Denton May 5 1910 Peoples hear secretaries on costs
A Denton Texas note from May 5 1910 cites Secretary Wilson blaming farmers for high living costs and links Tariff to political parties. The piece discusses Denton citizens listening to Mr Johnson and mentions political stances from the Palestine Herald and Amarillo Daily News about Bailey and anti prohibitionists in a campaign context.
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Tyler
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Cone Johnson
Greenville Herald
Denton County Crop Prospects Improve After Rain
The outlook for Denton county crops has brightened since recent rains though still not as strong as a few weeks ago. Forecasters caution that initial optimism may fade or strengthen and advise weighing both positives and negatives to gauge realistic yields.
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Denton County
Denton County Wheat Acreage Expected to Rise Sharply
Denton County last year averaged eight to ten bushels per acre on 50 009 acres. Projections suggest a twelve bushel average this year with acreage possibly triple. The expansion comes from nearly all farmers sowing ten to forty acres, not large tracts, reflecting ongoing diversification as the key to local success.
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Denton County
Denton and Ellis counties push for faster road construction
The piece argues Ellis county builds first class macadam at $3000 per mile with rock hauled by rail and Denton county, rich in lime sand rock and washed gravel, could lay good roads at under $2000 per mile. It suggests broad support for a bond election to fund road improvements now rather than later.
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Ellis County
Denton County
Tis
Two Elections Saturday for Denton Trustees and Street Improvements
Two elections on Saturday will decide four candidates for three trustees and whether Denton adopts the local option for street and sidewalk improvements. Nonresidents with rental property hinder street upgrades, while a successful turnout could empower residents to shape street quality. Homeowners are reassured that homes cannot be seized under the current constitution.
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Denton
Poindexter Favored Over Johnson in Prohibition Fight
Political pointers indicate Poindexter as the stronger candidate against Colquitt in the prohibition battle, with even the Houston Post recognizing this. The analysis notes implications for the campaign and party dynamics.
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Poindexter
Johnson
Colquitt
Houston Post
Poindexter Supporter Flips Pole On Cone Johnson Record
Wise County Messenger quotes a Poindexter supporter deriding Cone Johnson as having a crooked political record while noting the phrase reflects partisan rhetoric.
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Poindexter
Cone Johnson
Wise County Messenger
Opposed to Prohibition Seeks Voter Vote Davidson Named
The article argues that Davidson supports a statewide prohibition vote despite opposing it. It notes his Democratic stance and party demands submission of the amendment, contrasting with critics who dismantle Democratic platforms. Waxahachie Light.
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Davidson
Waxahachie Light
Prohibition Faces Texas Governor Race Says Bonnam News
Bonnam News notes Fort Worth Record views prohibition as the main issue but argues other topics will also affect voters. The writer agrees prohibition will remain an issue until the saloon is banished from Texas.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Bonnam N Wes
Judge Poindexter Addresses Lumbermen in Texas Meeting
Judge Poindexter spoke to the Lumbermen's association in San Antonio. The Corpus Christi Herald notes he needs shingles for his roof before his race ends, as reported by the Yoakum Times.
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Lumbermen’s Association
San Antonio
Corpus Christi Herald
Yoakum Times
Candidate for governor seeks law on liquor sales
The Alto Herald reports a gubernatorial candidate proposes a measure to jail any man for selling buying or drinking liquor in quantities under a quart. The plan targets drinkers and mentions the so called funnel gang.
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Alto Herald
Houston County Herald Editorial on Qualifications over Baileyism
The Houston County Herald argues for focusing on a man’s competence to provide expected services rather than on partisan labels or personal beliefs. The piece suggests prioritizing qualifications over rhetoric or slogans in public judgment.
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Houston County Herald
Tax dodging qualifications avoided in Waco address
Report notes Robert Vance did not discuss tax dodging in his opening address at Waco. Higgins of the Nacogdoches Sentinel may explain why the essay at Waco, Garrison Gleanor, omits the subject to a patient public.
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Davidson
Waco
Higgins
The
Nacogdoches Sentinel
Robert Vance
Garrison
Cone Johnson Draws Large Crowd In Ballinger Speech
The Farmersville Times reports Cone Johnson spoke to about 2000 people in Ballinger on Friday. He drew larger crowds than other candidates and is regarded as the strongest orator and likely leading governor contender.
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Cone Johnson
Ballinger
Cone
Farmersville Times
Rankin and Johnson Set Not to Align
The Times notes there is no power on earth that can move Dr. Rankin to support Johnson. It recalls Johnson opposed Bailey two years ago and vows that offense won’t be forgiven by Rankin.
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Tyler Ourier
Earth
Dr. Rankin
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Bailey
Rankin Letter Casts Doubt on Poindexter Strength
The Quanah Tribune Chief quotes Dr. Rankin admitting no confidence in Poindexter's power in his letter to Waddell. The piece suggests the Poindexter men may compensate for small numbers with loud, long protest to sway the doctor into believing otherwise.
Davis seeks statewide prohibition and governor bid
The Van Alstyne Leader notes Cy clone Davis again voices pledge for statutory statewide prohibition and for governor. Cyclone claims decades of service, stating he has worked in more than 100 counties and 1000 cases, and is continuing efforts.
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Cone Johnson
Cyclone Davis
Cyclone
Van
Capudine Headache Remedy Ad
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. It goes to work quickly with a pleasant liquid form. Available at drug stores.
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Capudine
Magazine Subscriptions Offered by Let the Record and Chronicle
A local offer promotes magazine subscriptions from Let the Record and Chronicle. Buyers can choose any club or combination of magazines at allegedly low prices.
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The
Record
Chronicle
Rankin Denies False Report On Endorsement
Dr Rankin rejects a false report about his endorsement choice naming John Son over Poindexter and explains his reasons for backing the selection.
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Rankin
CUNYUS Announces His Withdrawal
Poindexter speaks at Haskell Davidson at Bryan Colquitt at Coleman and Santa Anna. Dr Rankin in Asheville denies Texas rumor that he supports Johnson for ecclesiastical reasons and says he backs Cone Johnson on the unconditional prohibition platform. He adds some leaders keep Colquitt as a reserve if Poindexter seems unlikely to win.
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Poindexter
Haskell
Davidson
Bryan
Colquitt
Coleman
Santa Anna
Johnson
Gambrell Delivers Letters From Anti-Saloon League
Dr. Gambrell superintendent of the Anti-Saloon league supplied state newspapers with copies of letters between the league and candidates Johnson and Pondexter, revealing communications from the group to the contenders.
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Gambrell
Dr. Gambrell
Anti-Saloon League
Johnson and Pondexter
Prohibition Debate Sparks At Haskell Meeting
Poindexter at Haskell speaks to 800 people denouncing antis leaders while predicting a win for free and true democrats. He accuses committees of stacking against him, forecasts Davidson over Johnson, and argues statewide prohibition would harm the anti movement more than it helps.
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Poindexter
Haskell
Pondexter
Anti-Saloon League
Davidson
Johnson
S Pv. Strong
Colquitt and Coleman Speech Highlights and Withdrawals
Colquitt addressed about 700 at Coleman urging a political rest and criticizing Davidson as Texas’ worst hypocrite. He spoke at Santa Anna and warned Poindexter, voicing support for local liberty and a governor for all. Cunyus pulled from the race claiming reform for Prohibition. Davidson spoke at Bryan stressing A&M independence from the university and urging voters to assess qualifications over Prohibition. Poindexter club formed in Aubrey with 125 members.
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Coleman
Texas
Davidson
Poindexter
Dr. Rankin
Heaven
Santa Anna
N'Gat
Cunyus
F. M. Cunyus
McKinney
Bryan
A. & M. College
State University
Colqutt
Aubrey
Pondexter
Democratic Announcements for Local Representative Candidates
A list of local election candidates includes F F Hill W C Dickson Worth 8 Ray for Local Representative. Lee Zumwalt 5 H Hoskis for County Judge. Charles Mays for County Attorney. Ke E Miller J K McKelvin for Tax Assessor. Sam Hawkins C L M Crowder H V Hennen O L Hamilton for Tax Collector. Oscar T Button M P Kelly Waller L Buster for County Clerk. D M Reeve for County Treasurer. W E Durbin for District Clerk. W C Orr for Sheriff. John W Stuart for Commissioner Precinct 2. S T Coleman Jack Christal for Precinct 3. J E Smith Ted Davis J M Gary for Precinct 4. WM McCormick for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. Joe A Young George Wells for Public Weigher Precinct 1.
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F. F. Hill
W. C. Dickson
Worth
Ray
Lee Zumwalt
H. Hoskins
Charles Mays
KE. E. Miller
J. K
Waller L. Buster
D. M. Reeve
W. E. Durbin
W. C. Orr
John W. Stuart
S. T. Coleman
Jack Christal
J. E. Smith
E. F
Ted) Davis
J. M. Gary
Justice Peace
WM. McCormick
Joe A. Young
George Wells
Eg, Brownlow
Cherub Devine and Countess Seek Quiet Departure from Hewington Acres
After a rainstorm the Cherub Devine and Countess Vecchi flee Hewington Acres to a railroad station. They wait for a morning train, return home, and confront family tensions as the countess reveals her past and Devine signals a possible future together.
Wednesday Night Decision in a Tense Love Plot
A dramatic dialogue unfolds as Mr. Devine pressures the Cherub to stay, while she weighs leaving for New York. He vows to remain until she agrees to be reasonable. She hints at two days to decide, leaving the outcome to a future continuation.
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Mr. Devine
Hewington Acres
Mr. Hewington
Adele
Eppings
Monte Carlo
Wall Street
Cherub Devine
Goodby
Timmins
New York
Herr Bowman Presents Original Magical Experiments
Herr Bowman performs a selection of magic acts including the Fairy Star Candle Flag Gold Fish Turtle Doves Rose Bushes Silver Rings and Miser's Dream in a show where the laws of nature seem suspended.
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Herr Bowman
Mme La Zola Dancer Delights With Electric Stage Effects
The article spotlights Mme La Zola, a serpentine dancer known for intricate poses and plastiques, showcasing special costumes and electrical stage effects.
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