Governor trims emergency appropriations for Texas 37th Legislature
After pruning 871 920 from the emergency bill the Texas governor approved a reduced appropriation of 714 285. The vetoed items totaled 47 and targeted various state departments and projects including repairs to the capitol, debt payments, bonds, and state park improvements. The governor cited extravagance in some departments as the reason for the cuts. The list includes capitol dome work, roof repairs for facilities, and funding for the Epileptic Colony and several state colleges.
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Austin
Tex
Secretary of State
Capitol
Joanna Troutman
Milwaukee
Girls Training School
Confederate Home
Texas School For
Industrial Accident Board
Camp Mabry
Adjutant General's Department
State Treasurer's Department
Fannin State Park
San Jao State Park
San Jacinto State Park
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of Texas
Department of Agriculture
Grubb’s Vocational College
Prairie View Normal
John Tarlton College
A. and
M. College
Gathright Hall
Southwest Texas Normal College
Sam Houston Normal Institute
Comptroller’s Department
Comptroller’s Office
Railroad Commission
Big Fire Destroys Josele Well Block in Breckenridge
A third blaze in three months wiped out block 13 where the Josele well sits in Breckenridge Texas. The Sunday fire caused about 100000 dollars in damage and loss of the site.
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Breckenridge
Tex
Block 13
Josele
Kansas Man Appointed by Harding for Interior Post
Edward C. Finney of Kansas received a recess appointment from President Harding to be first assistant secretary of the interior. The action occurred Thursday as the administration filled key federal roles in Washington.
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Washington
Edward C. Finney
Kansas
Harding
Interior
Court votes to carry out road district work in Ben Arnold area
On March 24 the Commissioners Court approved the road committee’s plan to construct highways in Ben Arnold District No 18. They awarded the contract to G A McClung Construction Co. March 28. Project to be finished within 150 days, expanding the region’s road network.
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Commissioners’ Court
Ben Arnold District No
Elm Creek
Ben Arnold-Burlington
Ben Arnold
Vogelsang Corner
Pond Creek
Clarkson
G. A. McClung Construction Company
Water Board Powers Deemed Unconstitutional by Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that statutes giving the board of water engineers authority to determine water rights and transfer suits to the board are unconstitutional. The decision affirms Pecos and Toyah Lake Irrigation Co. v McKnight from Reeves County. Justice T B Greenwood wrote the opinion. Associate Justice Pierson did not participate.
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Austin, Teg
Board of Water Engineers
Texas
Supreme Court
Court of Civil Appeals
Pecos
Toyah Lake Irrigation Company Et al
C. K. McKnight
Reeves County
Court of Last Resort
Executive Department
Judicial Department
Associated
T. B. Greenwood
Pierson
Unclear OCR Text Raises Reading Challenge in 730 Note
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions various words and names with no coherent story or event. There is no clear person, organization, date, place, or outcome to summarize into a factual news item.
Skin care remedy note from old column fragment
A truncated health tip discusses applying sulfur or Mentho Sulphur for skin issues. The text references cold cream and utterance of preparation names, but the fragment is incomplete and lacks clear coherence.
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Phur
Milano News highlights church events and local notes
Rev C L Shelby conducted services at the Baptist church. Evangelist John Parker of Oklahoma was chosen for June protracted meetings. Holiness group held a week at the Nazarene church. Dipping vat at Sand Grove rumored blown by dipping law opponents. Mrs. McCollum improving. W L Braun promoted to Santa Fe system chairman and to move to Chicago. Milano Masonic Lodge members visited Austin.
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Milano
Texas
C. L. Shelby
Baptist Church
John Parker
Oklahoma
Nazarene Church
Roeber
G. C. Wise
Gause
Sand Grove
McCollum
W. L. Braun
Chicago
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Dye Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a cosmetic that darkens gray hair naturally. It claims easy application with a sponge or brush and promises a glossy youthful look without implying medical cure.
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Wyeth
Notice in Probate in Milam County Texas 1921
Public notice commands the Milam County Sheriff to publish probate details for the estate of Cora E Fowler. F D Fowler has filed for probate in Milam County Court with a hearing set for Monday April 4 1921 at Cameron Court House. The notice warns interested parties to appear or contest, finalizing with official seal and date March 19 1921.
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State OF Texas
Cora E. Fowler
F. D. Fowler
Milam County
Texas
Cameron
Will T. Yates
Kathryn K. Robbins
State OF
Milam
A. D
Will Tee
Clerk County
To the Sheriff of any Constable of Mi
To the Sheriff of any Constable of Mi.
Milam County Probate Hearing Set for Henry A. Jackson Will
Hattie Carlton files for probate of the last will and testament of Henry A. Jackson in Milam County Court Texas. The hearing is scheduled at the next regular County Court session, with due return and seal dated March 19, 1921.
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State OF
Texas
Henry A. Jackson
Hattie Carlton
Milam County
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Chas. Howes
S. E. Brogdon
Southwestern Life Insurance Co
Chichesters Pills
Thedford’s
Castoria
Dedi
A.j.bruce
San Antonio
Tom Young
Killeen
Lery
Chambers-Hefley
International Tailoring
J. P. Werner & Company
Cameron, Texas
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