Moody Urges Centralized Texas Penitentiary Reform
Governor Dan Moody defended his stance on prison reform before the Texas Press Association at Austin. He criticized current penitentiary conditions as deplorable and urged centralizing management after studying soils climate accessibility and operating costs, arguing newspapers must unite to push needed changes.
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Moody
Dan Moody
Texas Press Association
Austin
Texas Penitentiary
Texas
Public Utilities Control and the Press Relationship
The article argues editors in Texas largely share Moody’s cautious view of public utilities as a new economic force. It notes utilities can set favorable rates with expert data unavailable to city or state boards, urging safeguards to ensure returns are fair for the public rather than excessive profits.
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Texas
Moody
Public Utilities Commission
Public Utility Corporation
State Highway Bonds Debate on Constitutional Amendment
Proponents urge submitting a large highway bond issue to a public vote, arguing democratic principle requires people to shape government actions. Critics question spending hundreds of millions from highway taxes, fearing inefficient use of funds and burden on taxpayers.
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Highway Commission
Constitutional amendment with slim odds compared to large bond push
A historical note compares a specific constitutional amendment to bond issues of 300 million and 175 million dollars, highlighting its minimal chances of passage alongside those major fiscal measures.
Veatch urges resignation not needed says he aims for frugal government
The text argues representative Veatch should stay not resign, praising his stance on economy in private and public affairs. It criticizes excess in salaries and bureaus across the legislature, departments, courts, and educational bodies, urging more like him to run.
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Veatch
Texas
Rep. Veatch
Texas towns pursue dairy plants boosting milk product output
The text notes More Milk Plants Cameron expanding from pasteurizing to cheese ice cream butter and Bulgarian butter milk while Waco rejoices over a large Borden milk factory. Bastrop Elgin Austin and many Texas towns plan to secure dairy product factories, suggesting Texas may rival Illinois in dairy industry growth.
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Cameron
Waco
Borden
Bastrop
Elgin
Austin
Texas
Illinois
Texas dairy growth risks monopolies in milk products
Alarm sounds over Texas dairy expansion likening past cotton overproduction. Warnings highlight risk that co operative controlled milk plants may be absorbed by large monopolies driving milk prices down and products up. Calls for more factories with careful organization and operation.
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Texas
Texas Button Factory to Open in Mercedes
A $50 000 button factory will operate in Mercedes by April 1 employing 60 or 70 workers. It will start with 48 machines and add as needed, and will produce 7 000 gross of muscle shells weekly from the Mercedes waters. The industry seeks support from button dealers and users across Texas.
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Texas
Mercedes
Notice of Election on Livestock Not at Large Milam County
Milam County Texas hosts a March 30 1929 election at Branchville School House to decide if horses cattle hogs sheep goats may run at large within a described territory. Petitioned by J W Foster and 12 others, the Milam County Commissioners Court ordered the poll during a regular February term. The boundary begins at the S E corner of the P I Loyd 1 4 league by the Brazos River and follows the river along Loyd’s east line.
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Texas
Milam
J. W. Foster
Commissioners Court
Milam County
Branchville
S. E
P. I. Loyd
Brazos
Brazos River
Lewis L
Description of land boundaries and witness trees in Harris and Perry leagues
The document details survey lines starting at the N E corner of Harris League, describing compass bearings and distances to corners along Harts Creek, Little River, and public roads. It notes marked trees including a 24 inch cottonwood and a 16 inch pecan with labels H and K brs, and ends near the James Montgomery survey with elm trees and final corner references.
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Harris League
Harts Creek
N. W
P. O
Maysfield
Branchville
Said Creek
South Line
A. G. Perry
James Montgomery
S. W
Little River
Milam County to Vote on Stock Law Proposal
Milam County election official Jef T. Kemp announces a stock law vote for residents in the described territory. Al Harlan appointed as presiding officer with two judges and two clerks to conduct the election. Ballots will mark For or Against the stock law and polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the designated location.
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al Harlan
Commissioners Court
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Leland Green
C.N. Green & Bros
J. H. Sapp
Gresham
Temple
Chas
Frank Green Cameron
Cameron Plumbing Co
Jef T. Kemp
Milam Co
S. P. Cross
Cameron, Texas
Chevrolet
J. D. B. Factory
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Bion
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