Texas Surplus Wealth Report Forecasts Bright 1921 Outlook
A Texas Chamber of Commerce referendum of business leaders portrays 1920 wealth production at high levels across crops livestock oil and manufactured goods. It notes record cotton grain sorghum and hog output, oil at over 100 million barrels annually, strong cattle and dairy values, and $3 000 per Texas family in average wealth. The report argues deflation ended and 1921 should bring a rebound.
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Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Raches
Lone Star
Union
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Promoted as Superior Tonic
An old tobacco or medicine advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as better than ordinary Quinine for tonic and laxative effects with no head nervousness or ringing. It notes the signature of E. W. GROVE and a 30c price.
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E. W. Grove
Southern lawmakers clash over claims of lawless South
Washington hearing on apportionment hears Walther F. White accuse Southern whites of lawlessness amid race tensions. Georgia Representative Larsen and Texas Representative Bee challenge the charges while White cites killings and threats during elections in Florida towns. Negro official J Weldon Johnson defends gradual improvement.
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Washington
House Census Committee
Walter F. White
New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Larsen
Dem
Georgia
United States
Representative Bee
Texas
White
Oconee
Fla
Quincy
W. S. Stevens
Live Oak
South
North
Brinson
North Carolina
Uncle Joe Cannon Sets New Record For Service In Congress
Washington December 29 The House paused to honor its grand old man Joseph G Cannon as he established a new record for length of service in Congress. He surpassed Justice Morrill of Vermont whose Senate House service stood at 438 years nine months and twenty four days. The celebration featured addresses by Champ Clark and other veterans with Cannon finally speaking last to thank colleagues and share reminiscences.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Joe Cannon
Representative Cannon
Congress
Smith Morrill
Vermont
House
Senate
Cannon
Joe
Van Alstyne Wins Attendance Contest
In a five Sunday Baptist Sunday school contest between Whitewright and Van Alstyne Van Alstyne led by about thirty in total attendance. Both schools saw greatly increased attendance and plans are underway for a broader cross town contest to boost Sunday school attendance.
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Baptist Sunday Schools
Whitewright
van Alstyne
Van
Texas Judge Drafts New Marriage Law in Texas
Austin Texas Jan 4 Tightening up of both the marriage and divorce laws of Texas is proposed in a bill drawn by Judge J D Harvey of Houston who presides over the 18th District Court He has granted more divorces than any Texas judge and argues youthful and hasty marriages cause most divorces The bill requires a five day public notice before marriage the oath of ages and right to marry before clerk after five days and bars divorcees from remarrying within five months Separation of husband and wife for one year entitles them to divorce
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Austin
Texas
J. D. Harvey
Houston
18Th District Court
Harvey
Real industrial leader urges stance in crisis
Judge Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel Corp asserts a strong national mobilization proves the country can master its economy and resources in war. He cites potential to marshal millions of men, move troops, and raise vast sums to satisfy military needs.
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Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Business recovery urged after wartime readjustment
The Fort Worth Star Telegram notes the economy is returning to normal as respect for law grows and peace replaces conflict. It argues the current business depression reflects natural readjustments after war and calls businessmen to act valiantly despite fewer easy profits.
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Fort Worth
Cure a Cold in One Day Remedied by Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertising blurb promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets from E.W. Grove with a claim to stop cough and headache and cure the cold in one day. Also mentions Rub-My-Tism relief for rheumatism neuralgia and sprains and urges readers to read advertisements.
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E.W. Grove
Uphold Honest Endeavor in Undertaking Services
The passage asserts a commitment to prompt service and efficient ability in the undertak ing department. It appeals for the reader's consideration, noting a long-standing effort to reach the highest standards through honest endeavor and reliable execution.
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