Ferguson Wins Wilson County By 213 Votes In Primary
Ferguson carried Wilson County by 213 votes as part of a Texas Democratic primary. In the county Ferguson won 1549 to Hobby’s 1336. Statewide results show Hobby leading but Ferguson close in governor’s race. Bee defeats Barrett in the 14th District with Wilson County tally 1380 to 1253. Official county by county results to follow.
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Hobby
Wilson
Ferguson
Wilson County
Texas
W. P. Hobby
Eek Gover
E. Ferguson
Oak ‘Gilpore
Sas
H. B. Terrell
C Mayfield
S$. H. Goodlett
Ries Wilson County
A. P. ‘Barrett
Carlos Bee
San ‘Antonio
Jas. L. Slayden
Ife
Ife the Exact Vote Is Not Known, the Election Is Conceded To Mr. Bee
R. Bee
Barrett
Sam Houston Normal urged for enlistment and vote guidance
Amid war discourse, appeals urge enlistment at Sam Houston Normal and outline voting registration rules for August primaries. The piece mixes letters on service, quotes about frontline courage, and notices on election deadlines, with local student Cecilla McNeil cited and J H Brown’s re-election in Floresville.
War Savings Stamps pledge from Floresville merchants
Beginning next Monday, local firms including John Griffith Co, Floresville Mercantile Co, A F Schultz, and others agree not to take any orders for delivery after 12 on each day. The notice urges spending to War Savings Stamps and features a patriotic pledge.
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John Griffith Co
Floresville Mercantile Co
A. F. Schultz
A. Lieberman
S. E. Johnson & Co
Merchant, Lewis & Co
Flores & Bro
Farmers Union Store
John W. Wood
R. L. Eschenburg
Democratic Executive Committee to meet at Floresville courthouse
The Wilson Democratic Executive Committee will convene tomorrow at 10 in the morning at the Floresville courthouse to canvass the returns of last Saturday's primary election. The committee will remain in session into the afternoon as needed.
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Murray
Wilson Democratic
Court House
Floresville
Childers Wins Over Chambliss in District Judge Race
Partial returns from Linton Texas dated July 30 show Judge M A Childers elected district judge for the Thirty sixth Judicial District. The report notes Childers leading Chambliss with complete results pending as final figures.
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Linton
Texas
Thally
M. A. Childers
Ae Ok
Siale
Convoy System a Success Despite Losses
London reports the convoy system, adopted by the Admiralty about a year ago, shows only 0.59 percent losses among convoyed ships. One ship lost per nearly 200, illustrating efficiency. The item underscores government and labor costs in wartime effort.
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London
Admiralty
Wiseman Brothers Gin Promises Fair Cotton Grading
Wiseman Brothers gin proclaims ten years of service to cotton raisers and offers fair grading by a trusted cotton grader. They advertise updated machinery including a 200-horse power Corliss engine, claiming higher bale weight and better returns. They invite patrons to let Mr. Murray demonstrate turning out heavier bales from ginned cotton.
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Corliss
Floresville
Wiseman Brothers
Yeary reports cotton crop two million bales shorter
Austin Texas July 22 W B Yeary cotton marketing specialist of the department of agriculture of Texas has returned from inspection and inquiry into cotton conditions His opinion is that the Texas crop prospects are about two million bales shorter than thirty years ago drought last year has left North and East Texas badly in need of rain while some local points are better He warns that only soaking rains can prevent a crop shorter than last year The piece also quotes Woodrow Wilson on wartime economy and thrift.
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Austin
Texas
W.B. Yeary
Department of A A of Texas
Ig Lt
Floresville Boys of Texas Cavalry Letter From Home
A brief, handwritten note from Lieut J L Mitchell and the Floresville Boys of Tr I 2nd Texas Cavalry expresses appreciation and updates kin on stationing moves from San to Car gan. They mention editor dates and a chaplain Rev 1. Sincerely, the unit and families.
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Floresville
Tr I
2Nd
Texas Cavalry
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