revived business and affordable housing in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Will Rogers and Texas Ties Shaped a Beloved Citizen
The article traces Will Rogers life through Texas history, noting his cattle days and family links to Sam Houston. It cites Rogers as a highly mourned national figure with deep roots in Cherokee heritage and ties to prominent Texas families, including the Rogers line and Chief Williams Charles Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
United States
Will
Texas
Fort Worth
William P. Rogers
Arkansas
Sam Houston
Rogers
State of
Tenn
Houston
Five Civilized Tribes
Ark
Oklahoma
Diana
Tiana
David) Rogers
Williams Charles Rogers
Plainview
Kansas City
Collingsworth County
South Texas
Indian Territory
Rainy night in Collinsworth crowds knit everyday
In Collinsworth County Sunday night residents described a light rain totaling about an inch. The town’s lively scene included a mother cat nursing kittens at LeDerer Hardware, families strolling past storefronts, and residents exchanging chatter about crops, plans, and local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingsworth County
LeDerer Hardware
Vander Willis
E. A. Peck
Mr. Peck
Florence Womack
L. W. Gribble
Davis Robinson
Joe Hardy
Ralph Ball
John Forbis
Elmer Driskill
Horace Small
Cochran
J. D. Wilson
Wile Williams
T. M. Johnstort
Frank Anderson
John Jones
DB. Wiley
Colorado
Robert Karnes
Logan Cummings
John Vaughan
John
Bill Goforth
W. G. Hite
Biddy Morris
Dan Bevers
Fred Williams
Ernest Dunlap
Harold Watkins
Netty
Eugene Vaughan
Ci Bishop
Richard Cocke
Austin O'Neil
C. D. Somerville
Grover Hunt
A. J. Hill
Mr. Hunt
Paul Davis
Howard Ball
Odis Ball
John JL. Anderson
Lena Ball
Sammie D. Davis
Annie Mae Donaghey
Sidelights On Roads And Public Works In The Panhandle
Marcy B. Darnall reflects on road to market development and a broad road building program. She notes four years on the House Roads Committee and urges ongoing farm to market road projects for the Panhandle, seeing public works as essential to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Panhandle
Paul, The Worker: Apostle and Tentmaker
The piece examines Paul as a twofold worker, blending hand craft with intellectual drive. It contrasts genuine devotion with movements driven by money, praising Paul’s independent spirit and simple living while noting his mission to spread the Gospel. It portrays him as an original, empire-building thinker guided by spiritual aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Christian Ministry
Quirky items from a 20 month old to a baby Texas to England tale
A collection of humorous clips notes and oddities from early gossip columns. It mentions English royalty American news quirks a 20 month old Cres ton Iowa vocab list and curious anecdotes including a 90 degree below zero Earth record and odd family capers.
Court suit over ownership of valued property in Oklahoma
Court action seeks ownership of valued assets estimated at 45 dollars, with earlier costs of 150 dollars. The case has not yet reached the supreme court. Henry Carpenter, longtime postman of Ed Chickers Eng, retired after years of service, estimated to have walked 168000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costain
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Henry
Carpenter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Res
Wellington Leader
THE
Leader Printing Co., Inc
Henry Deskins Wells
Jimmie Gillentine
Deskins. Wells
Republic
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Roosevelt
Hoover
eaMows
Gertrude Stei
Marcy B. Darnall
New York
England
King George
3. P. Morgan
London
Creston
Earth
Mary Miller
Iowa
J. A. Lavoice
Vermont
Charles Hamilton
West Virginia
Elizabeth Bourneman
Indiana
George Burdon
Cherttey, Eng
B. R. Russell
St. Louis
Decatur, Tl
Aaron Solomon
San Francisco
Myra King
Charles O'Brien
Elise
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!