Presbyterians Tour Kerrville Encampment In 1920s Texas
The Bryan party led by Rev Chariton Storey attends a Kerrville Chautauqua style encampment with lectures and entertainments. The group includes Robert Armstrong and family, Cavitt and Willard families, many local residents, and others from Hempstead and nearby towns. They travel by train and auto and expect to stay the full event, aiming to boost their city’s prominence.
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Kerrville
Texas
United States
Bryan
Ray
Chariton Btorry
Bevan
Vari
Thone
Wollowing
Chariton H
Storey
Robert Armstrong
Twoens
Will
Robert
Mra Cavitt
Wheelock
Mion Ruth
Henry Harrison
Lucy Harrison
Walton Cole
Charley Cole
Allen Steyers
Sunkey Parks
Mary
Malcolm Amfctanis
Lawrence Caerles
Brannon Leverton
Arnold Leverton
Don Garth
Swancoat
McDougald
J. H
LL. Frank Seale
Mra
Marshall Danaby
Fern Dansby
Lucile Robinson
Hempstead
Attorney General Rules on Campaign Payments in District Primaries
The Attorney General's Department ruled that district candidates in a one county district may not be announced for more than one dollar each to cover election pauses. It also declared that those who have not paid the poll tax cannot hold precinct chairman or section officer posts.
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Attorney General's Department
Austin
Texas
Attorney General’s Department
Dallas Rejects Sunday Evangelist Invitation
Dallas city officials refuse to invite Billy Sunday to hold a revival here. Mayor Lindsley and commissioners oppose the invitation, deeming the move commercial and inappropriate, leading to the withdrawal of the request. In Brazos County Texas a Democratic primary notice schedules July 23 1916 with changes in precinct voting locations.
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Dallas
Texas
Billy Sunday
City Commission
Lindsley
Lang
Winfrey
Cason
W. C. Byverett
Everett
Democratic Executive Committee
Brazos County
Tabor
Cottonwood
E. W. Crenshaw
Soldiers plan interunit sports in lower Rio Grande Valley
In Harlingen Texas July 2 soldiers stationed along the border plan intercompany and regimental sports events. Baseball parks emerge in prairie stations while polo interest grows among cavalry units. Local citizens have donated equipment though shortages persist. General James Parker leads Brownsville area polo efforts.
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Harlingen
Texas
National
Rio Grande Valley
I Ia Wali
Ab ‘Hough Benevolent Citizens
Iitnal Cavalry
Wme
Brownath
Port 1
Brown
Lirtedior
Jaiien Parker
Brownaville District
Election plea from Dr Oscar David in Grim Brazos County
A political advertisement from Dr Oscar David appeals to Grim Brazos County voters. He notes limited chances to speak, reiterates his platform, and asks for votes, promising to serve the community to the best of his ability if elected.
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Myxolf
Obcar David
Typhoid Vaccination at Buckner Orphan Home
An epidemic threat near Dallas prompts vaccination of 600 children at Buckner's Orphan Home. Officials report 26 cases of typhoid and intensified efforts to halt spread. Relatives of Pan de Maret Jr. visited Martin, where he will stay several days.
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Buckner's Orphan Home
Dallas
Texas
Huckner’s Orphan Home
Pan de Maret, Jr
Martin
Dodson's Liver Tone Promotion Warns Against Calomel
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for digestion. It claims calomel causes salivation, bone damage, and sickness, while Liver Tone cures nausea, constipation, and headache without harmful side effects. The copy urges readers to avoid calomel and to buy Dodson's Liver Tone for relief.
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Dodson
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