Record of Supreme Court review of Congress over the years
A reflection on how often the Supreme Court has upheld or struck down acts of Congress across administrations from Lincoln to the present. The piece notes a long history of deference to Congress, with only a handful of reversals, and discusses constitutional power, federal structure, and the people’s right to alter the government as outlined in the Constitution.
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Supreme Court
Congress
David Lawrence
United States
Republic
Lincoln
Grant
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Johnson
Harding
Coolidge
Cleveland
Taft
Benjamin Harrison
Early breakthroughs in anesthesia reshaped dental care
A historical note recounts Horace Wells discovering nitrous oxide's pain relief in 1844 and W T G Morton showing ether anesthesia in 1846, transforming surgery and dentistry from brutal methods to pain free procedures. It mentions old practice of pulling teeth and the evolution toward painless operations.
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Horace Wells
W. T. G. Morton
Smith Speech Triggers Democratic Party Split Debate
Washington observers dissect Alfred E. Smith Liberty League address as a potential wedge dividing the Democratic Party. Roosevelt is expected to be renominated, while Smith supporters may bolt or form a third ticket. South leaders like Governor Allen and Governor Talmadge surface as central figures in the dissent plan. The Townsend Plan movement appears to have faded, leaving questions on how far anti Roosevelt efforts can go without derailing renomination.
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Washington
Alfred E. Smith
Liberty League
Roosevelt
Jouett Shouse
South
Allen
Louisiana
Mr. Roosevelt
Talmadge
Georgia
Democratic Party
al Smith
Townsend
Dr. Townsend
Hartman’s Solution Freely Shared Ends Painful Dentistry
After two decades of research the formula is released to the world rather than patented. Thousands of dentists adopted the new Hartman’s Solution the day it was published, and although dentist visits remain unpleasant, the procedure reduces pain and makes painless dentistry largely a reality.
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Hartman
Townsend Plan Politics Stirs Capital Hill Debate
The Townsend Old Age Plan loses momentum as Congress critiques its cost and reach. A California representative proposes a $50 monthly pension for all aged, while lawmakers consider Social Security tweaks to raise benefits earlier. Tax shifts loom with potential excise taxes, higher inheritance, corporation, and income taxes. Farm relief remains unsettled with existing AAA contracts likely paid and 400 to 500 million yearly for new land leases.
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Gress
John S. MacGroarty
California
Congress
AAA
Play at Wilmeth presents Aunt Samanthy Rules the Roost
Wilmeth Home Demonstration club stages a three act play Aunt Samanthy Rules the Roost Saturday at 7 30 pm at Wilmeth Baptist Church No admission charged and all are invited cast includes Aunt Samanthy Simpkins Mrs W E Long Serena Simpkins and others for wholesome entertainment
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Wilmeth Home
Aunt Samanthy
Wilmeth Baptist Church
Aunt Samanthy Simpkins
W. E. Long
Serena Simpkins
Bill Kornegay
Sophie Simpkins
Claude Mills
Polly Pain
King Barker
Annie Ambrose
J. M. Adams
Blanche Bowers
Ralph Burns
Lucien Littlefield
Blair Boswell
Lee Burns
Frank Fairfield
Lawrence Lovewell
J. W. Dixon
Buddy Baskins
Lewis Berryman
Clarence Spill Heads to College Station on Business
Clarence Spill departed Tuesday for College Station on a business trip to meet with local executives and discuss upcoming project opportunities.
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Clarence Spill
College Station
Sleep Soundly With Left Side Claimed Gas Relief Ad
Advertisement claims sleeping on the left side affects the heart and gas while promoting Adlerika as a remedy. One dose allegedly purges poisons and relieves stomach gas to help sleep through the night, with Smith Drug Company listed.
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Smith Drug Company
Pink Eye Contagious Disease in Cattle and Sheep
The disease is spread by contact and affects cattle more than sheep with white faces most susceptible. Early symptoms include watering eyes and pink to red eyeballs. severe cases may rupture the eyeball forming Cancer Eye. Vaccination with Keratitis Mixed Bacteria and strict sanitation prevent outbreaks. vaccine costs ten cents per dose and the program uses 5 cc or 10 cc injections with 48 hour intervals for affected animals.
Stokes Couple Announce Birth of Daughter Doris Arline
Mr and Mrs R L Stokes formerly of this city now of Lubbock announce the arrival of a daughter born last Sunday named Doris Arline. Mrs Stokes and baby are reported to be doing nicely.
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R. L. Stokes
Lubbock
Doris Arline
Texas trench silos store feed amid record drought era
Extension Service official Jack Shelton reports 1 700 trench silos on farms plus 1 745 more from prior years, filled from a bountiful feed crop. Silos protect dairy herds and beef stock from deterioration storms fires or rats, acting as insurance with no premium. An estimated 134 975 cattle are on feed across Texas this winter.
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College ” Station
Jack Shelton
Extension Service
Shelton
Texas
Burton and Forbus Travel to Hot Springs for Business
E Burton and Owen Forbus left last Saturday for Hot Springs where Mr Burton will attend to business interests.
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E. “Burton
Owen Forbus
S R Springs
Mr. Burton
Iteresta
No Dues No Assessme No Examination for All Nationalities
Men and Women of all nationalities from 16 to 69 may join. Pays $25 weekly accident and hospital benefits. Includes farmers' and automobile clauses. Covers fractured and dislocated injuries and ailments like appendicitis, diphtheria, whooping cough, meningitis. Company 49 years old, paid out $21,000,000. On state supervision. Agent in town and community wanted. Write for particulars, enclose stamp. Address Agent Box 6 Bradshaw Texas.
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Ponesi Pupuraon Sn
Bradshaw
Texas
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