Free-for-all Texas governor race draws wide field
Denton editor notes actual entries and possibilities for next year with as many as fourteen contenders. Names listed include Lieut. Gov. T. W. Davidson former Lieut. Gov. Lynch Davidson former Speaker Robert E. Thomason Col Alvin M. Owsley H J Latcher Stark Lewis T. Carpenter W A Hanger W E Pope George B. Terrell Lon A. Smith Thomas D. Barton Joe Burkett Clarence E. Gilmore George W. Dixon and others may decide to enter before the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Edwards
Denton Record Chronicle
Texas
T. W. Davidson
Lynch Davidson
Robert E. Thomason
Alvin M. Owsley
H. J. Latcher Stark
Lewis T. Carpenter
W. A. Hanger
W. E. Pope
Agriculture
George B. Terrell
Lon A. Smith
Thomas D. Barton
Joe Burkett
Clarence E. Gilmore
George W. Dixon
Houston
Value of Vacations and Rest as Mental Refreshment
A yearly vacation acts as a physical necessity and mental recharge. Rest and diversion restore energy, reduce toxins, and boost performance. Employers that grant paid two week vacations see profits rise as workers regain focus and productivity in the following year.
Inconsistency and the Advertising Jokes
A man wakes to an endless stream of advertised goods from blanket to car, mocks the ubiquity of ads, and declares he refuses to advertise on the grounds that advertising itself is inconsistent.
Prosperity Growth Boosts Texas Farmers in Cotton Outlook
Federal Reserve data signal rising prosperity with more spending than borrowing. A favorable crop forecast fuels optimism for a large cotton harvest in Texas. The market dipped briefly on the report but soon recovered, showing strong demand and buyers able to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Banks
Markets Forecast By Office Devil In Exchange Voice
The exchange man quotes a whimsical market forecast noting unsteady demand and rising prices for several items. It lists young men and girls as lively, papas firm but declining, and eggs, onions, and bread goods showing varied movement while hats, caps, and tobacco trend lower.
Dengue Fever Persists in Texas Towns
Dengue fever remains prevalent in many Texas towns. The disease spreads by a biting mosquito, and citizens are urged to help kill these mosquitoes to prevent a potential epidemic and protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Caring for One's Eyes and the Need for Early Eye Exams
The piece urges parents to test children's eyes early to prevent school difficulties from undiagnosed vision problems. It notes that glasses often correct defects like nearsightedness and misfocus, and stresses that most glasses do not magnify but fix specific eye issues. A trained optician should determine the correct prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optician
Navy
Farmers Short Course Set for July Texas gathering
The fourteenth annual Farmers Short Course runs July 23 to 28 and draws farmers wives farm children editors educators and agricultural leaders from across Texas. It showcases advanced farming methods and fosters networking among rural professionals through events like the Agricultural Writers Conference and state-wide contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Agricultural Writers’ Conference
Galveston
Texas Panhandle
Agricultural Club
Know Thyself Campaign Urges Annual Birthday Medical Exams
The National Health Council promotes a yearly thorough medical exam on each adult's birthday. The plan aims to reveal hidden illnesses before they worsen and reduce preventable deaths. It argues that many suffer undetected ailments while delaying care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Health Council
United States
A Great Texas Crop at Des Moines Exhibit
Delegates at the Christian Endeavor convention in Des Moines saw a Texas pecan exhibit from San Saba sent by the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce. The piece notes pecans as a distinct Texas crop, with three fourths of bearing trees in the state and potential value of a ten year old pecan orchard at about $1,000 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Des Moines
Iowa
Texas
San Saba
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
United States
Dengue Fever Reported in Texas Cities
Reports indicate several Texas cities have cases of dengue fever. Doctors link transmission to stegomyia mosquitoes and urge communities to remove standing water and improve screening to curb dengue and malaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Man
Pope to Seek Governor Nomination in Democratic Primaries
W E Pope a Corpus Christi district representative in the 88th legislature announces plans to run for governor in the Democratic primaries. He notes there is no Texas law prohibiting a candidate from seeking both offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Pope
Corpus Christi
Texas
Stalk of cotton shows 194 developed bolls in Brownsville
A Brownsville farmer brought in a cotton stalk said to be a champion stalk of 1923 cotton. The stalk bore 194 developed bolls with more than eighty opened and a mass of fleecy staple from top to bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Balle
Rio Grande
Here
Seales Return From Beaumont After Illness Op
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Seale and children Vivian and Fred return from Beaumont where they visited their ill son Herbert who had a serious appendicitis operation. They stayed with nephew Horace Boyett Jefferson County engineer. They report crops good and roads splendid in Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Seale
Vivian Seale
Fred Seale
Beaumont
Herbert
Horace Boyett
Jefferson County
Bryan
Delightful Lawn Party For Miss Louise Weddington
Miss Louise Weddington daughter of Mr and Mrs D L Weddington entertained a group of her friends last night on the lawn at her College boulevard home. A green velvety lawn bright lights and a charming hostess made a very happy affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Weddington
D. L. Weddington
College Boulevard
Gerson Brothers Buyer Heads East for Merchandise
Sol Gerson of Gerson Bros. travels to St. Louis Chicago and New York to purchase fall and winter merchandise for his Bryan store. He expects a three to four week trip before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Gerson
Gerson Bros
Mr Gelber Plans New York Stop On Pacific Voyage
A message from W F Gelber says his father J Gelber, touring Germany and Roumania since April 15, will land in New York at noon Thursday aboard the steamship Reliance. He will remain in New York until August 15 to buy fall and winter merchandise for the store J Gelber & Son in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gelber
J. Gelber
Germany
Roumania
New York
Reliance
Shades of Icarus in Modern Progress
A Corpus Christi farmer hired a commercial aviator to spread boll weevil poison at fifteen cents an acre, covering 460 acres in three hours. The piece critiques rapid tech progress and imagines cheap air travel, imagining a roof top glider and frequent out-of-town trips as soon as a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Go Slow You Might Meet a Fool on Dallas Roads
A column warns of reckless driving and high speed risks on Dallas roads. It notes a tourist lighting a gasoline tank spark, the dangers of gravel curves, and drivers reacting in one second at 60 mph. Ironically polite warnings urge caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brown
Dallas
Voting Against What You Do Not Understand
A columnist cites a power-house mechanic who refused to vote because he did not understand the issue, contrasting with critics who vote against changes they oppose. The piece urges readers to avoid opposing measures without understanding their implications.
Margaret Woodrow Wilson Joins New York Advertising Firm
Margaret Woodrow Wilson, daughter of former President Woodrow Wilson, has entered the business world and joined the New York office of a national advertising agency as a member of the consulting board. She aims to prove women can succeed in business careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Miss Wilson
Farmers Short Course Brings Progressive Farming Knowledge
The Farmers Short Course condenses a year of research into a week of training. It gathers experts from agricultural colleges to share insights for hog, cattle, dairy, poultry, cotton, grain, and general farming. In Texas it will be held the last week of July at A and M College College Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Texas
A. & M. College
College Station
Brazos County
R. R. Reppert
A. & M. College of Texas
Rev King Vivion Back At College
Rev King Vivion Methodist pastor at College returns from Lampasas after attending the West Texas Epworth League assembly. He taught Personal Evangelism and led the 6:30 morning watch. about 200 youths attended. The open pavilion at Anderson Park hosted the event, planned as an annual gathering. On the trip home his car ran out of gas near Bryan but a passerby aided with fuel and he reached College.
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King Vivion
College
Lampasas
West Texas Epworth League Assembly
Vivion
Anderson Park
Vivian
Bryan
Samaritan
Purifying bowel aid Herbine advertisement
A teaspoonful of Herbine will produce a copious and purifying bowel movement, improve appetite, restore mental activity and vigor and cheerfulness. Price 60c. Sold by all druggists.
Bizzell Named Health Officer for Bryan District
W S Bizzell son of President W B Bizzell is appointed health officer in charge of anti malaria work for the Bryan Brenham College Station Nashville Somerville district. Headquarters at College Station. Reports to Dr W H Beazley state health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Bizzell
W. B. Bizzell
Brenham
Bryan
College Station
Navasota
Somerville
E. W. Steele
Z T Delegates Attend Texas Catholic Union Jubilee
Mrs Josephine Habarta and Miss Ludmilla Hajek depart as delegates from the Elizabeth Society K Z T to the general convention in Fayetteville Texas on July 17 to 19. The lodge numbers about 110 members in Bryan and over 3000 across Texas marking the silver jubilee of the Catholic Union of Texas ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Habarta
Ludmilla Hajek
Elizabeth Society
Fayetteville
Texas
Catholic Union of the Texas Ladies
Bryan
Jubilee History Sermon Returns from Huntsville Jubilee
Rev and Mrs W H Matthews of College returned from Huntsville where they attended the Presbyterian diamond jubilee. Rev Matthews, formerly pastor at Huntsville, preached the jubilee history sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Matthews
College
Huntsville
Matthews
Calotabs Promoted as Gentle Nausea Free Remedy
A dated advertisement proclaims Calotabs as a modern improved calomel tablet. It claims one tablet at bedtime cures biliousness and related ailments with no taste or nausea, promising a good night’s sleep and a clean liver. Prices are thirty five cents for large packages and ten cents for small trials, with money back if not delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oll
Brazos County Club News Highlights July Brazos County Day
County agents and Steele's Store leaders promote Brazos County Day on July 25 with community songs yells and attendance contests. Scoutmaster Barron oversaw Boy Scout encampment while growers discuss cotton pest challenges and promising corn yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele’s Store Club
C. L. Benson
S. E. Eberstadt
Steele’s Store Boys and Girls’ Club
Brazos County
Eberstadt
Steele's Store
Lee Denena
Peter Trentacost
Frank Salvato
Salvato
Trentacost
Peter Catalino
Steele’s
Brazos
Beason
Steele's
J. B. Perronne
America
Governor Pardons Editor for Court Contempt
Gov Hinkle granted full pardons to Carl S Magee editor of the New Mexico State Tribune convict on criminal libel of Chief Justice Parker and contempt of the Third Judicial District Court. Magee faced one year to eighteen months for libel and 360 days in jail for contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Santa FE
N. M
Hinkle
Carl S. Magee
New Mexico State Tribune
Parker
State Supreme Court
Third Judicial District Court
Magee
San Miguel County
D. J. Leahy
Former Bryan Man Heads City Hospital
Dr. George C. Kindley, a native Texan and former Allen Academy teacher, named superintendent of Parkland City County Hospital in Dallas. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1905 and the Galveston medical school in 1911, served in World War I medical corps in France, and worked with the Veterans Bureau in Dallas while in private practice. He is a member of county, state and national medical associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
George C. Kindley
Dallas
Allen Academy
Dallas News
Parkland City-County Hospital
Graham
Young County
University of Texas
University At
Galveston
Medical College
Santa Fe
Temple
Medical Corps
France
Veterans’ Bureau
National Medical Association
Livergard the New Laxative for Babies and All
LIVERGARD is promoted as the new laxative for babies and all ages. It claims to make laughing babies of puny ones and keep old folks young with a bottle sold at drug stores and a free sample offer from Lun gardia Co. Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livergard
Lungardia Co
Dallas
Texaay
H. & T. C. Engine Derailed by Break on City Line
Local engine number 788 on the H. & T. C. derailed this morning at 9:15 between 26th and 27th streets due to a broken rail. Engineer H. Arnold and conductor W. Turner aboard. Helpers sent from Hearne with engine 830. By 3 PM the first engine remained off track awaiting lifting and a temporary track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Arnold
W. Turner
Hearne
Teething babies soothed by McGee's Baby Elixir advert
Hot weather troubles teething infants with heat pain and stomach upset. McGee's Baby Elixir claims to calm stomach and bowels and ease distress. Priced at 35c and 60c, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin Visits Relatives in Navasota
Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin has returned from a weekend visit with relatives in Navasota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Belle Gilpin
Navasota
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Ady
Brazos County Gos and Girls Club Department
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Draves County
Barron
Stewart Barron
Mr. Eberstadt
Benson
East Texas
A. W. Buchanan
Fine Club
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