Six Candidates Vie for U S Senate in 1916 Primaries
The column notes six announced contenders Brooks Burgess Colquitt Riddle Davis and Culberson with Tom Campbell possibly entering. It discusses the first Texas primary date and the likelihood of a second primary, plus political dynamics and local opinions on war and society.
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United States Senate
Brooks
Henry
Burgess
Colquitt
Riddle
Davis
Charlie Culberson
East Texas
Tom
Culberson
Tom Campbell
Waco
Dr. Brooks
Henry, Burgess
Tipperary
Sorghum crops boost Burlington farmers and town activity
The Burlington News Letter notes a sorghum rich year with molasses making and growing occupancy as 2 dozen houses come to life. Visitors include Bob Harris Rosebud and Frank Arnold Rosebud with others from Ben Arnold Cameron Hearne and Clarkston.
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Burlington
Tex
Bob Harris
O. E. Bell
Ben Arnold
Barclay
Frank Arnold
Rosebud
Porter Little
Hearne
Clarence Gilleland
Jerome McAfee
Cameron
Frank Wingo
The
Clarkstone
Hearne Visitors and Local Sports Highlights
Hearne hosts relatives and friends while Wilson school team defeats Burlington 7 to 5 in a hard hitting baseball game. Rosebud resident Earl Gott visits. H C Henderson plans gin overhaul ready for cotton season. Local merchants and farmers report good fishing luck last Saturday. J L Brod of Cameron transacts business. Grant Lumber urges screen doors to prevent flies.
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Hearne
Wilson School
Burlington Boys
Earl Gott
Rosebud
H. C. Henderson
J. L. Brod
Cameron
Young Orators Contest at County Rally Awards Prizes
The Prohibition rally under the Chautauqua tent honored declamation talent in three groups. Winners included Richard Cavitt $3, Richard West $2, Emory Camp $1. Harvey Overton $5, Homer White $3, Montague $2. Jim Baskin $10, Clyde n of Maysfield $7.50, Robert Pool $5.00. Judges praised wit, humor and pathos in the excellent speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cavitt
Richard West
Emory Camp
Rockdale
Harvey Overton
Elm Ridge
Homer White
Montague
Jim Baskin
Clyde’ N
Maysfield
Robert Pool
Temple Junk Co. L. Pie y Propie Or Wholesale
Temple Junk Co. L. Pie y Propie Or lists wholesale and retail dealers in wood barrels metals bottles sacks rubber and beeswax. Located at 115 South Fleet Street Temple Texas with old phone 422.1-4.
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South Fleet Street
Temple
Texas
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Thaw
Frank
Georgia
Waco Times-Herald
Reitel
Bowie Blade
Sherman
Eldorado
Seth Ramsay
Merizon
Seth
Austin American
Billie Burke
Billies
Saving
J. D. Dobbins
Dobbins
Garrett Snuff Tniahhine Calle
J. Nn Noarrins
Cameron State Bank
Burlington News Letter
Fies
Grant Lumber Company
Tyson
Davis Co
Temple Junk
L. Pie
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