Prosperity Rise From War Boom and Self-Reliance
The piece argues wartime demand boosts wheat exports and overall wealth, with prices rising from 65c to $1.65 per bushel. It asserts America will deepen self sufficiency, growing two thirds of world cotton and replacing imports with domestic lace, medicines, perfumes, gloves, toys, cork, pottery, photographic supplies, chemicals, and dyes.
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America
Uncle Sam
Europe
England
France
Belgium
Sam
New York
New Jersey
South
Public Sense of Neatness in Town Streets
The Temple Mirror argues that many people care for their home surroundings yet litter town streets. Individuals who keep their own yards clean often scatter paper bags and waste in public spaces, then blame local officers when the town appears untidy.
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Temple Mirror
Ladies Visited Sherman From Trenton And City
Mrs. T. W. Ayres of Trenton and Mrs. J. C. Parsons of this city were among the lady visitors to Sherman last Saturday.
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T. W. Ayres
Trenton
J. C. Parsons
This City
Sherman
Ingersoll at His Brother's Grave
The funeral of Ebon G. Ingersoll, brother of Robert G. Ingersoll, was held in Washington D C on June 2 1897. Robert G. Ingersoll delivered an oration praising the deceased as a brave loyal and charitable man who loved liberty justice and humanity and who passed from life to silent dust after a life of service and love.
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Ebon G. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Washington, D. C
Six Amendments To Be Submitted In Texas Special Election
Texas voters will decide six constitutional amendments at a July 24 special election. Proposed changes include expanding the supreme court from three to five members, creating a student loan fund via county votes, allowing a fifty cent road tax on the property value, authorizing bonds for public improvements such as drainage and levees, permitting traveling salespeople to vote where they are on election day, and the Sackett resolution separating the University of Texas from the A and M College.
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Texas
Supreme Court
Sackett
Texas University
Texas Agricultral and Mechanical College
Husband Toasts Wife in Poetic Love Letter Exchange
A groom expresses deep devotion in a ceremonial toast to his wife. He praises her light, laughter, purity, and steadfast support through joy and sorrow, calling her a soulmate and partnering with him for eternity. The affectionate lines liken her to music, angels, and heavenly purity as they celebrate marriage.
Karnes City's Progress in Street Grubbing Efforts
Karnes City progresses with street and alley grubbing under Street Commissioner Warnecke. The work improves the city’s appearance daily, as noted in the Karnes Citation.
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Karnes
Warnecke
Equalization Board Faces Tax Value Adjustments
W P Cameron Walter Myrick and J H Waggoner serve as this week’s equalization board to adjust city property valuations. With the council’s tax rate at the maximum and near maximum bonded indebtedness, the board must raise some valuations slightly to meet expenses and bond obligations. They aim to distribute the burden equitably while honoring the city’s financial needs for the year. The piece also recalls Lord Kitchener’s quip on war timing and mentions April as a month Germany favored in prior Ypres reports.
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W. P. Cameron
Walter Myrick
J. H. Waggoner
Equalization Board
Lord Kitchener
Ypres
Farm Letterheads and the Pride of Home Identity
A farmers' week address urges making the farm attractive with trees shrubbery and grass to create a beautiful character and a named identity. It recommends printing letterheads with the farm name and the couple's names to advertise generosity and a happy life.
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Pat Sandles
Columbus
Ohio
State Journal
Money Is A Union Man's True Rewards
A quotation from the Austin Forum asserts that money is not the sole aim of union men. It argues character, principle, health and happiness hold greater value, offering what money cannot buy.
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Austin Forum
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Federal Reserve Board
Washington
the Planters National Bank
Ingersoll
Glidewell's
Iil
Glidewell’s
Glidewell
Chicago
McCarty-Davis CO
Whitewright
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