Texas Items From the Abilene Country and State
Abilene reports an average yield of 29 2 3 bushels per acre for the first wheat thrash season. The attorney general approves $50,000 bonds for Pampa Independent School District Gray County. Camp Bowie dismantling at Fort Worth begins this week. Lions Clubs form statewide in Waco. Dallas to build a cotton seed soap plant costing $10,000,000. Road bond elections set for Burnett Knob area July 12 and Brazos County August 12. Williamson County approved $1,600,000 for permanent highways. Fayette County line to Yoakum road bond carried 6 to 1. Brazos County to levy 15 cent road tax. Prison commission reports May receipts $38,614 and disbursements $85,851. cash balance $737,890. Galveston Bar Association to host 700–800 lawyers for July convention. Several bond approvals issued by attorney general including Longview sewer and street bonds Robertson County road district 5 and Bea County bonds. Rule hearing for pipelines postponed to July 8 to coincide with oil and gas conservation hearing in Austin. Court of Criminal Appeals holds chauffeurs licensing law not apply to noncompensated business vehicle use. Texas road bonds total $48,000,000 raised Jan–Jun with $29,000,000 more likely. Farm labor shortage spurs Corpu Christi coast and Rio Grande meeting for relief. Independent school district with under 150 scholastics governed as per common districts. cannot levy taxes beyond state/county valuations unless created after Feb 18, 1909 by act.
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Board of Equalization
Governor Hobby's Second Called Session Message Communicated
Governor Hobby sends a message to the Texas Legislature for the second called session detailing budget priorities and financial condition. He notes improved treasury balances, revenue gains from prior legislation, and urges cooperation while referencing past depository reforms and future revenue projections. Also included are notes on suffrage ratification activity and the death of Senator Bell. Cesar Lombardi of A. H. Belo & Co. dies in Berkeley.
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Opera Jewels and Civic Banter Mix At Charity Ball
A grand charity function featured opera jewels and noted musicians, with splendid emerald parures complementing luminous gowns. Jokes about political figures and a Times fitness piece blended into a night of elegance and social color at an Indianapolis event.
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Artful Creature Boston Caption Calls Her a Love Pirate
The Boston Evening Transcript notes a characterization of a woman as a love pirate, contrasting her innocent appearance with the provocative label and public intrigue.
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Farm Purchase Ad Offers Free Information to Home Workers
A terse advert promises affordable farmland and urges buyers to act before prices rise. It claims the U S Railroad Administration provides free information to home workers about farm loans and ren lend options, directed by a manager in Washington DC.
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