Community politics and infrastructure in Texas fields
The article notes widespread Woodrow Wilson club formation across states, debates over cotton trade incentives, and extensive sidewalk construction in Jefferson. It mentions Judge W T Ramsey seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, many state and county office aspirants, cotton harvests aided by dry spells, and a Fort Worth temperance stance influencing a potential U S Senate bid. It also reports on county fair counts, premiums, and a Dallas meeting on October 5 promoting fairs as production drivers.
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Texas
Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men's Association
Association
Dallas
Political tides shift as Randell eyes Senate seat
The piece argues Randell's fight for honesty in politics merits voter support for the Senate, praises his Democratic fidelity, and predicts a hot political year with Colquitt opposition and a presidential primary. It notes Bailey's retirement clears the way for a Texas Democratic realignment and mentions Cotton and school loss as town concerns.
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Democratic Party
Washington
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North Texas
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Congress
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Maine
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Jefferson
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Meeting with Baptist minister Gibson recalls boyhood ties
The author recalls a meeting with a capital minister named Gibson who came from Jefferson and inquired about local people including Jim Hasty and Rogers Ledber Views. Gibson, now a capable Baptist minister in Timpson, lived in Moseley area. He visited the author’s acquaintance Mrs. Wilson, Jim Hasty’s daughter, and reminisces about Jim playing a gourd fiddle with his left hand.
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Jefferson
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Ledber
Jim Hasty
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Governor to Open Louisiana State Pair in Shreveport
Governor J Sanders will preside at the opening of the Louisiana State Pair in Shreveport with a grand celebration on October 31. A 10 oclock street parade will start downtown led by the Governor on horseback, followed by city officials, fair officers, and citizens in autos. Press Day and Shreveport Day will feature special arrangements for newspaper writers.
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Louisiana
J. Sanders
Shreveport
Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted as Calomel Substitute
Calomel risks cited as causing after effects and sickness. Rexall Drug Store offers Dodson's Liver-Tone as a safe vegetable liquid alternative that cures constipation and bilious attacks, stomach liver support, and is suitable for children and adults with a money back guarantee if it fails. Also notes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and local political club formations in Texarkana Jefferson.
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Dodson
W. J. Sedberry
County and Teachers Certificates Records Required
In Marlow county instructions urge certifying teachers to have certificates on file and contracts lodged before their service begins. The note stresses weekly reading of the pace contents by the county oper ent and emphasizes tracing for the benefit of education.
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Marlow
Avice Bawent
Need for a Jefferson High School Library and Domestic Science
A reader urges Jefferson Public School to install a robust library and add domestic science for girls. The writer argues teachers must read, texts alone fail to engage, and a strong library attracts rural students while raising the high school’s level. Superintendent Gray of Chicopee echoes call for practical girls’ training.
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John C. Gray
Chicopee
Mass
United States
Nother
Schoolshop
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Seles! Board Journal
Special Days at Dallas Fair Remain Packed With Events
The exposition announces a week of themed days from October 14 to 27 with concerts, meetings, and sales. Highlights include Sacred Concert Day by the Thaciow Hand, Confederate Day, Mothers Congress Day, Dallas Day, and Kid-Key Day. Civic groups, retailers, and veterans join in, with the Retail Merchants Association, Spanish War Veterans, and various colleges hosting programs.
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W. M. Morgan
Women’ Forum
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Scholarship for Sale in Marshall Business College Ad
An advertisement offers a discounted fifty dollar scholarship for business education at Marshall Business College. The notice promotes both on campus and home study options and promises unspecified cures for skin irritation with Dean’s treatment. The text is fragmented and repeats promotional phrases.
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Marshall Business College
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Judge W F Ramsey Seeks Governorship in Texas
Austin Texas September 18 Judge W F Ramsey associate justice of the state supreme court ends speculation by announcing his candidacy for governor He will not seek re election to the supreme court but will pursue the Democratic nomination for governor at the next primary Ramsey plans to outline views soon and launch a campaign he believes will be successful.
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W.T. Ramsey
Texas
Austin
Tex
W. Rarsey
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
The Young Men and Women of 1911 Ad
An advertisement for Marshall Business College in Marshall Texas promises open world opportunities and a first class office career. It touts broad subject offerings and a refund guarantee if graduates cannot secure satisfactory positions.
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Marshall Business College
South
Marshall
Texas
Grand Reunion of Confederate Veterans in Beaumont Texas
The Grand Reunion of Confederate Veterans of Texas promises the greatest entertainment for veterans in Beaumont on September 5 and 6, 1911. A business meeting for veterans and a social gathering for all will precede a grand parade reviewed by a thousand veterans. Sponsors and committees include Tom J. Russell T. N. Hill C. L. Shiess and Miss Mary Hobby with veteran wives cared for by families.
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Confederate Veterans of Texas
Beaumont
Texas
Tom J. Russell
T. N. Hill
C. L. Shiess
Mary Hobby
Light shower cools area. heavier rain northeast
A light thunder shower passed Tuesday night with little temperature drop. Rain intensified northeast of town beyond Moseley’s bridge, affecting the surrounding area as CHICHESTER SPILLS noted.
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Moseley's Bridge
Anti saloon gains in local option polls show mixed results
The Green ville Herald notes antis claim wins for liquor opponents, but the paper asserts antis saved saloons in three of five elections and lost in two, with pro liquor forces gaining in the “wet” contests. Reeves County is cited as the last to go dry, bringing the total to 167 dry counties in the state.
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Reeves
Greenville Herald
Citation by publication in Marion County court
Public notice commands K V Bell to answer for a divorce suit filed by Georgia Bell. The petition alleges marriage about one year ago, abuse, abandonment, and nonpayment of support. Hearing set for the next district court term in Jefferson, November 2, 1911. case No. 7980.
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