Republicans Nominate Two for President at National Convention
In Chicago at the Coliseum on June 12 Warren G. Harding of Ohio led on the tenth ballot with a fraction over 520 votes after a dramatic session in which Governor Lowden released supporters to Harding. Calvin Coolidge was nominated for vice president by the convention. Final tenth ballot results show Wood 156 Lowden 11 Johnson 90 4-5 Harding 692 1-5.
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Wood
Lowden
Johnson
Harding
Petition Drives Vote on Abolishing Hallettsville Corporation
The Hallettsville New Era reports a petition calling for an election to decide if the Hallettsville corporation should be abolished. The county judge ordered the vote for Wednesday June 30 with Friend Simpson as presiding officer. The petition has 121 signers, 21 above the required number.
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Corporation of
Hallettsville
Friend Simpson
Clerks Move to Increase Postal Congress at Last
A joint congressional commission recommended salary boosts for postal employees effective July 1. The first year cost would reach about 33 million dollars with raises from 150 to 250 dollars for clerks and carriers and 400 dollars for supervisors. First class postmasters earning over 5000 dollars would not receive increases.
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Postal Congress
Joint
Congressional Commission
Well dressed at small cost by dyeing and cleaning
J. W. Schindler offers cleaning and dyeing for men and women including coats suits skirts waists and overcoats. Soiled or faded garments are repaired for months of service with prompt service at nominal prices.
Watermelons Expected Before Juneteenth
With Juneteenth near, watermelons are due to arrive soon. The Gonzales Inquirer warns there will be disappointment if the fruit does not appear by then.
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Gonzales Inquirer
Democratic Primary Action Sets July 1920 Roll
Subject to the action of the democratic primaries in July 1920, the election process moves forward with party operations and scheduling details to be determined by the party leadership. The note signals upcoming party measures and potential voter engagement steps.
Shiner celebrates Fourth with parade and ball
Miss Ern Eschenburg and Uncle Sam led the float making a World Safe for Democracy. The Shiner Volunteer Department entered a patriotic Ho and Ladder Truck and a Chemical Engine. The event featured a float Making the World Safe for Democracy and a large crowd admired autos and bands. A ball concluded the day with Darileks Orchestra and 500 plus tickets sold.
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Ern Eschenburg
Sam
Elo Wolters
Shiner Volunteere Department
Ernestio Mergenthaler
Carrie
Lillie Valenta
Mayme Merseburger
Emily Schmidt
Lifting Our Flag and Weed Control Urged in Yorktown News
The Yorktown News editorial calls national pride with lines about the flag’s heavenly hues and freedom underfoot. It also urges residents to weed sidewalks early, claiming hot sunshine will curb weed and weevil rioting.
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Yorktown News
Nine Cases of Whiskey Seized for Weimar Drug Co
A Weimar citizen recalled a shipment of nine cases of whiskey unloaded for the Weimar Drug Company labeled for medicinal purposes only. The incident drew unusual notice as whiskey, though common, sparked public interest and curiosity in town. The Gazette invites readers to advertise goods and services.
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Weimar
Weimar Drug Company
Lavaca County Farms and City Property Sale
A. B. Rather Realty Company lists 48 acres of heavy black waxy land adjoining Moulton city limits with 2 large store buildings and a 5 room cottage, plus a large lot and barn in Moulton. The firm seeks bids to sell the property as a whole or in parts at bargain prices, Tr. 6086. San Antonio Texas 410 Frost Building.
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Moulton
A. B. Rather Realty Company
San Antonio
Texas
Frost Building
Lebor Declares War on the Republicans
At the American Federation of Labor convention in Montreal on Saturday a report condemned the Republican convention in Chicago for ignoring labor. The gathering applauded the stance as a defense of workers' interests against the party platform.
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Lebor
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
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