Bailey Defeated in Texas Conventions
The Woodrow Wilson administration won a landslide in Texas precinct conventions with J. W. Bailey losing statewide. Bailey failed to show strength in any region, carrying only Starr County in the Southwest and losing his home county Gainesville and Johnson County. Major Texas cities voted for Wilson by large margins.
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Woodrow Wilson
Texas
J. W. Bailey
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Gainesville
Cooke County
Black Land
East
Panhandle
Starr
Johnson
William Poindexter
Poindexter
Bell County
James E. Ferguson
Greenville
B. F. Looney
Hunt County
North
South
Wilson
Seed Dealers of Texas End Convention at Galveston
The fifth annual Texas Seedmen's Association convention closed in Galveston with a push for purer seeds and improved seed laws. Del Carto urged member cooperation with the state agriculture department. a report pledge was adopted. Waco will host next year. officers elected were Webster of Waco president Furry of Beaumont vice president and Templeton of Waco secretary treasurer.
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Galveston
Tex
Texas Seedmen’s Association
del Carto
State Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Waco
Mel L. Webster
H. E. Furry
Beaumont
O. N. Templeton
Association
Ed Schulte
Houston
EB. L. Benzel
Sherman
John F. Hargrave
Carranza urged to resign in favor of interim president
Washington dispatches report generals urged President Carranza to resign for an interim president chosen by him or Congress. Carranza refused but agreed to withdraw Ygnacio Bonillas as a presidential candidate and to send a commission to negotiate with the revolutionists.
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Washington
Carranza
Congress
Ygnacio Bonillas
United States
Osage Indian Dance Opens Near Pawhuska
In Pawhuska Oklahoma the Osage dance began Saturday in the Indian village about a mile from town with 150 braves taking part. A large mixed crowd witnessed the event as warriors in native dress perform. The five day festival will continue with only braves.
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Pawhuska
Okla
One Dollar Per Capita School Fund Apportionment
Texas state superintendent Annie Webb Blanton authorized an apportionment of $1 per capita based on 1,243,476 scholastica, totaling $8.50 per capita for the state available school fund for the current scholastic year. This marks the final apportionment for the year.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Annie Webb Blanton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Various Texas civic items and bonds across the state
Texas reports April building operations in Galveston at 83549.50 dollars, approval of 100000 dollar Lufkin street bonds, and a Confederate Home renovation in Austin. Elections on school taxes in Fayette County districts. League of Texas Municipalities meeting in Dallas May 13 to 15. Road bond in Montgomery County approved large margin. John B Hood camp names Governor Hobby honorary member. Fort Worth to host 1921 Texas Interdenominational Sunday School Association. Texas life insurance firms write 230,523,076 in 1919. Many foreigners naturalized in San Antonio. Orange begins reinforced concrete memorial building project. J O Murphy named receiver for Port Arthur Gas and Power Co. East Chambers County forms Cattlemen’s Association. H T Central Rail adds heavy 80-pound rails Austin to Liberty Hill. C H Kuhlman elected president of Texas Association of Baking Industries. Dallas chosen for next convention. Figures indicate rise in fig acreage in Galveston County. Suit over depot facilities at Etoile moves through Travis County court. Texas court says married women may hire lawyers for divorce and owe fee. Home economics reform activities in high schools per Miss Lillian Peek. Texas National Guard encampment dates fixed August 6-20 at Camp Mabry. County attorneys’ habeas corpus fee clarified. district- vs multi-county court rules. Port Arthur to raise tax rate and valuation. budget set for June with 205000 dollars.
Chihuahua City Seized by Mexican Revolutionaries
General P. Elias Calles announced Chihuahua City is under revolutionary control. Reinforcements led by General Ignacio Enrique move toward Chihuahua while Carranza troops concentrate at Casas Grandes to invade Sonora. The revolutionists claim 5000 to 6000 troops in Chihuahua as telegraph links connect Chihuahua City with Santa Ysabel Hermosillo and military HQ.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Chihuahua City
P. Elias Calles
Mexico
Ignacio Enrique
Chihuahua
Calles
Santa Ysabel
Eugenio Martinez
Francisco Arce
Hermosillo
Enrique
Juarez
el Paso
Tex
Casas Grandes
Carranza
Galveston Chosen For 1921 Texas Labor Convention
The Texas Federation of Labor picked Galveston as the 1921 convention site. Delegates adopted resolutions supporting state funded workmen compensation, minimum wage for women and minors, repeal of poll taxes, legal peaceful picketing, and shorter hours for women, while opposing open shop, Wall Street backed legislation, Sunday theatre closures, and favoring a six day work week.
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Cleburne
Tex
Galveston
Texas Federation of Labor
State Industrial Welfare Commission
Wall Street
Milton Smashes World Auto Record in Daytona
Tommy Milton drove a sixteen cylinder car in Daytona Florida to new world records for one and two miles. The first mile completed in 23.07 seconds at 156 mph and the second mile in 27.17 for a two mile total of 46.24. After finishing Milton steered into the ocean to extinguish flames beneath the hood.
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Daytona
Fla
Tommy Milton
Milton
Ralph de Palma
Red Cross Gives 2,000,000 Polish Marks to Poland
Washington reports the American Red Cross will donate 2,000,000 Polish marks to the Polish Red Cross to help combat typhus in Poland. The transfer aims to curb the disease and support relief efforts across the country.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Polish Red Cross
Bond's Liver Pills Ad Warn of Ills and Cold Prevention
An old advertisement promotes Bond's Liver Pills as a cure all for influenza colds and la grippe. It claims the pills keep bowels and liver active, remove poisons from the bowels, and should be taken at bedtime at the first sign of a cold.
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Bond
Brazil debate plans new capital in Guvaz state
A striking proposal in Brazil contemplates moving the capital from Rio de Janeiro to an entirely new city in the state of Guvaz. The plan envisions abandoning the current capital and establishing a fresh seat of government within five to six years.
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Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Guvaz
Jalls Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for Deafness
Catarrhal Deafness cannot be cured by local applications. Cure requires a constitutional remedy. Jall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube. reducing inflammation may restore hearing. One hundred dollars offered for unsolved cases. All druggists 75 cents. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
How He Did It
Jones admires a window display of clocks priced at five dollars each and questions the maker’s profit. The jeweler explains profits come from repairing clocks, not selling them at cost.
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Jones
Bellville ISD Census Details 1920 21 Colors
The Bellville Independent School District census for 1920 21 shows 340 white students and 113 colored students. The report highlights the racial enrollment distribution in Bellville Texas.
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Bellville
Tex
Bellville Independent
Telephone Company Pays State Tax in Texas Quarter
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company paid the Texas state tax of 37523 dollars on gross receipts of 2501652 for the quarter ending March 31, 1920.
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Telephone Company
Austin
Tex
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Pershing Arrives in Canal Zone for Inspection
General John J. Pershing arrived Friday in the Canal Zone to inspect military forces stationed in Panama. He will review units and assess readiness during the visit.
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Pershing
Canal Zone
Panama
John J. Pershing
Indians Must Have Burro Meat in Sonora Conflict
In Agua Prieta Sonora Mayo Indians being sent to reinforce revolutionaries do not eat cattle meat General Calles commander in chief orders 1000 burros for meat for the Indians who have no objection to eating burro meat as part of the Sonora military effort.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Calles
Increased Pullman Rates Take Effect Saturday
Washington officials announce a 20 percent increase in Pullman rates that will go into effect on Saturday.
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Washington
Consistent Critics Highlight Running Commentary on Poetry
A brief note underscores a critic described as most consistent and praises his running comments on fugitive poetry, reflecting steady appraisal and literary engagement. The remark frames his role as a steady commentator within a recurring textual landscape.
Tomorrow’s happiest day in a man’s life motto
A brief proverb-like note contrasts optimism with caution urging readers to value inner worth over outward appearance. It emphasizes not judging people, especially women, by looks and prompts reflection on character over appearance.
Father Class Breaks Reveal Laughable Foolishness
A remark on how some men expose their folly when attempting to imitate the fatherly role. The line suggests a humorous look at social behavior and pretension in parental mimicry.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Seed Dealers of Texas
Attorney General
Lufkin Street
State Board of Control
Fayette County
League of Texas Municipalities
Montgomery County
John B. Hood
United Confederate Veterans
Governor Hobby
The
Texas Interdenominational Sunday School Association
Orange
J. O. Murphy
Port Arthur Gas and Power Company
National Utilities Company
Maine
Anahuac
Double Bayou
Cattlemen's Association
East Chambers County
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Liberty Hill
Llano
Burnet
Kingsland
Cc. H. Kuhlman
Texas Association of Baking Industries
Galveston County
Railroad Commission
Etoile
Nacogdoches County
Travis County
Angelina & Neches River Railway Company
Third Court of Civil Appeals of Texas
Charles H. Jenkins
Lillian Peek
Adjutant General's Department of Texas
Dickman
Southern Department
United States Army
Cope
Texas National Guard
Camp Mabey
Attorney General's Department
Commissioners Courts
City Commission of
Port Arthur
Tne
Gift of American Red Cross
Dodson
Martin Martin
Chicago
American Legion Weekly
E. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Adv
Patos
Durham
Durham Tobacco
Bull Durham
Boleltohart
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