Miriam Ferguson Becomes Texas First Woman Chief Executive
Ten years ago Miriam A. Ferguson was elected Texas first woman governor amid Ku Klux Klan controversy. In the first primary Ferguson led with 146 424 votes, Davidson 141 208, Robertson 193 508. In the runoff Ferguson won 413 751 to 16 019 for Robertson. General election saw Ferguson 422 059 against Republican George C. Butte 298 046.
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Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Lynch Davidson
Davidson
Slix D. Robertson
McCharen Seeks County Judge Post in De Leon Area
R S McCharen is a candidate for County Judge in Comanche County. A long time resident of the New Hope community, he farms and raises stock, taught earlier in life, and has served 12 years on the local school board. He owns McCharens Lake on his De Leon area farm once used for 4 H camps and picnics.
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R. S. McCharen
de Leon
New Hope
Comanche County
Mississippi
McCharen
Comanche Road
John Reese Seeks County Clerk Post
Comanche native John Reese, WWI veteran, lifelong resident, announces candidacy for county clerk. He is a former district clerk, deputy sheriff, and ex district manager for Tejas Power and Light in Royse City, with schooling at Comanche High and teacher experience.
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John Reese
Comanche County
Mr. Reese
France
Comanche High School
Reese
Tejas Power and Light Company
Royse City
Comanche
Cardus Helped Lady For Nervousness and Run-Down Condition
Mrs Walter M Conlon of Forsyth Georgia testifies Cardus eased her nervous run-down condition and gave strength after taking six bottles. She notes it helped in every way and urges others to try Cardul, adding if it fails consult a physician or a drug store bottle.
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Cardus
Walter M. Conlon
Forsyth
Cardul
Why Liquid Laxatives Are Back in Favor
The public is returning to liquid laxatives praised for comfortable use and adjustable dosing. Senna is favored as a natural laxative and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is cited as reliable. A note mentions a Baxter reunion in Brownwood and a hospital visit in Abilene for tonsil removal.
Mrs Edmondson and Peggie Visit Dublin
Mrs I M Edmondson and her daughter Peggie spent the last week in Dublin enjoying a brief family trip and sightseeing together.
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Clair
Gene Whitten
Abilene
Clair Whitten
I. M. Edmondson
Peggie
Dublin
Record of Precinct 4 official cites debt cuts and tax shifts
The official reports debt reduction of Precinct 4 by 11534.55 with no new debts and notes county rendition cuts from over 13 million to 9,178,390 while the commissioners salary drops from 150 to 90 per month. The statement claims roads opened widened school bus routes and maintained main roads under a lower rendition.
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Precinct 4
Texas
Comanche County
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