Democratic Ticket Roster for Texas Elections
The roster lists candidates for multiple offices including Lieutenant Governor W. T. Lanham, D Neal, Attorney Charles K Bell, State Treasurer John W Robbins, Land Commissioner John J Terrell, Public Instruction Arthur LeFevre, Railroad Commissioner C B Colquitt, Civil Appeals judge Ocie Speer, Supreme Court justice P A Williams, Criminal Appeals judge Davidson, Congress 13th District John H Stephens, State Senator 29th District D E Decker, and Representative 104th District Crawford.
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W. T. Lanham
D. Neal
Charles K.bell
John W. Robbins
John J. Terrell
Arthur LeFevre
C. B. Colquitt
Justice Court
Supreme Judicial
Ocie Speer
Supreme Court
P. A. Williams
Davidson
Congress
Local Judicial and County Officials Announced
Announcements list candidates for District Judge 30th Judicial District A. H. Carrigan Jno. C. Kay for District Attorney H. A. Allen for County Judge Akin for County Attorney Martin for Sheriff J. E. Parsons H. C. Williams Kay W. Cornelius oe Tax Assessor Beckham H. Mitchell R. L. Tankersley for District and County Clerk Geo. McLaren for County Treasurer H. C. Fields for Commissioner and Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 4 AR. M. Summers
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A. H. Carrigan
Jno
C. Kay
30Th Judicial District
H. A. Allen
Akin
Martin
J. E. Parsons
H- C. Williams
Kay W. Cornelius
Beckham
H. . Mitchell
R. L. Tankersley
Geo. McLaren
H. C. Fields
Justice of the Peace
AR. M. Summers
Remnant Rolls Clearance at Morrison’s Dollar Deal
Gev J Jowell was tried at Larendon last week for assault with intent to murder. The jury failed to agree and the case was removed to Armstrong County and set for trial August 25. A large lot of remnant rolls goes for one dollar at Morrison's.
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Morrison's
Gev. J. Jowell
Larendon
Armstrong County
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim a one day cold cure with a refund from druggists if it fails. Each box bears E. W ilove’s signature and costs 25 cents.
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E. Wivove
Polytechnic Bulletin opens as Fort Worth college paper
No. 1, Vol. 1 of the Polytechnic Bulletin debuts from the Fort Worth college. The bright educational issue promotes Christian education in general and Polytechnic college in particular.
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Polytechnic Bulletin
Fort Worth
Polytechnic College
Tripple Hanging Prompts Laxative Chill Tab Ad
Fragmentary ad text references a product called Laxative Chill Tab lete and mentions Smith Brown and Jones. It hints at plans to appear with friends and notes a price of 25c with no credit. Overall the readable snippet resembles an old time sale promissory line with unclear context.
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Smith
Brown
Jones
Eetham
Weather Warm-Up Spreads Across State
A warm spell continues to loosen the air across several regions as officials report rising temperatures. The cause remains uncertain as crews monitor atmospheric conditions moving through multiple areas.
Secretary Shaw Polls North With Treasury Speech Tour
Secretary Shaw of the Treasury is giving political speeches in northern states as part of a broader outreach. The tour highlights fiscal policy themes and public engagement opportunities across regional stops.
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Shaw
The
Treasury
North
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet Ad Promises Cure in One Day
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet as stopping the cough and curing the cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. Price listed as 25 cents.
Kansas farmer drowns four children and fatally shoots self
A Kansas farmer on the 19th killed his four children by forcing them into a cistern and then took his own life. Police reported the act followed an apparent breakdown with his wife. The tragedy ends a family dispute during a period of severe strain.
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Kansas
Haiti War News Extends Across Island in Ongoing Conflict
The text notes Haiti remains at war with the revolution spreading across the island and reaching multiple regions, signaling a continued state of unrest and armed struggle.
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Haiti
Island
We Can't Tell a Lie On Cheathaw Laxa tive Chill Tablets
An old advertisement boasts no shaking bottles or licking faces while promoting Cheathaw Laxa tive Chill Tablets, priced at 25 cents with no core no pay.
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Cheathaw
South African Generals Visit England Amid Royal Reception
Generals Louis Botha Koos de la Rey and Christiaan de Wet are in England receiving courteous treatment from the public and authorities. They have paid respects to King Edward and have been formally received as guests of high standing.
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Botha
de la Rey
de Wet
England
Edward
New York Policemen Fail to Find Dead Cat on Beat
In New York a dead cat lay in a vacant lot for two days before discovery. Nine patrol officers faced the Commissioner after residents complained to sanitary officials. The men blamed hidden grass for missing it. the Commissioner retorted their noses should have detected the odor. Five were fined half a day’s pay, two received one day’s pay, and two were reprimanded.
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New York
Great Metropolis
New Style Fans Arrive From J. E. Morrison & Co
The Dallas Democrat notes a shipment arrival from J. E. Morrison & Co featuring new fans described as pretty and affordable. The paper also mentions Sin Killer Griffith, an agitator accused of baptizing a young white woman in Buffalo, and jokes about his suitability for a reform party in Fort Worth, Texas.
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J. E. Morrison & Co
Sin Killer Griffith
Buffalo
N. Y
Sin Killer
Fort Worth
Texas
Dallas Democrat
Freeman place rental and sale near N LE Graham
Property description lists 12-3 acres of good land with house cistern and stable near the court house one mile away in North East Graham. Asking price $425 with $200 cash and $225 financed at $6 per month. Contact M K Graham or T F Freeman.
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Freeman
N. LE. Graham
Court House
M. K. Graham
T. F. Freeman
Invitation Accepted for West Texas Fair at Abilene
The recipient acknowledges receipt of an invitation and complimentary tickets to the West Texas Fair in Abilene, confirming attendance arrangements and interest in the event.
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West Texas Fair
Abilene
Arnica Salve Cures Severe Piles After Doctors Fail
Verbena Alabama resident F A Gull paid doctors a large sum for piles causing 24 tumors. After treatments failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him, reducing inflammation and pain. Edgar Matthews drug store priced at 24 cents.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Edgar Matthews Drug Store
Southwest Texas Arid Region Faces Prolonged Hardship
The arid southwest Texas area continues to suffer for years with residents urging aid. Local officials and communities question why people remain amid drought and starvation, seeking relief and relocation options.
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Texas
Chateline Bags A Beautiful Assortment
Chateline introduces a fresh selection now in at Morrison's offering shoppers a diverse range of styles and colors. The retailer invites customers to browse the new arrivals and find pieces to suit varied tastes and outfits.
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Chateline
Morrison’s
Republicans Prepare Primaries to Challenge Garner in 15th
Republicans rally for primaries and state convention to unite efforts against Garner in the fifteenth congressional district.
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Garner
Morrison and Co Sells Groceries At Bargain Prices
J. E. Morrison and Company aims to help customers by offering groceries and dry goods at prices as low as or lower than advertised cash houses They pledge to meet any cuts made by competitors and serve patrons even when funds are tight.
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J. E. Morrison & Co
Miss Norma Skinner Returns Home From Teaching Post
Clarendon News reports Miss Norma Skinner, a teacher at the public school, returning home Monday night from Denton Norma school after visiting friends in Min ere Wells Weatherford and Iowa Park. She has secured a permanent primary certificate and taught one year.
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Norma Skinner
Denton
Clears and Cures Liver Aids from Sim mons Liver Purifier
An advertisement claims Sim Mons Liver Purifier in a tin box protects from moisture and insects while promising to clear the complexion cure constipation aid and correct liver action.
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Britain
Alaria
Simmons
Wanted five young men for government service positions
An advertisement from Inter State Correspondence Institute Cedar Rapids Iowa seeks five young men from Young County for government service railways clerks letter carriers custom house and departmental clerks positions. Applications encouraged.
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Young County
Inter-State Corres
Cedar Rapide
Iowa
Boers Return Homeward as South Rebuilds After War
A Houston Post reflection compares Boer return to their veldt with Southern veterans and their own postwar recovery. It describes Boers leaving prisons and camps, facing ruined homes, and rebuilding with government aid promised by Britain.
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South
Marah
Babylon
Southland
St. Helena
India
Bermuda
South Africa
Pretoria
Houston Post
The Best Prescription for Malaria in Tasteless Tonic
Advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy with easy iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It promises no cure no pay and costs 50 cents. The note quotes Henry Ward Beecher praising simple prairie life with a true partner.
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Grove
Henry Ward Beecher
Fifth Avenue
Jr. King
Hunt's Cure Promises Relief for Itech Conditions
Advert mentions Hunt's cure for itches rings worm eczema and hemorrhoids with guaranteed relief amid troubled times.
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Hunt
Mock court martial frightens unwitting recruit at Waukegan
A Boston Herald clipping reports a new soldier in Waukegan Indiana undergoing a mock court martial. The supposed joke frightened him severely and observers fear he may die from the experience. The incident is described as a perilous prank with deadly serious potential outcomes.
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Waukegan
Boston Herald
Local jabber about prices and a small court fine
A St. Louis judge, Judge Sidener, fined a man ten dollars for sleeping ten minutes on a street corner. The Gatesyilia Messenger notes the piece as a humorous aside about World’s Fair prices and urges readers to ask for a free sample bottle from druggists or merchants.
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Sidener
St. Louis
Gatesyilia Messenger
Fouts Heard From
Fort Worth Aug 16 President and General Manager L M Fouts of the Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway returned from New York after eight months. He denied current talk of the Texas and Pacific absorbing the Mineral Wells line though rumor persists. Rail interests including Gould Harriman and Rock Island seek routes from Dallas to the Gulf and potential use of Houston and Texas Central tracks. The Dallas News reports.
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Fouts
Fort Worth Rex
L. M. Fouts
Weatherford, Minera Wells and Northwestern Railway Company
New York City
Texas and Pacific Road
Mineral Wells
Texas and Pacific
Gould
Fort Worth
Denver
Trinidad
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande
Western
Texas
Harriman
New Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Rock Island
Houston
Texas Central
Dallas
Gulf
Central
Heaven Steel
Dallas News
Pretty Shoes Line At Morrison’s Delights Ladies And Gents
Morrison’s introduces a handsome new shoe line for women and men. The items promise lower prices than any rival, inviting customers to view before purchasing.
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Morrison’s
Labouchere and the Hope Bankers Tale Reach Lord Taunton
A Dutch clerk from the Hope of Amsterdam negotiates with Barings in London. He wins the daughter’s consent, is made partner, marries into the family, and rises to parliament as Lord Taunton. He is Labouchere, father of Henry Labouchere.
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Banking House of Hope
Amsterdam
Barings
London
Baring
Hope House
England
Miss Baring
Lord
Taunton
Labouchere
Henry Labouchere
Truth
M. P
One of Senator Hoars Habits
A Washington Star feature describes Senator Hoars habit of moving to the seat near the door on a crowded street car. As passengers exit toward the capital, he slides into vacated spots, ending with the seat beside the door. He remains absorbed in thought, lips moving, like a boy after an apple.
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Senator Hoar
Goo Wenly
Ting
Washington Star
A Breezy Day In Douglas Weather Tale
A Douglas correspondent reports a spell of heat with the thermometer near 106 in the ice box though no ice was present. The valley enjoys corkscrew winds that sweep through mesquites and streets, blowing dust high and chasing people like a jackrabbit.
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Douglas
Arizona Republican
Merril
Pickings from the Post humor column
A collection of satirical snippets notes cheap Houston to Chicago travel, Santos Dumont’s New York exit over American backing, a Chicago man studying mosquito color preferences, and jests about King Edward, Quay, Bryan and others. The tone mocks politics and society with playful quips about paste and crown sales.
Signature Medicine Ad and Satirical Obituary Sketch
A mixed sketch cites a tonic claiming cures in one day and advertises Graham Drug Co. Then a satirical obituary traces a man from birth to death at 50, lampooning ambition and debt with a newspaper publisher as chorus, closing on subscription limits and a flourish about meeting again.
Morrison’s Cash Bill Figures Underselling Warning
Morrison asserts figures on cash bills show their offerings will not be undersold. The claim targets price competitiveness and value for consumers seeking reliable bills with strong bargaining positions and clear market advantage.
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Morrison
Granam Church Directory Listing Services and Schedules
Baylist Cayacy preaches Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday night Young People's Prayer meeting Saturday night B Y P U Sunday 3 80 p m J H Crouse pastor Christian Caumen services Sunday 11 a m Ltd's Supper and preaching 7 46 p m preaching Sunday School 9 30 a m Prayer meeting Friday 7 46 p m No evening service second Sunday night Edwin D Hamner minister Mernodist Cuuren services Sunday 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School 9 30 a m Junior League 8 p m Senior League 4 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m L W Cancion pastor Kassin CuunCu Sunday services at 1 1 p m and 7 45 p m Sunday School 9 45 a m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p m Westminister League ap m J H Guexn pastor
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Granam Church
Baylist Cayacy
Young People
J.H Crouse
Christian Caumen
M., Ltd
Edwin D. Hamner
Mernodist
Cuuren
Sevices
L. W. Cancion
Kassin
CuunCu
Westminister League
Ap. m
J. H.guexn
Fratricide in Palo Pinto County Man Arrested
Bearder was brought to town by Sheriff Hindman and jailed on charges of shooting his brother L Bearden on Thursday morning. He waived examination and awaits grand jury action with no eye witnesses and only a family quarrel as context. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. and was not discovered until the afternoon.
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Palo Ito
Bearder
Hindman
Bearden
Sing
L. B
J. S. Bearden
Palo Pinto Star
Texas poll tax amendment proposal for voter qualification
A joint resolution proposes amending Article 6 Section 2 of the Texas Constitution to require poll tax payment and possession of a receipt before voting. It outlines age, citizenship, residency, and precinct voting rules, plus a provision allowing voting with an affidavit if the tax receipt is lost, and calls for a proclamation submitting the amendment at the next general election.
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State of
Texas
United States
Thia
Ben
Special Meeting of Weatherford Railway Stockholders
Notice of a special meeting of Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway stockholders in Weatherford Texas Parker County to authorize first mortgage bonds of 1 254 000 with five percent interest for 28 years to refund existing bonds and fund construction and extensions Also to seek Texas Railroad Commission approval and to consider stock reduction and cancellation of stock with officers and directors named as presenters.
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Weatherford, Wells and Northwestern Ry. Co
Herford
Eral
Wells and
Northwestern
Suides
Weatherford
Parker County
Texas
Sue Ng
Weatherfords Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway Company
Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway Company
Railroad Commision of
L. M. Fouts
J. W. Boor
L. M. Fowre
Fravey
P. BE. Veen
G. B. Starr
L. A. Lovupkamie
E. P. Fouts
W. A. Bonyen
Kk. E. Smarr
The
Weatherford, Bineral Wells and Northwestern Rai
Parker Vf Texas
Sid
Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northern Railway Company
Railroad Commission of Texas
L. M
Morrison's Clothing Sale Brings Deep Reductions
Clothing shop offers big reductions on all garments including suits, nobby pants, and summer coats to close out stock. J Ed Morrison & Co advertises while Cotton Pickers are urged to buy their duck at Morrison's.
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J. Ed. Morrison & Co
Morrison's
University of Texas Offers Tuition Free Admission
The UT system lists 112 instructors and officers, 1100 students plus 191 summer students. Tuition is free for approved entrants. Academic sessions begin September 20 to 27 with exams. engineering starts September 29. Matriculation is $10. library holds 40 000 volumes. credits given for work completed. teachers courses lead to state certificates.
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Wyuwen
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Galveston Law School Offers Two and Four Year Programs
The Law Department announces entrance exams and a $30 matriculation fee. A two year program yields a bachelor of laws and enables practice in state courts. a four year course, with a 22 member faculty, includes pharmacy and nursing schools. Sessions start October 1 with exams the week before. Contacts: Dr. Allen J. Smith Dean Galveston and John H. Lomax Registrar Austin Texas.
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Batchelor of Laws
Galveston
School of Pharmacy
School of Nursing
Allen J. Smith
John H. Lomax
Austin Texas
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