Labor Elated by Bailey's Defeat in Texas Primary
The American Federation of Labor hails Joseph W Bailey's defeat in the Texas Democratic primary as a major labor victory. The federation notes mass union involvement, calling Bailey unfriendly to labor and praising a nonpartisan campaign to defeat lawmakers hostile to labor bills. The Texas result, it says, signals progress and rebukes reaction.
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Washington
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Bailey
Congress
American Federation
Samuel Gompers
Labor
Joseph W. Bailey
Labor Movement of
America
Political Announcements From The Record July 1920
The Record lists authorized political notices under Democratic Party action in July 1920. It states cash requirements with orders and requests no specific timing. The notice reflects party process and publication rules for public declarations.
Prickly Ash Bitters Favored by Men for Family Use
A pleasant purgative with a genial stimulating effect on the liver and stomach is highlighted as a reason for Prickly Ash Bitters’ popularity among men. It is described as good for the whole family and offered at $1.25 per bottle by Carpenter Bros., Special Agents.
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Carpenter Bros
Monument dealer ad offers best prices from Gooch-Wells in Texas
Gooch-Wells & Co., monument dealers in Waco, Texas, invite inquiries for monumental work. They claim reliability, good prices, and offer to call or contact by phone 179 two rings, C. Burns of Valley Mills, Texas.
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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 for sale 18 miles west of Clifton on good black land. Will accept part payment in a house and rotting in Clifton. Contact H. E. Stokes at Clifton Mercantile Co tfc.
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Clifton
H. E. Stokes
Clifton Mercantile Co
Tfc
Clifton Record and Dallas News Raise Subscription Price
The Clifton Record and the Dallas News announce a new annual subscription rate of 2.50 dollars, effective immediately, signaling a price increase for readers.
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Clifton Record
The
Dallas News
Political slate listing county and precinct election candidates
A list of candidates for county and precinct offices including County Attorney J P Word and W A York both seeking reelection, Tax Assessor R M Burns and J W Conley, District Clerk J C Smith reelected, County Commissioners J H Myer and J D Hord with pre 4 candidates Luther P Raley P J Pierson Silas M Baskin, Public Weigher Pre 5 and 8 R T Fort Jr L E Handley Mrs R C Hill John M Jenson, Constable Precinct 8 G W Standefer, Justice of the Peace Pre 8 J T Forson.
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J. H. Myer
J.D. Hord
Luther P. Raley
P. J. Pierson
Silas M. Baskin
R. T. Fort, JR
L. E. Handley
R. C. Hill
John M. Jenson
Blue Bug Killer Ad Promises Chicken Safe Insect Control
An old style advertisement touts Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer for use on chickens with a money back guarantee from Carpenter Bros. The copy includes exaggerated claims about curing men and leaves unclear completion of a product job.
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Martin
Carpenter Bros
Tanlac Restores Health for Morton Farmer After Rheumatism
Augustus Heids of Morton Illinois credits Tanlac with dramatic relief from four years of rheumatism and indigestion. He reports renewed strength, improved appetite, and better sleep after starting Tanlac, with full daily work capacity restored. Clifton dealers include Carpenter Bros. and other local druggists.
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Tanlac
Augustus Heids
Morton
Taniac
Tyler Commercial College Ad Promises Fast Business Training
A vintage advertisement urges high school students and teachers to use vacation for a business training course. It cites a three to three and a half month program leading to good positions and salaries, claiming 3,965 enrollments last year and 30,000 graduates. Contact details include a phone request for a free catalogue and a coupon form.
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America
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Tex
Not Enough Buttinskys in Small Towns
A satirical call for more buttinskys who meddle in others affairs is contrasted with those lacking basic financial or professional competence. The piece wryly notes editors, ministers, and bankers often are advised by outsiders while praising the value of meddling in community matters. An unrelated ad promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a blood purifier priced at $1.25 per bottle.
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Buttinskys
America
Robert Quillen
Saturday Evening Post
The Car and the Family Car Troubles and Attitudes
Robert Quillen uses humor to describe the car as a family shrine and its costs. He notes fixed mortgage charges, fuel, tires, and repairs. The piece mocks lazy attitudes, reckless speed, and the shift from pride to practicality as the car becomes a social symbol.
Across Words He Earns Different Names
A man’s earnings move through terms Pay Salary and Income as his weekly wage rises from 15 to 30 to 60 dollars, reflecting shifting labels by his wife rather than changes in the money itself.
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Cate A
Ap A
HE Showed
Senate
Carpenter & Carpenter
Physicians and Surgeons Office
Carpenter Bros. Drug Store
Clifton, Texas
DELCO
F. H. Meier
Waco, Texas
Fablic
H. W. Hering
18Th Dist
Finis E. Johnson O. L. Lockett
Irwin T. Ward
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
O. D. (Dudley) White
W. W. Wright
W. H. Doty
Precinct
G. W. Standefer
J. T. Forson
Adv
DR. 8S
F. Larsen
I. G. Phinney
Drayman
Rawleigh
R. E. Davidson
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