Modest Proposals on Senate Expansion and Texas Statehood
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson suggests eight more U S senators and splitting Texas into five states. He argues the 1845 treaty grants that right, while noting post Crash uncertainty. The Dallas News voices skepticism proposing Supreme Court justices loyal to U S promises.
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Ernest O. Thompson
Texas
United States
Washington
State Railroad Commission
Union
Senate
Republic of Texas
Thompson
Supreme Court
Dallas News
The Only Weapon Against Debt and Tax Eaters
A Deport Times editorial argues the public willingly limited liberties and taxes to fund the war but criticizes five years of high spending. It calls for voters to reject debt-ridden representatives and to prepare for the upcoming ballot battle.
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Congress
Deport Times
Hooray for discipline at Indiana school woodshed
The Dallas News labels a local dispatch as seven boys were taken to a woodshed behind an Indiana school and paddled by the teacher for playing hookey. The editorial defends the corporal punishment as a firmness of rural schooling practices.
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Dallas News
Little Dispatch
Indiana
Marble Tournament Reveries Trigger Nostalgic Call
The reader recalls a bygone era of marble games and strict schooling methods. The piece laments modern changes while celebrating simpler days, mentioning woodsheds and paddlings as emblematic of red blooded American youth.
How to Catch Catfish Best Night and Day Techniques
Instructions on bank and trotline catfish fishing using near bottom bait by day and near surface bait at night. Recommends crawfish minnows and worms with specific rigging, night markings, and a unique bait mix of hamburger meat Limburger cheese and flour for strong odor.
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M. C. Hosmer
Undertaker James B Goldsmith Dies In Tractor Accident
A Maryland undertaker James B Goldsmith 49 was killed when a tractor crushed a man he was to direct funeral services for. Goldsmith died Sunday while pulling stumps on his farm. Gainesville nicknamed City of 100 000 Trees.
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Waldorf, Md
James B. Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Life Sentence No Such Thing in Texas
A Texas judge may sentence someone to life but average time served is 13 years. Indeterminate sentences allow early release through credits and pardons, so most life terms end far short of natural life. The system hinges on 1913 indeterminate laws and pardon power.
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Austin
Texas
Cockroach Found Disease Carrier
Dr. Theodore A. Olson of the University of Minnesota told Texas health officials that laboratory roach tests show the common cockroach may carry forms of the dysentery group. Minnesota researchers seek to determine if roaches introduce diseases to homes and public places as samples from Texas roaches are sent for study.
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Austin
Theodore A. Olson
University of Minnesota
Texas State
Olson
Minnesota
Inflation of tires and proper air pressure
The article explains tire load depends on correct size type and air pressure. It warns that over or under inflation disrupts the balance of forces, causing premature tire failure due to abnormal stresses and strains. A light obituary quip notes a wife seeking her husband’s obituary after a secretary kiss, with the punchline that he starts tomorrow.
Local notices and community notes from the county section
Farmers driven binders at Saturday night event and fair weather on Sunday. June 10 starts a boiling water sterilization law for eateries. A prank targets telephone subscribers with a dust blowing hoax. Local parties include Mrs Hamilton and Miss Hamilton among others. Birth announced for Ray Badgett’s family on June 9. Summer school at Sherman for Hayden Hamilton and Marian Simmons. John Parker named manager of Steger mills at Bonham. School board awards contract to Fudge for basement work. Prison population across state penal institutions listed as 3 630. Mayor warns against weeds on vacant lots. Jap radish weighs 3 1/2 pounds, 32 inch circumference. City patrol to enforce speeding and night lights. Local social mentions include Miss Mary Frances Johnson, Miss Elizabeth McKnight, Inez and Gladys Ray returning from New York. Child of Claud and Mrs Truett breaks left leg after bicycle fall.
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Guy Hamilton
Carrie Hamilton
Virginia Longley
Paul Roberts
Bascom Sears
H. C. Willis
Floyd Everheart
W. H. King
J. W. McMurry
Coralee Hoard
Sue King
Ray Badgett
Hayden Hamilton
Marian Simmons
Sherman
John Parker
Steger Mills
Bonham
J. A. Fudge
Penitentiary Commission
T. B. Moore
J. S. Kershner
J. T. Roberts
White Wright Couple Wed At Home of Bride
A prominent couple from White Wright, Minnie Willis and Roby Childress, were married Saturday at 8 am in the bride’s mother's home. Reverend C. C. Childress, father of the groom, performed the service. Grain harvest delay due to rain caused no serious damage.
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Whitewright
Minnie Willis
Roby Childress
H. C. Willis
C. C. Childress
B. W. Crain
Dorothy Porter
Sue Stephens
Mac Reed
Gladys Ray
Susie Noe
Sallye Hamilton
Mae Hall
Mollie Wright
Kate Fulton
Gertude Schooling
Lee Wilborn
Joe W. Allen
Bartlesville
Okla
Dr. May
Bonham News
Reynolds May
Bonham
Fannin County
Harding is Republican Nominee and Campaign Fund Plans
The Sun reports Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio chosen as Republican presidential nominee and Republicans plan a seven million dollar campaign fund. Whitewright Ida road district voters authorize fifty thousand dollars in bonds with Whitewright 109 15 in favor Ida 11 1 Kentuckytown 7 5 against. In prohibition’s first year Americans spend over a million daily on coffee, triple from two years ago. Miss Mamie Cox hosts a lawn par-/.
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the Sun
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Whitewright-Ida Road
Whitewright
Ida
Kentuckytown
Mamie Cox
Pioneer Doctor Reynolds May Remembered In Whitewright
The article honors Dr Reynolds May a leading physician and citizen of Whitewright praising his contributions to the community and noting his Carleton College education and medical practice. A lighthearted wedding joke follows about opening a new bank account due to no money left in the old one.
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Carleton College
Whitewright
Reynolds May
Bride
Democratic primary announced candidates for county offices
The Sun lists candidates for the Democratic primary on July 22, 1950. County Attorney nominees are Wilson F Walters and Murray H Nance Jr. Sheriff candidates are Murkel Dickens G W Blanton and Ernest Millsap. Assessor-Collector candidate is Robert Dean and I E Brown. County Commissioner Precinct 2 nominees are F W Wright and Edgel Jackson, with Jackson seeking re election.
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The
Sun
Wilson F. Walters
Murray H. Nance, Jr
Murkel Dicken
G. W
Woody
Blanton Ernest Millsap
F. W
Fred
Wright E. P
Edgel) Jackson
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