Advertising secrets of a small town merchant
A Temple Oklahoma store, run by Otho Mooney, achieved more than a million dollars in cash sales in a small town by changing store ads with each newspaper issue and focusing on news relevance. He attributes success to cash sales, proven merchandising methods, and regular sales staff meetings. Revival services begin August 1 led by Pastor J. Virgil Davis with daily services and community prayer.
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United Merchants of Texas
San Antonio
C. C. Wolfe
Otho Mooney
B. & Q. Cash
Temple
Oklahoma
Mooney
Wolf scalp brings bounty to local hunter
Oscar Greenwood trapped a two year old female wolf and collected the county bounty. He and nearby stockmen celebrate the catch noting that killing one female wolf now will likely prevent many more in the coming years.
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Oscar Greenwood
Mr. Greenwood
U S Hoggett Dies After Long Illness
Louis L Hoggett a Kimble County resident since 1902 and Junction since 1912 died at his Junction home Sunday morning. He was born August 10 1858 in Dewitt County and married Terressa Griffin in 1888. He had nine children eight survive and a sister in Gonzales County attended the funeral. A large crowd at the cemetery honored his memory. Local political notes recall Wurzbach Blanton Garner and Hudspeth results from nearby counties.
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Louis 8. Hoggett
Kimble County
Junction
J. Virgil Davis
Methodist Church
Con
Dewit County
Gonzales County
Kimble
Ward
Noxville
T Junction
Terressa Griffin
Messrs
Mansfield
Sonora
Marlin
Rocksprings
Jack
Pierce
Roy
Tom Davis
Etta
Ruth Lee
Electricity as a versatile hired hand on farm life
Nebraska electric convention hears Commissioner H G Taylor stress rural electrification must prove economic. He says electricity on the farm should pay a reasonable profit to farmer and utility, justify initial cost concessions in pioneer stages, and enable electricity to replace other power as experiments move forward.
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Nebraska Electric
H. G. Taylor
Election Returns Highlight County Totals and Local Marriages
In Justice Precinct No 1 Wright led with 311 votes over Holenkamp 261. Statewide races show multiple leaders: Bradfield 886, Christopher 232 for Attorney General. Christian 199, Hatcher 198 for Treasurer. Marrs 567, Bennett 316 for State Superintendent. Robison 640, Terrell 443 for Land Commissioner. Terrell 482, Baugman 311 for Railroad Commissioner. Hawkins 487, Pierson 631 for Court of Criminal Appeals. George B Terrell led Commission of Agriculture about 9 to 1. Precincts 3 and 4 re-elected, with Bierschwale succeeding King in Precinct 4. In Precinct 2 Ragsdale led by ten over two opponents. Rev Zimmerman received no votes. two lady candidates for Governor each had three votes. Allen R Phelps and Miss Mildred Leifeste wed in Junction last Saturday. groom son of the Sebring Phelps who moved to Segovia. bride daughter of Frank Leifeste, also of Segovia, with many local well-wishers.
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Justice
Wright
Holekamp
Bradfield
Christopher
Christian
Hatcher
Hawkins
Pierson
George B. Terrell
R. W. Fisher
H. W. Bierschwale
R. R. King
Bierschwale
Ragsdale
Rev. Zimmerman
Meeting of Junction Hotel Stockholders Elect Board
The Junction Hotel Company stockholders met last Monday and elected a board: Robert Real, George W. Fry, J A Heyman, Walter G. Loeffler, and Emil A. Loeffler. Officers chosen: J A Heyman President, Robert Real 1st Vice President, Geo W Fry Vice President, Emil A Loeffler Secretary Treasurer. In San Antonio Friday bids for the new hotel were opened. construction to start within about thirty days at a reduced size from original plans.
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Junction Hotel Company
Robert Real
George W. Fry
Walter G. Loeffler
Emil A. Loeffler
J. A. Heyman
Geo. W. Fry
Kimil
A. Loffler
Messrs. Loeffler
Ferguson to resign as governor by November date
Austin, July 26. Governor Miriam A Ferguson announced she will resign as governor not later than November 1 and will withdraw from the race, after a day of uncertainty and talks with former Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Dallas. Moody to be inaugurated in January 1927. A special session for September 13 was proclaimed to consider bond validation and State Department investigation.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Moody
United States
Joseph W. Bailey
Dallas
Bailey
Ferguson
Barry Miller
Texas
Beasley Ships Mutton Sheep to Fort Worth
L Beasley shipped a double deck of mutton sheep to Fort Worth last week. The flock averaged about 90 pounds and sold for eight dollars and twenty five cents per head.
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L. Beasley
Fort Worth
Menard Baptist Encampment Opens August 6 in Texas
Rev Arnspiger invites all faiths to ten days of inspirational, educational, and evangelistic activities at the Menard encampment along the San Saba River. Noted speakers from Baylor, Simmons, and other colleges join local pastors, with land sports, music, and casual refreshments. No entrance fee. campers may bring tents or request gear.
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Arnspiger
Menard Baptist Church
Texas
The
Eagle
B.Y.P.U
W.M.U
M. E. Davis
Menard
J. W. Arnspiger
Henry Schilds Visit Previews Medina Lake Home
Henry Schild and his wife traveled through Junction this week after visiting relatives in North Texas and plan to establish their future home at Medina Lake.
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Rance McDonald
Luetta
Ruby
Elm Springs
Arkansas
T. M. Jones
Kerrville
Eldorado
Sam McDonald
Jones
Henry Schild
Junction
Texas
Medina Lake
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Copperas
Theal Church
Virgil Davis
U. S. Hoggett
Burnett County
Congress
John L. Garner
Uvalde
Sid Hardin
Hudspeth
Menard County
Cecil Walston
P. G. Baird
Concho County
Will Warren
Bob Miller
Warren
Leonard Warren
Mr. Miller
Tom Benge
Sutton County
B. W. Hutchinson
Kerr
Edwards
Harold Saunders
J. M. Puckett
Edgar Shirley
J. D. Lowry
L. L. Hoggett
Allen R. Phelps
Mildred Leifeste
Sebring Phelps
Jobes Ranch
Segovia
Frank Leifeste
Meeting OF
Junction Hotel Stockholders
Frank Cowsett
QO. Durst
Brownsville
Mann Wolf
Menard Baptist
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