Prohibition Question Moves Into National Spotlight
The piece describes a broad assault on national prohibition with liquor interests pressuring for a nationwide referendum. It notes lobby activity in Congress, state election influence, and electoral moves such as Vare’s wet platform in Pennsylvania, with debates spreading to New York Wisconsin and California. Prohibition remains a live issue ahead of Texas elections.
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Congress
Vare
Pennsylvania
New York
Wisconsin
California
Texas
Ferguson Prohibition Stand and Wet Ties Highlighted
The article notes Jim Ferguson’s pro prohibition stance while labeling him aligned with liquor interests. It cites a 1922 action where he helped gather over 50,000 signatures for a referendum on light wines and beer and questions the source of a $156,000 figure from his impeachment trial.
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Jim Ferguson
Ution
Democratic Executive Committee
Ferguson
Fergusons
Moody's Prohibition Stance Remains Vague in Texas Tour
In speeches from Taylor to San Antonio in May, candidate Dan Moody avoided the prohibition issue. He described himself as a believer in local self government and later said he overlooked the topic in his prepared remarks. Moody claimed the Ferguson wager settled all issues except who would win the bet.
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Moody
Dan Moody
Taylor
Oscar B. Colquitt
Dallas
San Antonio
Lynch Davidson Seeks Prohibition Unity in Campaign
The lifelong prohibitionist Lynch Davidson declares strict enforcement of all prohibition laws in a March 18 speech in Palestine and opposes amending the Volstead Act in a April 31 address in Lancaster. He urges opponents to state their positions as he remains visibly dry.
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Lynch Davidson
Palestine
Davidson
Lancaster
Associated Press
Mr. Ferguson
Mr. Moody
Texas Prohibition Supporters Rally Behind Upholder Candidate
The piece argues that gp 9 enforcement is costly yet valuable for health happiness and manpower. It notes bootleggers and rum runners persist but enforcement will tighten. It claims Texas voters favored prohibition before the national act and urges support for the candidate who will uphold the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Texas
Vote for Lynch Davidson for Governor
Hill View Times editorial opposes political misstatements about liquor policy and urges enforcement of law. It endorses Lynch Davidson as the candidate on the prohibition issue and states he is the only safe choice, while not officially backing Moody or the Fergusons.
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Fergusons
Jim Ferguson
Lynch Davidson
Mr. Davidson
Moody
Texas
Hill View Times
Christians to Barbecue at Camp Near Center Point
A Southwest Texas Christian Encampment letter announces a barbecue and lot sale at encampment grounds near Center Point on Thursday July 15. Preparations aim to entertain 1060 to 1250 Christian church members and friends with camping facilities available for early arrival. Citizens of the Hill Country of any faith are invited to attend.
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Carlton W. Adams
Southwest Texas
South Texas Summer Short Course Heading to Medina Hereford Ranch
Next week men women boys and girls from South and Southwest Texas will attend a major Short Course at the Medina-Hereford ranch under live oaks. Participants should prepare gear lists and plan late evening pitching, while judging teams study to bring home medals from the Bi-District contest. The Extension Service Texas A&M College with Medina-Hereford ranch and San Antonio Chamber of Commerce sponsor, and it is free.
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South
Texas
Medina-Hereford Ranch
Southwest
Texas A&m College
San Antonio
Kerrville Independence Day Celebration Highlights Community Spirit
The 150th anniversary observance in Kerrville drew a large crowd to the Old Reese Homestead for a day of music, speeches, and cooperative festivity. Dr Walter Splawn of UT spoke on liberty education and national unity, praising early pioneers and urging lawful, peaceful progress.
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Hill Country
Reese
Westland
Kerrville
Kerr County
Ernst
W. P. Dickey
R. W. Merrill
Walter M. W. Splawn
University of Texas
Thomas Jefferson
Continental Congress
George Washington
Splawn
Kerrville Chamber of Commerce
Ku Klux Klan
C E. Wheat
W. A. Fawcett
Kerr County Considers Democratic Primary on July 24
Kerr County Democratic Committee chairman J. J. Starkey says indications point to a Democratic primary in Kerr County on July 24. Donations to the fund have begun, with others pledging to raise money for expenses and precinct volunteers offering to run the election without pay.
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J. J. Starkey
Kerr County Democratic Committee
Legion Notes at Hospital 93 Details Turnout and Visits
Hospital 93 personnel and patients joined a barbecue on Monday July 5 as doctors, patients and staff mingled. Visitors include Mrs. Arthur P. Dixon of Dallas and Mrs. Moore of Tulsa, with Green and White handling duties during absences. Local transporters provided free rides to a ball game and barbecue, while residents discuss ward changes and ongoing vacations in Memphis Georgia and Kentucky.
Marinelli notes San Antonio growth since January visit
Joseph Marinelli visited his mother and relatives in San Antonio last week. He says the old town has grown considerably since his January visit.
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Joseph Marinelli
San Antonio
For Sale By Alfred Blake SLEE One Thrill
An unusual notice offers a thrill for being caught speeding on returning from the show last Tuesday evening. The item hints at a humorous or boastful bargain tied to a traffic incident and a social setting from the prior week.
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Alfred Blakeslee
June weddings at Ward Eight celebrate Lindsay and Moore
Dan Cupid blessed Ward Eight in June with weddings for Ross Lindsay and James Moore and their wives. Congratulations and best wishes were extended to the couples.
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Dan Cupid
Ward Eight
Ross Lindsay
James Moore
Kerrville Visit as Mrs Siddons Joins Husband at Legion Hospital
Mrs. N J Siddons of Dallas is spending vacation in Kerrville visiting her husband who is a patient at the Legion Hospital. She plans to stay about three weeks in the Hill Country.
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Arthur P. Dixon
Dallas
Legion
C. L. Moore
Georgia
Carl Moore
Mrs. Moore
Kerrville
Tulsa
Doss
Legion Hospital
N. J. Siddons
the Legion Hospital
Dr Black Promoted Medical Director of U S Veterans Bureau
Dr B W Black of the Central office who recently visited Kerrville as a guest of the Rotary club has been promoted to Medical Director of the U S Veterans Bureau effective July 1.CPersonal note: Continued on Page 6 Column 4.
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B. W. Black
Central Office
Kerrville
Rotary Club
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Kerrville Country a Mecca for Summer Camps in Hill Country
Kerrville Texas, nestled in the Hill Country, hosts numerous religious and recreational camps drawing crowds and growth. Westminster Presbyterian Encampment and Kerrville Methodist Assembly anchor religious camps while Camp Texas, Camp Rio Vista and others lead recreational offerings near Kerrville along the Guadalupe River. The area’s high altitude and river scenery attract campers, aided by local support including land and funds for facilities.
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Kerrville
Texas
Hill Country
Westminster Presbyterian
Kerrville Methodist Assembly
Southwest Texas Christian
Center Point
Camp
Waco
DeBellvue
Waldemar
Alex Waite
Lone Star
Rio Vista
Herbert L. Crate
Guadalupe
Medina
Methodist Church of the
Kerrville Hill Country
Houston
Guadalupe River
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Seguin
Edwin H. Green
Dr. Green
William R. Washburn
Kentucky
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Arcadia Theatre
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Arcadia
Olson
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John E. White
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Wm. H. Cafferty
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