Texas Voting on Sea-Wall Amendment for Gulf Counties
Senate Joint Resolution proposes adding Section 7a to Article XI of the Texas Constitution to authorize counties on the Gulf to acquire land and issue bonds for sea walls and reclamation districts. It details district creation, funding by county taxes, land subscription, and conveyance of bay shore lands for reclamation and townsite development. Election to ratify set for November 1, 1914 with ballots stating For or Against.
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Senate
State of
Tent
Gulf of Mexico
Son of Life
Bay Shore
Ordance
Texas
State of Texas
Mexico
County Commissioners’ Court
Reed
Bay Store
Gulf
Punty
Yeas
Senat
House of Representives
Department of State
Sta
House of Representatives
Texas initiative and referendum proposal for amendments
Legislative text details two constitutional amendments related to Texas initiative and referendum and to increasing legislative compensation. It covers submission to voters, required wording for and against amendments, funding for proclamation and election, and final approved notes with dates and votes confirming passage.
Legislative passage recorded with amendments and executive filing
The measure passed the House of Representatives with amendments by a vote of 84 to 36. It was received in the Executive Office on April 1, 1913 and filed in the Department of State on April 4, 1923, without the governor's approval.
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House of Representatives
Yeas
Department of State
Milam County Teachers Institute Notice
To the Teachers of Milam County the County Institute for White tending full time are entitled to pay for attending. At the suggestion of State Superintendent Doughty charts teaching materials from Southern School Book Depository and Horn's The Best Things in Our Schools have been received for use.
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Doughty
Charters
Southern School Book Depository
Dallas
Texas
Horn
C. A. Bryant & Co
Notice to Milam County Teachers on Institute Details
Milam County teachers are urged to file contracts and certificates to receive correct mailings. Publication in Milam County papers serves as notice. Each teacher must verify Institute time and place in the county where they will teach. trustees should notify teachers. Cameron, Texas August 11, 1914.
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Milam County
F. J. Clement, Co
Milam Co
Cameron, Tex
County Examination Schedule for Teachers Certificates
The regular examination for teachers certificates will be held at all county seats on the first Friday and Saturday, and the preceding Thursday, in September. It covers both State and county certificates. The 1914 schedule lists subjects by day, with summer normal exemptions noted, signed by County Superintendent F. J. Clement.
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United States
F. J. Clement
Headache Gone Rub Hunt's Lightning Oil
A brief cure claim for headache relief by applying Hunt's Lightning Oil. The text suggests a simple home remedy style instruction without medical claims or modern context. No additional details on dosage or duration are provided.
Death on freight car ends life of W. T. Carroll
W. T. Carroll of Witchat Falls died after falling from a freight train near Fort Worth while riding on top of cars. He lived thirty minutes after the accident. Carroll, 43, was a former Add Hall resident, married to Miss Law, with six children. He was a Christian gentleman and Woodmen member, mourned by family and community.
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W. T. Carroll
Witchat Falls
Fort Worth
Férs
Carroll
Add Hall
Miss Law
Sam Law
Woodmen Order
Herald
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Akmeron, Texas
William W. Ce
Scotland
Wallace
Ie Bridge
Algerica
Anheuser-Busch
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Black Cameron, Texas
the County Institute For White
Hunt
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