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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
3
The Texas Legislature proposes adding Section 60 to Article 16 to allow a shared division of net prison profits between the state and inmates or dependents, with the measure to be voted on in a November 4, 1919 election. It authorizes up to 60 percent for inmates and dependents, requires ballot wording, and appropriates funds for proclamation and election costs.
The document outlines House Joint Resolution No. 36 proposing to amend Section 61 of Article 3 of Texas Constitution to authorize pensions for Confederate soldiers sailors and widows who were Texas residents before 1910. It calls for a seven cent per hundred tax on property to fund pensions, allows rate reduction, and sets election timing for voter approval in November 1919.
The document outlines a proposed amendment to Section 51 of Article 8 to authorize the Legislature to grant aid to Confederate soldiers and their widows. It directs the Governor to issue a proclamation for the election and appropriates five thousand dollars for publication and election expenses.
State joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article 8 Section 9 to allow counties cities and towns to levy taxes for roads bridges public buildings and other improvements with specified caps and maintenance levy up to sixty cents per one hundred dollars. sets election date November 4 1919 and appropriates 5000 for publication and election costs. GEORGE F. P. HOWARD
A proposed Texas joint resolution to amend Article 7 sections 10 through 15 of the state constitution would separate the University of Texas, the Agricultural and Mechanical College, and related institutions into distinct state bodies. It outlines bond authority, permanent fund divisions, and use of funds for facilities and improvements across the colleges and Prairie View.
Cincinnati man introduces a drug claimed to loosen any corn so it lifts out with the fingers. A small amount sold at druggists is said to remove hard or soft corn or callus with instant relief and no irritation. The sticky solution dries and aims to prevent infection from self treatment.
A proposed constitutional amendment would reorganize state higher education by declaring the University of Texas, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, and College of Industrial Arts as separate state institutions with a permanent endowment fund. It sets fund division of 66 2 3 percent to UT, 33 1 3 percent to A M C Texas, and allocates a share to Prairie View. authorizes bond issuance and outlines land and income use for construction, maintenance, and debt, with election provisions for November 1919.
A proposed amendment to sections of Article VII seeks to fix the constitutional status of the University of Texas and several state colleges and to determine their interest in the university permanent fund. It authorizes a state vote and appropriates funds for proclamation and publication of the amendment.
The text outlines House Joint Resolution No. 13 to amend Section 49 Article 3 of the Texas Constitution to authorize the governor to issue up to 75 million dollars in state bonds for durable hard surfaced roads. It calls for a tax not to exceed 20 cents per hundred dollars valuation to fund interest and sinking, with proceeds apportioned to counties. An election is set for the first Tuesday in November to vote For or Against the amendment.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 23 proposes to amend Article sixteen by adding a new section authorizing the City of Galveston and Galveston County to issue bonds for protective works regardless of constitutional limits. The aggregate amount mentioned is five million.
Calotabs promise a painless nightly liver cleanse with one tablet and water. They claim the next morning you feel refreshed and hungry with no unpleasant effects and offer a drugstore guarantee of satisfaction, price thirty five cents.
The proposal authorizes Galveston City and Galveston County to issue up to five million dollars in bonds for grade elevation seawalls breakwaters and protective works with a sinking fund and tax levy to retire bonds. It includes a county portion up to one million and city portion up to four million, and requires voter approval for tax authorization. Governor to issue proclamation for November 1919 election.
At the Rural Letter Carriers association of Texas final session in College Station resolutions urged higher salaries and an equipment allowance to meet rising living costs. Standard horse-drawn routes demand 1500 dollars plus 600 yearly upkeep. excess miles adjust similarly. Motor routes on 50 miles seek 1800 dollars plus 50 per extra mile and 900 upkeep. They request no pay deduction for severe weather, substitute carriers on Christmas, and a civil service appeal court. Officers elected include J A Knight president and I G Craig secretary-treasurer, with delegates named for the national convention.
An advertiser touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as giving tonic and laxative effects without causing nervousness or head discomfort. It mentions a signature line attributed to E. W. GROVE and the phrase Sc.
Brooklyn dealer sold fraudulent aspirin tablets mostly Talcum Powder. Genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin bear the safety Bayer Cross on package and each tablet and must include proper directions and dosage. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid.
A fragmented report describes a rough incident involving about twenty Meswe individuals and a mule framing at a church building near a ming pool. The text notes the mules were unhurt and mentions Naa Wwney YEON.
El Paso reporters describe aerial Cavalry patrolling the border from Fort Bliss. Airplanes depart daily to scout along the border from Columbus New Mexico to Fort Hancock Texas. The force includes bomb targets and wireless stations with balloons and repair shops.
Dallas July 24 Plans perfected for a 156000 motor speedway at Dalworth midway between Dallas and Fort Worth with construction to start at once. The sixty five acre site on the interurban and pike will host brick speedway and stands with seating for 50000. The oval track will be a mile and a half long, offering the longest straight away on any speedway in the country.
Austin officials state the Texas railroad commission overstepped its powers when it ordered a five day shutdown of the northwest extension to the Burkburnett oil field for overproduction. The attorney general's department issued the opinion today.
An army bombing plane with a five man crew departed Washington at 10 oclock on the first leg of an eight thousand mile flight around the rim of the United States. Augusta Maine, 560 miles from Washington, is the first scheduled stop.
Paris July 24. The Baltic commission of the peace conference recommended that the Aland Islands between Sweden and Finland be neutralized under the guarantee of the league of nations.
Twenty five hundred military prisoners in the United States disciplinary barracks at Leavenworth refused to work yesterday and remained in their cells under guard today. There were no further demonstrations and the strike concerns shorter hours and better meals.
Leavenworth July 24. With extra troops arriving officials at the United States disciplinary barracks say they can handle any situation from the 2500 striking military prisoners who intend to resume work tomorrow. One desertion prisoner fatally wounded last night while attempting to escape died today.
The Brazos County Board of Commissioners orders a special election for August 19 1919 on a 1 500 000 dollar bond issue to fund good roads. Supporters cite expected state and federal matching funds and countywide benefits while opponents warn of taxes and uneven burden.
General Pershing was awarded the honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Cambridge University in Cambridge England on July 24. The ceremony honored his leadership and contributions to military service.
An advertisement promises cure for piles within six to fourteen days with PAZO treatment. If it fails, customers may get a refund or relief as stated in the offer.
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