Texas Legislature Costs Per Day Highlight Expense Waste
John E. Davis reports the Texas House contingent expenses at 2383 dollars daily, covering salaries and incidentals through Sundays and Junker days. Despite similar legislator headcounts, stenography costs rose, with some staff paid twice the lawmakers. Only one bill passed in the first week of the current special session, funding expenses. the rest drifted from lawmaking as talk of a constitutional pay raise grows.
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John E. Davis
House
Texas
Young Lawyer Legislators Rally To Protect Agricultural Legislation
About 25 young Texas legislators organized to push for fair hearings for farm measures. They criticize some peers who browbeat witnesses like prosecutors, vow to resist such tactics and demand equal respect for all lobbyists and witnesses.
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Texas Lgislature
Governor Moody Urges Fearless Texas Press
Moody told San Antonio editors that Texas needs a fearless press bold enough to denounce motives and individuals hindering progress. He warned that excessive concern with money weakens editorial influence, stressing urgency for courageous public matter discussion.
Texas Leads In Building Growth In March Figures
Texas shows 34 percent rise in building operations in March, outpacing the 26 percent regional average. The report from a statistical data corporation notes Texas is expanding faster than other Southern and Southwestern states.
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Texas
Texas House rejects plan to buy Rusk College buildings
The appropriation committee chair announces the State will not purchase the Rusk College abandoned buildings to convert into an insane asylum. Critics say unloading unused school properties may ease the budget but hurts taxpayers.
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Texas
House
Rusk College
Auditor's land office probe costs rise to 4927 dollars
Auditor bills for the land office investigation totaled 4927 dollars, about 8000 dollars more than expected. The piece notes probes are costly and mentions a possible standing legislative committee in Texas to address the matter.
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Land Office
Texas
Overhaul Premiums Promised for Model T Motors and Parts
The notice outlines labor and parts costs to overhaul Ford Model T motors, including $20 to $25 for complete engine overhaul with bearings and cylinder rebore, plus extra for parts. It lists additional charges for valve grinding, bearings tightening, axle work, universal joints, brake refinishing, springs, starting motor, and generator. It urges owners to visit their Ford dealer for economical, reliable transportation.
Inspections Panels Sift State Bodies With Dietary Voice
A public note urges formation of an inspecting committee to oversee state institutions during legislative sessions. It calls for at least one dietitian to join the panel to assess nutrition programs and food safety activities.
Wharton County Sees Big Potato Crop to Market
Wharton County prepares to market its large potato harvest estimated at 600 cars. The region grows many crops and builds a reputation for diversified farming interests.
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Wharton County
Advocates Seek Texas Penitentiary Location Honors
Legislators urged to fix the penitentiary site in a specified county. The piece warns a state prison in any location burdens neighbor counties with liability and hardship.
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Texas
El Paso Farm County People in Texagel
Local brief notes El Paso residents and county groups appear in Texagel coverage. The item names individuals and institutions, hinting at regional agriculture and community roles without detailing events or dates.
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el Paso
Texagel
El Paso County Irrigation Yields Over Five Million
Irrigated farming in El Paso County totals more than 5 million dollars with an average of 89 dollars per acre. Cotton and cottonseed account for over 4.5 million of that sum. Diversification is advised for successful farming under irrigation.
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Dom
el Paso
Texas Stove Factory Touts Local Production Drive
A Texas stove maker in Laredo argues that all stoves for use in Texas should be manufactured in Texas. The firm specializes in cast iron wood stoves largely for export to Mexico and enameled iron gas stoves for domestic trade.
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Texas
Laredo
Mexico
Texas Buys Arizona Lettuce In Car Loads
Texans buy lettuce grown in Arizona as the state gains a reputation for fruits and vegetables produced under irrigation. Carloads of produce move into Texas seeking the best climate for growing lettuce and other crops.
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Texas
Arizona
Mohair Industry Adds Millions to Texas Wealth
The spring harvest totals about 6,000,000 pounds with prices near 53 cents for mature hair and 63 cents for kid hair. The Hill Country Mohair and Goat industry contributes roughly 5,000,000 dollars annually to Texas wealth.
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Texas
McKinney Some Town The aviator who recently handed his
A fragmented notice mentions an aviator connected to McKinney and a recent handover or surrender of an item or responsibility. The readable text hints at a local story involving a named individual and a town setting, but details are unclear.
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McKinney
Dallas as destination misunderstood after McKinney landing
A pilot explains why he landed at McKinney and thought he would stop in Dallas. The text notes Dallas locals dislike being confused with nearby towns like McKinney and Fort Worth.
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McKinney
Dallas
Mohair Crop Large The Texas Mohair Crop Marketed
A report notes a sizable Texas mohair crop offered for sale. Buyers and sellers track price trends as market activity rises across ranching regions.
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Texas
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