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[Election poster for the first Texas City election in 1911]

Description: A photographic reproduction of a campaign poster for the first city elections for the city of Texas City, held on Saturday, September 16, 1911. The poster reads as follows " Vote for W. P. Tarpey for mayor H. M. Coats and F. B. Davison for commissioners for a greater Texas City and a square deal for all Election Saturday, September 16th, 1911". At the bottom of the poster is printed "Fred F. Hunter, Printer, Galveston." The poster has no graphic decoration or color, and is printed in black… more
Date: September 16, 1911
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

["Spruce-Up for Spring" Poster]

Description: Poster promoting the "Spruce-Up for Spring" initiative, headed by the Clear Lake Shores Civic Club for March. Depicted is an anthropomorphic turkey or fowl titled "Mayor Scrubbs", wearing American flaf- themed clothing with a tall and narrow top hat. He stands on a soapbox and proclaims, "as mayor of this fine community I urge you to 'Spruce Up For Spring'."
Date: 197X-03
Creator: Milburn
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club
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