Texas Legislature Proposes Amendment on Prison Revenue Split
A proposed amendment to Article 16 of the Texas Constitution would authorize the state to share net profits from the prison system with prisoners or their dependents, setting a limit of 50 percent to inmates. The measure would be voted at a special election on November 4, 1918, with printing and distribution costs funded by a $5,000 appropriation.
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House Joint N No
State of
Texas
State of Texas
Confederate Pensions Tax Amendment Proposed for Texas
The document outlines House Joint Resolution No. 35 proposing to amend Section 51 Article 3 to allow pensions for Confederate soldiers sailors and widows who were Texas residents before January 1 1910. It adds a seven cent ad valorem tax per $100 to fund pensions and home aid, with election set for November 1919. Governor to issue proclamation and $5 000 appropriation for publication and election expenses.
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House
Texas
State of Texas
Tevas
Soliece
Paar
A. D
George F. Howard
Texas Constitution Amendment Proposal on Local Tax Powers
Texas proposes a joint resolution to amend Section 9 of Article 8 granting counties cities and towns authority to levy taxes for public improvements roads bridges and maintenance with caps of thirty cents for roads and fifty cents for public buildings and utilities per one hundred dollars valuation plus a maintenance tax up to sixty cents per one hundred dollars. Requires majority voter approval.
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State of
Texas
State of Texas
Texas constitutional amendment on tax levy for roads and public buildings
A 1919 Texas measure outlines a proposed constitutional amendment allowing a tax levy not to exceed thirty cents for roads and streets, fifty cents for public buildings and improvements, and sixty cents for road maintenance. It details ballot wording, election administration, and a $5,000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
Texas House Joint Resolution 29 on University and College separations
A proposed constitutional amendment in Texas seeks to split and define separate state institutions. It designates the University of Texas, Agricultural and Mechanical College, and College of Industrial Arts as independent, with branches including the Prairie View Normal and Industrial College. It outlines bond authority, endowment-dividend rules, and election procedures for voter approval.
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State University
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
State of Texas
University of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Texas State Educal College
School of Mines
Ei Paso
College of Industrial Arts
University of Texas Permanent Fund
Prairie View Normal and Industrial College
University of Texas and
Agricultural and Mechanical
State of
Texas
Beiversity of Texas
University of Texas At Austin
Travis County
College Station
Brazos County
Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College
Prairie View
Waller County
Denton
Denton County
Agricultural and Mechanional College of Texas
Said
Texas State Medical College
Galveston
Galveston County
el Paso
Uni
Fake Aspirin Talcum Fraud Warned by Bayer
Fraudulent aspirin tablets, sold as Bayer Tablets of Aspirin, were found to be mostly talcum powder. Consumers are urged to request Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross and to buy only from the original Bayer package with proper directions and dosage.
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Urourdyn
Bayer
Texas Constitution Amendment About University Endowment
The document outlines amendments to Sections 10 through 15 of Article VII of the Texas Constitution. It sets funding for the University of Texas, Agricultural and Mechanical College, and affiliated state institutions. authorizes bond issues up to four and a half million dollars. directs the governor to issue a proclamation for a November 1919 election. and includes a funding provision of five thousand dollars for proclamation publication.
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Fekarty
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University of Texas and Thericultural and Mechanical College of Texas
University of Texas
Permanent University
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
College of Industrial Arts
State Normal Schools
Prairie View State Ae and
Industrial College
Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College
Prairie View
Waller County
The
Agricultural and Mechanical Ee
Jairie View State Normal and Industrial College
State of Texas
Denton
Texas
Sam Houston Normal Institute
Huntsville
North Texas State Normal
Southwest Texas State Normal
San Marcos
West Texas Normal
Canyon
East Texas State Normal
Commerce
University Permanent Fund
Bam Houston Normal Institute
Lenton
West Texas State Normal
G. F. Howard
Texas House Joint Resolution for State Bond Issue
A Texas House Joint Resolution proposes amending Section 49 Article 3 of the Constitution to authorize the state to create debts for the purpose of construction and related works. The measure aims to authorize the issuance of bonds to fund such projects.
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State of
Texas
Constitutional Amendment on State Debt for Roads
The document outlines proposed amendments to Article 3 Section 49 of the Texas Constitution authorizing up to 75 million dollars in state bonds for durable road construction. It entails a 20 cent tax levy on property valuation to fund interest and sinking, with elections to vote "For" or "Against" the amendment and a required proclamation and publication. George F. Howard signs as sponsor with emergency justification to suspend reading rules.
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State of
Texas
George FP. Howard
Eeat
A. D. Psa
George F. Howard
Galveston Bonds Proposed to Raise Seawalls and Breakwaters
A joint resolution proposes amending Article sixteen to allow Galveston City and Galveston County to issue bonds up to five million dollars for protective works including seawalls and breakwaters. It would authorize tax levies and sinking funds, with voter approval required in both the city and county, and directs the governor to call an election on the amendment. A five thousand dollar appropriation funds the measure in the state treasury.
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Galveston
Senate
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Galveston County
Board of Commissioners
Gerorgh PF
Howard
Bolsheviks Capture Ekaterinburg After Railway Push
Ekaterinburg in the Ural region, 160 miles southeast of Perm, was seized by Bolshevik forces on Monday, per a Russian wireless dispatch. The development follows a rapid advance reported in the latest broadcast.
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London
Ekaterinburg
Perm
Stop Coughing With Ballard's Horehound Syrup Health Claim
An advertisement touts Ballards Horehound Syrup as a remedy to stop coughing and heal irritated lungs. It notes sale at Jenkins' Drug Store and M H James indicating availability through local druggists.
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Ballard
Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tunic Restores Vitality
A Grove product promises vitality by purifying and enriching the blood with a strengthening invigorating effect. Price listed as 0c and availability noted for soon.
Harvey notes and family updates from July
Mrs Devalson Biehanah and Miss Willie Weeden return from Harvey relatives. Lee Andrews welcome a fine new boy. Will Goen adds rooms. changes improve home. Mr Ferguson ill. son Paul back from France. College lads George Davidson and Robert Armstrong visit. Aubrey Pate breaks arm. Community building debated for W O W hall use.
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Harvey
Devalson Biehanah
Willie Weeden
Wharton
Lee Andrews
Will Goen
W. P. Jones
Jeff Goen
Marlin
Goen
Tno
Ferguson
Lily
San Marcos
San Antonio
Paul
France
Camp Travis
Parker
Williams
Miss Minnie
Horace Ferguson
Geo. Davidson
Robert Armstrong
Sea Drift
George
Bright Light
Armstrong
W. O. W.hall
W. O. W. Hall
Herbine Marketed For Regular Bowel Movements
Irregular bowel movements lead to constipation and a constipated habit fills the system with impurities. Herbine is a great bowel regulator that purifies the system vitalizes the blood and puts the digestive organs in fine vigorous condition. Sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H James
M. H. James
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claims
An advertisement touts PAZO OINTMENT as a remedy for piles offering relief from itching and irritation after the first application. It advertises a refund if unhelpful and notes a price, though exact figures are unclear.
Community Club Meeting Set at Tabor High Friday Night
The community club will meet at Tabor High School Friday night. Speakers from the vocational department of A and M College are expected to participate. Refreshments will be served by the ladies of the community. Public attendance is invited, especially residents of Bryan and College.
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Tabor High School
J. L. Cobb
Daily Eagle
Vocational Department of A
M. College
Bryan and
College
BoroZone Antiseptic Offered By Local Drug Stores
Surgeons stress prompt first aid for cuts burns and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone is touted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast. Available from Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H. James.
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Jenkins’ Drug Store
M. H. James
County Barbecue Promises Big August 7 Gathering
Counts of attendees rise as preparations for a large county-wide barbecue on August 7 advance. Organizers invite residents, vendors, and volunteers to join the community event.
Freezone Corn Removal Ad Encourages Youthful Step
An advertising notice touts Freezone for corn removal claiming a brisk step and beauty depend on it. It promises a quick painless treatment using a gummy substance that dries and shrivels the corn, with a sales pitch to ask at drugstores for a quarter ounce.
School transfer requests due by August first
Notice states all who wish to transfer their children from one school district to another must file before August 1. Contact W. L. Powers at phone 485 for details.
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W. L. Powers
Strike Looms Among Boston Elevated Railway Workers
Boston July 16 The seven thousand car men of the Boston elevated railway face an imminent strike. Union leaders promise an effective order tomorrow unless the national war labor board acts on demands for an eight hour day and higher wages.
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Boston
Boston Elevated Railway
National War Labor Board
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Blood Purity and Strength
Untiring claims tout Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and strength booster. It is described as iron and quinine in syrup and marketed as a reliable family tonic for malaria and vitality for over thirty five years. A bottle costs 60 cents at drug stores.
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GROVE
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