Four Texas Constitutional Amendments on November Ballot
The 39th Legislature ordered four amendments to the state constitution to be voted on at the general election November 8. Secretary of State Emma Grisby Mehard has mailed copies of the proposed amendments for publication. The first allows certain military officers and enlisted men to hold public office in Texas. The second removes a provision authorizing creating special districts and makes an appropriation. The third abolishes the board of prison commissioners and reorganizes prison supervision. The fourth adds a tax provision for school lands owned by counties.
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Emma_ Grisby Meharg
National Guard
National Reserve Guard
Officers Reserve Corps
U. S
National Guard Reserve
Organized Reserves
Texas
Board of Prison Commissioners
Death Comes As Lad Winds Up For Pitch With Bases Full
Floyd B Chewning age 19 of Richmond died of heart failure during an amateur game with the bases loaded. The tragedy occurred as he began a slow wind up with the score tied and one out. Theodore Pop Shaffer, ex major leaguer, confirmed the fatal scene by listening to the heart. Witnesses recall the crowd reacting as Chewning collapsed in front of his teammates.
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Richmond
Floyd B. Chewning
Chewning
Theodore
Pop) Shaffer
Highland Park
Chowning
What People Should Know About Tuberculosis
Dr C E Durham director of the vital statistics bureau of the state health board spoke before the North Texas Medical Association outlining TB risks. He noted TB kills about 100000 annually in the United States and Texas contributes about four to five thousand of those deaths. The talk highlighted the high toll on young adults ages eighteen to sixteen and underscored prevention and public health measures.
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North Texas Medical Association
C. E. Durham
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
United States
Texas
Purification Purports Health Boost with Calotabs Promotion
Physicians tout Calotabs as a complete system purifier and cure for chronic ailments. Take a thorough course once or twice weekly for several weeks and see Nature reward health. family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
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Nature
Tuberculosis health advisory urges prevention and early care
The notice notes higher mortality in men and African Americans, with regional US death rates falling from 200.7 to 146.8 per 100000 between 1904 and 1914. It cites Texas losses of 100 million annually and lists predisposing causes and early symptoms. It urges fresh air, outdoor life, good food, periodic exams, and seeking a family physician if symptoms appear.
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United States
Texas
Snake Thrown Into Auto Leaves Passenger Hurt
La Grange June 29 Mrs Lena Sumpf is in a La Grange hospital in critical condition after leaping from a moving auto. She and her son were traveling from near Fayetteville to Carmine when a snake was struck by a wheel and thrown into the vehicle causing the panic and crash.
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la Grange
Lena Sumpf
Local 1926 Candidates List For Various Offices
The Sun lists announced candidates pending Democratic primary action in July 1926. For Congress Fourth District Sam Rayburn. for Sheriff Floyd Everheart re election, J A Vaughan, Frank Reece. for County Attorney Roy M Finley. for Tax Collector S V Earnest, D K Roberts. for County Judge G T McDonough, R M Carter. for Commissioner Precinct No 2 Hugh M Boren. for Public Weigher Precinct No 3 Mark Montgomery, R C Vestal re election.
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The
Sun
Floyd Everheart
J. A
Arthur) Vaughan
Frank Reece
Roy M. Finley
S. V
Vernon) Earnest
D. K. Roberts
Mark Montgomery
R. C. Vestal
Snake causes fall after crawling into car brake pedal
A woman attempting to drive a car was frightened when a snake crawled through the brake pedal openings. She leaped from the vehicle and fell, sustaining a concussion and receiving treatment.
Farmers Warned Against Leafworms In South Texas
Dr F L Thomas entomologist of the Texas agricultural experiment station warns leafworms will damage South Texas cotton by July unless poisoned. He notes quick spread from South Texas to other areas and advises calcium arsenate 5 to 6 pounds per acre dusted where worms appear, with several applications. The second gen
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Bryan
Texas
F. L. Thomas
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
South Texas
Worm control discussions on egg-laying generations
A scientist explains that the generation of worms is now laying eggs for a third generation and several applications will be required to kill unhatched larvae, outlining steps and considerations.
Rumor Wave Surrounds The Dirty Dozen Rumors
A string of pithy gossip phrases circulates around the group known as the Dirty Dozen. Citizens report hearsay about actions and opinions attributed to various members. The chatter reflects local sentiment and curiosity.
Quinine Tonic Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine Ad Claims
Advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects, claiming it prevents nervousness and head tingling. It urges readers to notice the full product name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE on the 30c package.
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E. W. Grove
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Louisiana
W. G. Crush
M-K-T
Dallas
Congress
Sam Rayburn
G. T. McDonough
R. M. Carter
Hugh M. Boren
S. B. Cowell
ED Westbrook
Constable
ED Lankford
Burn Everheart
Justice OF the Peace
J. H. Pennell
Robt, B. Caraway
Ross R. May, M. D
Kirkpatrick’s
R. B. Nall
Optical Specialist Commercial Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
W. J. Looney
J. W. McCrary
Whitewright
Jack Webster
Kerr Furniture CO
Whitewright, Texas
Grove
Whitewright Mill and Elevator Company
Vaughn Grain Company
W. P. Vaughn
American Legion
Gordon’s
Comfort
Cordon Clothing Company
Rameo
Dyer
Jones Drug Store
Rexall
Self Serving Grocery
Fleming & Stuteville
Mr. Reeve
Boy Scout Movement
Glendora
C., C. Hilton
Christian Church
California
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