Texas seeks separation of University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
A proposed constitutional amendment directs an equitable division of the university funds and land between the University of Texas and the Agricultural and Mechanical College, creates the Prairie View Normal and Industrial College under the A and M College board, and establishes the College of Industrial Arts for White Girls in Denton with its own governing board. The amendment calls for a statewide vote on July 1, 1915 and outlines ballot wording for adoption or rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid College
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College Board
State of Texas
University of Texas
University
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Denton County
Texas
University of the State of Texas
Secretary of State
John G. McKay
Made in Texas Exhibit Shaping State Fair Feature
At the Texas State Fair Dallas the Made in Texas exhibit showcases products from across the state. A large building will host displays as Texas makers aim to prove local goods match national quality. Munger, director of manufacturers, notes Texas raw materials fuel and markets support growing industry.
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Texas
Dallas
State Air of
Munger
Union
Mr. Munger
Baseball Players Take Heed at Rink Park
The Boll Weevil League management asks players not to play or practice at Rink Park on Sunday. Park owners have kindly allowed use, and the request aims to avoid abusing the privilege.
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Boll Weevil League
Bank Statement Sworn To In Comanche County 1915
J B Chilton president swears to truthfulness of a bank statement for the State of Texas Comanche County. The document bears signatures of directors Jno D Waring E W Harris Jno P Hoff and notary H N Goodson. Date sworn in May 1915.
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Comanche National Bank
Comanche
Texas
State of Texas
County of
J. B. Chilton
Jno
D. Waring
E. W. Harris
P. Hoff
H.n.goodson
A Million Dollars for Rural Schools in Texas
Governor Ferguson asks the Thirty fourth Legislature to appropriate one million dollars for state aid to rural schools. The plan limits aid to small, rural schools, with strict caps, overseen by the State Board of Education, and aims for equitable nationwide reach over two fiscal years.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Wagstaff
Appropriations Committee
Woods
Democratic Party of Texas
el Paso
Agricultural and Mechanical College
State University
State Board of Education
J. M. Wagstaff
Cowell
W. F. Doughty
James E. Ferguson
Paint Now If Your Property Needs It
Advertising copy urging immediate painting work with two parts paint and work. The cost split is two fifths for paint and three fifths for the actual labor. Warns men delay, expecting small sums, and stresses using Devoe paint sold by H. H. Hardin Lumber Co.
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Devoe, H. H. Hardin Lumber Co
Leo M. Frank Sentenced to Hang in Mary Phagan Case
Leo M. Frank was sentenced in Fulton county Superior Court to death by hanging for the murder of Mary Phagan. Judge Ben H. Hill imposed the sentence for the 1913 crime, with Frank reiterating his innocence before the ruling.
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Leo M. Frank
Atlanta
Leo. M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Ben H. Hill
Fulton County Superior Court
Frank
Seventy-Year-Old Couple Praises Foley Kidney Pills
A seventy year old couple from Harrisburg Pennsylvania report being cured of chronic kidney trouble by Foley Kidney Pills. They claim to feel as vigorous as thirty years ago and note relief from sleep disturbance backache rheumatism and aching joints. The Wm Reese Co.
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T. B. Carpenter
Starrisburg
Foley
Wm.Reese Co
Baptist Mother's Day Service and Church Activities
The Mother's Day service drew a large audience as the church aided elderly members with transport and provided flowers. Funds were raised for the Old Ministers Relief Fund, with a goal of $84 from Texas donors. The B Y P U contests, Bible study, and upcoming convention plans are noted, along with a May 24 reception for Pastor Geo A Curlee and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist News
John Reese
Texas
Jobe
Ladies’ Aid
Grace Evans
Gertrude Jenkins
Houston
Southern Baptist Convention
Baptist Church
Geo. A. Curlee
Advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar Trial Pack
A fragmented 19th century advertisement offers a trial package from Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets via mail order from The Wm Reese Drug Co. Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley and Co
Chicago
Lll
Foley
Wm. Reese Drug Co
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Parespeton
France
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
St. Louis
U. S
Toth
Feeye
Ee HO
Pee Gee
Peaslee-Gaulbert CO
Louisville
P. Smith
Comanche, Texas
San Antonio & Aransas
Coast Resorts
Corpus Christi
Portland - Ingleside
Cerrville Boerne
Rockport
Aransas Pass
S. A
A. P. Ry
Guadalupe River
San Antonio & Aransas Pass By
Texas Press Association
San Antonio
Pullman
San Antonio and
Geo. F. Lupton
San Antonio, Texas
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