Local notes from Lavaca and Hallettsville schools and speech winner
Miss Carlyn Trautwein accepts English teaching at the Hallettsville High School, delaying then signing to stay another term. County records show 261 births and 124 deaths in Lavaca County from 1916 to 1919. Hallettsville selects Prof. J. H. Wisely as new district superintendent. Leslie C. Merrem wins two public speaking prizes at the State University, topping Bash Literary Society and earning $50 for best speaker.
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Carlyn Trautwein
Trautwein
Long
Lavaca
Hallettsville Independent
J. H. Wisely
Austin
Hallettsville
Leslie C. Merrem
The
State University
Bash Literary Society
United States
League of Nations
Wilson
L. C. Merrem
Leslie
Shiver High
Shiner Gazette
Census Bureau Reports Dallas Noses Rise Dramatically
The census bureau announces 158,976 noses for Dallas. This marks an increase of 66,872, or 726 percent, over the last ten years.
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Dallas
Looney Opens Campaign For Governor At Greenville May 22
Former Attorney General B F Looney launched his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor at Greenville on May 22. He spoke about reform and state leadership as he rallied supporters and outlined campaign themes aimed at driving his statewide run.
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B. F. Looney
Greenville
Annie Blanton Seeks Re election without Opposition
Miss Annie Webb Blanton, Texas' able superintendent of public instruction, is a candidate for re election. Miss Blanton, it seems, will have no opposition.
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Annie Webb Blanton
Texas
Blanton
Martindale Independent Voters OK $2000 School Bonds
The voters of the Martindale Independent School District approved 2000 in bonds for school building needs by a 46 to 6 vote.
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Martindale Independent School District
Baylor Trustees Buy 188 Acre Farm for Agriculture Dept
The Baylor University trustees purchased 188 acres to support the agricultural department. The sale price was 34000 dollars.
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Baylor University
Agricultural Department
Parties to nominate standard bearers next month
The Democratic and Republican Parties will nominate standard bearers next month. The Democratic convention will be held in the Golden Gate City and the Republican in the Windy City.
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Golden Gate City
Republic m
Windy City
Ground in Moulton Could Become a Park
A tract between Moulton town and the depot is suggested for park development. The site again yields a bumper crop of weeds this year, signaling its neglected condition and potential aesthetic value for residents.
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Moulton
Largest battle cruiser contract let for 50 million
Uncle Sam prepares for any contingency as a contract is let for a massive battle cruiser. The ship will be the mightiest fighting machine at sea, costing 50 million dollars, stretching about 1,000 feet in length and 65 feet in width.
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Sam
Cancer Cure Claim by Texas Man Prompts Therapy Advocate
J W Scott of Whitshoro Texas reports a skin cancer on his nose cured after six days of treatment by Dr O A Johnson a Kansas City cancer specialist. He credits a five year remission and urges others to seek the doctor and his non surgical methods.
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Texas
O. A. Johnson
J. W. Scott
Whitshoro
Kansas City
The Most Valuable System and Nervous Health
Advertising copy touts Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a key to success through nervous vigor. It claims appetite, digestion, and nerve benefits, lists insomnia and fatigue relief, and promotes Triner's Angelica Bitter Tonite. Distributed by Joseph Triner Company of Chicago with copyright 1916.
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Tuiner
Triner
Joseph Triner Company
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Ill
Moulton Plans Fall Fair After Eight-Year Gap
It has rained and crop prospects look good for a fall fair in Moulton. The town last held a fair eight years ago, noted as the biggest small town fair ever held in South Texas.
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Moulton
Texas
Card of Thanks to Moulton Friends and Patrons
Dr. and Mrs. J. Guenther express gratitude to friends in Moulton for courtesies during residence there. They state fond memories remain, invite visits when they are in Smithville, and wish health and happiness to all.
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Moulton
Smithville
J. Guenther
Visitors Attend Closing Exercises at Sam and Will Moore Institute
Miss Sophie Niemeyer of Skidmore left Saturday for Shiner to visit relatives and then return home. Mrs Emil Buescher of Smithville, Mrs Dirr of Calvert, and Mrs Simpson of Fort Worth came to Priday to attend the institute closing exercises and visit kin.
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Sophie Niemeyer
Skidmore
Sam and
Will Moore
Shiner
Emil Buescher
Smithville
Dirr
Calvert
Simpson
Fort Worth
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted For Sprains At Local Drug Co
A. F. Kotzebue Drug Co advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for slow healing sprains. Three sizes 80c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. The Harmony Park Verein announces a dance on May 29 and invites attendees.
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Ballard
A. F. Kotzebue Drug Co
Hermony Park Verein
RAT-SNAP Rat Control Ad Promises Quick Results
A Woodbridge New Jersey reader claims RAT-SNAP killed seven large rats the morning after use and prevented further rat losses after a night of rats attacking 18 chicks. The advert notes three sizes 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00, sold by F J Konesek & Son and Kotzene Drag Co.
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Mr. B. &, Carpenter
Woodbridge
N. J
F. J. Konesek & Sou
Af, Kotzenue Drag Co
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O. F. Knape
Mouton Texas
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Wm. Green
Frank
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Witting, Texas
Duntag
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Eagle
William Schulenburg
Glidden
Gustav Krueger
Swanville
Minnesota
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Correct English Publishing Co
Evanston, Ilinois
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