Ferguson opens campaign for Texas governor in San Marcos
Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson and her husband James E. Ferguson launched the second primary bid with attacks on Governor Sterling’s record. She touted her platform’s approval, pledged highway commission reform, tax realignments, and fiscal safeguards, and criticized martial law in East Texas.
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Matrimonial Mix Up Leaves Pittsburgh Bride in Quandary
A Pittsburgh tale recounts John Murphy and Frances Jones planning to wed but a friend Leffingwell forged Murphy’s name to obtain a license and marriage. Leffingwell also married Jones in Murphy’s place, later divorcing, then abducting Murphy’s claimed wife. Now she questions if she has one husband or two, or none, as the tangled trio dissolves.
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Frances Jones
Murphy
Leffingwell
Miss Jones
Broadway banter shows playful word use in holiday quarrel
Georgie Price declares he can craft a sentence with vicious and amphibian while Sally Rosen spins a line about cigaret life. The exchange quips about language flair and seasonal greetings in a New York Morning News style snippet.
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Georgie Price
Sally Rosen
New York Morning News
Presidency of the United States explanation overview
The article explains how the US presidency is chosen by the electoral college. It covers the historic terms of office, the election process including popular vote, electors meeting, and the contingent selection by the House or Senate if no candidate achieves a majority, with oath requirements for the president.
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Texas submission vote marked by dry victory amid abstentions
The submission vote in Texas is described as a dry victory since many voters did not mark the ballot. Support came largely from Texans who changed their minds on Federal prohibition, with little organized campaign. The result signals a tough fight for repeal against state leaders.
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Tom Love
Texas
Morris Sheppard
Crusaders
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Candidates on ballot for second Democratic primary Aug 27
The list includes ROY M. FINLEY for Criminal District Attorney R H Bob May for District Clerk C M Charley Cole MRS CALLIE McAFEE FROST for County Clerk J C Carl Allred for Tax Assessor ELBERT M BARRON for Flatorial Representative TOM WELLS for Representative place 1 TOM BRICE HAROLD DOSS for Public Weigher J R Joe RIDDLE for Constable Printing advertised in Whitewright.
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C. M
Charley) Cole
Callie McAfee Frost
Texas Delegates Back Repeal Plank at Chicago
Report from Wichita Daily Times says the Texas State convention in Houston directed National delegates to back the repeal plank, aligning with Texas Democratic sentiment. It notes the Chicago delegation was closer to Texas wishes than widely believed, reducing concerns about the vote itself.
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Chicago
Wichita Daily Times
Do You Know Africa Affects Marital Knowledge Joke
A humorous line exchanges a quip about marriage and cultural expectations. A father questions why Africa is singled out while a boy mentions not knowing his future wife until marriage. The bit uses a playful cultural comparison.
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Africa
Inferiority Complex Seen As Personal Not Mental Fault
A judge remarks that some men mistake their feelings of inadequacy for a larger fault, noting that for many the issue is simply lesser self-worth rather than a clinical condition.
Local Notes From Hogwallow County
Sidney Hocks jokes about flies at a door while neighbors discuss porch pleasures and singing schools on Musket Ridge. Clab Hancock removes his front gate as yard fences disappear. Cricket Hicks jokes about car issues as Elite Cafe brims with patrons Saturday.
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Clair Hancock
Clab Hancock
How to Die Before You Turn Thirty
The piece humorously lists self-destructive life habits as a guide to dying next year. It ends with a political jab noting the anticipation of a Democratic President as the motive to avoid such fate, reflecting era voice and editorial tone.
Lets Him Do His Stuff
A playful exchange about finances and shopping, highlighting a light domestic moment as one partner teasingly questions money for a new dress while the other replies with nonchalant humor.
Pioneer Nacogdoches Dealer Built Early Fans by Mule Power
W A Perkins, who started the first fans in this area forty years ago for his soda fountain in a local drug store, remains well at seventy. His original cooling system used three two blade fans powered by a treadmill belt driven by a mule, which trudged a corduroy incline to turn the wheels. The piece notes the mule’s occasional balking before regaining speed, illustrating life before electric fans and modern conveniences.
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Nacogdoches
W. A. Perkins
London Doctor to Fit Glass Eye on Madagascar Boa
A London zoo prepares for a delicate operation to insert a glass eye into a huge Madagascar boa that lost an eye. The procedure follows the snake’s pain from a damaged eye and aims to restore its appearance and well being.
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London
No Smoking Signs Cited by Sailor in Witty Exchange
A conversation between a conductor and a sailor highlights the abundance of cautionary signs. The sailor quips that many notices are unclear or confusing including one about wearing Nemo Corsets, refusing to pay attention to any sign.
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Bob) May
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Carl) Allred
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Joe) Riddle
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ELY & Sons
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