La Follette Could Name President If Electoral Tie Persists
Political observers note a possible path for Robert M. La Follette to name the next president if no candidate wins a majority and the House is deadlocked. The article recalls the 1824 congressional election outcome and explains the electoral mechanism under the Twelfth Amendment and current party alignments.
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Dallas Times Herald
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Grayson County Voters Hear Aston Contested Claim
Grayson County voters receive a political advertisement from J A Slaughter disputing R B Aston’s 1920 candidacy withdrawal claim. Aston states in 1920 he remained in the race despite rumors following John Legate's death. Slaughter urges voters to decide on merit, not sympathy or rumor.
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Sherman Daily Democrat
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Blue Star Remedy Ad Offers Skin Disease Cure
An old advertisement promotes Blue Star Remedy with a guarantee for itch eczema tetter ringworm poison oak and old sores. The vendor Dyer & Jones claims the product will not stain clothing and urges Whitewright buyers to purchase.
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Dyer & Jones
Drop Alibis, Boost Business Confidence Says Houston Times
A Houston Mississippi Times editorial urges business leaders to abandon alibis and fear. It calls for optimism and aggressive action to counter sluggish sales, emphasizing faith in the industry and proactive effort over doubt.
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Houston
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Editorial Sparks on Politics and Campaigns
A collection of editorial quips on political campaigns. The quotes poke fun at candidates speakers and the unpredictability of public life. They reflect attitudes about openness, opportunity, discontent, and oil-like fortune in politics.
Quoted Opinions and Political Quips From Era Newspapers
A collage of quotes and quips from Denton Record Chronicle and others, reflecting attitudes on independence Day, politics, prohibition, publishing trends, and social norms. The items range from satirical remarks to statements about lawmakers, campaigns, and cultural shifts.
Malaria Remedy 6O6O6 Promoted in Historic Ad
A brief note describes 6O6O6 as a medicine for malaria chills fever and dengue and bilious fever claiming to kill germs in a historic advertisement context. It reflects period medicinal claims and naming conventions.
Silence on scandal disclosures fuels political calculation
Senator Sorghum notes the public has stopped discussing the scandal. He suggests silence may signal fading interest or deliberate forgetting, while cautioning that avoiding topics can indicate two possible motives.
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Senator Sorghum
Whitewright voters urged to keep funds local
Chief Justice C. M. Cureton seeks re election in his first term with broad state lawyer and bar endorsements. The call urges residents to support Cureton and to buy locally in Whitewright.
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C. M. Cureton
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Jim) Slaughter
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