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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1924

Page

3

Whitewright Primary Vote Totals Display Wide Split

In Whitewright 371 votes were cast on Saturday up 73 from July. Governor choices show Robertson 250 and Ferguson 113 with eight undeclared. Other races list Edwards 264 for Lt Gov, Moo dy 239 for AG, Baker 138 for Comptroller, Weaver 142 for Railroad Commissioner, Nabors 185 for 4 year term, Wear 166 for Chief Justice, and Boren 141 while Al verson receives 210 for Prect 2.

Whitewright Miriam A. Ferguson Felix D. Robertson Will C. Edwards Barry Miller Dan Moody Edward B. Ward O. D. Baker S. H. Terrell Ed Weaver C. E. Gilmore W. A. Nabors Lon A. Smith Supreme Court Wm. Clayton Wear C. M. Cureton Hugh M. Boren Finis Alverson

Judge congratulates Ferguson as Texas elects governor

Dallas August 24 Judge Felix D Robertson concedes Miriam A Ferguson's Texas governorship and sends a brief congratulatory telegram. Robertson praises his supporters and states his campaign was conducted with integrity. Larry Mills pledges support for Ferguson and Democratic success in November. He echoes respect for the process and urges continued party unity.

Dallas Felix D. Robertson Miriam A. Ferguson Texas Robertson Ferguson Larry Mills

Democratic Texas rally urges unity behind nominees

A Texas speaker urged loyalty to the Democratic mandate, saying the Democracy of Texas has spoken and the decision shall be my decision. He praised Ferguson as capable to help his wife govern and urged partisans to set aside animosities and stand in solid phalanx behind state nominees and the national ticket.

Texas Ferguson Texsa

Baylor receives 800 Texas history books at Baylor University

In Waco on August 26, Baylor University announced it has more than 800 volumes focusing on Texas history. The collection was gathered by Dr. K. H. Aynesworth of Waco and donated to the university to aid Texas historical societies and researchers.

Baylor University Texas Waco Texas Historical Societies K. H. Aynesworth

Worth of Aynesworth collection rises into thousands

Estimated value of the Aynesworth collection in Texas history runs into the thousands across various appraisals, reflecting wide-ranging worth.

Aynesworth Texas

Sheppard Urges Ferguson Support in Texas Campaign

Texarkana Texas Aug 24 United States Senator Morris Sheppard hometown here urged Democrats to rally behind the ticket and restore a Texas Democratic majority in November. He said the Democracy has the best opportunity to show its salvation lies in the party and extended congratulations to Mrs Ferguson, the gubernatorial nominee.

Texarkana Texas United States Morris Sheppard Ferguson

Enduring remarks honor a new administration's success

A brief note expresses best wishes for a successful administration and continued progress, reflecting on unity and support for leadership. The message emphasizes collaboration, public service, and dedication to common goals.

Sealed Proposals for Grayson County Highways Opened

Proposals addressed to A. S. Noble County Auditor will be received by the Sherman Texas Commissioners Court until 2 oclock P M September 24 1924. Work covers grading drainage structures on 284 miles of State Highway No 78 and related earthwork including clearing grubbing and excavations with quantities listed for roadway and rock work.

A. S. Noble Grayson County Commissioners’ Court Sherman Texas White Rock

Denison Texas Bid Summary for County Projects

Item 5 Excavation Overhaul 10 987.3 Sta Yds Item 14 Reinforcing Steel 8346 Lbs Item 53 Structural Excavation Dry 127.9 Cu Yds Item 54 Class A Concrete 93.16 Cu Yds Plans may be seen at H M Scott County Engineer Denison Texas and at State Highway Dept Austin Texas A certified check for 5 percent of bid total payable to R M Carter County

H. M. Scott State National Bank Denison

LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Claims and Signature

An ad endorses LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE for tonic and laxative effects claiming superiority over ordinary Quinine without nervousness or head discomfort. It instructs readers to remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE.

E.W. Grove E. W. Grove

Grayson County Sealed Bids For Highway No 78 Project

The notice requires bidders to accompany each proposal with a guarantee and bond as specified. The party reserves right to reject any or all proposals or waive technicalities. Bids must be in sealed envelopes marked Bids For the Construction of Highway No 78 in Grayson County, and will be retained by the Department. A. B. Noble, County Auditor. 5t Sept. 18.

Grayson County Noble

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