Texas should cut contract interest to six percent
The piece argues Texas should reduce contract rate from ten to six percent, noting 6 percent is the constitutional legal rate and that high rates depress borrowing, limit investment, and hinder economic growth in cotton-based Texas. It cites other states’ rates, questions fairness, and urges legislative action.
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Texas
Alaska
Arkansas
Florida
Missouri
Connecticut
Delaware
Maryland
New York
Tennessee
Virginia
New England
Lee
Georgia
Kentucky
Brilliant Bryan Dinner Honors Miss Julia Ward
Mr. and Mrs. G S Parker hosted an eight o clock dinner at their attractive home in honor of Miss Julia Ward of Marlin. The guest list included Mesdames Parker Carr Lawrence and Adriance as well as Miss Parker Frances Parker Clarke and Herman plus the Parker party. Scarlet and green decorations and a long sixty cover table framed the menu featuring oysters trout duck plum pudding and more with a string band providing music. The event was praised as the most brilliant Bryan social gathering in memory and a land rental ad followed.
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G.S. Parker
Julia Ward
Marlin
Bryan
Roberts Faces Expulsion over Polygamous Allegations
Congressman elect from Utah may face a two thirds vote in the House to expel him for alleged polygamous practices. Constitutional lawyers debate whether he can be seated, with expulsion as the alternative.
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Roberts
Washington
Utah
United States
Mr. Sterts
House
Fine Candies Offered At Low Prices This Week
Local notice advertises sale of 1000 pounds of fine candies this week. Creams priced at 30 cents per pound with a minimum purchase of one pound. Sold by H. V. Shields.
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H. V. Shields
Priest as a Knight Elected to Knights of Pythias
Father Walsh, a Catholic priest in Chicago, was elected to the local Knights of Pythias lodge but has not yet been initiated. He consented to the election and will seek approval from Archbishop Fehan and Archbishop Ireland before becoming a full member.
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The
Knights of Pythias
Chicago
Father Walsh
Fehan
Arcbishop Ireland of
St. Paul
Order
Real Estate and Insurance Announce January 1899 Start
Advertisement notes Jackson area firm Charles Carr and partners offering fire insurance real estate rental and commission services with abstracts title work and mortage collections. Also mentions notary public and livery services and local deaths and society notices including Cummings burial and travel to Huntsville.
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Charles Carr
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