Prohibition Debate Highlights Ball Platform and Local Reactions
The DeLeon Free Press critiques Tom Ball’s prohibition platform noting lukewarm support and practical concerns. The paper argues Ball’s views align with some local priorities but may fail to rally broader backing while suggesting Brooks as a stronger alternative for governor. The piece questions leadership and notes debates over funds and river navigation plans.
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Ball for all and not for all in Texas governor race
A Brownwood Bulletin summary notes Congressman Callaway opposed the Tie campaign as a farmer ally and questions Ball’s statewide candidacy. It cites endorsements by eliminators and argues Ball avoids clear stances on key issues. Also includes notes on Gringo usage and a Brownwood advertising letter.
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Plains signal dismisses Ball snub claim
A Blanket Signal mockingly rejects Comptroller Lane and his theory that Ball would have been snubbed at the Elims Convention. The note asserts the Elims would have swallowed Ball regardless of his Greenville speech, saying the group united behind Ball.
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Queer Bed Fellows Align Around Col. Tom Ball in Rousing Win
The Brownwood Bulletin notes a strange coalition forming around Col. Tom Ball. Prohibitionist allies among eliminators include G. C. Rankin J. H. Gambrell Cullen Thomas Thos Love and others. Anti prohibitionists like R. M. Johnston Clarence Ousley Sam Sparks and other leaders back Ball.
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Stand Together to Grow the Town
A Hamilton Record editorial urges business rivals to unite and support each other rather than hinder competitors. It argues that honest fair dealing and collective effort benefit all residents, noting growth stops when competition turns hostile and jealousy harms the community.
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Adler-i-ka touted as cure for stomach troubles
Local druggist M. W. Carroll promotes Adler-i-ka as a simple mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine. He claims it cleanses the bowels thoroughly and relieves sour stomach and gas with just one dose, noting immediate relief and quick action.
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M. W. Carroll
New Law Prohibits Fishing by Means Other Than Hook and Line
A new statute prohibits men from taking fish in state public waters by methods other than the ordinary hook and line or trout line, covering rivers creeks lakes bayous pools lagoons and tanks.
Woman's tonic praised amid hardship and rescue tale
In Catron Kentucky Bettie Bullock credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with lifting four years of illness. She could not walk or work but after starting Cardui she walks two miles and resumes tasks. The message urges readers to seek Cardui via Chattanooga Medicine Co. and notes fishing net regulations in the state.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Endorsement From Banks
We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio guaranteed by National Bank of Commerce.
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