Local Official Listings for Young County Offices
Representative 104th District R. B. Humphrey. District Judge P. A. Martin Forest 30th Judicial Dist Foster. Dilatrial Chair J. L. Vaughan. County Clerk D. D Cusenbary. County Judge E. W. Fry. County Attorney Fred T. Arnold. Sheriff O. H. Brown. County Tax Collector J. Be. Parsons. Justice of Peace Precinct No. 1 E. Be. Hall. Public Weigher Precinct No. 1 W. E. Orm.
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Justice of Peace
E. BE. Hall
W. E. Orm
New York Army Group Sways on Lee Statue Hall of Fame
The Grand Army of the State of New York fails to block Lee statue entry in the National Capitol after Attorney General Wickersham rules Virginia holds the space and Taft signs the report. The piece praises Lee and Virginia taste while noting lingering northern bitterness toward southern generals.
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Grand Army
State of
New York
General Lee
National Capital
Wickersham
Taft
National Capitol
Virgina
Lee
Virginia
Hall of Fame
Dr Shoop’s Coffee Substitute Promises Quick Cafe Taste
A. F. Stewart & Son tout a coffee substitute marketed as Dr Shoop’s Coffee. The blend claims no real coffee, using malt grains and nuts to imitate coffee flavor and speed of preparation, marketed as “made in a minute” with healthful ingredients.
Colquitt Entices Dallas Crowd With Submittal Stance
Governor-to-be Colquitt spoke at the Oriental hotel in Dallas Monday night. He said the people have declared for submission and the legislature should submit it, but he would oppose after submission. He pledged not to push laws that drive capital from Texas and was well received by Dallasites.
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Colquitt
Oriental Hotel
Dallas
Texas
An Error In Figures In District Clerk Race
The Editorial says candieve ot District Clerk received 1132 votes, 687 behind the ticket, while Vaughan actually had 1748 votes. It notes the Oracle misreported counts before all boxes were heard and questions the misprint's impact. Arnold numbers are also corrected from 1431 to 1686 after full returns.
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Candieve
Vaughan
Oracle
Fred T. Arnold
Arnold
Dr Shoop Pink Tablets Offer Free Trial The Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims pain relief in twenty minutes with Dr Shoop's Pink Tablets for womanly pains and headaches. It invites readers to ask doctors or druggists about the 25 cent box and to write Racine Wisconsin for a free trial to prove value, noting Graham Drug Co sells the product.
Economy and drought warn of crop failure risk
An editorial warns that a rainfall failure in August could wipe out cotton prospects, urging Texans to adopt strict economy. It laments past lax spending, compares to France and Germany, and calls for savings to avoid mortgage distress during hard times. It argues economy should have started a decade ago.
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Texas
France
Germany
Dreuth
Dr Shoop's Restorative Promises Quick Nerve Boost
August time and low energy are blamed on depression of nerves and stomach. The ad claims Dr Shoop's Restorative strengthens the nerves, stomach, heart, and kidneys, with noticeable improvement within four hours and full health returning gradually, sold by Graham Drug Co.
Newcastle Old Settlers Reunion Planned for Aug 10 11 12
Newcastle schedules an Old Settlers Reunion August 10 11 12 with a splendid program. Citizens show strong resolve to ensure success and Molly Bailey will attend with her show.
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Newcastle
Molly Bailey
Malaria and Prickly Ash Bitters Recommended by Doctor
A patient seeks relief for malaria as a doctor advocates a regimen of bowels liver and overall health. The physician explains common safeguards during the sickly season and prescribes Prickly Ash Bitters three to four times weekly to purify the system and boost digestion and vitality. A testimonial from W H McWilliams of Pickering emphasizes the remedy’s family trustworthiness and daily use.
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W. H. McWilliams Pickering
Crop prospects lift in Young county in wary outlook
A letter from Graham Drug Go reports agricultural conditions across Howard, Midland, Andrews, Gaines, Terry, and Dawson counties. While Midland has suffered drought for over two years, other areas show relatively better crops, but the overall region faces poor grazing, scarce feed, and potential rural migration if rains do not return soon.
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Howard
Midland
Andrews
Gaines
Terry
Dawson
Young County
Aftermath of Texas election splits prohibition vote
Prohibition forces in Texas split when Johnson and Feettcon entered the field as Colquitt stood to rule. The anti submission camp may gain or lose power, with Colquitt likely governor and possibly a legislature favorable to limiting the saloon. Voters demand a submission vote, while defeated candidates advise support for Colquitt. Local figures like Honest John Stephens and W A Johnson gain seats, with several district officers shifting to retirement.
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Davidson
Colquitt
Tennessee
Patterson
House
Senate
Texas
Colquit
Young County
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertise Root Cause Cure
A Graham Texas reader testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills relieving kidney related pain after use at Graham Drug Co. The ad promotes reaching the root cause of back pain with Dean's Kidney Pills and lists FosterMilburn Co. as sale agents in the United States. Price is 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
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Dean
Graham
Texas
Grahan Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Horses and Mules Wanted for Graham August Sale
Notice from Roy Jackson seeking sound, blemish free horses and mules from three to seven years old. He will be in Graham on August the (6th) and Monday to buy livestock.
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Graham
Roy Jackson
Weather, crops and local social notes in Cedar Cule
In Cedar Cule the writer laments the lack of rain affecting cotton and predicts a light crop while noting oppressive heat and routine farm work. Local social items include visits by Mrs. T. B. Wyatt and children to Thurber, Tuck Noel's visit from Hamilton county, a Primitive Baptist Union meeting, a visit by Mrs. I. W. Steele to Mrs. J. M. Rickels, and Vera Reed visiting South Bend. A note urging watermelon gates to deter theft and a grand dancing party at R. L. Upham’s are mentioned.
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T. B. Wyatt
Thurber
Tuck Noel
Hamilton County
Union Meeting
the Primitive Baptist
I. W. Steele
J. M. Rickels
Ivan
Vera Reed
South Bend
R. L. Upham
Best Hour of Life With Kings New Discovery
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina reports suffering a severe cold and claiming immediate relief after using one bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery He says it cured him entirely and praises the medicine for lung troubles including hemorrhages la grippe asthma hay fever and similar ailments The ad notes 50 cents to 1 dollar and a trial bottle free guaranteed by all druggists.
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J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mt
N. C
Puddin Valley Weather and Local Happenings Update
August brings heat and dryness to Puddin Valley with hopes of rain to save the cotton and crops. Health concerns surface as Mrs. L. F. Gallaher recovers from illness while Henry, son of Dan Carter, remains gravely ill. Community members travel and visit, including Jim Saunders returning from Stephenville and Prof. Saunders headed to Springfield Missouri for business. Wild Bill suffers a sore thumb from fence work as Will Bill signs off.
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John Perkins
Ole
George
F. R. Cornelius
Henry Stephens
Hawkins Chapel
Prof. Saunders
Springfield
Missouri
Silas Reed
Knox County
Reunion Committee Plans Special Train From Wichita Falls
Newcastle Texas Reunion Committee arranges a special round trip train from Wichita Falls on Aug 12 the last day of the reunion. Special rate covers all three days with one and one fifth fare for the round trip.
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Newcastle
Texas
Wichita Falls
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P. A. Martin
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R. Lindsey
I. B. Padgett
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A. H
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R. J
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Graham Drug Go
John’ Stephens
John
Congress
W.A Johnson
Memphis
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F.M. Cungus
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R. V. Davidson
W. Poindexter
Cone Johnson
M. M. Brooks
Ced
Puddin Valley
Wes
Sococo Bon
Geo. H. M¢Slaren
Is AW SX
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
Graham, Texas
Kay « Akin
J. E. Simpson
Post Office
G. Drummond
Guaranty State Bank
Bidg
C. W. Johnson
Teyas
Will Braett
West Side Square
Arnold & Arnold
Attorneys-at-Law
Fed
Lay Graham
Young County Land Office
Court House
Dr. M
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Peas
Answel
Cisco
Stamford
W. E. Baker
Grahar
Bridgeport Marble Works
J.W. Still
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