Political clash over Texas Senate appointment and prejudice
The piece criticizes Morris Sheppard for asking the Legislature to fill the unexpired term and accuses Governor Colquitt of prejudice in his Johnson appointment. It argues that political views should be set aside and praises restraint, noting potential gains from old seniority rules and the risks of public backlash.
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Sheppard
Senate
Colquitt
Union
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Joe Bailey
Johnson
Congress
Appointment of Johnson over Sheppard Sparks Debate in Texas
The writer argues Governor Colquitt’s appointment of Johnson to the U S Senate unexpired term reveals a preju dice streak. Sheppard was elected on a progressive, anti prohibition platform with a large majority, yet Colquitt chose a candidate opposite to Sheppard’s views, offering no acceptable excuse.
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United States
Texas
Colquitt
Johnson
Bailey
Sheppard
Morris Sheppard
Kaffir Corn and Milo Maize Contest Declared by Texas Congress
The Texas Industrial Congress plans a Rock Island tour aboard the Kaffir Corn and Milo Maize Special leaving Fort Worth February 4. It announces a $10,000 contest with $2,000 earmarked for kaffir corn and milo maize cultivation on two acres. Prizes total $1,000 in each irrigated and non irrigated class, with winners from W J Levens Roby and Raymond Baca Fayetteville in 1912, and C D Newberry Eagle Pass and J L Norris Ricardo taking top spots in irrigated. The piece urges farmers statewide to plant these drought resistant crops as insurance and notes the Kaffir Corn Special train reaches Graham February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Industrial Congress
Rock Island
Fort Worth
Texas
Congress
Andy
W. J. Levens
Roby
Fisher County
Fayette County
Raymond Baca
Fayetteville
C. D. Newberry
Eagle Pass
Maverick County
J. L. Norris
Ricardo
Nueces County
Drouth
Graham
Skeleton Found Near Elm Creek Raid Battlefield
A skeleton was found about five miles west of the city near Man Johnson's place, reclining beside a rock. The skull is exhibited at the First State Bank. Henry Williams recalls the Elm Creek Raid on October 13 1864 as a young boy, noting a battle with three Indian bands led by Satanta and Big Tree, with multiple deaths among settlers and rangers. He also mentions a peace medal from 1817 once owned by a Big Chief, found at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Man Johnson
T. J. Wilson
Tom Hamby
Thornton
Old Satanta
Satanta
Big Tree
Texas Rangers
Happy Hunting Ground
Doc’ Wilson
George Bragg
Old Man McCoy
Joel Myers
Williams
Newcastle Register
Midnight Ride Guards Catskills From Forest Fire
A young girl rode at midnight to warn residents of a feared forest fire in the Catskills and saved many lives. An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for lung troubles noting cures for coughs colds and consumption with testimonials about dramatic gains in health and weight. The ad claims prices 50 cents and 1 00 with a three bottle offer guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catskills
Dr. King
W. R. Patterson
Wellington
Tex
Commercial groups must serve city needs first
The commentary argues fortunes shift when hope dims and urges continued support. It warns against untrained minds and misguided efforts that keep many aspiring towns stuck in village status while stressing that a commercial organization should prioritize the host city’s requirements.
Labor Question and Free Problem Solving Ad
A math puzzle asks how long Jones and Smith will take to finish a field after working together one day. The ad then shifts to a promotional pitch for Bowie Commercial College in Bowie Texas urging readers to invest in education to improve earnings and avoid ignorance.
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Jones
Smith
Bowie Commercial College
Ulead
Bowie
Texas
Talk Texas Study Texas For Community Uplift
A call to focus on Texas affairs through study and action, urging local participation to strengthen the state and benefit the writer’s own community through informed civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Veterans meeting of Young County Camp of Confederate Veterans
Attention veterans. The Young County Camp of Confederate Veterans will meet at the courthouse on the first Sunday in February at 2 30 P M. Rev G B Hall pastor of the Presbyterian church will deliver an address. Daughters of the Confederacy and the public are invited. F Herron Adjutant.
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Young County Camp of
Court House
G. B. Hall
Presbyterian Church
Daughters of the Confederacy
F. Herron
Adjt
New Life Pills Ad Promotes Health Remedy 1842
An 1842 New Orleans banquet ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills priced at 25 cents. The copy claims relief for stomach trouble indigestion and other ailments including liver kidney and bowel disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
Young Men's Booster Club organized in Laredo
Laredo reports the formation of the Young Men's Booster Club with 80 members. In Plainview a poultry show closed with over five hundred fine fowls exhibited at one time. Angleton contractors begin excavations for foundations for concrete Prince department store buildings. Freeport Starts weekly Freeport Facts by T N Bell publisher of the Comanche Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Young Men's Booster Club
Plainview
Angleton
Prince Department Store
Freeport
Freeport Facts
T. N. Bell
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad Claims Reliability
A scholarly ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as reliable, pleasant, and safe for coughs and colds. Sloan Drug Co. offers the product for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan Drug Co
Rosenberg Creamery Nears Completion for Spring Start
Rosenberg creamery nearing finish line and set to begin operations in spring using products from 350 Jersey cows. In Nacogdoches, the Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co acquires the local exchange from E A Blount with many system improvements planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberg
Natogdoches
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co
E. A. Blount
Early Croup Warning Bead: Hoarseness Signals Attack
If children are subject to croup attacks, watch for hoarseness as the first sign. Administer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promptly when hoarseness appears. swift treatment may ward off the attack. Sloan Drug Co. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sloan Drug Co. O
Moore-Curtis Land Deal Claimed Largest in County
The Moore-Curtis land tract of 2 500 acres was bought by W A Barclay of Burlington for 250 000 dollars. The purchase is described as the largest land transaction in the county to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Moore-Curtis
W. A. Barclay
Burlington
Constable's Sale in Young County Texas 1913
The State of Texas Young County issues a public sale of 57 12 acres from N W corner of T E L Co survey 1981 to satisfy a 172 16 judgment in the case of S R Crawford versus Mrs S B Mayo E A Harrison and J W Tatum. Sale set for March 4 1913 at the Graham courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Young
District Court
Young County
S. R. Crawford
Mayo
Court House
Graham
Texas
Said
N. W
N. E
Wiliam Tiffany
S. B. Mayo
E. A. Harrison
J. W. Tatum
R. Crawford
S. W. Lane
Young Co
Avalon Bank to Open Soon with $10000 Capital
The First State Bank of Avalon with capital stock of 10000 will soon open after a charter was applied for. A. W. Miller has been elected president. The Texas Swine Breeders winter meeting will be held in Greenville February 25 and 26 with noted speakers for farmers and stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valon
First State Bank
Avalon
A. W. Miller
Greenville
Fine 382 Acre Farm For Sale Near Graham
A 382 acre farm with 170 acres cultivated, two sets of improvements, located southeast of Graham. Near a good community, close to school and church, on a main route with fine water. Priced at 1250 per acre with 1 2 cash and balance on reasonable terms. For information see or write.
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Graham
Informa
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Liggett & Myers
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Tinstey
Piedmont
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Constable's Sale
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