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Edgar Witt seeks the Texas lieutenant governorship, citing prior service as a McLennan County state senator. Opponent Sterling P. Strong is tied to the KKK era and anti mask law concerns. The piece alleges political intrigue linked to the Ferguson era and references a Dallas meeting to boost Sterling. The letter criticizes elite clubs and calls for action against Hoover prosperity.
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Edgar Witt
Texas
McLennan County
Sterling P. Strong
Ross Sterling
KKK
Ma. Ferguson
Kkks
Cotton Opening Fast Amid Hot Dry Weather
Extreme heat and dryness push cotton to open quickly as fields turn white with ripe bolls and strong picker activity. Ginners work despite labor shortages while farmers fear ongoing drought will harm pastures needed for winter grazing.
Mrs. Gertrude W. Hope Dies in Houston Hospital
Mrs. Gertrude W. Hope wife of County Chairman J. L. Hope of Hempstead died in a Houston hospital after several months illness while receiving treatment. She leaves her husband two sons and a daughter from a former marriage. Her friends here extend sympathy on her loss.
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Gertrude W. Hope
J. L. Hope
Hempstead
Houston
Law Aims Fine Car Owners for Violations
A law subjects the owner to a fine up to $1000 yet is treated like the headlight law with unanimous violations. Citizens face danger from noncompliance. Read The Times ads and support local traders. send in news.
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Texas
Personal Notes from Galveston and Surrounding Areas
Local social column lists Albert Dozier Adam Bir bijian Chas Liverkuhn and many families visiting relatives in Goose Creek Houston Baytown and Simonton. Residents travel to San Antonio Sealy Liberty and Brenham with routine visits and weekend trips. cotton gins harvest as heat speeds crop.
Fort Bend County Legislative Primary Returns
Fort Bend County reports results from the Democratic primary held July 26. Leon G. Harrison led with 1514 votes, E A. Cooper 688, Will Wright 420, and J C. Smith 543 in a concise county tally.
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Fort Bend
Leon G. Harrison
E. A. Cooper
Will Wright
J. C. Smith
Surprise party honors Misa Mabel Bell birthday
Brookshire Route 1 reports a surprise at George Bell's home for daughter Misa Mabel Bell's birthday with a good crowd. Several local residents visit and family updates praised. others note visits from Mrs. Walter Hoover, Frank Stasny, Marguerite Krienke, and Joe Balusek Sr. with a newborn.
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George Bell
Misa Mabel
Walter Hoover
Houston
J.J. Stany
Cotton Shipped From Here On MK-T Railroad
Over the past week 175 bales of cotton were shipped by the MK-T railroad and several by truck. Cotton weighed 57 bales at the platform. Mesdames H Siedel W R McCauley and son Bryan left Tuesday for Uvalde to be with their seriously ill aunt. D Mills Notary Public serves at the Farmers' State Bank.
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Mesdames H. Siedel
W. R. McCauley
Bryan
Uvalde
D. Mills
Farmers’ State Bank
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