Texas Prisoner Profit Share Amendment Proposed
1919 TexasHouse joint resolution proposes adding Article 16 Section 60 to permit a division of net prison system profits between the state and prisoners or their dependents not exceeding fifty percent for prisoners. It calls for a special election on November 4, 1919, and authorizes a $5,000 appropriation for proclamation and ballots. George F. Howard certifies the copy.
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House
State of
Texas
State of Texas
George F. Howard
Hints To The Car Owner For Maintenance
Practical advice on cleaning check valves to prevent oil flow issues and air binding. Warns that excessive oil harms pistons and crankshaft, stresses correct oil level. Explains fuel line loops cause air locks. a horizontal loop avoids trouble and protects against crystallization. Emphasizes safety, inspecting steering gear and testing brakes before driving.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Residents
Jessie Sidney Bross weds Willie Mur rell Courtney. Jodie Sims to Miss Belle Angell. Floyd Williams to Miss Gertrude McKey. Stafford Gorden to Bettie Nelson. Douglas Gorden to Bettie Nelson. Douglas Smith to Miss Ruby Stowe. John H. Wilson to Miss Sidney Digby.
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Jessie Sidney Bross
Willie Murrell Courtney
Jodie Sims
Belle Angell
Floyd Williams
Gertrude McKey
Stafford Gorden
Bettie Nelson
Douglas Gorden
Douglas Smith
Ruby Stowe
John H. Wilson
Sidney Digby
Property transfers and juror lists from Rockdale 1919
A compendium of 1919 Rockdale records shows numerous land deeds in Harris and Cameron counties, including transfers between named individuals with prices from 1 to 6 thousand dollars. Juror rosters for district and county court for August 18, 1919 are listed, along with automobile registrations and notes on a cotton crop discussion at a town meeting.
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James Jones
Ivan H. Jones
John Turner
Harris County
Don Lewis Arriett
F.G. Yoe
Freeman
Cameron
W. J. Henke
Wm. H. Wenzel
J. J. Liendo
Hilly H. Stedman
W. P. Woolley
Martha Rogers
Anna Stasa
John Stasa
J. G
T. W. Bartlett
J. L. Daniels
C. W. Baggvett
B. S. Gentry
R. J. Carver
John C. Scott
R. E. Thweatt
C. Cc. Nolte
T. H. Smith
A. J. Smith
A. Y. Norman
W. H. McCoy
J. D. Allen
T. E. Neeley
F. H. Fisher
Local Cameron Court Actions and Extradition Notice
In Milam County Justice Court Judge J. M. Ralston commits J. W. Sanders on fugitive from Missouri extradition, to appear before the Criminal Appeals Court on October 8 1919. Also a county court case Fogles v. Graham proceeds with a new suit. juries discharge for the week. Extension speaker Walton Peteet to address on 1919 cotton marketing at Cameron court house August 16. Various local residents listed for upcoming legal and civic matters in Cameron and surrounding areas.
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Justice Court
Precinct No. 1
Milam County
J. M. Ralston
J. W. Sanders
Sanders
Missouri
C. A. Fogles
F. Graham
Walton Peteet
A. & M. College
Court House
Cameron
It Is Hard for an Empty Bag to Stand Upright
A fragment from a 19th century issue references Benjamin Franklin and a domestic industry while noting wind damage to corn in the South Atlantic states. It mentions insect damage from a pale pepper moth and a caterpillar, plus an advertisement for 666 claiming cures for malaria, chills, bilious fever, colds, and la grippe, with laxative and tonic uses.
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Ben-jamin Franklin
South Atlantic
Must Be Personal Pies Pies of All Kinds Sign in Canton Ou
A Canton outlet displays a sign announcing pies of all kinds available for customers. The note highlights variety and personal appeal for hungry patrons.
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Canton
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Pennsylvania
United States
R. McCown
Cameron, Texas
Court House News
Jeter Lumber Company
Martin Rochas
Parablo Gooeta
Frank G. McCollum
C. H. White
Ben Smith
Verdella Hicks
Jean Hause
Martha McCaine
Marvin Dodd
Mattie Hardy
A. R. Price
Jamie Whittington
Alejandro Berrera
Angela Butterres
Ernest Scarbrough
Clyde Mae Beenworth
J. H. Hall
E. H. Boedecker
D. G. Greenwood
J. S. Barmore
E. L. Dunnington
J. A. Bell
T. P. Angel
Ben Beckerman
A. R. Arriett
O. T. Bullock
T. G. Turner
W. L. Johnson
J. L. Clinton
T. A. Hudson
W. J. Cannady
J. D. Cone
S. R. Rea
W. F. Anthis
A. J. Cook
H. H. Doss
J. S. Bragg
R. A. Easterwood
W. E. McAfee
Stephen H. Moore
Gause
Ford
D. B. McGee
Chevrolet
Willard Service
Milam County Battery CO
Wrigley’s
Goody-Land
Wrigl
T. S. Henderson
Willys- Knight
T. P. Worcester
E. L. Griffith
Buckholts
E A. Camp
J. W. Garner
Rockdale
J. H. Gibson
Connally
Max Collins
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