Hillsboro Echoes Ball Ferguson Rivalry and Prohibition Debate
Dr. Brooks spoke for Tom Ball to 400 or 500 at Hillsboro urging Ball’s candidacy. Indications show Hill County lines split between Ball and Ferguson with many farmers renting land, Ferguson appealing to them. The Waco Morning News favors Ball on prohibition, noting anti-prohibition politicians may back him. The piece argues Ball’s stated stance aligns with his true views.
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Dr. Brooks
Hillsboro
Tom Ball
Hill County
Ball
Ferguson
Waco Morning News
Hige
Prohibition
Senator Terrell Seeks State Comptroller Post in Texas
Waco politician Senator H. B. Terrell in McLennan County, a veteran state lawmaker and editor, runs for state comptroller with a single opponent, Pam McClure. The Williamson County Sun notes the key issue is prohibition, framing it as a factor in July primaries and potential legislative action if Ball wins the governorship.
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H. B. Terrell
Waco
Mclennan County
Geo. B
Cherokee County
Pam McClure
Texas
Merrell
The
West
Sattling
Cameron Herald
Wence My
Kell
Tom McClure
Ariling
Journal
Williamson County Sun
Col. Ball
Ball
Nail Craft Revival Sparks Local Shopfront Buzz
A fragmented note hints at renewed nail making skills and a focused effort to revive a historic craft in the neighborhood. Local artisans, shopfronts, and residents discuss slow momentum and potential exhibitions.
Worth 8 Ray Visited Office After Eliminations in Race
From Hillsboro Dispatch chronicling political maneuvering. Worth 8 Ray, formerly a state comptroller candidate, lingered on the elimination compact with White and McClure. Ray pledged to stand hitched and back McClure, while noting White’s stubborn bid to stay in.
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Worth
Ray
Prohibition
Messrs. White
McClure
White
Comptroller
Hillsboro Dispatch
Bob Henry
Sam Scott
Sam
Bob
Rosebud News
the Herald
Bremond Enterprise
Pat Forrest
Bremend
Pat
Cameron Herald
H. B. Terrell
A. V. Smith
Terrell
Suspended sentence law questioned by Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Morning News argues that courts and juries blur the line between law and mercy under suspended sentence policy. It contends that even guilty verdicts become mere warnings and suggests suspending the criminal rather than the sentence at times.
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Dallas Morning News
Voter Convictions Blur Gubernatorial Stances Before Primaries
As primaries near the voter appears steadfast in personal conviction. It is hard to gauge whether a man favors or opposes the governor race based on discussion or expressed choice.
Judge Scott Flings Candidacy Against Henry in Texas
Judge Sam R. Scott of Waco declares his bid for Congress against Hon. R. L Henry, longtime district representative since 1896. Both are anti prohibitionists and political lines hint Bailey era questions may resurface, though both pledge to stay focused on the race as Scott prepares to mount an active campaign.
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Sam R. Scott
Waco
Congress
R. L Henry
Henry
Thomas
Scott
Texas
Bailey
Old Bailey
Judge Scott
Texas Industrial Congress contest posts fat stock prizes
The Texas Industrial Congress announces a fat stock contest with $1600 in prizes for best steers cattle hogs shown at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show in October. Entries due by June 5 at Dallas. The 120 day feeding period aims to teach profitable meat production with no entry fee.
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Texas, Industrial Congress
Better Farming
Fort Worth
Industrial Congress
Congress
Dallas
MecLennan County Farm Facts Revealing Tenancy Trends
MecLennan County reports 5894 farms with 4598 mortgaged or tenant operated and 1296 owned outright. 23000 residents depend on tenant farmers and mortgaged homes. 3781 tenant farmers with 89 cash rents. 93 farms exceed 500 acres. total farm property value 36,994,000 dollars. average farm worth 6,277 dollars. 1219 nonwhite farmers.
Progressive preacher takes role as Ellis County agricultural agent
A Waxahachie pastor, known for six day work, announces he will not limit his service to preaching. He accepts the post of agricultural demonstration agent for Ellis County, working with the USDA to improve land value and farming methods. He aims to set an example for his congregation.
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Waxahachie
Ellis County
United States Department of Agriculture
Hillsboro Depot Case Cleared for Joint Rail Project
In the twenty sixth district court Judge Wilcox ruled the joint construction, maintenance and operation of a union passenger depot at Hillsboro by Cotton Belt, Texas and Brazos Valley and Katy railroads is practicable and just. The court upheld the railroad commission order of March 22, 1910, denying cancellation and allowing reapportionment of costs and further planning as needed.
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Austin
Twenty Sixth District Court
Wilcox
Hillsboro
Cotton Belt
Texas
Brazos Valley
Katy
Railroad Commission
Hill County farmers plan large cotton compress and warehouse
More than 100 Hill County farmers gathered at Hillsboro to discuss a proposed cotton compress and warehouse. They voted to form a temporary committee to develop plans for the facility, aiming to store all Hill County cotton and shield it from prior exposure.
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Hill County
Hillsboro
Farmers Lower Losses With New Open Yard Structure
Hill county farmers lose about 60,000 dollars each season to open yards. A new structure costing around 60,000 dollars will be ready for use by the next cotton season, aiming to reduce losses and improve handling.
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Hill County
Texas Congress extends crop contest entry deadline to June 6
The Texas Industrial Congress extends the crop and livestock contest entry deadline to June 6 due to heavy rains. Entries are open to all Texans including 4-H and FFA members and nonmembers, with free bulletins and guidance mailed to contestants.
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Texas Industrial Congress
Congress
Texas
Dallas
Kaufman Voters Set Second Vote On Road Bond Issue
Voters in Kaufman will have a second opportunity within two months to vote on the issuance of road bonds totaling $200,000. The election will be arranged to proceed under local procedures.
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Commissioners Court
la Salle
Uvalde County
Kaufman
Aanane
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Hill
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
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Ireland
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