Texas Leads in Junior Colleges
Texas tops the nation in junior college numbers and claims the oldest surviving junior college at Tecatur Baptist College Decatur. The state seeks to expand public junior colleges under legislative action amid interest in establishing more under public supervision.
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Texas
Austin
United Bates
School of Education
University of Texas
United States
Tecatur Baptist College
Decatur
Togasany
Rupervini
Tar Rate Increases In Texas Prosperous State Board Figures
State Board of Control reports Texas property valuations rose at an average rate over ten years. 1917 taxable valuation stood at 2,871,744,280 and last year was higher though not specified. The board projects ad valorem taxes at 28 cents yielding 40,157,005.40 for the 1927-1929 biennium with a maximum 35 cent levy possible to reach 47,186,000.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Control
Barr Ema
Board of Antral
Whipping Rule Tightened at Gatesville Reform School
Austin reports the state board of control ordered that future whipping at Gatesville Reform School require superintendent or chaplain present, aiming to curb moderate whippings after Ranger Jim McCoy’s recall report. Lane's Chapel Club notes and local updates follow with community activities and a sewing project.
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Austin
State Reform School
Gatesville
Jim McCoy
Lane's Chapel Club
HH. Harrington
Myrtle Gales
Jack Bagley
Ewing
Norm Pram
Alligators Found in Leon River at Temple Texas
Leon River near Temple yields a baby alligator captured by locals amid reports of long vanished reptiles. Old timers recall alligators gliding the river about 40 years ago. three boys netted a 26 inch specimen, prompting talk of future sightings and local curiosity.
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Leon River
Temple
Texas
A. & M. College
Tven
City
Locham at Queen Theatre and local notices
Readable bits describe a theater listing with names like Adee Branell, Tom Mix, and Clara Bow plus Fox News notices and admission prices. Includes a long bank financial statement fragment for First Security State Bank Grantine Gap, Texas, dated March 2, 1921 with assets, loans, and deposits, and a Clifton Texas stationery notice.
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Crantile Gap
State of Texas
Clifton Record
Clifton
TBA
Nbaryat Ls Pal
Vetoes No. 622 497 affect school district apportionment debate
The passage notes vetoes on constitutional objects tied to education policy, including HB No. 9 and HB No. 497 altering scholastic census rules and funding. Incorporates Webinar Independent School District, Harvie County, and references to title and trust company powers. AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary reports a March 10 meeting with Flag etiquette demonstrations and a plan for April 14.
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H. B. No
Attorney General’s Department
American Legion Auxiliary
K. Bradstreet
J.E. Swensin
Fallie
Walnut Springs Triumphs Over Waco Katy Tram In Debut Game
Walnut Springs defeated the Waco Katy tram here yesterday in the fret cum of, the camaon by penre. of HE to 1. Batteries for Walnut Springs: Eilee 'Merter and Neswome, for Katy Geam Mabry, Sith, Metind Doak.
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Walnut Springs
Walnut’ ‘Springs
Waco Katy
Penre
Eilee ‘Merter
Neswome
Katy Geam Mabry
Sith
Metind Doak
American Wives 41 World’s Best Cooks Claim
The piece reports Harry C. Abell, ex president of the American Gas Association, defending American housewives as better cooks than the English, in response to Mrs H Reilly of the Buckingham Women’s Institute who called English women the worst cooks.
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Harry C. Abell
American Gas Association
H. Reilly
Buckingham Women's Institute
Alell
Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Norse Notices
Sunday services include Sunday School and Bible class at 104. sermon The King that Cometh Unto Thee. Holy Week begins with Maandy Thursday April 14 at 7 30 pm with Communion and sermon The Lord's Supper Young People's Society meets April 10 with M J Ol eon. Good Friday April 15 10 30 am Communion and sermon The Suffering Saviour in Norwegian. Confirmation class on Wednesday at 4 30 pm and Saturday at 1 pm supervised by Pastor E R Larson. The Record and Dalles News $2.50.
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Armeries
Adee B. Branell
Alan “GarfShy
Land
Fox News
Young People's Society
M. J. Oleon
E.R Larson
Sherwood Spotts Elected Mayor in Richardson Texas
Richardson voters chose Sherwood Spotts business manager of the Richardson Echo and Harben Spotts Company as mayor. Earle E Husthines and Jib Frogell were named commissioners, marking Richardson’s second election since incorporation and the adoption of the water and sewage system plan.
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Richardson
Dallas Co
Texan
Sherwood Spotts
Richardson Echo
Harben-Spotts Company
M Tist
State- Fide Publications
Earle E. Husthines
Jib Frogell
Spots
Spotts
Shayor
Bonham
Texas Preme Association
Junior League Program Song and Selections
The program lists participants and roles for a Junior League event. Leaders and readers include Vaidine Johnson, Ith Prats, Keith Tennixon, Clena Townley, Ruth Watkins, Nancy Gray, and Mrs. Hearn. It features a devotional, prayers, stories, solos, a pinna solo, and a lesson in a group program.
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Vaidine Johnson
Ith Prats
Keith Tennixon
Clena Townley
Ruth Watkins
Nancy Gray
Pinna Solo
Sory
Mrs. Hearn
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Kimball
Jenson & Larson
Gatesville Reformatory
Oklahoma
Wan
Arisona Record
Gay
Dan
Moody
Mt Jasts
Carrue
Garrett
A. Steinke
A. Neiman
Ambere
Locham
Queen Theatre
Aonday
Twonday
Clara Bow
Warner Baxter
George Bancroft
William Powell
William de Mille
Kentucky
Tennessee
Paramount
Florence Vidor
Clive Brook
Greta Nissen
Philip Strange
Alen Fox News 5
Wand
Jeyser Ice CO
Tex
Tee Howe
Torrunev
Bowane
B. Barteleon
Epary Pole, Desqut Etaoty
Coolidge
the Farmers State Bank
Clifton, Texas
E. Pemdom
Prenat
Tom Parks
V. Pye Benay Lennet
Diactor
CR Jameson
A Landgrap
Ren F.sciulz
Diner Jewandi
Carkiee Gans
Datl
Ami
Carty
Walnut
Teras Wrather
Wm. Cameron & Co., Inc
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