Bailey and Ball in Texas Governor Race Talk
Senator Bailey signaled support for Tom Ball if he runs but noted past backing for Colquitt and questioned Ball’s candidacy. The item recalls Bailey’s earlier Poindexter pledge and argues Texans should decide their own ballots free of federal influence. It notes continued GOP figures backed by Bailey and Culberson in a prior prohibition election.
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Bailey
Ball
Tom Ball
Colquitt
Poindexter
Judge Poindexter
Texas
Washington
Woodrow Wilson Clubs Forming in Texas
Organizers describe Woodrow Wilson as a great and good man and possible Democratic nomination candidate for next year though supporters acknowledge it is early to push for him. The text notes budding clubs in Texas.
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Woodrow Wilson
Texas
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief
A vintage ad urges readers to use Ballard's Snow Liniment to ease back and neck pain caused by cold drafts. It touts the product as the best pain relief, priced 25c, 50c, and $1.00 per bottle, available from all druggists.
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Ballard
Austin Fray Intensifies Over Prohibition Fight
The article notes sharp clashes between pro and anti groups in both legislative branches as the governor signals a readiness to strike at anything that threatens liquor laws. The text paints a tense, sweltering Texas political summer with passions high and peace scarce.
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Austin
Arkansaw
Passona
Texas
Thirty Years of Use Praises Dr Eng's New Discovery
A testimonial from Thos Ariss of Concord Maryland extols Dr Engs New Discovery as the best cough and cold cure after thirty years of use. The ad claims it fights influenza hay fever croup and sore lungs with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a free trial bottle guaranteed by druggists.
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Thos. Ariss
Concord
Prohibition tale from Weatherford prompts cow weathering conflict
Fritz G Lanham, son of a former governor and a Weatherford attorney, recalls a prohibition tale in which a proponent of prohibition dumps literature into a neighbor's yard provoking a dispute after the neighbor's cow chews it and goes dry.
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Fritz G. Lanham
Weatherford
Star Telegram
Crooks Big and Little Are Bribed Against Prohibition Jury
An editorial contends that John Henry Kirby pledged to quash juries in liquor cases if summoned, sparking outrage at his stance. It argues such open bias taints justice, labeling him an anarchist despite wealth and influence and urging accountability for big crooks over smaller offenders. The piece includes a reader letter from J Hall Bowman explaining he missed a Graham Sunday school convention due to prior commitments.
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John Henry Kirby
Texas Lumber King
Graham
Throckmorton County
McGees Baby Elixir advertised for infant relief
An advertisement claims McGees Baby Elixir is a wholesome remedy for sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea and summer complaint in babies. It specifies no opium or morphine and lists 25¢ price for a 50cc bottle sold by all druggists.
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McGee
Dramatic Accident on Dallas Building Crashes Brick Moment
On a Dallas building site an Irish laborer and a Black worker split duties higher and lower. A brick slipped from a hod at the fourth floor, killing the mortar man. The survivor cried a taunting threat in dialect as the incident stunned the crew.
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Dallas
Lov- Company Ad Read in Brevity
The snippet invites readers to peruse Lov- Company’s advertisement, urging attention to its products, prices, and offerings. It hints at a featured sale or promotional event with emphasis on value and variety for shoppers.
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Lov- Company
B. Y. P. U. Program For Sunday August 20 1911
Leader Ed Mayes conducts a B Y P U program on Sunday August 20 1911 with lessons by Charles Babb Miss Mary Mayes Miss Stella Porter and Mr Morgan. The program features long prayer and discussions on Christ as personal friend life and opportunities for youth.
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B. Y. P. U. Progra
Ed Mayes
Charles Babb
Christ
Mary Mayes
Stella Porter
Mr. Morgan
Protracted Meeting Ends as Heat Bakes Cedarite Region
Cedar Ceek notes visitors Roy Upham and Oscar Smith from Hamilton county in town for relatives. Weather has been dry and hot for two weeks with rain hoped for to improve feed crops. Elder Tramel of Breckenridge and Elder Chancellor led a weeklong Missionary Baptist revival ending last Thursday. James Lawrence from Santo visited local friends. W J Cretsinger and J L Steele left for Parker county to visit kin. Cedarite.
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Roy Upham
Oscar Smith
Hamilton County
Tramel
Breckenridge
Missionary Baptist Church
Chancellor
Aeolian
James Lawrence
Near Santo
W. J. Cretsinger
J. L. Steele
Parker County
Cedarite
Federal Cotton Reports for 1911-12 Season Issued
The Federal Department announces semi monthly cotton ginned reports and four stock and consumption reports for 1911-12. Texas farmers should obtain free copies from the Bureau of Census in Washington for crop marketing information.
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Federal
Federal, Agricultural Department
Texas
Bureau of Census
Washington, D. C
Election Order for County Bond Vote in Young County
The Young County Court on August 16 1911 orders an election for September 23 1911 to approve bonds of 100000 dollars for road building and maintenance with a 5 percent interest rate due in 40 years and a 10 year call option. The vote will occur at multiple precincts and requires a tax to service interest and a sinking fund.
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Young
R. E. Lynch
Young County
Court House
Graham
Gooseneck
South Bend
Eliasville
Fish Creek
Miller Bend
Newcastle Proffitt
Farmer
Indian Mound Olney
Mark
W. W. Williamson
Smith Groves
W. W. Gregg
R. H. Cheat
J. J. Gray
A. E. Oatman
A. J. Wheat Will McGee
A. M. Jones
W. T. Gaw
C. Carpenter
J. A. Chandller
E. W. Pry
City Beautification Attracts Trade And Pride
The merchant markets elaborate show windows and a decorated store to draw customers. Good streets sidewalks and attractive yards also bring people to a city or town, fostering civic pride beyond commerce.
Loving Reds Sweep Jacksboro in Three Games on Diamond
On August 2 and 3 the Loving ball team swept a three game series at Jacksboro diamond. Elbert Blevins hit a home run in all three games and drove Loving to a decisive 3rd game win in 11 innings. Pitching and fielding were strong, with late scoring by Jacksboro thwarted and Loving extending its winning streak.
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Loving Ball
Jacksboro
Jacksboro Ham
Wilson
Loving
McCowan
Blevins
Ham
Nelms
Breech
Moore
Allen
Elbert Blevins
Lovving
Iett
Vast 317 Acre Gulf Land Opening for First Time Sale
Property spans 317 acres on the Gulf Railroad between Jean and Loohe, Texas with fine sandy loam soil, all tillable, easily cleared, and highly loc ated. E G Graham, land agent of Graham Texas, promotes the tract as valuable and destined to rise in value.
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Gulf, Texas
Jean Anney
Ye Looh
E. G. Graham
Graham Texas
Citation By Publication in Young County Texas
The sheriff is commanded to summon Mary M Sch ultz and Mary M Schnitz and unknown heirs to appear at the next regular term of the District Court in Graham on September 4 1911 to answer a petition filed July 1 1911 in suit No 1356 where James Cotten is plaintiff and Mary M Schultz et al are defendants. The petition claims title by limitation to Survey No 270, seeks possession and costs. the writ requires return with execution details.
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Young County
Mary M. Schultz
Mary M. Schnitz
District Court
Graham
James Cotten
Texas
J. L. Vaughan
Graham, Tiks
Progressive Farming and the Drift from Old Methods
The article argues that while farmers have modernized equipment the soil culture theories and conservation practices are ignored. It contrasts outdated tools like the forked stick and one eared ox with modern threshers and birders, urging adoption of new demonstration results despite resistance.
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Graham Livery Stable
Flint & Mays
Doctor King
King
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DR. King
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