Progressive ideas and Democratic leaders clash over social reform
The article argues Gov Colquitt labels initiative referendum and recall as socialistic while citing his own advocacy for state funded education free textbooks public cotton warehouses cheap money for tenant farmers and flood prevention. It notes such measures align with progressive goals born in populist movements and later embraced by progressives, raising questions about consistency.
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Nora
Enatak & Gas of Progress
Gov. Colquitt
Representative Govrnment
Texas voters weigh future of Democratic nomination
Denton editorial in May 1912 discusses public virtue and civic example, politics in Texas, and the upcoming Baltimore nomination vote. It notes Wilson’s strength in various states, the push for an uninstructed Texas delegation, and the ongoing Democratic contest with Clark and Underwood as minor factors.
Opposition to Wilson Across States Faces Unified Front
The article notes a combined opposition to Wilson with Clark as the Massachusetts choice and Underwood in Alabama Florida and Georgia while Illinois Again backs Clark and Oklahoma Kansas Oregon and Colorado also back the trio. Despite unity the New Jersey incumbent has attracted many delegates, though some victories appear only surface-level.
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Wilson
Massachusetts
Clark
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Underwood
Illinois
Oklahoma
Kansas
Oregon
Colorado
Denton County Road Bond Debate Urges Fairness for Voters
In a Letter to the Editor style piece from Fort Worth Star Telegram, Denton County is urged to pursue road improvements via a bond issue, criticizing reliance on other counties and demanding justice and fair dealing from county commissioners before any bond vote. The piece contrasts Denton with Tarrant County’s approach and questions plans to fund roads without bond financing.
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Denton County
Record
Chronicle
Tarrant
Tarrant County
Fort Worth
Mrs Mandell Greene Chalk Talk at Opera House
Mrs Mandell Greene noted W C T U worker and crayon artist of national fame will present a chalk talk at the Opera House on Monday. Pay night special at Turner Bros as you call for grocery service and quality goods.
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Turner Bros
Classifieds Ad Urges Use For Selling Items
The notice invites readers to place classified ads for selling items and reaching local buyers. It emphasizes simplicity and visibility in the newspaper’s classified section.
Kansas' declining insane asylums linked to prohibition
A discussion notes Kansas cut per capita asylum commitments from 56.2 in 1904 to 42.3 in 1910 and 8.2 in 1911. Officials credit stricter prohibition and reduced alcohol consumption with lower insanity rates, despite cross-border leakage. The Journal of the American Medical Association supports a link between decreased alcohol and decline in insanity.
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State of
Kansas
State Board of Control
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Escapes an Awful Fate From Typhoid Cough
Mrs J E Cox of Joliet Illinois credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing her dreadful coughing spell caused by typhoid pneumonia. She writes she nearly died but the remedy now leaves her scarcely coughing. It is advertised as quick safe reliable for lung troubles with trial bottles offered.
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J. E Cox
Joliet, Il
J. F Raley & Co
Harrison Tent Theatre Postpones Friday Play Amid Storm
The Harrison Tent Theatre delayed its performance of A Demon’s Power on Friday due to a severe storm. A new title and showtime will be announced tonight for a performance slated to be held this evening in Cloverdale.
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Harrison
Cloverdale
Truthful Advertising The Basis Of Success
Columbus Ohio reports Peruna ingredients made public marking a new era in advertising popular family medicines. The remedy lists golden seal Cedron seed cubebs and stone root noted for effects on mucous membranes nerves kidneys and bladder.
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Columbus
Ohio
The Prodigal Judge and the Price of Loyalty
In a tense western tableau, Mahaffy pursues justice as Fentress and Ware clash over a duel. A night of waiting ends with Mahaffy mortally wounded, confessing love and loyalty to the judge Solomon, who cradles his friend and vows to reform while Mahaffy dies urging Solomon to keep his oath.
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Bebbe-Meril Company
Belle Plain
Solomon
Fentress
Cavendish
Yancy
Polly
Cavendishes
Helle Plain
Ap Atien
Mahaffy
Carrington
Raleigh
Manaffy
Lavern
Price
Hoggs
Boggs
Tom Ware
Ware
Hicks
S&or
Tom
Mr. Ware
Maharty
Mahagy
The Judge's Grandson Chapter Opens in Bare Room
In a stark upper chamber the judge lies crushed and broken beside the bed as events unfold around him. The scene centers on the judge and his injured state, suggesting a pivotal moment in Chapter XXXIII and the surrounding narrative.
Nut Ice Cream at Curtis'
Nut ice cream offered at Curtis' using finest obtainable nuts. The supplier preserves best selected nuts, claiming superior quality to standard dispensed nuts. Priced at 10 cents.
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Curtis
Cherry Freeze Delight Stirs Local Taste for Curtis Dish
Curtis introduces Cherry Freeze a standout frozen delicacy praised as a class by itself captivating local diners with its rich cherry flavor and smooth texture.
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Dakota
Burke
Nebraska
Ben
Big Ben
O. M. Curtis, Jeweler
Den
Prodigal
By Vaughan Kester
Memphis
M. Curtis
B. H. Deavenport & So
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Comfort
Chattanooga
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta
Coca-Cola
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