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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
2
The Chronicle notes William Jennings Bryan has been officially informed he is the Democratic presidential nominee with celebratory remarks. The piece also mentions a local tax levy as the week’s sole local news item and describes San Antonio’s dusty conditions and altered street cleaning routines.
Mrs. Morrow, postmistress at Abilene, faces removal despite presidential remarks. A Houston family tie is noted, as she is described as daughter of Gen Sam Houston. Reports claim incompetence, while proxy filling is cited as possible since other postmasters flee.
The Karnes Citation notes Floresville area train service troubles with four trains daily, often late because heavy consist of nine to twelve coaches overwhelms engines. The piece highlights chronic delays and insufficient train frequency.
The commissioners court notes Wilson County's tax rate reduced from 55 to 40 cents per $100. Officials say rising property values and fuller tax rolls justify keeping taxes lower and avoiding excess revenue accumulation in county funds.
In San Antonio the State Democratic convention met Tuesday to Thursday and adjourned just before noon. The main plank pushed submission to voters on a constitutional prohibition amendment. Bailey supporters dominated, while prohibition advocates largely prevailed. Storey of Lockhart chaired the Executive committee. The state ticket sailed through the convention.
The 14th section of the Democratic platform from San Antonio calls for the Texas Legislature to send to voters a constitutional amendment banning manufacture sale gift exchange and interstate shipment of spirituous liquors malt liquors medicated bitters except for medical and sacramental use. It urges a special 1909 election and states that voting yes or no should not be treated as a democracy test.
Victoria Texas August 10 E B Borden reportedly calls a convention for August 22 to nominate a State Senate candidate. The notice notes Murray is a holdover senator and questions the accuracy of Borden's district chairmanship.
The Democratic Convention for the 93d Representative District, comprising Atascosa and Wilson counties, will meet in Pleasanton, Atascosa County, on Saturday August 22 1908 at 1 pm to nominate a Representative and conduct other business. W M Abernethy chairs the Democratic Executive Committee for the district.
Pleasanton Texas August 6 1908 letter from W M Abernethy to Hon J H Brown Democrat Execom Wilson County requests publication of a convention call for the 93d Representative District. It explains primaries and conventions law requires the district committee to meet beforehand to list delegates tabulate governor vote totals and determine each county’s convention votes via Judge Gouger. The committee can meet at 10 am.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive treatment for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces destroying the disease foundation and building constitution. The firm offers $100 if any case fails to cure and asks for testimonials.
The Opera House management has booked Daniel Baker College Quartett for a one night engagement on Friday August 21 at popular prices of 25 and 35 cents. The event promises a lively program by the college ensemble in a compact evening of music.
A medical advertisement urges awareness of kidney disease as a prevalent problem. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, bladder, and urinary issues and claims relief from frequent urination and back pain. Free sample bottle and booklet offered by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
Jas mine Chapter No. 271 of the Order of the Eastern Star elected officers at Masonic Hall. Key posts named: Julia Rhode Worthy Matron, O. D. Rhode Worthy Patron, Edna Mitchell Associate Matron, Rosalie Stevenson Conductress, Bertha Watkins Associate Conductress, Lucy Neal Secretary, Ora Griffith Treasurer. Installation set for August 31. Local notices then promote Kodol for stomach health and Byrne Commercial College training.
Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas proclaims a free scholarship for Byrne Simplified Shorthand Practical Bookkeeping and Business Training. The school claims its Byrne system vastly outshines Pitman Graham Gregg Cross and others and bets skeptical readers will be convinced. It invites any student with a common school education to study three months and write 150 words in Byrne shorthand then transcribe it, promising results.
A classified notice advertises a representative needed to handle Pord automobiles in Flor esville and nearby areas. The post promises potential earnings up to 22000 per season and welcomes applicants with or without prior experience. A reference is requested.
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