Zim the Tithing Evangelist Endorses His Candidacy for Governor
Local paper reviews O F Zimmerman of Naples and his campaign speech. It questions his political prospects while praising his oratory, noting jabs at Dan Moody and Jim Ferguson. The piece contrasts his perceived preaching ability with governing skill and hints at policy promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zim
O. F. Zimmerman
Naples
Dan Moody
Texas
Jim Ferguson
Lynch Davidson
World Court
Dan
Jim
Lynch
Standard Oil Company
Standpatters vow sweeping Texas reform and justice
A reform platform proposes increasing salaries and apportionment to twenty dollars, adjusting jury requirements to nine of twelve for conviction, wealth redistribution, and sweeping political change. They claim these measures will rescue Texas from ruin for fifty years and unseat corrupt lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Obituary for Robert W Westmoreland in Junction
A sorrowful notice details the death of Robert W Westmoreland, son in law of J N Hodges, who perished after a car drove off a bridge during a holiday trip from Robstown to Brownsville. He and his young wife Dorothy had recently married, shared in Robstown Sunday School, and attended the Methodist Church. Robert was born at Eagle Lake and laid to rest in the local cemetery after funeral rites by C S Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Westmoreland
J. N. Hodges
Junction
Westmoreland
U. S. Geological Survey
Brownsville
Robstown
Barraige
Dorothy
Hodges
Methodist Church
J. B. Buchanan
Kingsville
Robert
Eagle Lake
Church Yard
C.S. Wright
Austin
Political Primary Ticket for 1926 District Officials
Voters are asked to consider Democratic primary selections for the 33rd Judicial District and county offices. Re‑election bids appear for several incumbents including District Attorney, County Clerk, Sheriff and Tax Collector, and Treasurer with a list of names for judges, clerks, commissioners, tax assessor, and other county posts. The notice specifies July 24, 1926 as the action date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. H. Hammond
A. G. Farmer
J. B. Randolph
N. R. Skaggs
L. R. Hodges
Dee Gibbs
J. L. Wright
Carl M. Wolf
T. T. Randle
J. A. Browning
E. P. Farr
Guthrie Williams
Eternal farewell for devoted Junction man leaves heavy hearts
The text expresses deep sorrow for a man loved by his widow, parents, and an only sister. It offers condolence and quotes a Bible verse by J. Virgil Davis, Pastor of the Methodist Church in Junction, Texas, reflecting on faith and hope in the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
J. Virgil Davis
Methodist Church
Junction
Texas
Ranges Sold At Demonstration In town
A culinary expert demonstration attracted crowds and led to the sale of twenty one electric ranges by West Texas Utilities Company. Hoffmaster couple visited from Menard, aiding local installation efforts. Also noted: Wahl Brothers & Jordan offer binders, hay ties, mower repairs. Mogford family visited. Mesdames Nance and Phillips hosted a pupil recital at the High School Auditorium with praise for the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffmaster
Menard
West Texas Utilities Company
Junction
Wahl Brothers & Jordan
Mesdames O. D. Nance
Jno. Phillips
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The
Junction Eagle
Junction ‘Publishing Co
Junction, Texas
Kimble County
H. G. Perry
Schreiner Park
Joe Bissett
Wauldimer
Buster) Jarvis
A. B. Hodes
Hilly D. Henderson
Burl Fisher
J. F. Ragsdale
Larkin M. Taylor
R. W. Fisher
H. W. Bierschwale
M.ef
Blackburn
London Hotel
R. L. McKinney
London
Warren
Horace E. Wilson
U. S
West Side Court House Square
Tunity
Hart, Schaffner & Merx
Sonable Merchandise
New Star
Stars& Cars
Therens Motors
Ion
ITAR
Wahl Bros. & Jordan
Bradley's
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