The People's University and the Rural Education Dilemma
A long essay rails against state funding for the University and rural schools, arguing farm life sustains the nation while officials chase grand campuses. It mocks college prestige, lauds labor, and cites Edison, Morse, Bell, and Columbus as examples of practical innovation over academic elitism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Morse
McCormick
Elwood Payne
Bell
New York
San Francisco
Richard Awbright
Galileo
Tinker Howe
Europe
Columbus
Earth
Albany News
Porter News highlights hot weather and local activities
Weather remains hot and dry as farmers discuss boll worms and weevils. Locals attend meetings and a singing school taught by Prof. Ervan Evans near Blanton Chapel. Visitors from Trenton, Shady Grove and other areas sang. plans for more visits are encouraged. Families and neighbors gather, with carpenters repairing buildings and a cleaned graveyard boosting a progressive mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervan Evans
Near Blanton Chappel
Trenton
Shady Grove
Prof. Evans
Charlie Malone
Jim Barton
Near Savoy
B. C. Barton
Josie Pace
Whitewright
Jim Robinson
John Musser
Oklahoma
Porter
Russell Shelly
Savoy
Man Arrestee for Stealing Chickens
Sherman August 22 The capture by farmer W L Evans four miles south of Sherman of a white man pilfering his hen roosts Friday night leads to a larger case. Sheriff Boyd Craig and Deputy Bart Shipp say the man confessed to being wanted at De Leon Comanche County for jumping bond on auto theft last April. De Leon officers were notified to hold him after Grayson County. The woman and her four children left for De Leon Sunday after 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 Detains Robber Guarded By Offenders Shotgun Standoff
Evans held a man at gunpoint Friday night after catching him robbing hen roosts. Officers arrived before the man could be released despite his tale of hardship. The next morning two sacks of chickens tied by the robber were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Evans
Fire damages barber shop and restaurant in Van Alstyne
Fire began about five in the morning in Van Alstyne Texas damaging the Stinnett building and destroying McMillin's barber shop and Dearmore's restaurant. The blaze prompted evacuations as an 18 inch fire wall kept flames from the dry goods store. Insurance covered some losses but the restaurant is a total loss. Estimated damage runs to four or five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstyne
Texas
Stinnett
McMillan
Dearmore
W. H. Echols
Stinnett & Stinnett
Stinnett & Stinnett and
McMillin
van Ailstyne
Jewelry Firm Strikes Bankruptcy In Sherman
The Strange Jewelry Company, a long established firm in Sherman, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court after closing its doors on Monday. Liabilities are listed at 33 045 61 with assets of 48 029 14, none exempt. Major debts arise from open accounts totaling 24 878 89, with assets including 31 777 77 stock in trade plus tools equipment fixtures and open accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Strange Jewelry Company
United States District Court
Hestand and Lackey Families Share Wednesday Evening
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 Happenings in Pilot Grove and Area
Miss Jimmie Fae Sumner visited relatives in Greenville last week. Mr and Mrs Tucker visited sister Mrs B H Garland Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Peters and children visiting Mrs McSpedden this week. Dalton Hulett visiting uncle Burr Hulett. Mr and Mrs George Parish of Elmont visited parents Mr and Mrs J D Judd Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Smith and son Garland visited parents Mr and Mrs S F Garland Monday and Tuesday. Miss Edith Ward and Eliza Ash inhurst of Wareaka Okla visiting relatives. Miss Bessie Burks and Mr James Brown united in marriage Sunday a week ago. Callie Taylor who had been real sick is much better. Mayree Butts returned from Dallas. Mrs J Merritt back on extended visit with friends. Mr Birt Dennis and son Doyle, working near Meinney, were here last week end. Carder Judd returned with them to work. Mrs Bessie Rhodes visited her mother Mrs Davis at Elmont last week. Methodist meeting in good progress led by Bro Baker of Van Alstyne.
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Jimmie Fae Sumner
Greenville
Tucker
B. H. Garland
Peters
S. F. Garland
Edith Ward
Eliza Ashinhurst
Wareaka
Okla
Bessie Burks
James Brown
Callie Taylor
Mayree Butts
Dallas
Merritt
Birt Dennis
Doyle
Meinney
Carder Judd
Bessie Rhodes
Davis
Elmont
Bro. Baker
van Alstyne
Cotton profits note in Capitol News
Lans ing Michigan Capitol News notes that while people make various goods from cotton, a regular profit for growers remains elusive. The item hints at broader concerns about farm earnings and agricultural markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Capitol News
Famous Mexican Band to Return for 1921 Fair
State officials announce that the famous Mexican band will return for the 1921 State Fair of Texas and International Exposition, following the success of the 1920 event that drew hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Estado Mayor Band to Return for State Fair 1921
The Estado Mayor Band of Mexico, a premier military ensemble led by Captain Melquiades Campos, will perform as Honor Guard for the Mexican National Exhibit during the 1921 State Fair October 8 to 23. Campos plans programs of special interest for fair visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estado Mayor
Mexico
Melquiades Campos
Campos
Football Schedule At State Fair Promises Big Matchups
The State Fair of Texas 1921 football slate runs Oct 8 23 featuring A&M vs SMU on Oct 12 UT vs Baylor Oct 15 UT vs Vanderbilt Oct 22. Games are billed as nationally important and attract patrons seeking top college clashes.
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: Clash of Ku Klux and anti Klux in Joaquin
A Center visitor describes Joaquin Texas as torn by Ku Klux Klan and anti klansmen with intimidation notes sent to prominent citizens. Merchants and farmers faced threats and public notices promising to burn the town if misconduct occurred as tensions escalated.
Threat fears haunt Shelby county residents
The Shelby county citizen reported unrest as residents feared the K. K. K. would carry out a torch attack, worrying the entire community might fall victim to violence and intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
Beaumont Enterprise
Mud Slinger Critique in Milwaukee Magazine
A Milwaukee Magazine piece urges restraint in harsh criticism and mudslinging. It extols constructive dialogue, warns against tearing down without forward vision, and cites David Harum on fleas as a playful defense of positive boosting over destructive gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harum
Milwaukee Magazine
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John Knott
Dallas News
Patrick
Star-Telegram
State University
Roberts
University
Colorado
Porter News
Ella Key
Klondyke
Clarence Cooper
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
Rene Ae Ng
C. L. Terry
West Main Street
Price
R. S. Morehead
Mary Hestand
Missouri
Arkansas
H. J. Ford
C. P. Johnson
C. J. Potter
Spruce St
Geo. O. Brannon
Garland
P. A. Short
Burleson College
W. [. Thames
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Willard
E.W. Grove
Farmers Union Gin CO
W. L. White
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