Texas legislature races to finish key measures
In Austin with three weeks left, the Thirty-eighth Legislature delays final action on revenue bills and constitutional convention questions. Oil production tax, gasoline tax, intangible tax, and income tax debates loom as committees plan hearings and potential reports.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Senate State Affairs Committee
Cowen
Senate Committee On
House Committee On
Eeemod Synary
Purl
Beasley
Davis
Carpenter
Congress
Confessed Slayer Faces New Charges in Waco
Three more complaints filed against Roy Mitchell, already charged with murdering four white men and one woman. New charges accuse him of criminal assault on Mrs. M. L. Mays, Naomi Boucher, and Mrs. Ethel Denecamp, bringing eight counts. Authorities say he confessed to killing Bolton, Skipworth, Holt, Denecamp, and Driskell, with potential more charges to follow. The case heads to grand jury as March 5 assembly looms.
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Waco
Roy Mitchell
M. L. Mays
Naomi Boucher
Ethel Denecamp
Mitchell
Farmer
Harrell Bolton
Corsicana
Miss Boucher
Grady Skipworth
Cameron Park
Skipworth
Denecamp
W. B. Holt
Springfield Road
Holt
Sic- Lentan
Bolton
Shipworth
Homer Turk
Concord
Bartlett Dog Scare Ends With Mass Euthanasia
In Bartlett Texas on February 18 a large suspicious looking dog ran through town causing vicious fights with many dogs. The animal was killed and its head was sent to authorities for analysis amid fears of a mad dog scare that led to the killing of fifty dogs in the town.
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Bartlett
Tex
Rabies found at Pastner Institute in Austin
Sheriff orders strict dog control after rabies discovery at Pastner Institute in Austin. Dozens of dogs are killed to prevent spread while reports say bitten animals may still be at large and awaiting public safety actions.
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Pastner Institute
Austin
Mentho Sulphur Brings Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
A noted skin specialist claims even fiery eczema can be rapidly overcome by Mentho Sulphur. The preparation destroys germs and soothes irritated skin, helping eruptions such as rash pimples and ringworm. It often removes torment and disfigurement quickly. Obtain Rowles Mentho Sulphur from a druggist and use like cold cream.
A Tonics Tonic's Vain Claims in Early Ad Copy
An early advertisement touts A TONIC Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as energizing and blood cleansing. It promises stronger vitality, rosy cheeks, and better appetite, claiming purifying iron and malarial germ destruction, with forged proofs and exaggerated effects.
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Grove
Bern Hi
Bromine Quinine Medicine Ad Claims Cure
An old advertisement touts a laxative tablet labeled Brome Quinine as a cure for colds grip and influenza. The box bears the signature of E. W. Groves and mentions a single product name Brome Quinine.
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E. W. Grove
Clean Kidneys With Drinks And Salts Remedy
A vintage health advisory promotes drinking lots of water and taking a tablespoon of a grape lemon acid salt mix daily to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims relief from backache urinary issues and bladder irritation, urging medical checkups twice yearly.
Lionized Yeast Promoted for Child Health Deficiencies
Health notice states rickets and related diseases are common in children. The advertisement from Jack son & Read Drag Company claims Lionized Yeast can restore health and guarantees the result.
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Jackson & Read Drag Company
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Dri
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Tudebaker
Hoth
W. B
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Joe J. Michalka
Sudan
John Deere
Henne & Meyer Company
Cameron, Texas
Internal Revenue
Cameron
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