Wilcox defends test for Democratic primaries in Texas
D W Wilcox chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee defended a test requiring voters to pledge support for party nominees to participate in May precinct and county conventions. He cites Article 3107 and 3110 of Texas statutes and rejects claims the rule is illegal. He says most committee members oppose cross party or companionate voting and supports strict prohibition enforcement.
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Georgetown
D. W. Wilcox
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Cone Johnson
State Democratic Executive Committee
Texas
Johnson
Finch
Newspapers Are Best Advertising Medium
J C McQuiston advertising manager of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co addresses Chicago Association of Commerce council. He cites reader interest in newspapers and says ads reach readers fresh and bring immediate attention. He argues ads in newspapers can yield quicker sales than other media.
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J. C. McQuiston
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Chicago Association of Commerce
Election Notice Whitewright mayoral race April 1928
City of Whitewright Grayson County Texas schedules mayoral election at the fire station on the first Tuesday in April 1928 for a two year term. G W Adams presiding judge with J N Powell assistant and C M Dillon P J Roberts as clerks. March 5 1928 mayor F M Echols. Colonel Lindbergh leap year quip noted.
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City of
Whitewright
Grayson County
Texas
G. W. Adams
J. N. Powell
C. M. Dillon
P. J. Roberts
F. M. Echols
Democrats in Texas deny sending uninstructed delegation to Houston
Mr Johnson claims the committee plans an uninstructed delegation to Houston but the committee states no action was intended to influence candidates or issues. The committee says only Democrats may participate and counties will fix precinct convention times, not the statewide committee. The aim is to inform Democrats of the facts without controversy.
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Johnson
Houston
Texas
Clemency Granted to Youthful Convict Ray mond Clark
Gov Moody ordered parole for Ray mond Clark an 18 year old burglar from Smith County serving two years on recommendation of the judge and district attorney. The proclamation notes Clark helped three others steal 65 dollars from a youth’s father after leaving a church service. Moody also restored citizenship to Jack Wright who had a one year Webb County liquor sentence.
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Austin
Raymond Clark
Smith County
Moody
Clark
Jack Wright
Webb County
Sassafras Tea Promotion by Dyer & Jones
Advertisement touts Sassafras Tea as rich nourishing spring tonic. Encourages buying fifty cent package today and notes fragrant flavor with meals. Mentions fresh steel cleaned roots for making and lists seller Dyer & Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
Fix Easter Date Proposals Stir International Debate
The piece discusses proposed changes to Easter dating to a uniform rule. It notes the current method from the Council of Nice, with Easter between March 22 and April 25, and British Commons action to move to the first Sunday after the second Saturday in April. It questions ecclesiastical acceptance and practical effect.
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Council of
Nice
House of Commons
Engraved or Printed Wedding Invitations Sun
Engraved or printed wedding invitations and announcements, etc. Sun.
Law Abiding Citizen’s Sunday Ride Through Os Town
Deacon Miller and his wife recently purchased a horse and buggy and took a Sunday drive to a neighboring town, Os. Their modest outing reflects a note of simple rural life in the period.
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Deacon Miller
Speed Limit Challenge Recalled in Curious Parade
A sign reading speed limit fifteen mph triggers a comical exchange as a deacon orders to take the lines and drive while he wields the whip, hoping to push through. The moment captures a rural scene and a hint of stubborn humor.
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Smitis
Smith
Lindbergh
Minneapolis Journal
Quaker State Motor Oil
Seiberling Tires
Supreme Service
Stateville & Spindle
Chicago
Ill
Steve Tarvosoff
A. Narusezizic
Nar Fancy
Milwaukee
Sassafras Tea
H. G. Webster
Whitewright, Texas
Aitna
Atna-Ize
S. H. Montgomery & Son
the Insurance Men
Planters National Bank
Buick
f.C.b. Flint
Mich
G.ma.c
Pearce Motor CO
Sherman, Texas
Pace & Graves
Northrup, King &Co
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