Local notices and civic snapshots from a Texas issue
A mixed page notes Ballinger census, Austin dam proposals, a Granger News plant sale to M L Cates of Bartlett, Temple school illness drops, Houston church growth, battleship versus box cars comment, Rockdale editor Moran, J A Dobbins remarks on excursions, cream price index up 247.9 percent since 1900, Cameron creamery, Oakdale Mayfield school tax elections, Rockefeller fortune estimate at 300 million dollars, ante nepotism bill affecting Calvert school board, Hot Springs Bishop Fitzgerald death, Little Rock diocese since 1867, pending education related bills incl tax limits and county school levies.
Our School Status in Texas Calls for More Education Funding
A Texas editorial argues the state should invest more in schools to match or exceed the quality and funding levels of other states. It cites US Education Commissioner figures on local taxes, expenditure per pupil, and total school spending to show Texas lags behind, especially in rural districts, and urges decisive funding increases.
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Forward step in Texas school tax support urged
Districts in Milam county will vote this year on levying a local tax to fund schools. The writer urges taxpayers to back the tax to provide children with enlightened educational opportunities and place Texas on par with other states.
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Milam County
Texas
Bailey taunts enemies as he faces backlash
An Atlanta Constitution item quotes Bailey declaring his foes can “go to the devil” and questions if he would crowd hell. The wry remark frames a pugnacious stance amid political strife, with playful aside about a gulf too small to contain them.
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Bailey
Atlanta Constitution
Gulf
Distribution of Milam County Road Tax Funds
Milam County levied a total road tax of 13000 with 11194.82 collected. Funds are prorated by beat wealth. W C Ross oversees beats one six and seven with 4813.77. Wiese handles beat two with 1455.33. Reese handles beat three with 709.01. Lane handles beats four five and eight with 4216.71. Commissioners warn funds may run short if many bridges are needed.
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W. C. Ross
W. C. Wiese
E. H. Reese
J. H. Lane
I Looney v Santa Fe verdict in cattle shipment case
In County Court the jury awarded the plaintiff I Looney against Santa Fe for 1000 dollars after a second trial. The dispute stems from damages to a cattle shipment from Cameron to St Louis, with likely appeal to higher courts.
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I. Looney
Santa Fe
Cameron
St. Louis
Kicked by a Mule Injures Local Man
Mr. 8. P. Cross was kicked by a mule while attempting to water it last Monday night. The blow struck him above the left eye, rendering him irrational briefly. He was taken to Milam hospital and is not expected to be out long.
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P. Cross
Milam Hospital
Couple wed at Buford hotel ceremony
Claude McNutt and Mies Lela Buford left the Buford hotel to visit an ice cream parlor and were pronounced husband and wife by Rev. J. T. Smith at the Methodist parsonage. Congratulations are extended to the couple. A stereoptical lecture by Mrs. Helen M. Stoddard, Texas WCTU president, is set for Tuesday night at 7:30 with student and child admission at 15 cents and adults at 25 cents. Preventics cold remedy advertises safety and efficacy when taken at the sneeze stage.
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Mies Lela Buford
Buford
J. T. Smith
Helen M. Stoddard
Texas Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Cameron Drug Co
Morgan Dickinson Hosts Equine Dental Tools at Fire Station
Morgan Dickinson maintains a set of dental instruments for horses and invites calls at the fire station. The notice is listed as 41-tf.
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Morgan Dickinson
New Line Wallpaper Arrives for Geo A Thomjas & Son
New line wallpaper just received at Geo A Thom jas and Son. Local shop confirms stock arrival and displays latest patterns for customers. Merchandise includes decorative prints and textures suitable for homes and offices.
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Geo, A. Thomjas & Son
Personal Invitation to View Bedroom Tractive Items
Readable excerpt invites a viewer to explore bedroom tractive pieces with appeal and the suggestion that viewing is pleasurable even without purchasing. The tone frames a personal invitation likely from a retailer promoting bedroom furniture.
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