State lawmakers push for sales tax to fund pensions
Governor and legislators prepare to reattempt a sales tax measure to fund pensions amid looming special sessions. Several re election minded senators back a harmony program while others threaten delaying tactics. Public officials discuss consolidating welfare bodies and expanding state planning oversight. Delinquent tax issues and county debts are cited as pressures for action.
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Ino Ducke
Prt
Ain
Taotife
Allred
Biepo
Texas
Gar Nesbitt
EA Clark
Weterter
Bob Anderson
Eat Gheumissioner
Sof
Board of Control
Weliet Commission
Sapeenb Boon Ann Inte Welfare Board
McParland
Ben
Nelson
Perens
Clifton College News Spirit and Campus Updates
Clifton College News discusses college spirit beyond sports, urges classroom discussion to energize clubs and individuals, and notes campus visitors and football field preparations. Alumni updates include Kilgore visits, staff roles, and team results with Clifton Cats opening season at Kilgore. Local entries mention presidents’ relations and historical ties.
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Clifton College
Jan
Esther Knudson
Myrtle Dee Murphree
Lilian Ellingson
Milford Murphree
E. K. Miears
Florence
C. M. Jones
Edna Bergman
BFL
J. W. R. News
J. W. R. Society
Allizon Russel
Milton Larkin
Elala Pederson
Vern Bronstad
Baldwin
B. A
Kilgore
Clifton
Byron Bronsted
Bob
Honest John
Pederson
Lampasas
Serena
Ervin Christenson
CATS
Cate
Beore
Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus comes to Waco
The 1936 Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey program arrives in Waco on Wednesday with 1600 railroad cars and 700 horses. Col Tim McCoy will host the Indian Village as the circus showcases African pigmy elephants and miniature pangur elephants, a 16,000-seat Big Top, and a lineup including aerial ballets and high wire acts.
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Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey
Waco
Africa
America
Col. Tin McCoy
Coy
Maves
Naitos
Europe
Walkmirs
Anta- Jieks
Busimanes
Rosteos
Thei Maschinus
Roberios
Vitlas
Torrence-Victotivs
Rooneys
Loyal- Repenskis
Rieffenachs
Walters
Otaris
Antoinette
Dorothy Herbert
Fire
Hoge
Mario
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Colorado River ends thirsty beer ban in San Saba area
San Saba Sept 21 Colorado river irony hits as county endures 130 year alcohol ban. Thirsty drinkers forced to Lam pasne county beer depot after Saturday vote. river flow swept away the beer tavern on Sunday in nearby Lam Pasne.
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San Saba
Colorado
San Saba County
Lampasne
Origin of straw votes in early American politics
A 17th century reference by John Selden is cited as a warning on straw polls. The piece notes Americans increasingly use straw votes through political clubs and media as the 1900s presidential election approaches, sparking discussions on economy and policy.
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John Selden
Community News From Lanes Chapel and Nearby Deaths and Visits
The Lanes Chapel area reports Rev J W Colwell will hold regular service Saturday evening with public welcome. Local births include Clyde Turner and wife’s daughter Carol Sue born Sept 19. Several residents visit kin in Turnersville and Meridian. A W Vickrey's illness prompts family travels. funeral arrangements for W W Vickrey noted with attendees listed. Meantime, discussions on straw polls explore historical use, methods, and congressional interest led by Rep Pierce of Oregon.
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J. W. Colwell
Dar
Clyde Turner
Lisdy
Carol Sue
Blis
Lowell Cox Sr
Laverne
W. H. Raley
Turnersville
Lish Carpenter
Near Meridian
J. W. Culwell
Mosheva
SMITHS BEND NOTES AND BRIDAL SHOWER REPORT
Local notes from Smith's Bend include a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs. Roland Findley hosted by Mrs. Joe Veteto with punch and cake and gifts. Other items mention Mrs. Alvis Day in Waco and visits by M C Smith and Jade Hof Daas, plus a curious tidbit about a single hair on a person's hand and Hawaii's Mount Waiakea rainfall claims.
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Cp. M. Bollen
Whitney
Joe Veteto
Roland Findley
Alvis Day
Waco Satarta
J. D. Day
Wiley Day
M.C. Smith
Jade Hof Daas
Han Beeen
Dallan
Texas age mendon report on stoners surge to seventy thousand
Austin dispatch reports a rise in a local issue with numbers 70 500 this week 8 800 this week and 1020 Fish in figures. The text is garbled but indicates a fire or public safety context with rising counts and checks activity.
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Austin
Tretilie
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