Local Officials Seek Re election Across County Tickets
Tax Assessor J H Creamer and Morgan Hall seek a second term. Sheriff Jack Cunningham also seeks re election. County Clerk Mary Smith and District Clerk W D Carroll run again. County Attorney Merton L Harris and Tax Collector J F Palmer up for re election. Precinct 1 nominees J B Payne R W Fielder W T Dobbs and Hugh R Lacy. Precinct 2 candidates R W Neal W J Patton re election. Precinct 3 L M Truitt Proctor MO W Wyatt. Precinct 4 Ed Lightfoot seeks the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cunningham
Mary Smith
W. D. Carroll
Merton L. Harris
J. F. Palmer
J. B. Payne
R. W. Fielder
W. T. Dobbs
Hugh R. Lacy
R. W. Neal
Comanche
W. J. Patton
L. M. Truitt
Proctor
W. Wyatt
ED Lightfoot
A Dangerous Plan and the Ball School Funds Scheme
The passage critiques Col Ball’s proposed loan plan to fund tenant farmers’ home purchases using school money. It argues the scheme is impractical, would strain the educational financial system, and would not help the 220,000 Texas tenant farmers. It questions whether trustees should vote bonds without full evidence of current conditions.
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Ball
Ferguson
Col. Ball
Texas
Education Bond Trusts and State Board of Education
A Waco Tribune report discusses how Texas funds for school bonds are sourced from the permanent school fund, governed for the children's benefit, and managed by the State Board of Education. It notes bond security, income use for districts, and nondependence on private bond houses. It also profiles W. F. Doughty as candidate for Texas State Superintendent, highlighting his background and support from teachers.
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State Board of Education
Austin
State Board
Permanent School Fund of Texas
Texas
Col. Ball
Waco Tribune
W. F. Doughty
Falls County
University of Texas
University of Chicago
Baylor
Southwest
Texas State Scenas
Marlin Public Schools
State University
Texas State Teachers’ Association
State Teachers’ Association
Teachers of Texas
Doughty
Texas Victor
Marlin
Snow Liniment Eases Stiff Back Pain For Strained Muscles
The ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best remedy for back pains from hard work and strained muscles. It promises quick relief with strong penetrating power and lists prices of 25c, 50c, and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Ballard
Paris Smith
Ball's Company Sells Liquor In Houston Frame
The Southern Drug Co with £150000 capital sells alcohol in quarts and Bavarian Malt Extract in Houston. H Ball is a director and stockholder. They paid $850 in licenses to federal, state, Travis County, and Houston city authorities. Extract from Kansas City Brewery Co. product.
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Ball
Southern Drug Co
Houston
H. Ball
State
Travis County
Houston City
Kansas City Brewery Co
Scott's Emulsion for growing children nourishment
The notice promotes Scott's Emulsion as pure medicinal nourishment for underweight or frail children. It claims the product provides readily usable qualities from ordinary foods to prevent weakness, dullness, and sickness, boosts appetite, builds flesh and muscle, and supports active brains. It warns to refuse alcoholic substitutes.
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Scott
Scott’s
Southern Drug Co Profits From Bottled Alcohol Sales
The Southern Drug Co sells Bavarian Malt Extract labeled Old Fashioned Lager Beer for $13 per cask of 120 bottles with retail at 25 cents a bottle. Annual reports show gross receipts tax and dividends, noting Col. Ball as a director and suggesting sizable profits from liquor sales and associated dividends. The comptroller records quarterly and yearly sales totals from 1913 to 1914, including a total year sales of $8,895.89 and tax paid of $73.98.
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Southern Drug Co
Ball
Comptroller of Public Accounts of Texas
Houston
Col. Ball
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney and Bladder Health
Overworked kidneys fail to filter poisons, risking Bright's disease and bladder annoyances. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as the best protection and medicine for weak, sore kidney and bladder weakness. For sale by the Wm. Reese Co.
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Bright
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Ball’s Labor Record in Congressional Papers Questioned
Brownwood News notes that critics misinterpret Congressional Record volumes to claim Col. Ball backed various labor bills. They dispute references to pages and volumes, noting Ball’s votes against key amendments and asserting current labor papers in Texas favor Ferguson.
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Col. Ball
Aspaper
Congressional Record
Ball
Congress
Arilroads
Secretary of the Navy
Steel Trust
Colonel Ball
Texas
Ferguson
Texas Federation of Labor
el Paso
Dallas
Bali
Federation of Labor
Brownwood News
Fases Torment of Asthma and Hay Fever Adverts Fo Leys Product
An advertisement promotes Fo ley's Honey and Tar Compound in a yellow package supplied by the Wm. Reese Co. It claims to soothe swollen membranes and relieve the choking sensation from asthma and hay fever, helping users breathe more easily.
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Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Three Hogg Sons Endorse Ferguson for Governor
Tom Will and Mike Hogg, sons of Gov. Hogg, support Jim Ferguson for governor. The note ties Tom Ball to opposition against Hogg and accuses him of siding with the same trusts and combinations Hogg condemned.
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Tom
Will
Mike Hogg
Piano tuning and repair service for Comanche Texas
Advertises piano tuning and regulation with guaranteed satisfaction. No charge for examination. Contact Ellis & Son or write to Comanche Texas Box 424 J F Murray. Dated 10-2.
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Ellis & Son
Comanche
Texas
J. F. Murray
Gobbler Takes Over Nest From Guinea Hen
Farmer Lonnie Chappell reports his turkey gobbler has taken over a nest that a guinea hen laid in. The gobbler began setting on the eggs after driving the guinea off and has not left the nest often, turning the eggs with a bill. He plans to raise the brood this week.
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D. H. Chappell
Lonnie Chappell
Mr. Chappell
Dublin
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J. H. McMillan
J. H. Creamer Morgan E. Hall
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G. W. McClellan
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