Passage on public corruption and Texas road plans
The piece laments corruption in high places and questions governance in Washington while noting Texas voters focus on road quality. It predicts a busy, prosperous Texas as roads improve and farmers recover after winter rains. The essay highlights Ruth Cross, a Texas writer who built a career from extreme hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Washington
Ruth Cross
University of Texas
Saturday Evening Post
Harper & Brothers
New York
Determination Against Quitting and Failure
The quote emphasizes persistent effort until success, contrasting the determined with those who quit or shirk. It frames failure as a result of giving up and encourages unwavering commitment.
Bryan Says People Responsible For Washington Oil Scandal
William J. Bryan told a Chicago audience that the public bears blame for the oil scandal in Washington. He urged careful selection of officials and called for a return to God. He also predicted democracy would replace monarchial and aristocratic systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William J. Bryan
United States
Washington
Bryan
Signs of torpid liver and the Herbine remedy
A historical sales note claims bad breath headaches and poor appetite indicate a torpid liver. It touts Herbine as a reliable cure for liver and bowel disorders, boosting digestion energy and cheerfulness, priced 60c and sold by Dyer and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer & Jones
Windy claims of fuel savings misfire in report
A flivver owner installed a car buretor and spark plugs each touted to cut fuel use by 20 percent. The escapade ends with cautions about exaggerated guarantees and questionable equipment.
Trade–off Tinker Grows Fuel Gauge Comedy
A boastful inventor adds an intake superheater rear axle and high‑pressure cords each claiming twenty percent savings. His car then runs at 120 percent fuel economy and must bail fuel every hundred miles to avoid overflow. The item closes with a note about New York’s first telephone girl still on the job and a plug for subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tacoma Ledger
American Telegraph & Telephone Co 138th Dividend Notice
American Telegraph and Telephone Co declares a regular quarterly dividend of 2.25 per share. It will be paid on Tuesday April 15 1924 to stockholders of record at the close of business Friday March 14 1924. H Blair-Smith treasurer.
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Department of Justice
Secret Service
Democratic Party
Congress
Sam Rayburn
15Th Judicial District
Silas Hare
J. A
John) Dixon
Royce Q. Loving
J. N
Jim) Dickson
J. P
Joe) Cox
Jim) Slaughter
R. B
Ray) Aston
Finis Alverson
H. H
Hix) Wilson J. W
Jim) Rowland
Smith’s
Luther Smith & Son
Whitewright’s
U.bthrifty
Planters National Bank
Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co
Tripoli Tattler
American Telegraph & Telephone Co
H. Blair-Smith
Sign Board of Success
The
First National Bank
Whitewright
Lester Haile
A. D. Mebane
South
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