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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
2
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The Sanger Courier reprints a Fort Worth Record correspondent's fiery critique of four gubernatorial candidates Poindexter Johnson Colquitt Wardson, arguing only Poindexter stands for prohibition and consistency. The piece notes Bailey opposition and predicts Poindexter’s nomination, mentioning anti saloon forces and intra party tensions in Texas.
Judge Poindexter faced questions over his stance on prohibition with Johnson and Hair alleging past opposition. Johnson asserts active support for submission and pro prohibition efforts, while Hair notes Poindexter did not publicly aid the cause in recent hot county elections, causing local GOP opposition to his election.
Dr. G. Rankin editor of Home and State declares in favor of Hon. Cone Johnson for governor. The McKinney Examiner notes Rankin considers Johnson the strongest man for the prohibitionists and the only candidate who can beat Colquitt.
The West Times notes Smudge Poindexter refuses to bow out as supporters back him in a contest mainly between Col quitt and Johnson. Voters are urged to decide based on the evolving race dynamics.
Texas preacher and political figure Dr. George Rankin finally endorses Hon. Cone Johnson for governor after weeks of wavering and professed opposition to Davidson Colquitt and Poindexter. The move may sway a limited number of votes but is unlikely to derail the leading rivals.
Garza Texas May 10 1910 petition circulating among Denton County voters endorses W C Debson for county representative. Signatories list many local residents while noting 112 Republicans and others not voting in the primary and a final count of 46 signees with 31 remaining voters.
The May 10 Corinth item notes wheat oats and corn showing gains since recent mild weather. Cot ton needs rain, and a hoped for shower could boost a large corn crop. Local visits include C E Fowler and family and relatives in the area. Sunday schools and the Christian Endeavor group in Lynchburg are growing, with children's day planned in June.
Local classified items highlight real estate bargains and easy listings. Readers discover affordable properties and quick sale options through concise advertisements in the community pages.
Cherub Devine helps a mysterious Count Vecchi pursue a divorce settlement via Hewington Acres. Vecchi seeks funds owed by Hewington to his wife, using a plan to reach the countess through her attorneys, while the pair plot to locate the lawyers and confront Timmins at the stables.
General Davidson spoke to about 250 people in Yoakum endorsing the pro prohibition position and criticizing those who refused to submit the amendment. He emphasized loyalty to the Democratic ticket and platforms while denouncing critics as lacking political sense.
Cone Johnson spoke at Alvord to 609 persons, focusing on the prohibition issue. He claimed the submission question was blocked by the ants and predicted senators from Fort Worth and Dallas districts would give them a strong chance of controlling more than a third of the senate. He urged statutory measures as the only weapon the pros could not block and pledged to enact such a law if elected governor.
The Fort Worth Record and Wallas News published no coverage of any speeches by Judge Poindexter or Mr. Colquitt on Tuesday, leaving the expected remarks unreported according to both papers.
A Waxahachie dispatch reports petitions circulating in North and Central Texas urging Poin dexter and Johnson to enter a preliminary primary. The move aims to let prohibition voters decide which remains in the race as the pro candidate, described as a coordinated effort by the pros in leading local option counties.
The Republican State Executive Committee votes to select candidates by the primary convention method after a meeting held to discuss the change. The decision aims to shift from a direct primary process to a convention dominated selection.
Cone Johnson announced a June 6 speech in Gainesville instead of May 14, at the urging of Cooke County leaders. The Gainesville prohibition election remains set for May 28.
The notice claims new customers join the Alamo list daily and invites three people to respond if their name is missing. It promises full satisfaction with every pound and carries the LONG & KING branding.
Anger reports hail damaged gardens and crops across a one mile wide strip. Decoration day honors soldiers’ graves as Hon Cone Johnson speaks to a large audience. Mothers Day services, baccalaureate sermon by Rev Barcus, and a May 20 graduation at First Baptist. Local visits and events include Elocution recital and town plays by Odd Fellows troupe.
Headache Fick recommends Capudine for cold heat stomach or nervous troubles. Capudine relieves quickly and is pleasant to take. Available at drug stores with 1 percent strength.
A Mississippi reader praises Cardui for curing years of female inflammation after doctors failed. She claims seven bottles outperformed four physicians and urges others to try the vegetable tonic, describing it as safe, gentle, and effective for ailing women.
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