Local Republican Slate Details Public Officials
A scanned political notice lists candidates for multiple county and precinct offices including Representative 99th District J E Simpson and J H Wood, District Attorney Edgar Scurry, County Clerk J L Vaughan, Treasurer B Padgett, Tax Assessor G D Hinson, Sheriff O H Brown, Commissioners A H Jones W E McCharena A C Casey, Constable E P Freeman, Public Weigher W E Crim, and other names such as Sam Dowdle and Joe T Carter, reflecting a comprehensive voting slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wood
Edgar Scurry
J. L. Vaughan
D. D. Casenbary
R. Lindsey
B. W. King
B. Padgett
Geo. T. Wood
Young County
H. Brown Mal M. Wallace
E. Parsons Forerm
A. H. Jones
E. E. Hall Wat Mayes
E. P. Freeman
W. E. Crim
Sam Dowdle
Joe T. Carter
St Louis Republic Faults Clark Campaign Nominating Split
The St. Louis Republic credits its relentless support of Champ Clark for shaping his presidential bid and blames the National Committee for nominating Parker. It argues this move provoked Bryan opposition and that Clark’s Missouri and Kansas backers aligned with Parker, exposing a trap set by Clark’s managers who underestimated evolving party dynamics.
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St. Louis Republic
Champ Clark
Republic
Clark
Wilson
National Committee
Parker
Gage
Bryan
Democratic Party
Missouri
Kansas
Mail Carriers Fly and Progress in the Air Age
An airy vision of mail carriers flying to deliver letters as discovery drives progress. The ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds and throat and lung ailments as the popular medicine of America claiming a user testimonial and offering trial bottles free with purchase.
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Uncle Sam
Dr. King
America
J. F. Tor
News Publishing Company charter filed at Waco
The charter of the News Publishing Company at Waco has been filed with the state. Capital stock is reported as 900 dollars.
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Austin
News Publishing
Waco
State
Capital
Rights and duties in republican rule emphasize educated electorate
The passage argues that parties will nominate candidates but the nation enters a phase where the people gain power and must engage in public affairs. It warns that without study the electorate risks unwise government or demagoguery, stressing the duty to self-educate and rule well.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Aids Insect Bite Calamities
A Boston man lost his leg from insect bite two years ago. Bucklen's Arnica Salve should be used promptly to kill poison and prevent inflammation swelling and pain. It also heals burns sores ulcers piles eczema cuts. Only 25 cents at all druggists.
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Boston
Bucklen
Saloon Men Back Colquitt Campaign Exposed
San Antonio Retail Liquor Dealers Association reformed with 40 to 50 saloon operators in Turner Hall. Judge Shook urged backing Colquitt renomination while Mayer pressed duty to support Colquitt, with plans for future meetings to promote both Colquitt and Barker against Lane. Next gathering set for July 10.
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Colquitt
San Antonio Express
Liquor Dealers’ Association of
San Antonio
Turner Hall
Charles E. Bosshardt
P. H. Shook
Texas
Bosshardt
Bob Barker
W. P. Lane
Jacksboro News
The Choice of A Husband Advertised Life Pills
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's Life Pills as a solution for weak ness and bad blood. It promises new strength fine complexion pure breath and cheerful spirits to win a man. The copy urges readers to buy for 25 cents at all druggists.
Abstracts of Title by J. W. Akin
Abstracts of title offered by J. W. Akin with twenty years experience. He can furnish a correct abstract on short notice for landowners seeking a complete record of title.
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J. W. Akin
Enormous Penitentiary Debt Report Alarms Texas Taxpayers
The 1912 Texas State Penitentiary audit shows a jump from a 21687.32 surplus on June 20 1911 to a 1 207 743.58 deficit by June 1 1912 under Governor Colquitt. It blames crop issues yet notes higher cane prices and fires, with temp structures replacing burned buildings and tax increases from 4 to 12 1/2 cents.
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A. M. Barton
State Peniteniary
Colquitt
Texas
Huntsville
Timmons Properties in East Graham and West Side For Sale
For sale listing of the Timmons home in East Graham and the Timmons business house on the west side of the square, currently occupied by R. L. Reed & Co. Interested parties should contact J. W. Timmons at Texline, Texas for more information.
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Timmons
East
Graham
Square
R. L. Reed & Co
J. W. Timmons
Texline
Texas
State Prohibition Positions of Various Texas Candidates
A compiled list from the Democratic State Executive Committee shows candidates and their stand on prohibition. Not all entries include a stance. some names appear without a position. It covers U S Senator gubernatorial candidates Congressmen at large lieutenant governor attorney general comptroller treasurer land office railroad commissioners agriculture supreme court justices and other offices.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
United States
Morris Sheppard
C. B. Randell
Jake Wolters
W. F. Ramsey
C. B. Colquitt
J. N. Browning
Daniel E. Garrett
Alexander 8. Garrett
Joe E. Lancaster
Hatton W Summers
C. M. Curceton
W. W. Grubbs
Frank T. Roach
Will
Supreme Court
William E. Hawkins
J. B. Dibrell
Associate Justice
Ocie Speer
J. C. Towns
Nelson Phillips
K. R. Kraig
R. A. Pleasants
Justice Court of Criminal Appeals
A. C. Pendergast
J. C. Muse
F. M. Brajley
Waxahachie Nursery Agent Seeks Orders County Canvas
Local agent W D Spivey invites patrons to place orders from Waxahachie Nursery. He plans to canvass Young Jack and Palo Pinto counties to collect responses and hold customer orders for fulfillment.
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Young, Jack and
Palo Pinto Counties
W. D. Spivey
Colonial Trust Company Increases Capital Stock
The Colonial Trust Company of the city raises its capital stock from 300000 dollars to 500000 dollars, reflecting a growth in its financial base and lending capacity.
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Colonial Trust Company
Scientific inquiry and blasphemy in the City News-Record
The City News-Record questions if scientific experiments offend religious sensibilities and lists famous philosophers and inventors in defense of inquiry. It argues that progress hinges on using nature’s forces, comparing humanity’s growth to a curious child and a heavenly Father approving gradual knowledge. It ends with a jab that State Press doubts local weather control.
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City News-Record
the News-Record
Enterprise
Franklin
Jenner
Watt
Gutenburg
Galico
Newton
Newcomb
Fulton
Edison
Marconi
Wright Brothers
Sterling City
State Press
San Angelo
Buy it now for Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A sales notice urges readers to purchase Chamberlain's Col ic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Sloan Drug Company to be prepared for emergencies before summer ends.
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Chamberlain
Sloan Drug Company
Prohibition Stance Split Over Texas Governor Race
John W. Horsby an anti prohibitionist campaigner for Jake Wolters refuses to back Colquitt. He backs Judge Ramsey as best for the office while noting Colquitt’s rule drives anti prohibitionists to oppose him. The Polk County Enterprise cites others who fear Colquitt’s renomination strengthens prohibition.
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John W. Horsby
Jake Wolters
Colquitt
Mr. Horsby
Judn Ramsey
Horsby
Ant
Ramsey
Texas
Polk County Enterprise
Young Men's Business League Secures New Quarters in Waco
The Young Men's Business League has secured new and commodious quarters at 709 Austin Street in Waco. The assembly room measures 50 by 100 feet and the suite is furnished completely with new furniture.
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Waco
Young Men's Business League
Austin Street
Loans on Land From R C McPhail
R C McPhail advertises land loans with prompt service. He states no $10 per thousand lawyer fees and offers to pay all expenses except abstracts. He is associated with the Loan and Land Act.
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R. C. McPhail
Why Colquitt Should Be Recalled
A Jacksboro News editorial urges recalling Governor Colquitt on July 27. It argues the governor has caused turmoil with the legislature and state offices, raised taxes, and aligned with disreputable groups. The piece asserts Colquitt should be removed to save the state from further harm.
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Colquitt
Texas
Jacksboro News
Mothers urged to watch for diarrhea in young children
Summer reminder for parents to monitor sudden loose bowels in infants. Early care with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advised and available at Sloan Drug Co.
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Sloan Drug Co
Texas Kaolin Exhibit at State Fair of Texas
An exhibit at the twenty seventh State Fair of Texas in Dallas from October 12 to 27 will showcase Texas kaolin and china ware and porcelain. Held under the University of Texas bureau of geology and technology, the product is praised by Northern manufacturers as rivaling imported Japanese kaolin and highlights Texas mineral resources.
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Texas
Dallas
Bureau of Geology and Technology
University of Texas
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Postoffice
Frank H. “Bowron
99Th Dist
J. E. Simpson
E. W. Fry
W. P. Stinson
Fred T. Arnold Co
Fay Marshall
W. E. McCharena
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Aes
Texas Penitentiaries
Waxahachie Nursery
C. W. Hinson
Fey
Casior
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Bears
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Centaur Company
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