Texas Centuries Plan Under Way
A fragmented early 20th century account describes a Texas centennial celebration plan with a January or February Austin convention, railway support for travel, and a democratic, inclusive approach to marking one hundred years since Texan history began under Moses and Stephen F. Austin, aiming to inspire pride and future growth. The piece references historic figures and the idea of Texas forming its own modern identity through a nationwide observance.
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Texas
Bebrary
Kighthead
Alam
Goliad
San Racinte
Leon
Pete
Stephen F. Austin
Moses Austin
Doxa
Ile
Pyne
Winler
Byscox
Celomdb
Cotton Seed Half and Half Booklet Free
An advertisement from Decatur Alabama offers a free booklet titled Half and Half on cotton seed. John MM and Bligh are credited in the notice.
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John MM
BLIGH
Decatur
Ala
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad
Those in a run down condition notice Catarrh trouble more when in poor health. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is a local remedy with constitutional action. Distributed by Pt Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dé Préentiy Huthrencee
Cimstets
Formal Governor Candidate Barton Declares Run in Texas
Adjutant General Thames JD Barton issued his formal announce ment as candidate for Governor of Texas. A World War veteran with multiple decorations he led forces in a noted battle in France that earned a hill named Barton T Hill. Barton has served as Adjutant General of Texas under the current administration. The piece ties his bid to Texas Centennial ideas and promotional efforts voiced at Corsicana by district advertising clubs and leaders including Theodore Trice, Lowry Martin, and other Texans.
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Thames JD
Barton
Texas
France
Barton T
Texias
Corsicana
Theodore Trice
New York
Austin
Midwess
Pesas
Lowry Martin
Texans Rally For State Convention On February 12
Publisher and chairman of the survey committee mailed a Texas questionnaire and received enthusiastic replies. Martino organized a Texans meeting in Austin, naming Judge Cato Selis of Fort Worth as chair and Martin as secretary. A great state convention was authorized to convene at the state capital on February 12, with Governor Pat M off agreeing to issue a proclamation.
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Texas
Blackwood Seeks Justice of Vernon Precinct Seat
Vernon resident Blackwood announces his candidacy for Justice of the Peace, Precinct No 1. Former Abilene JP, he has lived in Vernon about ten years and asks voters to consider his qualifications. He states he would not seek more than two terms.
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Willits Blackwood
Vernon
Ambition for Qualified Public Service
A quoted belief states that public offices should be passed to qualified aspirants if elected, asserting the value of merit over other considerations in governance. The remark stresses that fitness for the role should guide political transitions.
Otto Pohman Visits El Reno On Business Trip
Otto Pohman of Enterprise made a business trip to El Reno Friday evening. Miss Mary Donges of Milcott visited in El Reno School Friday. The El Reno school rendered a program Friday afternoon. Various locals attended the play at Guyer and shopped in Vernon Saturday. Masonic Building Second Hand Store North Main street advertises deals with Tide with us and save money.
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Otto Pohman
Enterprise
Mary Donges
Milcott
EBL Reno
Geo, Lutz
Geo. Donges
Vernon
Reno
H. BO Atkins
Clim Barrett
Louise Lutz
Pete King
Clara
Barwise
J. O. Miller
Pstelline
John Showers
Miller
California
Melton
Beaver
Gober Wilkenson
A. G. Kohl
J. Recks
Geo. Lutz
Louise
Ade
Mr. Carmel
Masonic Building
North Main Street
Swartwood
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Ania
Commeomora
Mofien
Paweantey
Republi
Tose
Lone Star State
Ameriain Taton
Tioans
Cheney & Co
Poledo
Obie Te Adv
Hramurbon
Candyland
Fernon Abstract Company
J. O. Rouse
Buick
Vernon Auto Company
Ay Crews
Hancock and Krebs
Vernon, Texas
Val W
Blackwood
Vernon Precinct
EL Reno News
White
Pioneer Auto Supply
Napier Bros. Motor Co
Southwestern Implement Co
Co-operative
Thompson’s Filling Station
A. B. Swartwood
J. H. Kincheloe
Emerson
McCormick
Shepherd Traction
G. W. Richardson
Firestone
Oldfield
Fletchers
Ms An
Shire Bldg
Swartwood Building
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