Moody To Seek Re Election On Record
Governor Moody plans to campaign mainly through newspaper coverage, delivering July addresses in key centers. He highlights accomplishments including 15 per capita school aid, higher education support, prison reform, cheaper textbooks, highway work, tax cuts, strong treasury, and remedial laws from the Fortieth Legislature. He notes education gains surpassing prior periods and rural aid expanding school terms and tuition support for youth in districts without high schools.
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Austin
Moody
Texas
Rural Aid Fund
Storm Damages Hit Van Zandt County Farm Areas
A severe hail and wind storm struck eastern Van Zandt County near midnight Saturday causing thousands in damage to farms and crops. About twenty five houses were damaged with fifteen nearly wrecked as the storm moved east of Ben Wheeler in a three mile wide strip. Residents took shelter in storm houses and escaped unharmed. The Ballard family returned to find their property destroyed but all were safe.
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Wills Point
Ben Wheeler
Roberia Ballard
Gold filling eases tooth pain under the criminal code note
An Erie Times note states gold fillings prevent dental pain, highlighting a link between dental care and the criminal code era concerns.
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Erie Times
Saving for a Sunny Day and Thrift
A short essay by S. W. Straus argues the importance of saving during poverty to secure future prosperity. It tells of a young couple who save while on a farm and milk and later rise to lead a major American business, illustrating discipline, character, and the gain from small, regular savings.
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S. W. Straus
America
Electricity on the Farm Brings Power to Deport Area
The Texas Louisiana Power Company extends service from Deport to Reno Bagwell Fulbright Shadowland Johntown Sylvan Rosalie Talco Milton and Minter. Farmers wives gain churn cook wash iron and running water with electric service in this forward looking policy. Fire insurers say all metal roofs properly grounded best protect homes against lightning.
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Deport
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Texas
Blossom
Detroit
Bogota
Reno
Bagwell
Fulbright
Shadowland
Johntown
Sylvan
Rosalie
Talco
Milton
Minter
Deport Times
Jazz Age Passing Says New York Bishop
Bishop William T. Manning of New York, bound for Europe on the Paris, declares the jazz age is passing and that the United States stands at the cusp of spiritual and intellectual growth. He says jazz art literature and religion exist but wear thin as society reconsiders life standards and the Ten Commandments as divine laws for happiness and progress.
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New York
William T. Manning
Paris
Europe
United States
Protestant Episcopal Church
Campaign Liars Attack Candidate Says Honey Grove
A man running for office in another county spoke of relentless sleepless nights and fear of loss of sanity due to rumors spread by opponents. He called campaign canards criminal and urged stiffer penalties for character assassins.
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Honey Grove
Wolfe City Farmers Adopt Area Creed Campaign
The Wolfe City Chamber of Commerce adopted an agricultural creed praising farmers and urging soil conservation, year round planting, and greater cotton on fewer acres. It emphasizes Jersey cows, poultry, stored foods, meat and lard, corn and hay, weekly sales of dairy and poultry products, in farm communities.
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Wolfe City
Me and My Dog A Weathered Tale of Kindness
A narrator recalls a cold rainy night when a dirty shivering dog sought human kindness and loyalty at a movie theater. Time passes and the dog, a cur without pedigree, becomes a cherished companion willing to risk life for his owner.
Dog and Master Share Life’s Trail Under Texas Moon
A reflective note from Jack Maxwell about life with his dog. They have traveled together through days and nights under the Texas moon, sharing trust and companionship. He wonders about death and hopes to take the dog with him on the final journey, fearing to miss the soft touch of his nose.
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High Heaven
Jack Maxwell
Favorite sons prove nothing says Peoria Star
A letter from the Peoria Star mocks parental judgment and questions the reliability of parental opinions in judging favorites. The brief observation suggests doubt about authority and bias in voting or selections.
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Peoria
Criminals Too Loose With Rope Says Journal
The Wall Street Journal notes that vicious criminals face consequences yet critique follows about leniency and the balance of punishment and control in society.
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Wall Street Journal
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N. Y
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Reeves
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Main St
Bayon Hose
Batiste
Dimity
Joe
Men’s Athletic Union
Boys’ Union
Boys’ Athletic Union
Cole & Davis Co
Whitewright, Texas
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