How the Vote Stood In 1924 First Primary
In the July 26 1924 Texas governor primary the total vote was 703123 with nine candidates. Top four totals were Felix Robertson 193508 Lynch Davidson 141208 Mrs Miriam Ferguson 146208 and T W Davids 124011. In the current race six candidates lead by Lynch Davidson Mrs Ferguson and Dan Moody.
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T. W. Davids
Lynch Davidson
Miriam Ferguson
Felix Robertson
Ferguson
Dan Moody
Zimmerman
Johnson
Williams
Sun
Notice of estate administration for William J. Cox
The State of Texas Grayson County to those indebted to or holding claims against the estate of William J. Cox deceased administrator W. C. Bailey appointed by R. M. Carter judge of the County Court on December 7 1925 calls for settlement of debts and presentation of claims within the law at his Whitewright Texas residence dated June 18 1926 J-22-4
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State of
Texas
Grayson
William J. Cox
Grayson County
R. M. Carter
Said County
Whitewright
W. C. Bailey
Suggs Jr. Seeks Grayson County Representative Seat
John T. Suggs Jr. of Denison announces his candidacy for Legislature Place No. 2 in Grayson County. A UT Austin graduate studying law, he supports road good faith, opposes increasing courts and public funds, and pledges to push only necessary laws while seeking voters' support.
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John T. Suggs Jr
Denison
Grayson County
John T. Suggs Sr
Business Administration School
University of Texas
Suggs
Law Explained To New Crop of Voters
In Austin Texas Assistant Attorney General L C Sutton clarifies that any person who turned 21 after January 1 1925 may vote this year without paying a poll tax. Residents of cities exceeding 10 000 population must have an exemption certificate by February 1 1926 to vote this year.
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Austin
Texas
L. C. Sutton
Sutton
Voter Eligibility Clarified on Poll Taxes and Age
The guidance states that a person who turns 21 after the primaries cannot vote in that primary but may vote in the general election if the birthday occurs between elections. If the 21st birthday occurs after the primary but before the general election, the voter may participate in the general election without paying a poll tax. It also notes that paying a city poll tax is not required in any case.
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Sutton
Purification Ad Promises Health Through Calotabs
Physicians endorse purification as the foundation of health and urge a thorough course of Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks. The ad claims Calotabs purify the entire system, offering a family package with directions for 35 cents at any drug store.
Poll Tax Requirement Clarified for This Year's Elections
The Attorney General states city poll taxes cannot block voting while payment is not required to vote. state and county poll taxes must be paid to vote in primary and general elections. The ruling notes the preexisting statute dates from male suffrage and remains discriminatory.
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Las
General
Sutton
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
Ross R. May, M. D
Kirkpatrick’s
R. B. Nall
Optical Specialist Commercial Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
W. J Fune
Jack Webster
Kerr Furniture CO
Reserve District No. 11
Planters National Bank
U. S
Banking House
Federal Reserve Bank
Bank of Business
State of Texas
County of
H. G. Webster
J. B. Hamilton
Guy Hamilton
R. L. Sears
T. E. Barbee
Beasley & Mangrum
J. H. Biggerstaff
Pennsylvania
Toledo Blade
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