Harding Wins Republican Nomination in Chicago Convention
Warren G. Harding of Ohio secured the Republican presidential nomination on the tenth ballot at the Chicago convention amid a hard fought contest. Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts won the vice presidential nod on the first ballot with Lenroot Allen Anderson Gronna also among the options. The hall erupted in celebration as Harding emerged the standard bearer to lead the campaign.
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County Farm Property Listing and Civic Notice
Fragmentary OCR reads a county farm property description of 110 acres likely in Burl land near Kee Ville and Wades Masto area with civic driver notes and reference to ALR. The damaged text mentions property clearance and utility concerns, with dates or authorities unclear due to garbled source.
Fragmented OCR note with unclear meaning
A garbled text fragment from an OCR page shows stray phrases and names, making it difficult to identify a coherent event or persons. No clear date place or organization is readable.
Platform Outline Emphasizes Sovereignty and Nonratification
The platform rejects ratifying the peace treaty and League of Nations, endorses Republican Senate actions, and reaffirms Washington Jefferson Monroe policies. It calls for peaceable dispute settlement without surrendering sovereignty, condemns Wilson over Armenian mandate, criticizes wait‑and‑see Mexico policy, backs arbitration for public utility strikes, supports collective bargaining, pledges to enforce all laws, condemns profiteering, and approves the soldiers and sailors aid act but avoids a soldiers bonus.
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Texas Press Association holds three day Houston meeting
The Texas Press Association closed its three day convention in Houston with unanimous votes for officers including John B. Cooke as president and Judd Mortimer Lewis as vice president. The main topic was the news print shortage and plans to negotiate with paper manufacturers for statewide supplies. Six officers and several program roles were elected and events included a Sylvan Beach fish dinner and Sugar Land tour before a Galveston windup outing.
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Rockdale Reporter
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The
Chronicle
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C. F. Lehman
Will C. Edward
McAllen
Galveston
Mineral Wells
Sylvan Beach
Sugarland
Jesse Jones
Th Race Hotel
North Texas Hardware Dealers Organize District
More than one hundred hardware dealers from North Texas attended a Sherman convention where the North Texas district of the State Hardware and Implement Dealers' Association was formed. W Avery Dowell of McKinney was elected president, O B Hocker of Clarksville vice president, and B L Billingsley of Paris secretary.
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Sherman
Tex
North Texas
State Hardware and Implement Dealers’ Association
W. Avery Dowell
McKinney
O. B. Hocker
Clarksville
B. L. Billingsley
Paris
U S Government Buys Argentine Sugar for Canners
The United States government purchased 14 000 tons of Argentine sugar. Thirty four million pounds will be available for commercial canners and preservers over five months from June 1 to October 31. A W Riley announced Friday.
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United States
A. W. Riley
Palmer
Chile Strives for Warships Tied to League Pact
Santiago Chile foreign minister urged chamber of deputies to ratify Chile's adherence to the league of nations. He said acquiring warships from Great Britain hinged on the nation joining the league and completing negotiations.
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Great Britain
Tribesmen Kill British Officers in Mosul Area Attack
Bagdad advices report that on June 4 Shammar tribesmen near Mosul in Asiatic Turkey fatally injured two British officers and other officials. The government building was seized during the attack.
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London
Telfar
Mosul
Asiatic
Turkey
Bagdad
Steamship Lines Face Rate Hike to Meet Act Return
H. H. Raymond president of Clyde and Mallory lines told the Interstate Commerce Commission on Friday that coastwise steamship firms must raise freight rates soon to secure the six per cent annual return allowed by the transportation act.
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Oder
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. H. Raymond
Clyde and Mallory Lines
Upshur County Road Bonds Approved
The Texas attorney general sanctioned Upshur County special road bonds totaling 200000 dollars. They mature in forty years with serial redemption and bear 5 44 percent interest.
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Upshur
Austin
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Upshur County
This is the hardest ship I was ever on
A crowded transport to France forces men to sleep where space allows. One sailor lying on the deck complains to a buddy about the hardship, uttering the wry remark that this may be the hardest ship he has ever served on.
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TCU Endavor Union Convention Set for Houston 1921
Dallas report states the Texas Christian Endeavor Union will hold its 1921 convention in Houston. The event gathers church youth leaders and affiliates for meetings and planning sessions across Texas.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas Christian Endeavor Union
Houston
Mothers Influence Praised By Successful Men
A column cites the saying a good mother is worth a hundred schoolmasters and argues the truth of the proverb through tributes to Welr mothers and their lasting influence on successful men.
Heir Presumptive to Siamese Throne Dies in Singapore
Prince Chao Fa Chrakra bonga Phuvanarth brother of Chao Fa Maha Vajiravudh and heir presumptive to the Siamese throne died Monday in Singapore from pneumonia.
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London
Chao Fa Chrakrabonga Phuvanarth
Siam
Chao Fa Maha Vajiravudh
Singapore
Bean Crop Brings $200 Plus From Brenham Field
Brenham Texas reports Hermann Meyer of Zionsville cleared over 200 dollars on half an acre of beans after marketing his crop in Brenham. Meyer’s sale shows strong demand for beans in the region and highlights small farm profitability.
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Brenham
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Hermann Meyer
Zionsville
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement urges readers to ask their druggist for Dodson's Liver Tone and take a spoonful nightly. It promises it will start the liver, relieve constipation better than caromel, with no griping or stomach sickness, and even safe for children. The brand is touted as harmless and non salivating.
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Dodson
Getting Back at Hubby
Witty exchange about appearances and marriage ends with a joke on medical interest. Mrs Bacon jokes that a doctor would not care if his wife is married, highlighting a humorous take on spousal vanity and fidelity.
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Bacon
California Syrup of Figs Ad Urges Safe Use for Children
An old advertisement urges parents to give the medicine California Syrup of Figs to children only by following the package directions and to say the word California to ensure a safe, gentle laxative for stomach liver and bowels. It emphasizes fruity taste and full directions on each bottle.
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New York Waitress Reports Fur Coat Theft
A waitress in a New York restaurant told police a thief stole her $650 fur coat, highlighting ongoing troubles for the poor despite wealth.
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New York
The Language Exchange Faces a Coming of Age Remark
A witty exchange notes that Smith is maturing as a young man. The banter plays on growing up and social perception with a sly aside about his progress.
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Smith
Political idealism and financial tradeoffs discussed
A brief commentary notes that people favor political ideals when they do not suffer significant financial loss. It suggests money considerations shape support for public causes and policies.
Tetterine Promises Velvet Skin for Southern Women
A Southern ad extols Tetterine as the solution for pimples and blotches, claiming it delivers soft velvety skin and a bright clear look. The product, sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Shuptrine Co. Savannah Ga.
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Savannah
Evidently He Wasn't Ready Sightseeing Ride Ends in Escape
A Nashville visitor and his ventriloquist son hire a car and driver for a tour. Near a private cemetery the driver speeds away after eerie groans and a voice saying I want you, then they flip over an embankment and vanish, returning hours later with a ride back to the city.
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Nashville
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Size Governs Dog Tax in European Cities
A dog tax in several European cities varies by size, imposing a small levy on small dogs and a larger one on big dogs. The remark that a man’s greatest success is often unforeseen frames the thought.
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