Barker Talks Retrenchment After Texas Legislature
Sherman Aug 23 C A Barker flotorial representative from Grayson and Collin Counties has returned from Austin where he attended two special sessions of the Legislature. He supports retrenchment and argues overspending concerns, citing university professors salaries and calling for public backing of lawmakers against special interests. Governor Neff backs trimming overhead as essential for state economy.
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Sherman
C. A Barker
Grayson
Collin
Austin
Barker
Neff
Texas
War Costs Per Person Deepens Public Burden
Washington reports that war and prep costs in the last year averaged about $25 per person in the United States. Treasury figures show the War Department spent roughly $10.50 per resident, the Navy just under $5, and debt interest about $9.50. The President’s office cost $794,348.12 for the year, Congress ran higher, and other agencies added more per capita expense including post office and Agriculture Department subsidies.
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Washington
United States
Treasury Department
War Department
Navy Department
Harding
Executive Department
Congress
Agriculture Department
How to Set Color in Wash Materials
Instructions for fixing color in fabrics using household mordants including brine vinegar sugar of lead and alum with tested ratios. Vinegar best for pinks and alum for green blue lavender while black gray and dark blue use strong salt water. Soak overnight or longer for lasting color then dry thoroughly before washing.
Farmer Hawbuck Mentions Josh Interest in Perpetual Motion
A farmer explains to someone that Josh is curious about perpetual motion, while noting he once thought Josh was more drawn to perpetual rest. The exchange hints at Josh's speculative science interests and the farmer's cautious encouragement.
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Josh
Farmer Hawbuck
Willard Battery Ad From R S Morehead
Local advertisement promotes Willard Battery sales and installation services offered by R S Morehead. The notice emphasizes battery quality, availability, and customer service support for vehicles and equipment.
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Willard
R. S. Morehead
Pollyanna Praise in a Dying Town Contrast
Bruce Barton contrasts a gloom-filled town with Pollyanna optimism. He notes sour attitudes, suspicion of enthusiasm, and stifled enterprise, arguing that hopeful zeal drives progress while cynicism corrodes community and industry. He cites Napoleon, Montaigne, and Genesis to reinforce the value of excitement and faith.
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Anna Stuff Pays
Napoleon
Montaigne
Bruce Barton
Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve Combo
Hayes Healing Honey stops a cough by soothing throat tissues and includes Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat application. The salve aids cold and croup symptoms, with both remedies sold together in one carton for 35 cents. Ask your druggist for Hayes Healing Honey.
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Hayes
Grove
Liquor Found in Car of Two Texas Lawmakers
Austin Aug 27 Homer Hendricks of Ellis County and Thomas G Binkley of Young County both Representatives in the Texas Legislature are under bond for appearance in U S Court to answer a charge of transporting and possessing intoxicating liquors in violation of the law.
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Austin
Homer Hendricks
Ellis County
Thomas G. Binkley
Young County
Texas
United States
Prohibition Arrest Involving Two Legislators
Police officer reported finding a jug of liquor in a car carrying two legislators. Both denied knowledge of the liquor and disclaimed ownership, prompting questions about the circumstances.
Denison Herald advertising notice
Daily delivery offer from Denison Herald priced at 50 cents per month. Mentions Associated Press News and Sunday Comics Section, with agent Guy Stedham promoting the service.
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Associated Press
Guy Stedham
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