Texas Producers Claim Wealth Rise Despite Depression
Texas Chamber of Commerce reports 1920 wealth up 15 percent over 1919, driven by record crops, livestock, oil and manufactured goods. Figures show cotton, grain sorghum, hogs, beef cattle, dairy, honey and truck crops boosting economy. Oil output exceeds 100 million barrels with strong daily income, while banks hold about 700 million dollars.
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Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Raches
Lone Star
Union
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Endorsement by E. W. Grove
An old advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE for tonic and laxative benefits over ordinary Quinine. It claims it does not cause nervousness or head ringing and urges seeking the full product name plus the signature of E. W. GROVE. Dated 30c.
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E. W. Grove
Southern Congressmen dispute lawless charge in hearings
Washington in a Census Committee session Southern members rejected a New York official’s accusation that many Southern whites are lawless amid a debate on apportionment. Rep Larsen called the claim false and urged factual testimony. White cited race riot cases in Florida and claimed his NAACP chapter reached about 100000 members, mostly black. Johnson contended conditions for blacks have improved over the past decade.
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Washington
House Census Committee
Walter F. White
New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Larsen
Dem
Georgia
United States
Representative Bee
Texas
White
Oconee
Fla
Quincy
W. S. Stevens
Live Oak
South
North
Representative Brinson
North Carolina
J. Weldon Johnson
Association
Uncle Joe Cannon Sets New Record for Congress Service
Washington notes a hours long tribute in the House to Joseph G. Cannon known as Uncle Joe as he surpasses Justice Morrill of Vermont for the longest service in Congress. Cannon, elected to the House for the twenty third time last November, served as presiding officer eight years and is celebrated by veterans like Champ Clark with reminiscences and stories.
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Representative Cannon
Congress
Smith Morrill
Vermont
House
Senate
Cannon
Uncle Joe
Champ Clark
Missouri
Van Alstyne Wins Attendance Contest
In a five Sunday Baptist Sunday school attendance contest between Whitewright and Van Alstyne Van Alstyne won by about thirty in total attendance. Both schools saw increased turnout and plans are being considered for a cross town contest involving all Sunday schools in the two cities.
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Baptist Sunday Schools
Whitewright
van Alstyne
Van
Texas Judge Drafts New Marriage Law
Austin, Texas Jan 4 A bill drafted by Judge J D Harvey Houston aims to tighten marriage and divorce laws. It requires a five day public notice before marriage and oath of age and right to marry. blocks divorcees from remarrying within five months. allows separation of one year for divorce.
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Austin
Texas
J. D. Harvey
Houston
18Th District Court
Harvey
Judge Gary's wartime vow on discipline and national strength
Industrial leader Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel argues in firm terms that a nation capable of mobilizing millions, moving troops overseas, and funding vast military needs proves it can master its economy and natural resources with proper spirit. He urges resilience, managerial will, and united effort to sustain victory and rebuild.
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Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Assessing Postwar Economy and Lawfulness in Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram commentary argues the crisis is easing and normalcy returning. It notes growing respect for law and reduced conflict while dismissing current business depression as a natural wartime readjustment. It urges business leaders to act valiantly despite shorter profits.
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Fort Worth
Cure a Cold in One Day Advertised Remedy
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets to stop cough and headache and cure a cold, with E W Groves signature on each box. Also promotes Rub-My-Tism for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and urges readers to read advertisements because it pays.
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E.W. Grove
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