Fight for Chairmanship to Expose Texas Machine
The Dallas dispatch outlines R. Senter’s charge that a political machine seeks to perpetuate itself by backing Judge J. E. Cockrell for state Democratic chairman. It details resistance to primaries, county conventions’ reactions, and the role of Welle and Bailey in the chairmanship contest amid Texas party politics.
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Dallas
Texas
R. Senter
J. E.ckrell
Galveston
Welle
Democratic Five Committee
Mirman
Dallas County
Cenfion
J. E Cockrell
Sper
Cochin
Dallas County Delegates Rally Behind Wells in Texas Contest
In Galveston Dallas County sent about 15 delegates with a large Bailey allied bloc, united to back Wells. The effort faced opposition from Cockrell supporters and state machine backers as Col Lanham denied taking sides, and Cockrell declined a compromised chairmanship to preserve democratic independence.
Physician’s Favorite Prescription Brings Cured Woman
A testimonial from Mrs. M of Grashoe claims seven weeks of sleepless nights ended by Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. She asserts the medicine restored regularities, eased pain, and cured uterine illness after doctors said it could not be cured.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Delegates Exhibit In Tremont Hotel Rotunda
The Tremont hotel rotunda hosts a two day spectacle showcasing delegates, evoking the era of political power as seen in Senator Quay of Pennsylvania. The scene captures organized activity and notable figures shaping the event.
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Tremont Hotel
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Bailey Machine Wins Texas Delegation Power On Bailey's Lead
The narrative describes Senator Bailey directing a congressional machine to secure a majority for Cockrell at a Texas convention. Delegates were pressure coerced. attendance was under 350 for over 1000 votes. Governor Hogg is shown as a pretext, while primary election reform is urged to empower voters against the machine.
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Senator Bailey
Combine
Congressional Combine
Bailey
Cockrell
Hill
Denton
Falls
Coryell
Bell
Wilbarger
Bowie
Red River
Cass
Montague
Hood
Ellis
Johnson and
Hopkins
Daily Press
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Superior Worm Cure
Leighton Alabama druggist H P Kumpe reports a child with severe worm infestation recovered after taking White's Cream Vermifuge described as the boss worm medicine. The tonic is praised for improving digestion, nourish assimilation, and restoring health and vigor in children.
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H.P. Kumpe
Leighton
Ala
Moore's
Milam County Nursery Canvass Promises Seed Buybacks
Cameron July 21 1962 A card from C C Kimtiey invites Milam County residents to sell clean peach seed from seedling trees at 75 cents per bushel cash or one dollar per bushel in nursery stock Seed delivery to Gaston Sprinkel store by October 15 1902 excludes large dark seed from grafted fruit He plans visits to honor contracts and expand a nursery near Cameron with tested grape and plum varieties guaranteed to be reliable and fine
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Cameron
Gaston-Sprinkel’s
Milam County
C.C. Kimtiey
Eye health ad urges eye tests and glasses
The notice promotes loans and vision care urging a free eye examination from Mark Shuffield and Eyeglasses. It claims most eye troubles can be improved by eyeglasses and spectacles and promises a quick check to prevent years of suffering.
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Ofield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
E. C. DeWarr & Co
Chicago
Thomas & Moore
Milam County Abstract Company opens new office
The Milam County Abstract Company announces a new up to date Abstract and Loan Office. They offer complete abstracts of burned and present Milam County records and can furnish correct abstracts of title. They represent several loan companies and private lenders and provide land secured loans at low rates. Henderson, Streetman & Freeman.
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Milam County
Henderson, Streetman & Freeman
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas Catalog
The college offers courses in Agriculture horticulture agricultural chemistry and dairying as well as civil railroad and mechanical engineering. Foundational programs in architecture mining electrical and sanitary engineering military science with admission age 16. Tuition free with a 143 per session expenses. military discipline under West Point officers. David F. Housron, President.
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The
Technological College of Texas
West Point
J. A. Laker
College Nation
Excursion Rates Across the Southwest and Beyond
The Santa Fe announces multiple excursion and tourist rates from Cameron and other Texas points to destinations including Galveston St Louis Chicago Salt Lake City and Eureka Springs through late 1902. Dates of sale vary August through October with round trip fares and limits detailed for each event or destination.
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Galventon
Cameron
Santa
San Francisco
Cal
Knights of Pythias
Santa Fe
Sulphur Springs
L. T
Negro Young People Christian and Educational Congress
Atlanta
Monteagle Sunday School Institute
Monteagle
Tenn
Macon
Farmers National Congress
Lampasas
Tex
Oet
San Angelo
Port Lavaca
Koerne
Kerrville
Marfa
Antlers
Kosoma
I. T
Galveston
Calinia
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor
Knights and Ladies of Honor
T the World
Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Als
St. Louis
Summer Institute
Chicago
Ill
National Baptist Convention (Colored
Cloudcroft
New Mexico
Annual Convention Commercial Law League of America
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Baptist State Sunday School
Gainesville
Texas
Baptist Missionary Association of Texas
Jacksonville
Eureka Springs
Ark
Hlood’s-Grandbury’s
Ector’s
Winlsboro
German Baptist Conference
Mooreville
Lorena
State Stenographers’ Association
Fort Worth
State Christian Missionary Convention
Taylor
Scottish Rite Masons
Populists Convention
Benevolent and Protective Order of
el Ks
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grove's Black Root Liver Pills Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Grove's Black Root Liver Pills made from an active Black Root principle. Claims include liver restoration like calomel, no griping or sick stomach, and cure of chronic constipation. Contains stray garbled text and product references.
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Grove
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Ball
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Henry
Burgese
Slayden
Burleson
Garner
Congress
Penfield
Hogg
Col. Lanham
Parker
Threa
Congressional
Washington
Austin
J. A. Gruenenfelder
Grantfork, Ill
Ayer
Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
the Boss
Mark Shuffield
Milam County Abstract Company
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
David F. Housrox
Drekinson
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