Local papers mix history and commerce in Texas notes
A collection of editorials and notices notes Texas railroad beginnings, sulphur production, Exposition dates, and state fair plans. It contrasts local trade habits, praises Whitewright merchants, and warns about sourcing printing locally while quoting national leaders and farm prospects.
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Sam P. Harben
Texas Press Association
Otto Herold
Roosevelt era debate on constitutional limits and executive power
The column argues President Roosevelt has flexible authority and maintains strong public support. It notes Congress often dictates actions, warns against rigid constitutional read, and praises Roosevelt for listening to the people and adjusting policies as public sentiment shifts. It also highlights scientific progress in malaria research and safety glass laws.
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Jesus Answers Adversaries In Holy Week Lesson
Sunday school lesson for May 21st examines Jesus facing legalistic questions on taxes, marriage in the resurrection, and the greatest commandment. He answers with guidance: render to Caesar and God, life beyond death, and loving God and neighbor as oneself.
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Jesus
Rome
Caesar
Merchants Debated Stationery Quality and Impression
A pamphlet argues some merchants skip printed stationery preferring rubber stamps in red ink. It contends this practice misrepresents their business to wholesale houses and the public, masking their neat stores and quality stocks.
Whitewright Y curb blamed in two car blowouts
Mr and Mrs Joe Leonard and their son of Gainesville were forced visitors in Whitewright after a double tire blowout near the Y on Main street. Mrs Leonard says the accident happened when her husband paid more attention to scenery than the road, driving into the curb as they headed to Sulphur Springs. The piece questions if the Y is a deliberate trap to lure motorists into tire dealers and garages.
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Gainesville
Whitewright
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Main Street
State Press
Leonard
Dallas News
The Constitution Stands In Presidential Power Debate
The article reports concerns that Congress has ceded power to the President, citing Roosevelt’s radio remarks about Congress deciding policy and designating the President as the executing agency. It notes fears of abusing broad presidential authority while affirming constitutional bounds.
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Tax payment incentive plan proposed by Uvalde Leader
The Uvalde Leader argues for discounts to reward prompt tax payment and tiered penalties for delinquents. It suggests October 1 discounts up to five percent, then four percent in November, one percent by January 31, with penalties rising from one percent at 30 days to ten percent after 90 days.
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Uvalde
Wallace Relation Myth Debunked By Farm Relief Bill Tale
A writer claimed Henry Wallace, then Secretary of Agriculture, was related to the late mystery author Edgar Wallace, but the assertion is traced to a Dunbar's Weekly item based on a farm relief bill and is not true.
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Edgar Wallace
Dunbar’s Weekly
President says this is war with no chance to profit
A Lancaster New Era line argues the war stance lacks any path for a patriot to gain wealth, reflecting skepticism about the conflict’s financial prospects.
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Lancaster
Secretary of the Treasury Promises Free Music Notes
A brief item from Thief River Falls Times notes a promise by the Secretary of the Treasury to provide free notes or music related material.
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Thief River Falls
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