The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, October 30, 1908 Page: 1 of 8
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ALTO, TEXAS, FRIDAY, OCTOBKR 30, 1908.
Numher 47
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THAT IS
Majestic Make
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Stylish, Well Made Cloth tog
for Cool Weather Comfort
When you buy Clothing, you want the kind that wear well, look well and are of the latest cut, It docs not pay the buyer to pur- ^
chase a shoddy Suit, and it is an injury to the merchant who sells it. Therefore, we cannot afford to offer shoddy goods. fcy
The Majestic Make of Clothes
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Cost no more than the ordinary kind, but they fit neater, are of a little better fabric, give longer service and are of superior ap-- \j
pcarance than most other brands you buy from the store. Come in and see them, even if you arc not ready to buy, j*r
Finest Line of Children's Clothing in the Town ^
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Shoes for Men, Women and Children
The celebrated Hamilton^Brown make
The largest Shoe Factory in the world
Ladies' Fine Dress Goods, w
WAIST GOODS, FURNISHING GOODS f
NOTIONS, HOSIERY, Etc,, Etc
dependable Merchandise at Right Prices
ROBERT M. FISHER— \
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HON. GEO. B. TERRELL
Favors Educational Amendment—
Opposes the Other Two Amend-
ments—Ur es All Democrats to
Poll a Full Vote.
To The Herald:
It has been'my intention to
canvass the county before the
election, to speak on State and
National questions, and to dis-
cuss the amendments to the
State Constitution; but the
people are now so busy that
nothing short of Ringling's
circus or a joint debate be-
tween giants could get them
to quit their work. So I have
decided to try to reach them
through the press. There are
a few things that I want to
Kennedy's
Laxative
Cough Syrup
Relieves Colds by working them out
of the system through a copious and
healthy action of the bowels.
Relieves coughs by cleansing the
mucous membranes of the throat, chest
and bronchial tubes.
"As pleasant to the taste
ss Maple Sugar"
Children Like It*
For BACKACHE- WEAK KIDNEYS Try ,
DeWlLt's Kidney and Bladdor Pills- Sure and Safe
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impress upon the voters of
this county:
1. This is a national elec-
tion; the principles of democ-
racy are at stake, and while
defeat may not absolutely de-
stroy these principles, it will
retard their adoption four
more years, at least. W. J.
Bryan's political life hangs in
the balance, and a few votes
nfay turn the scale either way.
Ivvery ballot cast helps to
swell the popular vote. Let
us give hive hint a majority
of the popular vote, even if he
should be defeated in the elec-
toral college. He is making
the greatest campaign for the
masses against the classes that
was ever made, so let us all
help to win a great national
victory.
2. There are three amend-
ments to the Slate Constitu-
tion to be yoted upon at the
general election, as follows:
* (1). Amendment to Section
5, Article IV, of the constitu-
tion, proposes to increase the
Governor's salary to $8,000
per annum, and to increase
the Lieutenant-Governor's sal-
ary to $2,500 per annum.
(2). Amendment to Section
18, Article X; of the constitu-
tion, proposes to increase he
number of justice precincts
ft0111 8 to 12 in each county.
While there may be some
good reasons for adopting
these amendments I shall vote
against them, ami I believe
they cught to be defeated.
(3). Ame dnient to Section
3, Article VII, of the constitu-
tion, proposes to allow a ma-
jority of the prc,K rty taxpay-
ers of any school district to
levy a tax for school purposes
not to exceed 50 cents 011 the
$100 valuation. The present
cons'itution allocs only 2d
cents to be levied, and it re-
quires a two-thirds vote to do
that. The democratic party
stands for majority rule, but
we cannot have it unless this
amendment is adopted. The
State Democratic Convention,
assembled at San Antonio,
August 12, 190S, adopted the
following plank in its plat-
form:
"The democratic party be-
lieves that ignorance is a mis-
fortune and that education is
a blessing, and we therefore
favor a wise and liberal finan-
cial support of our public
schools and all our state edit
cational institutions. We fa-
vor the adoption of the pend-
ing amendment to Section 3,
Article VII, of the State Con-
stitution, relating to public
free schools, and commend the
support of said amendment to
the voters of Texas."
With the indorsement of the
democratic party of Texas, this
amendment ought to be adopt-
ed. Without any indorsement
except common sense and a
square deal for tile country
schools, it ought to be
adopted.
Incorporated cities and
towns are not limited by the
constitution in the amount ot
taxes they may levy for school
purposes, yet a country district
can levy but 20 cents, and that
requires a two-thirds vote.
The two-thirds 111 le is wrong
in principle and in practice.
Texas stands first in the
amount of her permanent
school fund and last in the
amount of local taxes she may
levy for school and building
purposes. We now have a six
months free school term, but
110 means of building new
school houses or repairing old
ones, except for a few patri-
otic citizens to go down in
their pocKets and put up the
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cash, and unfortunately Texas
has not enough of these patri-
otic cifizens to build all the
school houses she needs.
The adoption of this amend-
ment does not levy any tax
011 anybody, but merely makes
it possible for a majority of
the voters in the country dis-
tricts to levy a tax upon them-
selves to supplement the state
school fund or to build and re-
pair school houses
I submit that this amend-
ment is the very essence of
local self-government, and
makes it possible for the coun-
try districts to have as good
schools and school houses as
tile cities and towns have. I
don't see how any patriotic
citizen can oppose it if he un-
derstands it.
Thanking the people for
past favors, I desire to renew
my pledge to vote for the de-
mands of the democratic plat-
form and for such other meas-
ures as I believe to be for the
best interest of a majority of
the people. Respectfully,
Geo. 13. Terrell.
Constipation is the rock
that wrecks many lives: it
poisons the very life blood.
Regularity can be established
through the use of Prickly
Ash Bitters. It is mildly ca-
thartic and strengthens the
Stomach, liver and kidneys.
Sold by A. C. Harrison & Sou,
£ A New Stock of Seasonable Fall and Winter Goods *
BOUGHT IN PERSON IN St, LOUIS, AND OFFERED TO WISE BUYERS AT MOST MODERATE PRICES
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Brown Shoes!
STAR'5'STAR BRAND
No better Shoe made than these,
Treat your feet to a pair of them
STAR MATS
The best Hat made for the
money. All colors and sizes
Plenty of Trunks and Grips, all sizes
CLOTH!
FOR MFN, BOYS anil CHILDREN
That will appeal to your fancy and
your pocket book. See our line
A Nice, Up/to^Datc Line of
Ladies', Misses and Children's Jf"
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At prices within the reach of all «*:
P* The ladies are invited to call and inspect my line of DRESS GOODS, The prettiest showing of any house in town. Also Ladies' Furnishing Gooc's
Notions, Laces. Ribbans, Etc. I sell L, Frank Saddlery Company's Saddles and Harness^none better madc'also Buggy Harness.
Motto. "LIVE AND LET LIVE PRICES,"
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McClure & McClure. The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, October 30, 1908, newspaper, October 30, 1908; Alto, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth214024/m1/1/: accessed April 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.