Ed Westbrook: Early life and rise to Texas Senate
Ed Westbrook grew up in Fannin County near Ladonia and Hunt County where he taught school before being elected to the Texas House and later the Senate. He became editor of Farmersville Times and, after moving to Sherman, built a twelve year legal career. Married Rose Pennington in 1908, they had five children. Westbrook led in Pro Tempore roles, chaired Finance and Investigating Committees, and backed Prohibition and Equal Suffrage.
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Ed Westbrook
Ladonia
Fannin County
Mr. Westbrook
Hunt County
House of Representatives
Farmersville Times
State Senate
Sherman
Rose Pennington
Whitewright
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Westbrook
Prohibition Forces
Prohibition Democrats of
Texas
Wilson
Senate Civil Leader Aids Rural Schools and Texas Acts
The record highlights his role as author or coauthor of major measures including Board of Control law and Westbrook Bill. It notes credit to Dan McMillin for House work, and lists laws on education, campaign limits, women in corporate roles, age of consent, and rural school aid. It also covers tax and road funding, government consolidation, and farmers protection.
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Board of Control
Senate
Dan McMillin
Whitewright
House
Westbrook
Sen. McMillin
House of Representatives
East Texas State Teachers College
Robertson
Texas
White's Cream Vermifuge Defeats Worms in Children
Sickly children suffer from intestinal worms causing unrest and lethargy. Pale skin dark under eyes and bad breath signal worm infestation. White's Cream Vermifuge is described as a sure remedy, destroying worms but harmless to the child, priced 35e and sold by J. L. Kirkpatrick, druggist.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
State leader advocates strong schools and road bond validity
The candidate aims to advance public welfare by robust school funding to elevate the state and provide top educational chances for girls and boys. He supports validating all road bonds deemed invalid by a Supreme Court ruling and pledges honesty and efficiency in government.
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United States Supreme Court
Sun Want Ad Promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN Laxative
Advertisement fragment touts habit relief with LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN syrup laxative. Claims prompt relief and regular action within 14 to 21 days, noting pleasant taste and 60 cents per bottle. Includes political slogan about economy and justice but no clear news event.
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Southern la & Utilities CO. & Mfg
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