President-elect Harding declines golf match for postmaster appointment
In St Augustine on Feb 28 President-elect Harding refused a golf duel with Greenville postmaster Thomas H Pope as a bid for reappointment. He said he is a poor golfer and would not let the administration be influenced by his skill, but would play if the challenge were reframed. He advised Pope to stay secured for now while noting no policy on district appointments.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Harding
Louis Sherfessee
Thomas H. Pope
Wilson
Bledsoe
Russians Seek Large Supplies of Clothing
Russian representatives reportedly seek vast orders from Chicago garment makers amid rumors of possible U S recognition of the Soviet government on March 1. Contracts allegedly total 200000 dresses 500000 skirts and as many coats with financier Solllomen said to have funds ready for rapid delivery.
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Chicago
Russia
Max N Schallmann
Sollomen
Free test offered for eyewear at Hamilton Drug Co
J. H. Huff promotes a free eye test at Hamilton Drug Co to determine if glasses are needed and can fit customers with the proper frames.
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J. H. Huff
Hamilton Drug Co
Election pledge bill advances in Texas House
A Wheeler county representative introduced a bill to require primary voters to take an oath and affidavit before ballots are issued. The measure would empower party executive committees to set extra voter qualifications and bars nonparty symbols on ballots. In New York, a heavy snow siege ends partly as a blizzard looms, with 20,000 workers deploying modern snow fighting gear to clear streets and tracks.
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Austin
Texas
A. B. Hill
Wheeler County
Blue Star Eczema Remedy Sold by Hamilton Drug Co
A guarantee backed product named Blue Star Eczema Remedy is offered for itchy skin cracks and sores in children. Marketed by Star Products Co through Hamilton Drug Co, it targets eczema, ringworm, and other skin conditions with a promise of relief.
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Ballard
Paris Smith
Hamilton Drug Co Star Products CO
Frisco Completes Bosque River Bridge Project
Frisco now has a new bridge over the Bosque river completed by the Friscol bridge builders. The Kang company plans to erect similar bridges across every large stream along the road, signaling a costly push for widespread improvements.
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Frisco
Bosque
Bosque River
Friscol
Stephenville Empire
Mrs Garnett Leaves City After Sudden Death of Husband
Mrs W L Garnett departed for Kansas City after receiving word that her sister’s husband Mr A Morrison died suddenly at age 60. Morrison, a traveling man and manager in charge for a large firm, was regarded as like an own brother to Mrs Garnett and leaves three sons after his wife died earlier. The Chief extended sympathy to the family amid their sorrow.
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W. L. Garnett
Kansas City
A. Morrison
I will test your eyes free
In a brief offer a local eye clinic says it will test your vision at no charge. J H explains the service aims to attract new patients and showcase available frame options.
Bill Would End Federal Control of State Rates
Senator Kenyon of Iowa introduced a bill to repeal Interstate Commerce Commission powers over state railroad rates. The measure was referred to the Interstate Commerce Committee for consideration.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kenyon
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Committee
Coleman County awards road contract for 6.78 miles
The Coleman County Commissioners let a contract to Burks Firman Hart of Comanche for 6.78 miles of hard surface road south from Coleman toward Gould Bush. The bid of 49 700 dollars includes two concrete bridges over Wildcat Creek and Home Creek, a 24 foot crowned road with 16 foot gravel surface and 10 inch depth.
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Coleman Democrat Voice
Commissioners’ Court
Burks, Firmin & Hart
Comanche
Coleman
Gouldbush
Wildcat Creek
Home Creek
Subscriptions Promised by Santa Anna Businessman
Eugene Greer, now operating in Santa Anna, renewed his Chief newspaper subscription while greeting friends in Comanche on Wednesday. He has reportedly read the paper for 388 years.
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Eugene Greer
Santa Anna
Comanche
Woodman Circle Meeting Friday February 25
Woodman Circle calls members to a 7 30 PM meeting on Friday February 25. Mrs Will Garner serves as clerk and notes the event is of much interest to all circle members.
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Will Garner
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