S C Finney Declares Platform for Twenty-Sixth Texas Senate
Comanche Texas letter outlines shared progressive aims. Finney, a lifelong Democrat, supports direct election of officials, universal schooling, farm aid, cotton storage, dorman agricultural programs, four year terms, daylight saloon law, fiscal restraint, old hero pensions, streamlined courts, and good roads. He pledges to follow voters' will in the Twenty-Sixth District.
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Ano
Mills
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Terrell
Twenty-sixth
S. C. Finney
City seeks bids for custody of funds
Notice to Banks bids for custody of city funds for one year will be received by the city council at its meeting July 8 1912. Proposals must be sealed and filed in the city secretary's office prior to 8 p m. Russell City Secretary 21 L. B. Russell, City Sect.
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L. B. Russell
Family gathering at Mrs J E Palmer home
Relatives gathered at the Pal mer home last Monday including M L Palmer of Jewett N E Palmer and family N A Palmer and Bert and Cyril Findley of Comanche. They enjoyed a Monday afternoon river picnic and stew.
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M. L. Palmer
Jewett
N. E. Palmer
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Cyril Findley
Comanche
Gustine Gazette
Warning to stay out of orchard with penalty noted
Public warning issued claiming trespassers will face legal penalties and a warning of force. Fragments advertise sale options including a team of young mules with a wagon offered by D. M. Herring & Co and a Moon survey by R. I. Wilson.
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J. A. Tannehill
D. M. Herring & Co
Rural Districts School Classification by County Trustees
The County School Trustees on the 4th and 5th classified common schools across districts by grade levels and privileges. Many schools show a seven grade structure with some extending to the eighth, while others are limited to six or five grades. The plan anticipates new buildings, a standardized course, and uniform examinations next fall. State Superintendent Brasley urged strict grading and first grade teaching for higher subjects, noting only two of 16 applicants earned second grade certificates.
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Brasley
Bralley
Our Schools Remembering departed students in our town
The note celebrates local schools and alumni, acknowledging many have fallen before graduation. It reflects on the duty to engage with education and preserve memories of school days as new graduates move into life beyond the classroom. The piece honors those lost and hopes readers keep the memories vivid.
Alta Loma Veterans Build City and Drain Gulf Coast
The Commercial Club veterans shaped Alta Loma’s growth and agricultural resources and made winter garden products nationally known. The club now develops a comprehensive drainage system for the Gulf Coast. Secretary S. S. Linn has 18 years of service and nears 78.
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Alta Loma
Gulf Coast
S. S. Linn
United States
Beeville business men hold third trades excursion
The Beeville boosters hosted an old-time barbecue at Oakville on the 18th as the business men toured the western trade territory. The piece reflects on education and character formed in local schools and the lasting value of school life to the community.
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Beeville
Oakville
Caramel and Simmons Liver Purifier Ad Become Trial Claim
An old advertisement touts Caramel and Simmons Liver Purifier in yellow tins claiming thorough relief from constipation and biliousness. The copy emphasizes trial use and lifelong use after initial testing.
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Simmons
Election Ordered At Cameron For Milam Bonds
The county orders an election in Cameron on July 23 to vote on issuing 200000 dollars in good roads bonds for Milam precinct No 4.
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Cameron
Good Roads
Milam County
Move on Now Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement claims Move on Now prompts quick bowel action with harsh pills and contrasts Dr King’s New Life Pills as gentle and effective. It promotes 25 cents per bottle at druggists and suggests health benefits from regular use.
Brenham group aims to raise funds for Blinn Memorial College
The Young Men's Business Association of Brenham has appointed a committee to raise 15000 dollars for constructing buildings at Blinn Memorial College in Brenham. This civic effort underscores city support for local higher education development.
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Blinn Memorial College
Miss Anna Malley Nominated for Governor by Socialists
Miss Anna Malley was nominated for Governor by the Socialists of Washington last Saturday. Mason fruit jars, half gallon jars, $1.00 per dozen and quart jars 75¢ per dozen. Farmer's Union Cleaning House. Everybody's Doing It What Patronizing White's Tailor Shop. Jones' Barber Shop.
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Socialists
Washington
Farmer’s Union Cleaning House
White's Tailor Shop
Jones‘ Barber Shop
Comanche
Texas
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