Labor Elated by Bailey's Defeat in Texas Primary
The American Federation of Labor hails Joseph W Bailey's primary loss in Texas as its first notable victory in a nonpartisan political campaign. Labor unions united against Bailey citing his labor record, while the AFL asserts his defeat rebukes reaction and signals worker vigilance in politics.
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Washington
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Bailey
Congress
Incan Federation
Samuel Gompers
Labor
Am Federation of Labor
Joseph W. Bailey
Labor Movement of
America
Political Announcements Authorized by The Record July 1920
The Record states it is authorized to make political announcements, subject to Democratic Party action in July 1920. It asks readers to provide cash with orders and to refrain from requesting a time for delivery.
Prickly Ash Bitters Endorsed for Family Use
Carpenter Bros. advertise Prickly Ash Bitters as a pleasant purgative with a stimulating effect on the liver and stomach. They claim it is well liked by men who have used it and suitable for the whole family, priced at $1.25 per bottle.
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Carpenter Bros
Monument dealer ad from Gooch-Wells & Co in Waco Texas
To the public I am representing Gooch-Wells & Co., monument dealers, Waco, Texas, and will be glad to call and figure with anyone wanting work in this line. This is an old reliable company and work and prices are best to be had. If you want monumental work see me, or phone 179 two rings. 88tp C. Burns, Valley Mills, Tex.
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Gooch-Wells & Co
Monument Dealers
Waco
Texas
C. Burns
Valley Mills
Tex
Farm for Sale Near Clifton 428 Acres Black Land
428 acre stock farm 18 miles west of Clifton offered for sale with good black land. Seller will take house and lot in Clifton as part payment. Contact H. E. Stokes at Clifton Mercantile Co. tfc. The Clifton Record and the Dallas News now $2.50 per year.
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Clifton
H. E. Stokes
Clifton Mercantile Co
Tfc
Clifton Record
The
Dallas News
Local District and County Official Races Listed
District Judge candidates Finis E Johnson and O Lockett seek re election. County offices include J P Word for County Attorney and W A York for County Judge both seeking re election. Also listed are J R Cowen and H B Stewart for Tax Collector and County Clerk J C Tubb with H Y Young seeking re election. Public Instruction Daisy Bible and A D Clark named. Additional positions include Sheriff D D White and W Wright, County Commissioner races J H Myer J D Hord and Luther P Raley P J Pierson Silas M Baskin.
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18Th Dist
Finis E. Johnson
L. Lockett
Irwin T. Ward
Pre
J. H. Myer
J.D. Hord
Luther P. Raley
P. J. Pierson
Silas M. Baskin
Blue Bug Killer Ad and Odd Wartime Note
An odd wartime style advert promotes Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer for chickens with a money back guarantee from Carpenter Bros. The text also oddly includes a stray line about a nature remark and unfinished work on men.
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Martin
Carpenter Bros
Tanlac Restores Health of Morton Farmer Augustus
Augustus of Morton ill for four years with rheumatism indigestion and kidney troubles reports Tanlac restored his strength and energy. He now works hard eats well sleeps soundly and blames Tanlac for his recovery. Tanlac sold in Clifton by Carpenter Bros and by leading druggists.
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Tanlac
Augustus
Heihs
Morton
Clifton
Carpenter Bros
Adv
Tyler Commercial College ad invites high schoolers to quick business training
An advertisement promotes a three to three and a half month business course at Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. It claims fast placement for graduates, large enrollment numbers, and 30 000 graduates with strong salaries, urging students to contact for a free catalogue.
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America
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Tex
Not Enough Buttinskys Says Community Voice
A dated editorial urges more buttinskys in towns to mind others affairs arguing many are careless with their own business. It mocks those without bank accounts or ministers, praising outsiders with hidden expertise. Ad copy for Prickly Ash Bitters follows.
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Buttinskys
The Car and Its Costs A Satirical Car Tale
Robert Quillen notes two reasons families need a car and then mocks ownership as a shrine to labor and folly. He laments maintenance costs from mortgage-backed overhead to tires and gas, while humorously tracing the car’s evolving identity from cherished gift to proverbial burden.
Definition of Pay Salary and Income Through Wage Growth
A playful quip traces earnings from 15 to 30 to 60 per week and notes the wife’s terms change from pay to salary to income reflecting increasing amounts. The line illustrates language shifting with money levels rather than actual jobs or roles.
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Carpenter & Carpenter
Carpenter
Brog
Clifton, Texas
Siges
F. H. Meier
Waco, Texas
J. P. Word
W. A. York
R. M. Burns J. W. Conley
John R. Cowen Preston Hornbuckle
W. B. Stewart
J. C. Tubb
E. H. Young
J. B. Coleman
J. C. Smith
R. E. Bynum
H. C. Hughes
Public Instruction
Daisy Bible
A. D. Clark
D. D. (Dudley) White
W. W. Wright
W. H. Doty
R. T. Fort, JR
L. E. Handley
R. C. Hill
John M. Jenson
G. W. Standefer
J. T. Forson
athiOh
Robert Quillen
Saturday Evening Post
DR. 8
F. Larsen
I. G. Phinney
Drayman
Rawleigh
R. E. Davidson
Rawleigh Man
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