Waco Convention Highlights From Robertson County Delegate Report
Robertson county delegates report the Waco convention drew about six thousand attendees amid stifling heat in a large hall. Alvin Owsley’s Old Gray Mare Band electrified the crowd while Pat Neff’s bold stand and McAdoo discussion drew national attention. County figures including Judge Joe Reid and Senator R S Bowers held key roles on credentials, platform, and organization committees. The Madison Square Garden national convention in New York was noted for future votes.
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Waco
Robertson County
Covention
Alvin Owsley
Brownwood
Isle
Pat Neff
New York
Neff
McAdoo
Joe Reid
R. S.bowers
Burleson County
C. Davis
Brazos County
Madison Square Garden
Front Page in War They Make News Now
A regular feature from The Democrat summarizes American Legion activities nationwide. With over 2,000,000 former servicemen, the Legion generates continuous news. the national HQ distributes material to create weekly Legion happenings reports for readers to stay informed.
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Democrat
Legion
America
The
Adjutant General Barton Visits Hearne for Gubernatorial Tour
Adjutant General Barton of Gregg county spoke in Hearne as part of a series of gubernatorial visits. Other speakers have included Burkett, Collins, Robertson, Whit Davidson, with Lynch Davidson due next Tuesday. Voters are urged to evaluate candidates and give a cordial reception regardless of who they choose.
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Hearne
Burkett
Collins
Robertson
Whit Davidson
General Barton
Lynch Davidson
Barton
Gregg County
Texas
Mexia
San Antonio
Lavoptik Eye Wash Ad Promises Sparkling Eyes
An ad from DuPuffey Drug Company promotes Lavoptik eye wash with claims that girls look prettier if their eyes are healthy free of red strain or dark circles. It suggests simple camphor and witch hazel mix and features a dainty eye cup as a free gift.
Buck Named Candidate for Chief Justice Highlighting Texas Oil Law
In 1924 Judge Buck was elected Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals, Second Supreme Judicial District, noted for shaping Texas oil and gas law. Fort Worth sources praise his vigilance, fairness, and dedication to justice, citing his refusal to bow to public clamor and his readiness to aid the humble citizen. He held roles in the Board of Control Insurance Department, Knights of Pythias, and Woodmen of the World as part of his public service record.
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Buck
Court of Civil Appeals
Second Supreme Judicial District
Texas
Fort Worth
Judge Buck
Insurance Department
Knights of Pythias
The
Woodmen of the World
Hon Lynch Davidson To Speak In Hearne Tuesday Night
The Democrat announces former Lieutenant Governor and Democratic governor candidate Lynch Davidson will speak in Hearne on Tuesday night June 10 at 8 30. Davidson, described as an honorable man with solid business success, seeks the governorship and invites citizens, both men and women, to attend and meet the candidate during his Hearne visit.
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Lynch Davidson
Texas
Hearne
Davidson
Dr Cummings to be Absant From Office Through July Tenth
Announcement states Dr Cummings will be absent until about July 10 attending medical clinics in Chicago. He has arranged Dr F J Gilson of Calvert to occupy the office and see patients during the absence. Dr Gilson can be reached at the office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will respond to inquiries at around town office and residence in Calvert.
Lattimore Hoffman Wedding Planned at Waco First Baptist
Society notes announce the marriage of Sarah Catherine Lattimore to Arnold C. Hoffman on Tuesday June 17 1924 at six o'clock in Waco Texas First Baptist Church. Preceding events include garden party luncheons and mah jongg social hours hosted by Delton De Bellevue Tyree Bell Harlingen Mrs James Harrison and others as they celebrate the forthcoming union with multiple offerings into next week.
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Arnold C. Hoffman
Waco
Hearne
John Compere Lattimore
Sarah Catherine
First Baptist Church
Texas
Catherine Lattimore
Miss Lattimore
Richard Spencer
Rowena Barnett
Clyde Webb
Waco News-Tribune
Mrs Green Hosts Four-Course Dinner in Sutton
Mrs R B Green of Sutton entertained Thursday evening with a four course dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Warren Wilkerson, Mr and Mrs Homer Collier, Miss Frances Wilkerson, Messrs Phil Collier Seaborn Green Charles Green and Master Gene Collier. Dominoes provided after dinner diversion.
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R. B. Green
Sutton
Warren Wilkerson
Homer Collier
Frances Wilkerson
Phil Collier
Seaborn Green
Charles Green
Gene Collier
Picnics Popular as Summer Season Opens
With the summer season opening, picnics and parties draw many pleasure seekers to nearby woods and streams. The Humble Pipeline pump station pool remains a favored recreation spot and cooling retreat.
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Humble Pipe Line Pump Station
Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs F L Wood in Midweek
A midweek bridge party hosted by Mrs. F L Wood gathered the club and friends. Summer flowers adorned rooms and tables while colonial pastel corsages marked seating. Mrs Roy Ely won the high score prize with a fudge nut cake. Miss Helen Cummings received a guest prize tray.
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F. L. Wood
Bridge Club
Roy Ely
Helen Cummings
Piano Teacher Seeks Summer Pupils in Town
Piano teacher ELIZABETH TEELING will teach a limited number of piano pupils this summer. Interested parties may call 170 or see her in person. Clarence Smith and Paul Harding were in Cypress last week. Mrs. R. H. Ballenger and sons Richard and Montgomery are visiting relatives in Atlanta this week, then to Anniston for a short stay before Washington, D. C. for the National Educational Convention. In July Mrs. Ballinger will enter Columbia University for five weeks. Masters Richard and Montgomery will sightsee. The party visited Mrs. Mary Welch in Galveston and report her condition improved.
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Elizabeth Teeling
R. H. Ballenger
Richard and
Montgomery
Atlanta
Georgia
Anniston
Alabama
Washington, D. C
Ballinger
Columbia University
Galveston
Mary. Welch
Habitual Constipation Cured in 21 Days by LAX-FOS with Pepsin
Advertisement for LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN syrupy laxative claims to cure habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. It promises prompt relief and regular action when taken regularly, calling the formula pleasant and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Dr John W Black Leaves Sunday for Extended Trip
Dr John W Black leaves Sunday for Rochester Minnesota to spend ten days in clinical work. He then goes to Chicago for a week of American Medical Association meetings and on to Toronto for the International Rotary convention as a Bryan Rotary club delegate. He expects to return about June 25.
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John W. Black
Rochester
Minn
Chicago
American Medical Association
Toronto
Can
International Rotary Convention
Bryan Rotary Club
Bryan Eagle
Hearne Visitor Pair From Bryan
Mrs. C. F. Moore and Mrs. Maggie Harris of Bryan were guests in Hearne on Thursday, stopping to visit friends and take part in local errands.
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C. F. Moore
Maggie Harris
Bryan
Marshall couple attends State University commencement in Austin
Mr R W Marshall joined Mrs Marshall in Austin on Thursday to attend commencement exercises of the State University.
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R. W. Marshall
Depositors Urged to Claim Dividend Checks
Notice from R. M. Johnson as Receiver urges depositors to call for their dividend checks. Request any knowledge of former residents' new writing addresses to forward payments promptly.
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R. M. Johnson
Mrs Crenan and Mary Ellen Hudson Guest in Bryan
Mrs William Crenan and young Mary Ellen Hudson visited Mr and Mrs H B McDowell in Bryan during the event.
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William Crenan
Mary Ellen Hudson
H. B. McDowell
Bryan
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertises Quick Relief
Catarrh described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine with an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to aid ridding the system of catarrh. Sold by druggists for over 40 years F B Cheney Co Toledo O
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Hall
FB. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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