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Ferguson Forum begins publication
On this day in 1917, the Ferguson Forum, a weekly political
newspaper, began publication in Temple, Texas. The paper was the organ
of Governor James E. Ferguson throughout eighteen years of his stormy
political life. He considered it necessary because Texas newspapers had
"submarined the truth" concerning his impeachment. Ferguson and his
wife, Miriam Amanda (Ma) Ferguson, used the paper to generate campaign
funds as well as to present their views to the public. During Ma
Ferguson's first term as governor in the 1920s, her administration was
criticized for awarding lucrative highway contracts to firms that
purchased expensive advertising space in the Forum. The paper
continued publication until April 11, 1935.
- Links to Related Handbook of Texas Online Articles
- FERGUSON FORUM
- FERGUSON, JAMES EDWARD
- FERGUSON, MIRIAM AMANDA WALLACE [MA]
- TEXAS IN THE 1920S
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