Jim Pate in the Sweat Box and Tax Controversy
A historical column discusses Texas tax assessment authority, asserting responsibility lies with the assessor and that the Commissioners Court cannot direct valuations. It notes the assessor’s duty to list values he deems just, with the Board of Equalization reviewing lists. The piece also covers the Singer Building foundation process and reflects on skyscraper labor and urban modernization.
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Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Board of Equalization
Conol
Board of Alization
Board of Equation
Mesald
Hearses and undertaker fleet ready for first class service
Three hearses and complete funeral equipment prepared for premier undertaker operation. City vendors confirm readiness to serve families with full service offerings and professional arrangements.
That Beautiful Glass In Varnish Floor Paint Costs More
That Beautiful Glass comes from the varnish in De voe's Varnish Floor Paint costing 5 cents more a quart though Sold by Paces New Drug Store It seems that more engineers than dirt are being moved in Panama Mr S L Bowen of Wayne W Va writes I was a sufferer from kidney disease so that at times I could not get out of bed and when I did I could not stand straight I took Foley's Kidney Cure One dollar bottle and part of the second cured me entire ly Foley's Kidney Cure works wonders where others are total failures Geo A Thomas Son Railroad block systems operated by blockheads will not suffice
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Devoe
Paces New Drug Store
Man Declares Care for Mares but Disclaims Liability
A statement asserts the speaker will pasture and care for mares left for breeding while rejecting responsibility for any accidents. It outlines no formal lease or liability coverage, signaling potential risk to caretakers and owners.
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Velu
Cameron
Milam County
Gary Tho
Jim Pate
State Revenue Agent
R. L. Tillery
Sec.v. Tax Assessors’ Ass’n of
Singer
America
Timbuktu
China
Harte
Houston
Herald
Panama
Dallas Dumas
Dallas News
Laura Dumas
Dumas
Mamie Patchen
Ben Patchen
Henry Exall
Dallas
J. W. Reeder
Buckholts
Batte’s
Jesse Thach
R. S. Porter
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