The People's University and the Rural Education Debate
An Albany News echo piece denounces overfunding of state universities while praising the rural schools and the labor-based life. It argues brains rise from practical work, laments high professor salaries, and lauds Edison, Morse, and others who advanced industry over academia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's University
John Knott
Dallas News
Patrick
Star-Telegram
State University
A. & M. College
Roberts
University
Colorado
Edison
Morse
McCormick
Elwood Payne
Bell
New York
San Francisco
Richard Awbright
Galileo
Tinker Howe
Europe
Columbus
Earth
Albany News
Weather, visits, and progress in Porter area
Weather remains hot and very dry as farmers discuss boil worms and weevils. Community members attend meetings and a singing school taught by Prof. Ervan Evans near Blanton Chapel. Visitors from Trenton Shady Grove and other places sang here. Local carpenters repair the building and graveyard cleanup proceeds as Sunday school grows with new song books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervan Evans
Near Blanton Chappel
Trenton
Shady Grove
Prof. Evans
Charlie Malone
Jim Barton
Near Savoy
B. C. Barton
Savoy
Ella Key
Klondyke
Clarence Cooper
Man Arrester for Stealing Chickens
Sherman Aug 22 The capture by farmer W L Evans of a white man stealing his hen roosts reveals a larger case The man confessed to DeLeon Comanche County warrants for jumping bond on auto theft He was to be held after Grayson County authorities while a woman and four children left for De Leon writing a letter to her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
W. L. Evans
Boyd Craig
Bart Shipp
DeLeon
Craig
Grayson County
de Leon
Man Detained After Hen Roost Robbery Standoff
A man was caught robbing hen roosts by Mr. Evans who held him with a shotgun until police arrived. The robber hoped for release with a hard luck tale, but authorities took him into custody. The next morning two sacks of chickens were found tied by the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Evans
Fire damages Stinnett building and destroys McMillin barber shop
Van Alstyne Texas August 22 fire at 5 am damaged the Stinnett building and completely ruined McMillin's barber shop and Dearmore's restaurant. Police Chief Echols spotted smoke, flames spread through the interior, an 18 inch wall blocked spread to the dry goods store. Damage estimates range four to five thousand dollars with total loss to the restaurant and insurance for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstyne
Texas
Stinnett
McMillan
Dearmore
W. H. Echols
Stinnett & Stinnett
Stinnett & Stinnett and
McMillin
Jewelry Firm Files Bankruptcy Petition in Sherman
The Strange Jewelry Company of Sherman Texas closed its doors after filing a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities total 33045.61 with assets 48029.14, none exempt. Most debts arise from open account 24878.89, assets include stock in trade 31777.77 and remaining fixtures and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Strange Jewelry Company
United States District Court
Hestand and Lackey Family Visit Spans Wednesday Night
Mr and Mrs Jim Hestand of Sherman spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Ott Lackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hestand of
Sherman
Ott Lackey
Local News from Pilot Grove on Visits and Weddings
Miss Jimmie Fae Sumner visited relatives in Greenville last week. Mrs. Bessie Burks and Mr. James Brown were united in marriage Sunday a week ago. The Methodist meeting is in good progress, with Bro. Baker of Van Alstyne conducting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Fae Sumner
Greenville
Tucker
B. H. Garland
Peters
S. F. Garland
Edith Ward
Eliza Ashinhurst
Wareaka
Okla
Bessie Burks
James Brown
Callie Taylor
Mayne Butts
Dallas
J. ©. Merritt
Birt Dennis
Doyle
McKinney
Carder Judd
Bessie Rhodes
Davis
Elmont
Bro. Baker
van Alstyne
Cotton profits vs rub tab Camlets capital note
An item notes that rub is used for cures while lamenting that men can craft nearly all goods from cotton except achieving regular profits for the growers. The brief cites Lan sing Michigan Capitol News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Capitol News
Famous Mexican band to return for 1921 fair
The State Fair of Texas and International Exposition expects hundreds of thousands of visitors in 1921 with the famous Mexican band scheduled to return after drawing large crowds in 1920. The event aims to boost attendance and showcase cultural ties during the fair season.
Estado Mayor Band to Play at State Fair 1921
The Estado Mayor Band returns for the State Fair season of 1921 from October 8 to 23 as Guard of Honor for the Mexican National Exhibit. Directed by Captain Melquiades Campos, the renowned Mexican military band will offer programs of special interest to fairgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estado Mayor
Mexico
Melquiades Campos
Campos
Football Schedule at State Fair Shines in 1921 Lineup
The State Fair of Texas unveils a high profile football slate from Oct 8 to 23 1921 featuring A M College vs Southern Methodist Oct 12 Texas vs Baylor Oct 15 Texas vs Vanderbilt Oct 22 and a Boston College clash. All games are listed as nationally significant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
State Fair of
Texas
A. & M. College
Southern Methodist University
University of Texas
Baylor University
Boston College
Vanderbilt University
Joaquin Joaquin: Klan and Anti Klan Throw City Into Turmoil
A visitor reports Joaquin near Tenaha was riven by fear as Ku Klux Klan and anti klan factions clashed. Notices warned prominent citizens to leave under threat of lash and tar, while anti klan postings declared a burn out if anyone whipped, with merchants and farmers among those targeted.
Threat of K K K Terror Weighs on Shelby County
Residents of Shelby County report uneasy nights as rumors claim members of the K K K may carry out a torch threat and threaten the entire community, prompting fear and vigilance across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
Beaumont Enterprise
Mud slinger critique urges constructive use of speech
Milwaukee Magazine denounces mud slingers who attack people and projects without proposing improvements. It argues speech should build up towns cities and nations rather than destroy character or reputation. The piece contrasts idle gossip with constructive criticism and cites humorous quotes to reinforce its call for responsible dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harum
Milwaukee Magazine
Also Mentioned on This Page
the People’s University
Porter News
Jewelry Company
Pilot Grove News
Mel. Campos
State Fair
The
Sun
Joe Mangrum
T. J. Giles
Majestic Range Cooking Stove
B. R. Allison
W. O. Brents
C. L. Terry
West Main Street
Price
R. S. Morehead
Mary Hestand
Missouri
Arkansas
H. J. Ford
Whitewright
C. P. Johnson
C. J. Potter
Spruce St
Ford
Geo. O. Brannon
Garland
P. A. Short
Burleson College
W. I. Thames
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Willard
E.W. Grove
Model Steam Bakery
Farmers Union Ginco
W. L. White
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