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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
13
The 1923 tax changes add a $400 dependent credit for each new baby and extend filing duties to self supporting dependents aged over 18. Widows and widowers face new exemptions depending on remarriage. Returns due by March 15. estates must be handled by executors. Bonds note $2 million as a permanent school fund investment in railroads.
The text traces Texas rail development from 1836, when Congress formed the Texas Railroad, Navigation, and Banking Company, to 1861 with about 500 miles built mainly from Houston. It lists routes and stations such as Buffalo Bayou, Harrisburg, Alleyton, and Houston Central, noting uneven financial means and regional progress.
The early railroads in Texas, built in cotton and sugar lands, provided a more reliable transport than rivers. By 1860 about a mile of rail per thousand people existed, funded by citizen gifts, stock sales, municipal bonds, and state aid through loans from the permanent school fund, totaling significant investments such as the Harrisburg line's 1,209,000 dollars.
The article argues that training boosts earnings in a prosperous business era. It asserts specialized business training elevates individuals above the masses, with prepared workers securing jobs and higher salaries, while ordinary labor remains plentiful but lower paid. It cites employment records showing high demand for trained personnel.
Enroll now in a leading training institution with over thirty specialized teachers and modern office equipment. The Byrne System promises thorough practical instruction in three to five months and assistance securing a good position. Fill in the coupon for a free catalog.
Tyler Texas issue invites applicants for a paper scholarship. editor of this paper provides details and eligibility at the office.
Notice in probate directs Milam County, Texas, sheriff or constable to publish in a general circulation newspaper for at least ten days, once per week, excluding the first day, with parish duties. The document specifies publication in Milam County and Texas jurisdictions for legal notice compliance.
Mrs. Dorcas G. Batte files in Milam County Court for guardianship and letters of guardianship for Abbie, John, Dorace, Richard, and Dorace Batte minors. Hearing set for the First Monday in April at Cameron Court House. interested parties may contest. Return required under penalty of law.
The piece outlines Studebaker’s 72 year tradition of quality and leadership from horse-drawn vehicles to modern cars. It details investments in plants, methods, and research, including 12,500 machines, 8 million drop forge dollars, 10 million in body plants, 125 researchers, and 30,000 inspections per car. It notes 145,000 buyers last year and 750,000 cars produced, with a goal of 150,000 annual sales and a $90.6 million stake in satisfying buyers.
Analyzing last year’s demand of 150000 cars and over 50 million dollars invested in modern plants to make top quality Studebaker vehicles. A 1918 car has 475000 miles, showing 80 years of service, and in December it completed a coast to coast trip.
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